No matter how you slice it, barrel lifting is a great workout, as shown on this classic cover of Hardgainer Magazine (issue #30, May-June 1994 ). In this shot, Bob Farris from Dick Conner’s place “The Pit” Barbell Club in Evansville, Indiana presses a 150-pound water-filled barrel for 13 reps. If you’ve ever trained with barrels, you know this is STRONG!