Equipment

Barbell Exercises

484 matching exercises in the library · tags: Barbell, EZ Barbell, Olympic barbell, Trap bar

Barbells are the default tool for progressive overload on the big compounds. Use this hub to open library demos, then pair heavy sets with the 1RM and plate-loading calculators.

Featured barbell exercises

Bench Press

Chest

Incline Bench Press

Chest

Full Squat

Quadriceps, Thighs

Front Squat

Hips

Deadlift

Hips

Romanian Deadlift

Hips

Bent Over Row

Back

Standing Military Press

Shoulders

Barbell Standing Military Press

Shoulders

Hip Thrust

Hips

More barbell work for chest

More barbell work for back

More barbell work for shoulders

More barbell work for legs

Related guides and tools

5x5 for Beginners

Programming notes that pair well with this equipment.

One-Rep Max Calculator

Estimate working loads from a submaximal set.

Plate Loading Calculator

Convert a barbell target into plates per side.

RPE & Rest Calculator

Map reps × RPE to %1RM and rest ranges.

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