The hip thrust elicits 2X more EMG muscle activation in the upper glute, lower glute, and biceps femoris than a back squat, ...

A fixed barbell is similar in size to the EZ bar, but these small bars come fully loaded with a set weight. Think of it as a ...

A fixed barbell is similar in size to the EZ bar, but these small bars come fully loaded with a set weight. Think of it as a mix between a standard barbell and a dumbbell. “They can be used for ...

As the name suggests, fixed bars are smaller, with weights molded to the bar and the weight number tattooed on the side. They’re convenient but limiting, and like fixed dumbbells, you’d need ...

I have a guide here to the different kinds of barbells you might find at a gym. The basic types I’ll talk about today are these: Fixed barbells: The weights are permanently part of the bar.

In fact, it's a relatively simple way of exercising that uses resistance training in the form of free weights (e.g. dumbbells), fixed weights (e.g. barbells) and weighted gym machines. But you're ...

As SELF has previously reported, fixed or pre-loaded barbells are shorter than regular barbells and easy to move around, since there’s no chance the plates will slide off either end. This one ...