barbell
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I didn’t feel any affinity with the humanoid that smashed Bolt’s 100-meter record, but found the robot weightlifter that crumpled under a 15kg barbell and staggered into a table very relatable.
From Slate ● Sep. 27, 2026
You don’t need a gym membership or a heavy barbell, either.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026
Its design shows the prison’s floor plan, while one panel depicts a man lifting a barbell labeled “Time” and another reads, “I didn’t do it, Guv!! Honest!”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
“People are looking for some of that barbell optionality in LatAm financials and commodities,” he says.
From Barron's ● Feb. 12, 2026
He’s wearing a white tank top, and has a little barbell pierced through his eyebrow.
From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day
"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
I loved talking to my gym buddies about how amazing it was to have a full array of dumbbells, kettlebells and barbells again.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 10, 2022
But since mice cannot use barbells, the scientists had them run on weighted running wheels, which were designed to provide leg-muscle resistance training.
From New York Times ● Jan. 5, 2022
My feet are like barbells, my voice is nonexistent, and my lungs are totally checked out.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
