Type of weights: dumbbell vs barbell Daley says your two main options for outfitting your home gym are dumbbells or barbells. And for newbies, dumbbells are likely the better option.

A telling difference between Olympic barbells and 'standard' barbells are the sleeves at either end, where you'll stack the weight plates. Standard barbells have 1-inch fixed sleeves, while ...

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They come on a handy stand to keep them organized. We like the Titan Fitness 30 lb Straight Rubber Fixed Barbell for anyone looking to get started with using a barbell at home.

Positioning your barbell portfolio As we explained earlier in this series, barbell portfolios take positions in short-term and long-term debt only, with little or no exposure to intermediate-term ...

The best barbells of 2025, tested and reviewed by personal trainers and everyday lifters Don't underestimate the power of this simple tool to help you meet your strength-training goals.

If someone is serious about weightlifting, they'll typically buy one or more sets of dumbbells, a barbell, and multiple weight plates for the barbell. The new Dualbell system, however, allows ...

CAP Barbell, which makes both fixed and adjustable dumbbells, has a standard, quality dumbbell that is a great fit for anyone, says Rowe. The rubber-coated hex dumbbells from the brand come in ...

You’ve read about the benefits of using a barbell strategy when rates are rising in the previous parts of this series. You’ve also read about how these benefits are likely to outperform other ...