When it comes to performing exercises with a barbell, there is no argument as to which ones are the most effective. The Big Three Compound movements; Squats, Deadlifts, and Bench Presses are the gold standard of any worthwhile weightlifting routine. Renowned for their unparalleled ability to build strength, improve muscle mass, and enhance athletic performance, Read More…
Training Talk - Strength Training Tips, Guides, and Discussion
If you go to the gym, you probably want to make the very most out of your time there.
I'm sure you are constantly looking for ways to improve your training and overall results.
The only way to find the best training methods is to ask a lot of questions. This is where you can come to find those answers.
This section of Barbell Pursuits is for providing useful strength training tips and any other information of interest to the lifting community.
From in-depth guides to step-by-step lists, we do our best to answer all of the questions that we have either asked or been asked in the past.
Chance are they're the same questions you are asking right now.
Recent Training Articles
July 27, 2022
Barbell Pursuits tests and reviews fitness equipment and products to ensure quality for you. If you purchase something using one of our links, we may earn commission. Read our disclosures. The barbell is the ultimate tool in the gym. If I’d say there was one piece of equipment I’d need, it’s a barbell, because of Read More…
July 19, 2022
Barbell Pursuits tests and reviews fitness equipment and products to ensure quality for you. If you purchase something using one of our links, we may earn commission. Read our disclosures. Kettlebells provide some of the most versatility of any workout equipment. If you need to help improve strength, improve mobility, build up your conditioning, or Read More…
May 27, 2022
Barbell Pursuits tests and reviews fitness equipment and products to ensure quality for you. If you purchase something using one of our links, we may earn commission. Read our disclosures. Microplastics in our water, microplastics in our food, chemicals everywhere, it all seems so discouraging for living a healthy, active lifestyle.If we can’t get natural Read More…
May 16, 2022
Couch to 5K is an easy and accessible cardio workout plan that is perfect for beginners looking to get in shape!
Read More...April 8, 2022
Barbell Pursuits tests and reviews fitness equipment and products to ensure quality for you. If you purchase something using one of our links, we may earn commission. Read our disclosures. It might sound like a really silly question and you might even think the answer is a resounding no, but you’d be shocked.Does flexing build Read More…
February 21, 2022
I’ll give you some context about what knees over toes is, who’s behind the program…
Read More...November 29, 2021
Barbell Pursuits tests and reviews fitness equipment and products to ensure quality for you. If you purchase something using one of our links, we may earn commission. Read our disclosures. Come one, come all and get your tickets to the gun show!All jokes aside, today we’re going to talk about what it takes to get Read More…
August 2, 2021
Barbell Pursuits tests and reviews fitness equipment and products to ensure quality for you. If you purchase something using one of our links, we may earn commission. Read our disclosures. Social media and at home workouts go hand in hand. There are many reasons for this, ranging from: convenience, comfort, practicality, at home responsibilities, saving Read More…
July 20, 2021
Barbell Pursuits tests and reviews fitness equipment and products to ensure quality for you. If you purchase something using one of our links, we may earn commission. Read our disclosures. If you are training in Olympic weightlifting or CrossFit, sooner or later you are going to be tasked with mastering the power clean.You have likely Read More…
July 11, 2021
Are you performing a countless number of crunches and plank exercises at the gym, and just not seeing results? It might be time to step up your ab workout game.Especially as the summer temperatures start to roll in, many people set their sights on what is seen as the pinnacle of being fit: rock hard abs.Unfortunately, Read More…
July 3, 2021
Barbell Pursuits tests and reviews fitness equipment and products to ensure quality for you. If you purchase something using one of our links, we may earn commission. Read our disclosures. I truly started to love fitness when I started setting goals and achievements for myself. They didn’t have to be anything major either, it could Read More…
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