General
under the bar
What does under the bar mean?
Being in the gym training, literally getting beneath the barbell to work.
"Enough talk — time to get under the bar."
Origin
Lifting phrase emphasizing the act of hard training.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'get under the bar' mean?
It means to actually start training — literally stepping beneath the barbell to squat or press, and figuratively putting in the work instead of just talking about it.
How do you use 'under the bar'?
It's a motivational phrase, e.g. 'Enough excuses, time to get under the bar,' emphasizing showing up and doing the hard lifting.
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