Barbells

When you’re serious about building strength, power or size, a quality barbell is non-negotiable. At Fitness Equipment Ireland we stock a full range of barbells suited for home gyms, club use and commercial facilities. Whether you’re dead-lifting, squatting, pressing or pulling, we’ve got the bar to match.

Why a barbell should be your go-to tool

• A barbell gives you the scope to load up properly and carry out lifts that call on more than one key muscle group, which is why it’s such a dependable choice for strength work.
• People come into strength training with very different levels of confidence and space to work with, so the bar they choose normally follows that. Quite a few home users begin with a compact or lighter bar to get comfortable and later switch to a full Olympic bar as their training develops.
• Durability matters. Commercial bars (1,000lb) are built to handle heavy use, while home bars (300-500lb) may sacrifice some capacity for price and compact size.

What to look for when choosing your bar

• Length & bracing: Most Olympic bars sit around the 7ft mark and people use them for the bigger lifts. If you’re training in a room that feels cramped, the 5ft and 6ft bars can be easier to manage because they take up less floor space and are simply less awkward to move around while you train.
• Weight capacity & construction: The lifespan and strength of a bar come down to several things, like the steel quality, how freely the sleeves turn, and even the type of finish it’s given. All of this adds up to how well the bar deals with heavier plates and how it handles regular use.
• Grip (knurling) and rotation: A good bar will give you stable grip while lifting, and rotating sleeves reduce stress on wrists during cleans and snatches.
• Specialty bars: Beyond the straight bar you’ll also find trap bars, safety squat bars, and multi-purpose bars. These offer variety and target different lifts or lifter needs.

Our Barbell Range Highlights

At Fitness Equipment Ireland you’ll find:

• Compact 5-ft and 6-ft bars, standard 20 kg Olympic bars, and reinforced bars capable of handling close to 2000 lb.
• Specialty and accessory bars: trap bars, Swiss bars, women’s bars, technique bars.
• Commercial-grade bars built for clubs, studios and heavy use.
•  Barbell and plate bundles that allow you to upgrade your gym with a single purchase.

Why buy from us?

We’re Ireland’s leading retailer for both home and commercial gym equipment, offering expert advice, dependable service and a broad selection. Need help choosing the right bar? Our team is ready with experience and insight to match your goals, budget and space.