Welcome to the great free-weight debate: which classic training tool is better, the barbell or dumbbells? Which one is more functional? Which one should you use in your workouts? And when should you choose one over the other? The truth is, there’s no quick answer here. Both barbells and dumbbells are fantastic tools that can bring huge benefits to your training, and ideally, you should use both. (Along with the other great pieces of equipment you already use at the gym.) The