Learn about deadlifts, barbells and exercise.
The Hex Bar (also referred to as the Trap Bar) is a piece of weight training equipment. Imagine a hexagon or diamond shape made out of metal tubing. At either end of the hexagon, there is a bar coming out where the weight plates are loaded. To make hex bar visualisation a little easier for […]
A dumbbell deadlift is similar to the regular deadlift. But instead of a barbell stacked with heavy plates, two dumbbells replaces the barbell. Picture a deadlift stance, but holding a dumbbell in front of your thighs with your legs should width apart. It’s a considerable variation, which requires you to control two dumbbells instead of […]
Kettlebells are one of the most versatile pieces of fitness equipment you’ll find in a gym. From renegade rows to kettlebell deadlifts, you name it. You can perform most exercises using them. Kettlebells start from very light to very heavy, so they’re a great way of adding a progressive overload to your fitness regime. What are […]
I hope you’re feeling strong? Unless you’ve been hiding in the cardio area, I expect Eddie Hall is no stranger to you. If you don’t know, it’s okay. You’ll soon find out. So who has set the deadlift world record? According to the Guinness World Record’s, Eddie Hall currently holds the deadlift world record with […]