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Looking for one bar to rule them all?
How about another bar for your collection?
No matter your barbell needs, we’ve gathered everything you need all in one place!
Or…. You could just buy every barbell. That wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world, would it?

Titan Fitness Multi-Grip Bar | Not One Of Their Best

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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Titan Fitness makes a lot of budget options that are also quality items. In this review of their multi-grip bar, we find out if this is one of them.

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I’ve Owned The Titan Fitness Safety Squat Bar For 5 Years. Here’s What I Think.

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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If you need a safety squat bar, you won’t find a much better value than the one from Titan.

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I’m A Personal Trainer, And The Rep Fitness Black Diamond Power Bar Is My Client’s Favorite Bar To Train With. Mine Too!

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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The Black Diamond Power Bar is the bar I use most often when training both myself and clients. Find out why in this article!

Categories Reviews, Barbells, Equip Your Gym 10 Comments

Rep Fitness Double Black Diamond Power Bar Review

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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The Double Black Diamond Power Bar is Rep’s new flagship power bar. But how good is it? Are they competing with the big boys now?

Categories Reviews, Barbells, Equip Your Gym 5 Comments

Rep Fitness Delta Basic Bar Review… The Only Thing That’s Basic Is The Price.

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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Other than the name, there isn’t much that’s “basic” about the Rep Fitness Delta Basic bar. In fact, it might be the single best budget bar on the market today!

Categories Reviews, Barbells, Equip Your Gym 14 Comments

American Barbell Chewy Bar Review

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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After using the Chewy bar for almost 7 months, it’s not only become my daily driver, but it’s quite possibly the best power bar you can buy for your garage gym.

Categories Reviews, Barbells, Equip Your Gym 7 Comments

The Ultimate Guide To Every Rep Fitness Barbell

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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The Rep Fitness Barbell lineup has been completely redesigned from the ground up with all new bars! Find out which is perfect for you in our guide!

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells 16 Comments

Bells of Steel Rackable Curl Bar – Not What I’d Hoped For

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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The Bells of Steel rackable curl bar, with its black Cerakote and titanium finish looks amazing. But does its performance live up to its looks?

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells, Reviews 8 Comments

Fringe Sport Curl Bar Review, An Owner’s Opinion.

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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After years of use, it’s time to review my Fringe Sport curl bar. Why did I keep it so long? Would I replace it with something else? Find out here.

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells, Reviews 4 Comments

Rep Fitness Rackable Curl Bar Review, Good But Not Perfect

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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The Rep Fitness rackable curl bar is one of only a handful of decent options and while it has some very strong positives, there are also a couple of opportunities.

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells, Reviews 10 Comments

Rep Fitness Open Trap Bar Handles. Which Set Should You Buy?

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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The Rep Fitness Open Trap is unique in that Rep offers multiple types of handles. Do you need them? If so, which set is best for you?

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells, Reviews 2 Comments

Rep Fitness Open Trap Bar vs. The Competition. How Does It Stack Up?

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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The Rep Fitness open trap bar is fully featured, reasonably priced, and quite popular. But does it stack up to its competition?

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells, Reviews 6 Comments

5 Reasons Open Trap Bars Blow Away Conventional Models

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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Open trap bars seem to be popping up everywhere. Why? What makes them better and worth a lot more money than conventional options?

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells, Plan Your Gym 6 Comments

Rep Fitness Open Trap Bar. Does It Live Up To The Hype?

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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The new Rep Fitness Open Trap Bar has generated a ton of buzz and publicity. After over 6 months of regular use, here’s my honest opinion.

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells, Reviews 12 Comments

Every Non-Specialty Garage Gym Barbell Explained w/ Pictures

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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Every standard, straight barbell available to buy explained in detail with diagrams, images, and use cases.

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells, Guides 14 Comments

Barbell Rescue Review – Worth Your Money or Not?

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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There are a few things that belong in every home gym, and a barbell brush is one of them. Is the Barbell Rescue the right one for you?

Categories Equip Your Gym, Accessories, Barbells, Reviews 12 Comments

Barbell Tensile Strength Explained. When It Matters and When It Doesn’t.

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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When you look at barbell tensile strength, how many PSI/KSI should your barbell be? Is bigger number really better? You might be surprised!

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells 4 Comments

Is Bare Steel a Good Barbell Choice For Your Home Gym?

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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Buying a bare steel barbell is one way to save money when building your garage gym. But are the drawbacks worth the savings?

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells 10 Comments

Stainless Steel Barbells. Worth The Cost or Not?

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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Stainless steel barbells are getting more popular every day. They have great looks, feel, and durability. But are they worth the money?

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells 2 Comments

Technique Barbells. What They Are And When You Might Need One.

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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Technique barbells are one of many types of specialty barbell whose purpose might be a bit of a mystery to many garage gym owners.

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Is Cerakote The Best Barbell Finish? Read This Before You Buy!

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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Cerakote™ bars look amazing. Cool colors and designs can tempt us into spending more money. Sometimes it’s worth it, sometimes it’s not.

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells 4 Comments

Women’s Barbells. How They Are Different From Men’s and Who Should Use Them.

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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Probably one of the poorest named pieces of home gym equipment, “women’s” barbells can benefit a wide variety of people, many of whom are not women! Find out how a women’s bar is different and whether or not you might need one!

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What Does A Good Barbell Cost For Your Home Gym?

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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There are so many barbells on the market that it can be incredibly tough to pick one out. Add to that the wide range of prices and it becomes very easy to spend too much or too little.

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells 6 Comments

The Trap Bar. 12 Reasons You Need One in Your Garage Gym!

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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If I were only allowed to have one barbell of any kind in my garage gym, it would be a trap bar. Find out why and which one I’d buy in this article!

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells 10 Comments

Rep Fitness Deep Knurl Stainless Power Bar EX Review

by Tim Steward, NCCPT
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If you are looking for an overly aggressive knurl pattern on your bar, one that can shred your hands in one set flat, this is the bar for you. For 95% of the people out there, though, this isn’t a suitable barbell. Which group are you in?

Categories Equip Your Gym, Barbells, Reviews 2 Comments
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