Most safety squat bars weigh roughly 45 to 70 lb, but there is no single standard SSB weight. The exact number depends on the model, so you should check the manufacturer before logging your squat weight. The models in the comparison below range from about 40 to 70 lb. That spread is large enough that … Read more
There is a ton of awesome garage gym equipment out there that can make your home gym space incredible to work out in. So today, we’re going to go over my top garage gym essentials so you can decide on what the most important pieces of exercise equipment are for your own setup. Let’s get … Read more
Most barbells fall into four broad groups: powerlifting bars, Olympic weightlifting bars, multipurpose bars, and specialty bars. Within those groups you get power bars, deadlift bars, safety squat bars, curl bars, and plenty of other variations. The important part is knowing what each bar is built to do, because shaft diameter, knurling, whip, sleeve construction, … Read more
Yes, you can technically deadlift with an EZ curl bar as long as the bar is rated for the load and you can use a stable grip. I still would not choose one for serious or heavy deadlifting. The shorter shaft, angled hand positions, and often lower load capacity make curl bars less practical than … Read more
It’s an unfortunate fact of life, but regardless of the type of barbell you own, you’re going to have to clean it at some point. Unless of course, you don’t care about the longevity and performance of your bar. On top of that, you probably don’t want to be lifting with a rusty barbell. So … Read more