Barbell Reviews
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REP Colorado Bar Review. A True Home Gym Barbell
An imported multi-use barbell that has a quality comparable to the very high-end barbells. While it distances itself from other imported barbells with aesthetic features, build quality and attention to details. The REP Colorado Bar really aims itself at the home gym crowd. Basic Barbell Specs Detailed Barbell Specs Build Quality I already mentioned this…
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REP Double Black Diamond Power Bar Review. A premium bar at a great price
REP set out to create one of the ultimate power bars with the REP Double Black Diamond Power Bar. And I think they succeeded while keeping it well-priced. Now, we just need more finishing options in Europe. Basic Specs Detailed Specs Build Quality The new line of REP bars boasts refined touches. This barbell is…
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Great Budget Safety Squat Bar: Sqmize OBSB ELITE Q91
Specs for the OBSB ELITE Q91 Adheres to the standard Safety Squat Bar dimensions First things first. Like many other lifters, I think EliteFTS set the standard when it comes to regular safety squat bars (SSB). Therefore, I believe that a SSB should match their design closely. UNLESS they bring some serious ingenuity to the…
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Thor Fitness Weightlifting Barbell – A great bar with fierce competition
Summary and barbell specs The Thor Fitness Weightliftning Barbell leaves nothing to be desired in terms of functionality, finish and durability. It provides the opportunity to buy a true 28mm barbell for olympic weightlifting at <400€, when many other quality barbells in this category cost 500-600€. However, it does face fierce competition in its price…
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Fitron Open Trap Bar – Loaded with features at a very reasonable price
Summary At a reasonable price you get great quality and functionality, cool features and lots of customization. And if you only want the great quality and functionalty, Fitron does sell a more basic version at 299€ – As for the Fitron Cambered Swiss bar, I find it difficult to recommend any imported open trap bars…
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Sqmize OB83 SWB MultiGrip – Cheap and functional
Summary The Sqmize OB83 SWB Multigrip functions well as an imported flat swiss bar without any major deal-breakers. It fits in most racks and the price-to-quality rating is very good. However, at this price you should not expect to be blown away by the details. Design and features The bar is pretty standard. There is…
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Fitron Cambered Swiss Bar – Another Bullseye from Fitron
Summary The Fitron Cambered Swiss Bar is made in Europe and is an original design with a quick and clever detachable sleeve system, an excellent build quality and a price-to-quality rating that beats everything else. Design & features The Fitron Cambered Swiss Bar comes with several features that make it stand out. First of, the…
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