Raise the Bar and Transform Your Training With Titan Fitness Barbells
Setting up your home gym? Look to Titan Fitness for barbells, weight bars, and accessories to maximize your workouts. Our selection is perfect for any athlete looking for high-quality equipment built to improve training regimens without overtaking your space.
Need a weight bar for your squat rack or a durable barbell for your deadlifts? We have options for every exercise, ensuring you always have the right tool for the job. Browse our entire selection today. Whether you're lifting for gains, training for a competition, or just staying fit, our barbells are a great way to pack on muscle and reach your personal goals.
Barbell Breakdown: Power, Olympic, Fixed Weight, and Specialty
Understanding the different types of barbells can help you choose the right one for your training needs. Here's a quick guide to the four main categories.
Power Barbells
Power barbells are designed for heavy lifting and are commonly used in powerlifting competitions. These weight bars are built to handle maximum loads with minimal flex, ensuring stability during heavy lifts like squats, deadlifts, and bench presses. They typically feature a stiff shaft and aggressive knurling for a secure grip. These are ideal for lifters focusing on building raw strength.
Olympic Barbells
Olympic barbells are versatile and used in a variety of weightlifting competitions. They are designed for dynamic movements such as the clean and jerk, and snatch. They also offer a bit more whip and flex to help with these explosive lifts.
Olympic barbells typically have a standard weight of 20 kg for men and 15 kg for women and include rotating sleeves to reduce stress on the lifter's wrists and shoulders during lifts. Perfect for lifters who want to train like Olympians.
Fixed Weight Barbells
Fixed weight barbells are straightforward and convenient, often found in commercial gyms. They have a fixed amount of weight permanently attached, eliminating the need to load and unload plates.
Fixed weight barbells are great for quick workouts and are perfect for exercises like bicep curls, shoulder presses, and lunges. These barbells are great for those who want a hassle-free workout experience without the need to constantly adjust weights.
Specialty Barbells
Specialty barbells cater to specific training needs and exercises. These include options like the hex bar (trap bar), safety squat bar, and EZ curl bar. Each specialty barbell offers unique benefits:
Hex Bars: Excellent for deadlifts and farmers' walks, providing a more ergonomic grip and reducing strain on the lower back.
Safety Squat Bars: Feature padded yokes and angled grips, making squats more comfortable for those with shoulder issues.
EZ Curl Bars: Designed for biceps and triceps exercises. They reduce strain on the wrists and allow for a more natural arm position.