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THICK BARBELL [1 record]

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Record 1 2014-04-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sports Equipment and Accessories
  • Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
CONT

A thin barbell is 1" (2.54 cm) to 1 1/16" (2.70 cm) thick (diameter). Meanwhile a thick (or fat) barbell has a diameter of usually 2" (5.25 cm), but can go up to 3".

CONT

Fat bars are an excellent way to improve your grip while training. The thickness of a fat bar is ideal for every athlete and will quickly improve their hand strength.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement et accessoires de sport
  • Conditionnement physique et culturisme
CONT

Les barres épaisses sont un très bon moyen de travailler la force des doigts (pouce compris) : il s'agit simplement de barres ou haltères dont la poignée a un diamètre supérieur à la normale.

Spanish

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