barbell
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You don’t need a gym membership or a heavy barbell, either.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
The other half of the barbell are bets on low volatility companies — a substitute for long-duration bonds, given earnings are a “natural hedge to sticky inflation,” they say.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 21, 2026
“People are looking for some of that barbell optionality in LatAm financials and commodities,” he says.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
In part, I needed a trainer to keep me from dropping a barbell on myself; plus I had no clue how to safely do a squat, let alone design an effective workout.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
“It’s just—” He shakes his head, then shoves the barbell into the air and begins his reps.
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
"Training all major muscle groups at least twice a week matters far more than chasing the idea of a 'perfect' or complex training plan. Whether it's barbells, bands, or bodyweight, consistency and effort drive results."
From Science Daily ● Mar. 19, 2026
They even incorporated alternative training equipment into his workouts, using water-bags and 3D straps as less taxing complements for barbells and heavy weights.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2025
If you want to do bench presses, dead lifts and curls but don’t have space or the budget for barbells, consider using exercise bands, like the ones physical therapists often use.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 2, 2024
Alongside lifting barbells, she's recently been able to get back into cycling, and has even booked a family ski trip for next year.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2021
Tariq liked to wear pleated trousers, black shiny loafers, and short-sleeve shirts that showed off his newly muscular arms— compliments of an old, rusty set of barbells that he lifted daily in his yard.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
