I’m a big believer that “how you do one thing is how you do everything”. If a bar manufacturer can’t even apply their bar finish well, what other shortcuts have they taken? What About Specs?

Home strength-training equipment is having a moment. Devoted gym-goers have settled into at-home workout routines as the pandemic continues, and items like adjustable dumbbells, kettlebells, and resistance bands—after gaining unprecedented popularity and, as a result, suffering from widespread shortages—have remained hot commodities. Add a brand-new piece of equipment to the in-demand list: Bowflex’s SelectTech 2080 Barbell with Curl Bar, which debuted in June 2020 and, according to a company representative, sold out in about 24 hours. With an adjustable dumbbell set that everyone in the house can use, you can enjoy training with different weights thanks to the adjustable features. You can also train with your family. The American Barbell Chewy bar really is the best barbell I’ve ever used. It’s been my main bar for the last 6-7 months and every time I use it, I’m more than happy I spent the money. First of all, we train with them. In the end, that’s the best way to know what’s good and what’s not. But we also look closely at several key areas of each barbell. It’s in those areas where our 3 recommended barbells shine brighter than their competition. Sleeve Tolerances

Third, more is absolutely NOT better! In fact, more is sometimes worse. Let’s look at a bar’s tensile strength as an example. Take your strength training to the next level with one of our multi gyms. These are a worthwhile investment for serious fitness fans who want lots of options when it comes to working out with weights. You can add intensity to any workout by wearing a weighted vest- these are fully adjustable and come in a range from 5kg, right up to an 18kg vest. As the name suggests, these barbells are the ones you're likely to see in your local Globo gym — these all-purpose barbells are built for anyone wanting to build muscle and to lift safely. Typically, a standard barbell will have a decent amount of knurling — the jagged material on which you grip during your lift — on its body, as it's designed to counteract a loss of grip during heavy sweating. Olympic Lifting and Powerlifting Barbells First, specs can be and are often inflated. Very few people in the world possess the ability to test a bar’s tensile strength or load capacity. So we have to take the manufacturer’s word for things.

Since I’ve never gone for any “premium” options in my garage gym, I decided to treat myself. (I’ve always opted for the least expensive thing that was well-made and fit my needs) Barbell sets can adapt into almost every gym program. Allowing you to perform multiple amounts of exercises, including squats, chest press, lunges, curls, and more. They are very flexible pieces of equipment that help you meet your goals. The Rep Delta bar is the lowest-price bar I’d recommend buying. And in this price range, it stands out. Most bars at this price have terrible knurl, bar spin, and finish. The Delta delivers in all 3 of those areas. The Delta Basic Bar is a high-quality, powerlifting/mixed-use barbell for lifters looking for great value and versatility.The barbell is the core of every strength training routine. The perfect, adaptable tool for supporting goals like muscle growth and strength development anywhere you train.

This heavy-duty bar is constructed with an American-made stainless-steel shaft that has been precision machined with a 20 Teeth Per Inch (TPI) aggressive knurl. The sleeves are hard chrome plated and machined to our smooth and jewelry-like precision standards. This bar is 20kg (44.1lbs) with a 29mm diameter shaft, which also complies with IPF standards. Medium-depth, volcano-style knurling helps enhance your grip on the barbell for heavy lifts, but it won’t tear up your hands during higher-rep workouts. The sleeves of your barbell (where you load the weight plates) are a barbell’s only moving part. If something is going to fail, this is most likely where it will happen. So, it’s critical that the sleeves are assembled and attached to the barbell in a way that prevents excess wear and tear.I trained with these bars as my primary barbells for almost 3 years. The SS Power Bar V2 was GymCrafter’s number one barbell recommendation for years. It’s still the barbell I recommend the most when cost is a consideration. Earlier this year (2023), Rep discontinued all of their barbells and introduced a completely new lineup of bars ( we built you a handy guide to all the Rep bars you can read here). I’ve tested almost 50 different power bars in the last 5 years alone. I can have any bar I want, and these are the bars I choose to train with in my garage gym.