For 2019, we reassessed the barbells on the market including what we had on hand. Although there have been a lot of new options come to market, including Cerakote, Stainless Steel, as well as budget-friendly options, the Rogue Bar 2.0 is still the best value barbell for most people.
After researching nearly 72 barbells, using over half of them, and legitimately testing 18 of the most popular options, we've determined that The Rogue Bar 2.0 from Rogue Fitness is the best Olympic Barbell for most people. Factoring in price, warranty, performance, and availability, The Rogue Bar 2.0 offers the best value and is the generally agreed upon option for those seeking a quality barbell that can be used for nearly every training application.
What characteristics to look for in a barbell?keyboard_arrow_down
How we picked and testedkeyboard_arrow_down
Our top pick: Rogue Bar 2.0keyboard_arrow_down
The less expensive runner-up: FringeSport Wonder Barkeyboard_arrow_down
Upgrade Pick: Rogue Ohio Bar - SSkeyboard_arrow_down
Budget pick: Cap Barbell OB-86Bkeyboard_arrow_down
The competitionkeyboard_arrow_down
Further reading
The Best Safety Squat Bar for 2019
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The Best Gymnastic Grips for CrossFit for 2019
After researching nearly 25 Gymnastic Grips and legitimately testing 8 of them over the course of 35 workouts, we've determined that the best Gymnastic Grips for CrossFit currently available are the Leather 3-Finger Gymnastic Grips by Victory Grips. Read More
The Best Powerlifting Barbell for 2019
After researching over 50 power bars and legitimately testing 11 of them, we've determined that the Rogue Ohio Power Bar is the best power bar for most people. Considering price, tensile strength, warranty, performance, knurling, availability, general consensus, and durability, the Rogue Ohio Power Bar offers the best quality for the price of any powerlifting barbell currently on the market. Read More