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American Barbell
American Barbell designs and builds strength equipment. Founder Phil Patti started in 1978. The range covers Olympic and specialty barbells, urethane and rubber dumbbells, bumper and Olympic plates, racks and platforms, benches and plate-loaded machines.
KORVN lists American Barbell at its published retail prices and helps you compare models before you buy. American Barbell ships your order directly, and KORVN confirms the delivered price, freight included, before payment.
- Founder Phil Patti's start in strength equipment, per American Barbell
- Since 1978
- Most of the Olympic bars KORVN lists carry American Barbell's USA mark
- Made in the USA
- Bars, dumbbells, plates, racks, benches, machines and storage
- 9 categories
- Freight confirmed with you before you pay
- Delivered price
Shop by category
Shop American Barbell by category
Barbells
Olympic weightlifting and power bars in hard chrome, Cerakote and stainless, plus hex, camber, safety squat and specialty bars.
Dumbbells & fixed barbells
Series I, Series IV, 10-sided, Series 5 and hex dumbbells, singles and sets, plus fixed straight and EZ barbells.
Weight plates
Urethane Pro Series and Sport bumper plates in pounds and kilograms, and TPU urethane Olympic plates.
Benches
Multi-adjustable and seated utility benches, and the plate-loaded Flat Olympic Bench.
Racks & platforms
Performance Station half rack platforms in black or stainless, plus 3x3 dip and landmine attachments.
Plate-loaded & cable
Plate-loaded presses, pulldown, row, leg press and hip thrust, plus the dual adjustable pulley and hi-low stack.
Storage
Dumbbell racks, plate trees, bar and bumper storage, and a cable accessory rack.
Kettlebells & conditioning
Cast iron, rubber and urethane competition kettlebells, slam and wall balls, plyo boxes, sleds and lifting chains.
Cable attachments
Solid-steel hard chrome lat bars, V-bar, curl and straight bars, row handle, rope and strap handles.
Why American Barbell
What sets American Barbell apart
Facts from American Barbell's 2026 catalogs, so you can judge the difference yourself.
Designer and manufacturer
American Barbell describes itself as the designer and manufacturer of its products, from concept to execution, and offers custom logos and colors on urethane and steel products.
A record of firsts
American Barbell lists the first hard chrome Olympic barbell (1998), the splined dumbbell handle (2009), a stainless bearing bar and the first urethane bumper plate (2012), and the first Cerakote Olympic bar (2016).
Tested bar steel
American Barbell tests shaft steel on every raw-material shipment and lists 180,000–190,000 PSI tensile strength across its USA-made Olympic bars.
Specified for facilities
American Barbell builds for gyms, schools, military, hospitality, multifamily and corporate facilities, and its catalogs mark which lines are rated for light-commercial rooms.
Barbell guide
How American Barbell bars differ
Every American Barbell Olympic bar at KORVN, side by side. Start with the lifts you train, then choose shaft finish and sleeve rotation.
| Bar | Built for | Diameter | Shaft | Sleeve rotation | Center knurl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance Training BarUSA-made · 190K PSI | Weightlifting & general training | 28 mm | Hard chrome | Composite bushings | No |
| Performance Bearing BarUSA-made · 190K PSI · 20 or 15 kg | Olympic weightlifting | 28 mm / 25 mm | Hard chrome | Needle bearings | No |
| Stainless Bearing Bar (Comp. Spec.)USA-made · 190K PSI · 20 or 15 kg | Olympic weightlifting | 28 mm / 25 mm | Stainless steel | Needle bearings | 20 kg: ghost knurl |
| SS Precision Training BarUSA-made · 190K PSI · 20 or 15 kg | Weightlifting & powerlifting | 28 mm / 25 mm | Stainless steel | Composite bushings | No |
| California Bar (Blackout)USA-made · 190K PSI | Functional fitness & weightlifting | 28 mm | Cerakote | Composite bushings | No |
| Training Bar 28 mmImported · 160K PSI | Daily training | 28 mm | Hard chrome | Bushing | No |
| Power BarUSA-made · 190K PSI | Powerlifting | 29 mm | Hard chrome | Composite bushings | Yes |
| Stainless Steel Chewy BarUSA-made · 190K PSI · 20 TPI knurl | Powerlifting (IPF spec) | 29 mm | Stainless steel | Composite bushings | Yes |
| Training Power Bar 29 mmImported · 160K PSI | Powerlifting / weightlifting | 29 mm | Hard chrome | Bushing | Yes |
| Gym Bar 45 lbUSA-made · 190K PSI | Multi-use | 29 mm | Hard chrome | Composite bushings | Yes |
| Junior Performance Training Bar 10 kgUSA-made · 180K PSI | Technique & youth | 25 mm | Hard chrome | Composite bushings | No |
Specifications as published in American Barbell's 2026 catalogs. "USA-made" reflects American Barbell's Made in the USA mark on the bar.
Barbell basics
What the bar specs mean
Diameter
28 mm bars (25 mm on 15 kg bars) are American Barbell's weightlifting and training diameter. 29 mm is its powerlifting diameter, with power bars built rigid for minimal flex under max loads.
Knurl and marks
Knurl marks show grip width: Olympic marks for weightlifting, powerlifting marks for the power lifts. American Barbell adds a center knurl to its power bars for stability. The Chewy bars use a more aggressive 20 teeth-per-inch knurl.
Sleeve rotation
American Barbell introduced composite bushings in Olympic bars in 1999 and uses them for smooth, quiet rotation in multi-lift bars. Its precision needle bearing bars are built for Olympic weightlifting, with a bearing system American Barbell says spins smoother as the load gets heavier.
Shaft finish
Hard chrome and Cerakote protect the steel with a coating, and Cerakote adds color. Stainless steel needs no coating: American Barbell notes it resists corrosion and can be cleaned without damaging the surface.
Dumbbell guide
How American Barbell dumbbells differ
The biggest differences are the head material (German urethane, urethane or rubber), the handle rating and how the handle joins the head. American Barbell points high-abuse commercial floors to the Series I, with its patented splined lock that tightens rather than loosens with use.
| Line | Head | Handle | Handle rating | Grip | Rated for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Series I urethaneSingles | German urethane, solid steel core | USA-made chrome, patented spline lock | 130,000 PSI | 32 / 35 mm | High-abuse commercial |
| Series IV urethaneSets of pairs | Textured urethane, solid steel core | Hard chrome, medium knurl | 90,000 PSI | 32 / 35 mm | Commercial |
| 10-sided urethaneSingles | 10-sided urethane, solid steel core | Hard chrome, medium knurl | 90,000 PSI | 32 / 35 / 38 mm | Gym, studio, home |
| VM Series IV urethaneSingles & sets | Textured urethane, solid steel core | Chrome, medium knurl | 90,000 PSI | 32 / 35 mm | Light commercial |
| Series 5 rubberSingles & sets | Black rubber, solid steel core | Chrome, medium knurl | 90,000 PSI | 32 / 35 mm | Light commercial |
| Hex rubberSingles & sets | Low-odor rubber, hex | Chrome, fully knurled | — | 31 / 33 mm | Commercial & everyday |
| Series I fixed barbellStraight or EZ | German urethane | Chrome-plated steel | 130,000 PSI | 32 mm | Commercial |
| VM Series IV fixed barbellStraight or EZ | Textured urethane | High-tensile steel | 90,000 PSI | 32 mm | Light commercial |
| Series 5 fixed barbellStraight or EZ | Black rubber | High-tensile steel | 90,000 PSI | 32 mm | Light commercial |
Singles are priced per dumbbell or bar. Sets list the exact pairs or bars included. "Rated for" uses American Barbell's own wording where published.
Plate guide
Bumper plates or iron plates?
Bumper plates are 450 mm across, so the bar sits at the same height as a competition plate, and they're built for lifts that are dropped. At the same weight the urethane Pro Series plate is much thinner than a rubber Sport bumper, which leaves more room on the sleeve.
| Plate | Type | Material | Size | Thickness | Weights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urethane Pro Series bumperlb and kg | Bumper plate | German urethane | 450 mm · 140 mm hard chrome hub | 45 lb: 2.05 in | 10–55 lb; 5–25 kg |
| Sport bumperlb | Bumper plate | Rubber, stainless steel insert | 450 mm (IWF standard) | 45 lb: 2-7/8 in | 10–55 lb |
| VM TPU Olympic platelb | Iron plate (not a bumper) | Cast-iron core, TPU urethane cover | 6.25–17 in | 45 lb: 1.64 in | 2.5–45 lb |
American Barbell states its Olympic (non-bumper) plate lines are not designed or warranted for dropping.
Commercial equipment
Outfitting a gym, school or facility?
American Barbell supplies full free-weight areas: bars, dumbbell runs with storage, bumper plates, racks and platforms, and plate-loaded machines. Tell KORVN about the space and the users, and KORVN will put together a quote with delivered pricing.
Delivery & ordering
How American Barbell orders work
Delivered price before you pay
American Barbell ships directly to you, and freight depends on the items and your address. Request a delivered price on any product; KORVN confirms freight and current availability, then sends a secure Shopify invoice.
A real person to compare with
Unsure which bar, dumbbell line or plate fits your training or facility? KORVN will compare the options with you before you order.
Financing
See how financing works on KORVN orders.
Warranty support
American Barbell's published warranty varies by product and is listed on each product page. KORVN coordinates claims with the manufacturer.
Need help choosing?
Not sure which American Barbell product fits?
Not sure which American Barbell product fits your facility or training needs? Talk to KORVN, and KORVN will help you compare the options.
Questions
American Barbell at KORVN: common questions
Are these American Barbell's retail prices?
Yes. KORVN lists American Barbell products at American Barbell's published retail price (MSRP). Delivery is quoted separately for your address before you pay.
What will shipping cost?
American Barbell quotes freight per order, based on the items and the delivery address, so there's no fixed rate. Use "Get delivered price" on any product and KORVN will confirm the total, freight included, before you pay. There are no surprise freight charges after payment.
Who ships my order?
American Barbell ships directly to you. KORVN coordinates the order and stays your point of contact from purchase through delivery.
How do I know it's available?
KORVN confirms current availability with American Barbell when it prepares your delivered price. If something is unavailable, you hear before you pay.
Are dumbbells sold in pairs?
Single dumbbells are priced per dumbbell, as American Barbell lists them, so order two for a pair. Dumbbell sets list the exact pairs included.
Can KORVN quote a full facility?
Yes. Request a commercial quote with your space and user details, and KORVN will price the equipment and delivery together.