Discs are loaded identically on either side of the bar in order to ensure the bar is perfectly balanced at the center. Weighing 2.5kg (5.5 lbs) each, a collar is placed on either end of the bar to ...
“Pumping iron” may conjure up images of muscly gym-goers sweating though a workout accompanied by over-the-top music, but developing a weight-lifting routine can be done easily at hom ...
Weightlifting has become a more common pastime recently, but there’s a difference between using dumbbells and barbells in the gym and Olympic lifting. According to British Weightlifting ...
Weight training makes for a challenging workout, but it should not be causing damage to your hands and wrists. A fitness expert explains how to practise safer lifting and avoid injury. Here ...
In 2022, the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) announced a reduction in the total number of Olympic medal events from 14 at the Tokyo Games to 10 at the Paris Games. Four weight categories ...
This 15-minute weight-training routine uses common gym equipment and will build strength at any age Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable ...