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You Should Be Paying Attention to Those Smooth Rings on the Barbell
Look closely at your barbell the next time you’re in a gym. Much of the surface is roughed up with a diamond pattern. This is called the knurling, and it helps your grip. But near the ends of the handle, you’ll see a ring or line of smooth metal on each side. Maybe two on each side, actually. These aren’t just for decoration; they have a purpose.
If a bar has two sets of rings, one is for weightlifting and one is for powerlifting
As we’ll see in a moment, there are two different strength sports that each call for…
