Injury-free workout Nov 6, 2009
In this exercise, you lift the weights or barbell starting from behind the head at shoulder level, and press up and down behind the head ... Pulling weights, a barbell, or a weighted cabled bar up under your chin is a big no-no. (iAfrica.com)
(Un)inflated Expectations: Airless Lunar Wheel Concept Gets a Workout on Moon Rover Prototypes [Slide Show] Oct 6, 2009
In the video below, Scarab traverses the test range encumbered by hundreds of kilograms of barbell weights, illustrating how the lunar wheel deforms under heavy loads. Video courtesy Michelin. (Scientific American)
Planet Fitness: Business is booming Sep 25, 2009
"The Judgment Free Zone is a place where one can work out without listening to the grunts and barbell slams of competitive jocks."We've turned our back on a certain segment of the market," Grondahl said. "When you try to be everything to everyone, you can end up not being anything to anyone. We'll live or die by our Judgment Free Zone: it's the biggest and best tailwind we've had since 2003. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Pushing for the ultimate benefit Sep 18, 2009
After that, you have to press a 75-pound barbell overhead. Finally, you get on a rowing machine and go for it. (Honolulu Advertiser)
24-7 Health Club and Tanning Salon ... Sep 15, 2009
BodyPump is a barbell class meant to strengthen the whole body. The hour-long class works major muscle groups using squats, presses, lifts and curls. (Suite101.com)
How to Get Arms Like Michelle Obama Sep 13, 2009
Schwarzenegger says that any one exercise alone will not sufficiently develop and tone biceps, so for beginners, he recommends four: barbell curls, dumbbell curls, hammer curls, and one-arm concentration curls. However, regardless of the type of curl performed, certain guidelines apply. (Suite101.com)
The long road back: Brady, brethren back in action in NFL Sep 11, 2009
He says he's back to his pre-injury dead lift of 750 pounds (lifting the barbell from the ground to his knees). "I'm right back to where I was last year but probably stronger because during the rehab process we work a lot of small muscle groups," says Daniels, 6-6, 311 pounds. (USA Today -- Sports)
Cast-iron wonder Sep 8, 2009
Kettlebells work differently from dumbells and barbells because of their shape and correspondingly, the motions with which you train with them, explains Cotter ... Unlike a dumbell or barbell, kettlebells are highly unstable and unbalanced because of their asymmetrical design. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Debt Raters Have No Place in Brave New World: Alice Schroeder Aug 19, 2009
This is where the world is headed anyway -- a barbell. At one end, cheapie analysis done on the fly by strivers; at the other end, deep research purchased by the deep-pocketed few. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
'Lady Vol Strength' Aug 15, 2009
But they were tears of joy and relief as walked out of the in Cincinnati under her own power while wearing orange Lady Vol shorts and a black strength and conditioning T-shirt with an image of a barbell on the back and the words Lady Vol Strength on the front. Gray selected those clothes for a reason. (InsideTennessee.com)
The power of unprocessed Aug 7, 2009
But lifting an Olympic barbell is easier than convincing athletes to pay attention to what they eat, says nutritionist Courtney Johnson, a strength and diet coach with CrossFit Oahu. Her strategy is to create month-long nutrition throw-downs. (Honolulu Advertiser)
New weight room facility gives athletic department big lift Aug 6, 2009
Conway said he received his first York barbell set at the age of 13 and has been lifting since, through high school and college football and even today. Some ninth graders also came to participate in the new room. (Forest Republican, WI)
Sex-Enhancing Workouts May 28, 2009
Squats: Place a barbell across your shoulders (a squat rack may be required) ... Deadlifts: Place a barbell on the ground in front of you ... Bend over, keeping your knees slightly bent, and grasp the barbell with both hands. (Fox News)
BASE HITTS by Shari Hittesdorf May 22, 2009
Many mornings before school I lifted weights - I used a broom handle and milk jugs filled with water as my barbell. I also bought myself an exercise bike and pedaled my way to stronger legs. (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch, MN)
Norwell retailer retires after strong career in fitness industry May 15, 2009
The dumbbell s handle is a lot wider around than that of a traditional dumbbell, or barbell, and therefore very tough to get a good grip on. During his career running the company, American Fitness Equipment of Norwell and previously of Hingham, Cedrone has stocked a variety of exercise equipment including a large selection of grip-strengtheners, as well as traditional machines, benches, dumbbells and treadmills. (Norwell Mariner, MA)
Back from death's door May 1, 2009
Now he aims for 90 and has to use a barbell on pulleys. What John, now 39, would love most is to be able to drive his 1992 Chevy Suburban again, to regain his independence. (FOX 11, AZ)
Losing the Last Ten Pounds is the Hardest Part of any Diet Confirms Weight-Loss Expert and Author Dr. Sanford Siegal Apr 17, 2009
The more you lose, the harder it is to lose more (Canada Newswire)
State-champ Orosco looks to future Apr 3, 2009
Orosco said he began his current workout plan in January after seeing it on the Web site for Westside Barbell, a national powerlifting organization. As Orosco s totals continued to climb up, it allowed him to think about big picture accomplishments. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Library's mudflap girl campaign turns heads (151) Mar 26, 2009
Maybe the state library could use a silhouette of a younger Arnold Schwarzenegger lifting a barbell and reading a book. I honestly don't think that you'd see any public outcry from men about that use. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Home workouts require little or no equipment Mar 24, 2009
Squats: Typically done with a barbell ... Legs Squats: Typically done with a barbell. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Armless woman trains her dog to the top Mar 20, 2009
In one of the tougher obedience exercises, Rock puts her scent on one barbell and has Annie find it. It is total precision and control. (WWLTV.com, LA)
No time workout Mar 7, 2009
For a greater challenge, switch to another squat variation, such as the barbell back squat. 2. (iAfrica.com)
LHI participants offered free YMCA access Feb 24, 2009
BodyPump is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. The 60-minute workout challenges major muscle groups through squats, presses, lifts, and curls. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Nishna Valley Family YMCA Group Exercise Schedule Feb 24, 2009
Bodypump is the original barbell class that strengthens your entire body. This 60 minute workout challenges all your major muscle groups by using the best weight room exercises like squats, presses, lifts, and curls. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Add muscle to your exercise Feb 7, 2009
Before wrapping your hands around a barbell, he recommends a few tips. Examine your diet and tweak it if necessary. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
