Barbell exercises are mostly meant for heavy weight training. It is mostly an exercise that benefits weight-lifters, power-lifters and bodybuilders. It is the best tool to measure the body’s ability to lift raw weight. These exercises are the most easy and effective way to tone and improve muscle groups in your body. Here are some easy and effective barbell exercises:

1. Bench press: Begin by keeping your body flat on the bench. Now hold the barbell in such a way that it is slightly wider than the shoulder-width. Now inhale as you lower the bar to your chest. While doing so, keep your elbows close to your sides. Exhale when you push the weight up. This targets the chest, hence the closer the bar can be brought to the neck and elbows back to shoulder level, it would benefit the chest. Do the same for three sets of 8-10 reps.

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2. Squat: Squats help to shape the legs. To gain amazing quads, squats with barbell are the best exercise. Doing a back squat would be ideal. Begin by standing under a squat rack. Rest the barbell on your traps in a comfortable position. Place your feet slightly turned out, shoulder width apart. Arching your back slightly, with your head up and looking straight, squat down till your thighs are almost parallel to the ground. Ensure that your knees move in a direct line over your toes. It would be ideal to elevate your heels for better stability. Do the same for three sets of 6-10 reps

3. Upright Row: Traps are thick muscles that would form above your shoulders on working out. To gain good traps, upright row would be the perfect exercise. For this, grip the barbell overhand, with hands not wider than the shoulders. Hold the barbell close to your body. Now raise the barbell to your chin level, ensuring that the shoulders that the shoulders are elevated. Lower the bar gently till your arms are fully extended. It is good to have a closer grip while doing this to get better traps. Do the same of 3 sets for 9-12 reps