Speak to any personal trainer worth his or her salt and they will attest to the benefits of the squat, which not only helps build a rock-solid lower body and core, it can also shred fat due to the ...

These metrics-obsessed exercisers are especially focused on compound barbell movements like the bench press, deadlift, and back squat. You'll be able to go heavier on these lifts than most others ...

Length: 7’2” (2.2 metres) for men, 6’5” (2 metres) for women ...

Keep the weight there while you perform your classic squats – remembering to keep the weight in your heels even if you are holding it in your arms. If you’ve never done a barbell squat before ...

Complete 10 reps. Why it rocks: The sky’s the limit when leveling up the back squat because this setup allows you to grab your heaviest dumbbell or load up the barbell and see what your quads ...

Common exercises with the standard barbell include the bench press, deadlift, back squat, front squat, bent over rows—it's a long list. One thing to keep in mind when using the standard barbell ...