Barbell Weights

Introduction

If you enjoy working out, then there are some sports that can inspire you to lift more and better. For example, I love watching this not-so-robust chap who has an impressive list of records at the Olympics weightlifting competition who has represented Greece in competition: Pyrros Dimas.

And trust me… to get to that level… you have to make friends with the barbell weights with the kind of fierce competition that only the Olympics can bring together.

But let's get back to basics for now, as one has to start all the way at the bottom in order to get to where Pyrros has reached, and that can only happen if you keep at it.

Is the form of Barbell Exercise a dying art?

Since most of us in the modern world will know what a barbell looks like and how it should be used, I'm not going to insult your intelligence but get to the part where it should be obvious how machines are taking over the domain of dumbbells and barbells at the gym.

According to an interesting article that I read just recently, the advantages of weight training using barbells are numerous as it builds strength for the user like no other. There's no other routine like the barbell fitness workout that builds absolute (read: maximum) strength for the user. (There I said it again!)

Of course, with the ability to add more weight as you progress from 'strength to strength', fat won't even be difficult to lose anymore nor will that coveted six-pack abs that most people wish for but can't get around to doing become that unachievable fitness goal.

The only caveats that one can find with using a barbell is the risk of injury if one is not careful, and even that can be minimized by using a 'spotter'. Finally, if you prefer to work out on your own, then buying barbells can cost a decent sum with the weights and a bench and so on and so forth… but of course, it will be worth the cost when one makes an effort to use them regularly.

Now, for the folks who are just getting started with barbells, here is a sample workout that one can begin with.

Sample Workouts – Barbells

I. Sample Workout #1

This workout is a simple one, that should take about 10 minutes or so as each only one set of 12-15 reps need to be performed for this one. Perform this routine three times a week, and rest for one day between each time to want to work out. And very importantly, remember to rest for 45 seconds between each exercise here.

Here are the list of exercises:

1. Deadlift

2. Incline Push-up

3. Bent Over Row

4. Reverse Curl

5. Press Crunch

II. Sample Workout #2

This routine is for 20 minutes, three times a week. Remember to rest for a day between each workout while also resting for 45 seconds between each exercise. And just one more thing, one should complete 2 sets of 10-12 reps each before moving to the next one.

Here is the list of exercises:

In Closing

Just remember that the benefits of working out with barbells are most effective in the long run when it comes to generating strength, and doing that whole 'Pyrros' thing that you'd like to do.

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