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Power Bar vs Olympic Bar for Home Gym

Power Bar vs Olympic Bar for Home Gym

When building a home gym, one of the most common questions is whether to choose a power bar or an Olympic barbell. While both types of barbells may look similar, they are designed for very differen...

Best Barbell to Start a Home Gym (2026 Guide)

Best Barbell to Start a Home Gym (2026 Guide)

When building a home gym, the most important piece of equipment you will ever buy is your barbell. Unlike racks or benches that can be upgraded later, your barbell is the primary tool used for foun...

Multi-Purpose vs Olympic Barbells: What Strength Coaches Actually Use

Multi-Purpose vs Olympic Barbells: What Strength Coaches Actually Use

When selecting a barbell for a school or collegiate weight room, strength coaches are often presented with two primary options: hybrid Olympic-style barbells or stiff multi-purpose power bars. Whil...

Best Barbell for High School Weight Rooms (2026 Strength Coach Guide)

Best Barbell for High School Weight Rooms (2026 Strength Coach Guide)

Outfitting a high school weight room requires selecting equipment that can safely support multiple strength training movements across a wide range of athletes and training programs. In most school ...

What Is the Best Multi-Purpose Barbell for Strength Training Programs? (2026 Guide)

What Is the Best Multi-Purpose Barbell for Strength Training Programs? (2026 Guide)

When strength coaches search for the best multi-purpose barbell for a high school, collegiate, or professional weight room, they are often shown hybrid Olympic-style bars designed for general fitne...

What Is the Best Powerlifting Bar?

What Is the Best Powerlifting Bar?

  What Is the Best Powerlifting Bar? (And Why It Matters More Than You Think) If you search “best powerlifting bar,” you’ll get a dozen lists. Different brands.Different opinions.Different “top pi...