The 10 Best Barbell Sets for Making Gains Right at Home

This two-in-one design is great for those looking to add some weight to their workout routine but aren’t ready to shell out more than their monthly car payment.

Each dumbbell has a slip-resistant neoprene grip and can hold up to 27 pounds using the removable plates. Add the connecting bar to transform them into a barbell that maxes out at 55 pounds.

Reviewers love the “easy setup,” saying it is “just what I expected and wanted.”

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A curl bar, with its W shape and lighter weight, allows for different wrist positions and is great for moves like curls, overhead presses, tricep extensions, and rows, which target smaller muscles like your biceps and triceps.

This set comes with four 5.5-pound plates and two 11-pound plates for up to 44 pounds of resistance. Reviewers say these are “perfect” and make a “great gift.”

If you’ve ever stepped foot in a CrossFit box, you’ve come across a Rogue barbell set. This basic bundle pairs the 44-pound Ohio Bar — etched with dual knurl marks to create friction under your grip, whether you’re in an Olympic or powerlifting stance — with a 230-pound set of weight plates.

Purchase a squat bar or bench to expand the number of exercises you’re able to do. Reviewers praise the “unmatched” quality and say it may cost big bucks, but is more than “worth the spend.”

Trick out your newly converted garage gym with a classic 7-foot, 45-pound Olympic bar and a set of 14 plates that total 255 pounds. As you progress to heavier and heavier weights, you can breathe easy knowing the medium-depth cross-hatching on the surface will keep your grip solid.

The patent-pending design is also eye candy for design nerds. Reviewers say if “you’re on the fence, don’t be. It’s worth it.”

Swapping out plates can be a drag in the middle of a workout, especially when you're doing heavy squats or rows. This easily adjustable barbell reracks into a compact base, where you can adjust the weight from 20 to 80 pounds in 10-pound increments at the turn of the dial.

It’s just as easy to swap the straight bar out for a curl bar, allowing you to do smaller, targeted types of exercises, too. Reviewers love the easy built-in storage system, saying it’s “intuitive,” “perfect for strength training in a smaller house,” and “comfortable” to use.

Stressed about adding a bar and weight plates to your small space? These four-in-one dumbbells can be a pair of dumbbells, barbells, and kettlebells, and can be used as a push-up stand, allowing you to do many exercises — from lifting, bench presses, squats, and more.

The adjustable weight range is 6 to 25 pounds each, with a total weight of 50 pounds. Reviewers give this versatile set high marks for being great “as a beginner set” and for “experienced” lifters. “Lots of options!”

This 7-foot bar will lift up to 1,000 pounds and the dual knurl patterns on the 44-pound bar mean your grip won’t slip. The value of this bar is incredible, and it’s also on the market for beginner and intermediate lifters, with bars that accommodate up to 500 and 700 pounds, respectively.

Weight plates are not included with the bar and must be purchased separately. Options abound, starting around $60. This barbell is suitable for elite lifters.

More than 80% of reviewers on Amazon give this barbell 5 stars, saying it’s “great for small home gyms” and overall, “a top-notch bar with excellent customer service.”

This barbell is one of the most versatile on the market, allowing you to work your entire body with squats, rollouts, single-leg RDL rolls, tucks, curls, and more.

The collapsible Olympic barbell is customizable and allows you to launch a lightweight lift at 11.2 pounds, or add additional resistance bands or weight plates. The 19-inch lightweight wheels slip and lock onto the bar.

Reviewers love using this bar to lift, and for barre and Pilates classes.

If you’re just getting into weightlifting or want a simple barbell set to augment your workout plan, this is a great option. The set includes two 3-pound barbells, four 0.5-pound collars, and four 2.5-pound and four 5-pound plates.

Also a bonus for those with small spaces: A durable storage case is included, so you can tuck your weights away as needed. Reviewers say this set offers “excellent value” and is a “great option” for those who want to quickly lift at home.

This 7-foot Olympic bar comes with two 45-pound, two 35-pound, two 25-pound, two 10-pound, four 5-pound, and two 2.5-pound weight plates, making it an all-inclusive starter set for anyone who is looking to rev up their routine.

Spring clip collars are also included. Reviewers praise the “great value,” “fast delivery,” and “impressive” performance for the price.