Barbell: How many reps

 

You will usually work between 5 - 12 repetitions per set. The more you want to build strength the heavier the load and the fewer the reps. 

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Barbell: How many kg

 

An average   barbell adheres to the standard of 20kg. This is what you will most likely use in your local gym. This article describes other variations which come in 15kg, 10kg, and 5kg.

 

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Can't lift barbell

The barbell you usually find in your local gym weighs 20kg. Especially if you are very light and small it can already be half your body weight. In these instances, it is better to start with dumbbells, kettlebells or purpose-built barbells.

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Can't barbell squat

The most common reasons for not being able to do the barbell squat are a lack of strength, mobility, and technique. This article explains each of them in more detail.

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Why do barbell squats

The barbell squat trains your entire body with special emphasis on your quads. This exercise will give you optimal outcomes for the time invested for full body power development. 

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How to barbell row 

Start off the floor or slightly below the hips. Move the barbell from there to the chest. Rinse and repeat to make your back thicker and stronger. 

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Can dumbbells replace the barbell

Dumbbells can replace barbells in most fitness scenarios and not for competitive powerlifting and weightlifting scenarios. 

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Can't barbell bench press

The most common limitations to the barbell bench press are a lack of strength, mobility, and technique. This article will look into each of these and offer alternatives.

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Are barbell curls effective?

Barbell curls are effective for training your biceps. For other muscle groups, you might want to find more effective exercises. 

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Are barbell rows a compound exercise?

 

No, as they only use one joint in the body of executed correctly. Based on the version and execution of the lift it is likely that this point will be argued. 

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