Barbell Basics | Anatomy of a Barbell | Barbell Buyer's Guide

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Starting Strength Coach Phil Meggers covers the basics of an Olympic barbell - sleeves, collars, shaft, knurling, diameter, score marks, etc. He also talks about what to look for - and NOT look for - when purchasing a barbell.

(A Blast from the Past video originally published on 10/17/22)

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