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The physics of how Olympic weightlifters exploit barbell's "whip"

The type of bar matters when it comes to how it bends and recoils, but why is still a mystery.
The type of bar matters when it comes to how it bends and recoils, but why is still a mystery.

This article was originally published at: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/05/the-physics-of-ho...