The Training Equipment Reference Guide
An Illustrated Catalogue of Bars, Benches, Cable Attachments, Machines & Accessories — and Their Exercises
About this volume
The Training Equipment Reference Guide is Book D7 of The Performance & Human Physiology Encyclopedia — a 93-volume, university-level library on how to turn training science into a program that delivers. It is written for coaches, programmers and athletes writing their own plans: deep enough that a professional already trained in the field keeps learning, structured clearly enough that a motivated reader can follow every step.
How this book is written
- University level, without dilution. Exact scientific terminology, defined at first use — mechanisms, not just conclusions.
For general information and education only; not medical advice. Consult a qualified health professional before acting on its content.
Read an excerpt
From Section 1 — Bars
Barbells and free-weight bars. Each entry: photo, name (EN/FR), what it is, primary muscles, and main exercises.
Olympic Barbell (Men's) · Barre olympique (homme)
What it is. The standard gym barbell: ~2.2 m long, 20 kg (44 lb), 28–29 mm shaft, with rotating sleeves that accept 50 mm (2") Olympic plates. Knurled grip; rated for heavy loads. The default bar for most barbell training. Primary muscles. Full-body (depends on lift). Main exercises. Back squat, bench press, deadlift, overhead press, barbell row, hip thrust, Olympic lifts.
Women's Olympic Barbell · Barre olympique (femme)
What it is. A shorter (~2.01 m), lighter 15 kg (33 lb) Olympic bar with a thinner 25 mm shaft for smaller hands and no center knurl. Same 50 mm sleeves. Primary muscles. Full-body. Main exercises. All barbell lifts; common in weightlifting and for lifters preferring a thinner shaft.
What is inside
The 5 chapters of this volume.
- 01
Section 1 — Bars
- 02
Section 2 — Benches
- 03
Section 3 — Cable Attachments & Handles
- 04
Section 4 — Machines
- 05
Section 5 — Other Accessories
Volume details
Topics covered
- gym equipment names and uses
- barbell types and differences
- weight machines for beginners
- home gym setup
- strength training gear identification
- dumbbell kettlebell resistance bands
- free weights vs machines
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