Calling all women over 40! Today I’m talking about the must-have tool to build muscle and improve bone density: the barbell. In this episode, you’ll learn a huge mistake most women over 40 are making in the gym (and how to avoid it), the ins and outs of using a barbell, and three barbell exercises to incorporate into your workout routine today to improve your body composition.

Most women are not confident with a barbell or think that they are just for men: false! The great news is that learning good technique with a barbell is easier than with dumbbells or bands. I break down why training with this long metal bar is so good for body composition, improving bone density, and decreasing muscle fatigue. Like with anything new, start slow! I outline three barbell exercises to try now including how many reps and how often. 

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Topics covered

• How to correctly and confidently use a barbell
• Why a barbell is easier to manage than dumbbells 
• High resistance, low repetition moves are the sweet spot for women over 40
• Debunking common barbell myths
• Tips for incorporating a barbell in your workout

Resources Mentioned

• Find the 5, 6 and 7-foot CAP barbells HERE
• Research on resistance exercise for knee osteoarthritis HERE
• Research on resistance training for musculoskeletal rehabilitation HERE
• Research on weight-training injuries HERE
• Research on the effects of strength training on women HERE
• Transcripts can be found on the official blog page for this episode at hollyperkins.com/blog

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