Barbells

For most home gyms, I would buy an EZ curl bar before a tricep bar. The EZ bar gives you more useful exercises and more grip options, while a tricep bar is a more specialized neutral-grip tool. The biggest difference is the grip. An EZ curl bar uses angled grips that keep your hands partly … Read more

The Rogue TB-2 Trap Bar is an absolute marvel of a bar.  Compared to other trap bars on the market, there aren’t a lot with the same quality level that Rogue brings to the table.  I looked at a bunch of options before deciding on this Rogue Trap Bar. In today’s review, we’ll go over … Read more

Barbells, right? They’re the backbone of any strength training routine, letting you tackle everything from squats to Olympic lifts. But here’s something you might not know: not every barbell is the same. There’s a real difference between men’s and women’s Olympic barbells. In this article, I’m going to walk you through what sets these barbells … Read more

It is called an EZ bar because “EZ” is a stylized version of “easy,” but that was not the bar’s original name. Lewis G. Dymeck patented the bent-grip design in 1950 simply as a “bar bell.” After the design passed through Jackson Barbell, Bob Hoffman acquired the rights in 1964 and York began selling it … Read more

Picking the correct barbell for your home gym can definitely be difficult if you’re not sure what to look for. Luckily, I have a ton of experience with garage gym equipment, including barbells. In this barbell buying guide, I’ll help you find the right barbell for you! Let’s get started! Key Takeaways Considerations General Recommendations … Read more