01Gold Standard
Ohio Bar
$295$295
190K-PSImade-USAlifetime-warrantymultipurpose
190K PSI tensile strength steel. Made in USA with lifetime warranty. 28.5mm shaft, dual knurl marks. The benchmark multipurpose barbell.
Quality Score12/12
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Strong Evidence
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Ingredients & Purity
190K PSI tensile strength steel. Chrome, stainless, or cerakote finish. Bronze bushings.
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Scientific Evidence
Lifetime warranty against bending. Used in CrossFit Games. Industry standard for garage gyms.
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Brand Transparency
Made in USA (Columbus, OH). Full specs published. Lifetime warranty.
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Value Assessment
$295-395 depending on finish. Exceptional value for lifetime barbell.
Why Not Alternatives?
Cap and budget bars bend. Eleiko costs 3x more for marginal improvement. Ohio Bar is the best value in quality barbells.