Raise the bar
Every REP barbell, compared side by side — powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, mixed-use, and specialty — so you can find the right bar in minutes.
A barbell might look like a barbell, but the details — diameter, knurl, how fast the sleeves spin — change everything about how it lifts. Start with the category comparison below to find your lane, then drill into the model-by-model tables for the specifics.
Which Barbell?
REP makes four families of bar. Powerlifting bars do the big three on one bar; Olympic bars are built to spin fast for the snatch and clean & jerk; mixed-use bars are the do-everything option; specialty bars are each built around one specific lift or movement.
| Powerlifting | Olympic Weightlifting | Mixed-Use | Specialty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Squat, bench & deadlift on one dedicated competition bar | The snatch and clean & jerk — fast, accurate sleeve spin | Functional fitness, CrossFit-style training & general strength work | One specific lift or movement — squats, deadlifts, curls, trap-bar work |
| Ideal trainee | Powerlifters who want one bar for all three lifts | Weightlifters training or competing in the Olympic lifts | Home gyms and all-rounders who want one bar that does everything well | Lifters targeting one movement pattern or reducing joint strain |
| Sleeve & knurl | Bushing sleeves, aggressive knurl with a center knurl for squats | Bearing sleeves for a fast spin, medium knurl with a passive center knurl | Composite or brass bushings, medium knurl, dual IPF/IWF markings | Varies by bar — see the three specialty groups below |
| Starting price | From €324.99 | From €489.99 | From €219.98 | From €164.99 |
Powerlifting Bars Compared
REP's two dedicated competition powerlifting bars — built to handle squat, bench, and deadlift on the same bar, with the stiffness and aggressive knurl the big three demand.
| Bar | Price | Knurl | Sleeve | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Double Black Diamond™ Power Bar |
From €324.99 | Deep mountain, very aggressive + center knurl | Bronze bushings | REP's most aggressive knurl — for lifters who want maximum grip on max-effort pulls |
 Black Diamond™ Power Bar |
From €369.99 | Aggressive volcano + center knurl | Bronze bushings | Same IPF-standard build, a slightly less aggressive knurl for high-volume training |
Full tech specs — Powerlifting Bars
Tap a bar name below — specs stack for easy reading on mobile.
| Spec | Double Black Diamond™ | Black Diamond™ |
|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 29mm | 29mm |
| Weight | 20kg (44.1lbs) | 20kg (44.1lbs) |
| Center knurl | Yes | Yes |
| Knurl markings | IPF | IPF |
| Finish options | Black Cerakote/Duracoat® or full Stainless Steel | Black Cerakote/Duracoat® or full Stainless Steel |
Olympic Weightlifting
REP's dedicated Olympic lifting bar — built to IWF specifications with a fast-spinning bearing sleeve for the snatch and clean & jerk.
| Bar | Price | Sleeve | Knurl | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Alpine™ Weightlifting Bar (20kg) |
From €489.99 | Hybrid needle bearings — fast, smooth spin | Medium volcano + passive center knurl | IWF-spec competitors and anyone training the Olympic lifts seriously |
Full tech specs — Alpine™ Weightlifting Bar
| Spec | Alpine™ (20kg) |
|---|---|
| Diameter | 28mm |
| Weight | 20kg (44.1lbs) |
| Center knurl | Yes (passive) |
| Knurl markings | IWF |
| Finish options | Hard Chrome or full Stainless Steel |
Mixed-Use Bars Compared
The do-everything bars — good for powerlifting, weightlifting, and functional fitness alike. REP's Colorado™ line tops the range, with the Delta™ as the value entry point.
| Bar | Price | Diameter | Weight | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Colorado™ Bar (20kg) |
From €324.99 | 28.5mm | 20kg (44.1lbs) | REP's top-of-the-line mixed-use bar — colour options & composite bushings |
 Colorado™ Bar (15kg) |
€294.99 | 25mm | 15kg (33.1lbs) | The 15kg women's/IWF-spec version of the Colorado™ — same premium build |
 Colorado™ Short Bar |
€299.99 | 28.5mm | 15kg (33.1lbs) | Same Colorado™ build in a shorter format — 72" overall, 14.6" shorter than the 20kg Colorado™ — tight spaces & smaller racks |
 Delta™ Basic Bar |
€219.98 | 29mm | 20kg (44.1lbs) | The value entry point — a real dual-marked bar for a first home gym |
Full tech specs — Mixed-Use Bars
Specs stack per bar for easy reading on mobile.
| Spec | Colorado™ 20kg | Colorado™ 15kg | Colorado™ Short | Delta™ Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 86.6" (220cm) | 79.1" (201cm) | 72" (183cm) — 14.6" shorter than the 20kg | 86.6" (220cm) |
| Knurl | Medium volcano, no center knurl | Medium volcano, no center knurl | Medium volcano, no center knurl | Medium volcano + center knurl |
| Sleeve/bushing | Composite bushings | Composite bushings | Composite bushings | Brass bushings |
| Tensile strength | 190,000 PSI | 190,000 PSI | 190,000 PSI | 135,000 PSI |
| Knurl markings | Dual (IPF & IWF) | Dual (IPF & IWF) | Dual (IPF & IWF) | Dual (IPF & IWF) |
| Finish options | Hard Chrome or Cerakote/Duracoat® (Black, Red, more) | Hard Chrome or Cerakote (Black, Pink) | Black Cerakote shaft / Hard Chrome sleeves | Bright Chrome |
Specialty Bars Compared
Each of these is built around one specific job — a joint-friendlier grip, a trap-bar deadlift, or maximum stability on a single lift. Grouped below by what they're built to do.
Grip & Joint-Friendly Bars
A bent or cambered shaft that changes your hand and shoulder angle — easier on the wrists, elbows, or shoulders than a straight bar.
| Bar | Price | Length | Rackable | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Curl Bar |
€164.99 | 4'6" | No | The classic EZ curl bar, compact for curls & skull-crushers in a small space |
 Rackable Curl Bar |
€324.99 | 74" (51" between sleeves) | Yes | The same joint-friendly bend, long enough to rack on standard power racks |
 Cambered Swiss Bar |
€314.99 | Standard, 45lb bar | Yes | Three grip widths for pressing without shoulder pain — doubles as a cable attachment |
Full tech specs — Grip & Joint-Friendly Bars
Specs stack per bar for easy reading on mobile.
| Spec | Curl Bar | Rackable Curl Bar | Cambered Swiss Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 30mm | 30mm | 35mm |
| Weight | 13.6kg (30lbs) | 15.9kg | 20.4kg (45lbs) |
| Sleeve | Hybrid (1 needle bearing + 1 bushing) | Hybrid (1 needle bearing + 1 bushing) | Hard chrome, fixed |
| Knurl | Medium | Medium | Moderate, 3 grip positions |
| Extras | — | — | Removable eyebolt for cable-machine use |
Trap/Hex Bars
Open-frame bars that put the load in line with your center of gravity — a more neutral, less technical deadlift, plus room for lunges, carries, and presses.
| Bar | Price | Handles | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
 Open Trap Bar |
€434.98 | Removable & interchangeable — Narrow 23", Standard 25", Wide 27.3", Rotating 24.6" | REP's most-loved trap bar (480+ reviews) — swap handle width and grip style |
 Fixed Handle Open Trap Bar |
€539.99 | Fixed — 28mm or 28mm/38mm hybrid, Compact or Rackable sleeve length | Commercial-grade fixed-handle build — new, currently pre-order |
Full tech specs — Trap/Hex Bars
Specs stack per bar for easy reading on mobile.
| Spec | Open Trap Bar | Fixed Handle Open Trap Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Handle style | Removable & interchangeable | Fixed (non-removable) |
| Frame/sleeve | Round tubing, hard chrome sleeves, matte black powder coat frame | Compact (74.8" overall) or Rackable sleeve option |
| Bar weight | — | 66lbs (Compact/28mm variant) |
| Deadlift jack | Yes, built-in | Yes, built-in |
| Rackable | Yes | Yes (Rackable sleeve option) |
Squat & Deadlift Specialists
Bars built for one lift only — extra stability for squats, or extra whip for deadlifts.
| Bar | Price | Weight | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
 Safety Squat Bar |
€379.98 | 29.5kg | Cambered yoke design keeps hands in front — easier on shoulders, elbows & wrists |
 Helios Squat Bar |
€404.99 | 25kg (55.1lbs) | Thicker 32mm shaft & extra length for maximum stability under a heavy squat |
 Hades Deadlift Bar |
€369.99 | 20kg (44.1lbs) | Thinner 27mm shaft for more whip off the floor — built for deadlift-only comps |
Full tech specs — Squat & Deadlift Specialists
Specs stack per bar for easy reading on mobile.
| Spec | Safety Squat Bar | Helios Squat Bar | Hades Deadlift Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | N/A — cambered yoke, not a straight shaft | 32mm | 27mm |
| Length | Rackable on 49" racks | 94.5" (vs 87.4" on a standard bar) | Longer than standard, with an earlier bend for more whip |
| Knurl | Fully knurled, removable handles | Deep mountain, very aggressive, fully knurled | Mountain, very aggressive |
| Sleeve | Hard chrome, standard 2" diameter | Bronze bushing, smooth sleeve | Bronze bushing, 15.75" loadable sleeve length |
| Extras | High-density foam pad, metallic black powder coat | Black Cerakote shaft, Duracoat® sleeves | Black Cerakote shaft, Duracoat® sleeves, no center knurl |
Storage & Accessories
A quick look at how to store your bars, and the small accessories that go with them.
Storage & Racks
REP® 9-Bar Storage
A compact, 7-gauge steel vertical holder for up to nine bars — plastic-lined tubes protect your knurling and finish.
Bar and Weight Plate Tree
A freestanding tree that holds bars and weight plates together in one footprint — good for smaller gyms.
Horizontal Plate Rack
A horizontal plate holder that frees up your bar storage from also having to hold your plates.
Multi-Use Wall Storage
A wall-mounted hook system flexible enough for bars, plates, or other loose accessories.
Barbell Tube Stand
A rack attachment for 5000 Series racks — vertical storage for one bar, right on the rack itself.
Dual Barbell Hanger
The two-bar version of the tube stand — another rack attachment that keeps a pair of bars off the floor.
Landmine Attachments
Turn a bar into a landmine press, rotational-core, or single-arm row station — these attach to your rack or stand freely on the floor.
Landmine Attachment
A rack-mounted landmine sleeve for presses, rotational core work, and single-arm rows with a standard bar.
REP® x Kleva Built® Adroit Landmine
A freestanding, weight-plate-loaded landmine base — no rack required, so it works anywhere in the gym.
Barbell Accessories
Barbell Shoulder Pad
A soft, durable pad that wraps on with Velcro — protects your neck and shoulders during squats and hip thrusts.
Open Trap Bar Replacement Handles
Spare or additional handle sets (Narrow, Standard, Wide) for the Open Trap Bar — quick to swap in and out.
