Barbell moves are among the most efficient for building muscle and strength for one simple reason: a barbell allows you to lift more weight than any other bit of kit. But they also offer fatburning benefits too – if you start using them smartly like the workouts in this chapter do.
A barbell complex is when you perform different moves in sequence without putting down the bar. Doing them will improve cardio fitness and torch fat, while almost any barbell lift will test your coordination and grip.
A good -quality barbell is a thing of beauty. The standard Olympic bar is 7ft (2.13m) long and weighs 20kg, meaning you can put
