Strength is the foundation of health. Strong people have denser bones, regulate blood sugar more efficiently, burn more calories at rest, are harder to injure, and enjoy a higher overall work capacity. 

Barbells are the best way to get strong because they allow you to use the most muscle mass to move the most weight over the longest range of motion. Bars as light as 5.5 pounds mean that there is no barrier to entry. Plates as small as 0.25 pounds allow the load to be adjusted precisely. Barbells meet you exactly where you are.