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Gym Jack, Barbell Portable Jack, Halter Jack, Hantelheber, Haltères Jack, Sztanga Jack, Langhantel-Heber... This little wonder has been the saving grace for those who find it difficult or troublesome changing plates on a bar in the traditional manner...

I’ll admit, there was a (probably wayyy too long) time when I honestly couldn’t see the point of a deadlift bar jack. I’d worked out with friends who had spent some money on them, but really thought it was something I didn’t need to purchase to help my workouts. And as someone who loves to save a dollar here and there, I was super happy to leave it be.

What is a Barbell Jack? There are many ways to train, especially when it comes to weights. There are a few right ways, and too many wrong ways. There are crowds of weightlifters and gym enthusiasts that crowd the doctors’ offices around the globe on a daily basis, with pains and aches that could easily be avoided with proper technique, and the right approach.

Begin with the hips flexed and buttocks lowered (whether they touch the ground or not will vary based on your height/body). Then, thrust the hips up as you squeeze the glutes and raise the hips up until they're in line with the shoulders and knees. Legs should be at ~90-degree bend here at the top, but this can vary. Lower the hips back down. Repeat for the desired reps.

We all have our special technique for changing weight plates when the barbell is on the floor, from wrangling with a bar in one hand and pulling the weight plate with the other or the repetitive twists and pulls. We think it is odd and time consuming, it also puts us at risk of injury, not so with this deadlift barbell jack.