Barbell Complex
Also known as: BB Complex, Barbell Flow, Barbell Complex Circuit
Body region
Muscles
Main
Helps
Holds
Equipment
Technique
- Choose a light bar and a sequence of lifts, for example deadlift, hang clean, front squat, press and back squat.
- Do all reps of one lift, then move on to the next without putting the bar down.
- Finish the whole sequence, then lower the bar and rest.
Cues
- Pick a load that your weakest lift can handle for all reps.
- Keep every rep crisp and under control.
Common mistakes
- Using a load so heavy that form breaks down late in the set.
- Rushing transitions between lifts.
- Training with no room to drop the bar safely.