Most serious strength equipment brands are defined by their barbells. Eleiko, Rogue, REP Fitness—all make strong products across the board, but the barbells are often the centerpieces. That’s because barbells anchor the classic strength lifts: bench presses, deadlifts, squats, cleans, jerks, and snatches. You don’t technically need a barbell to train those movement patterns, but barbell lifting remains the standard in strength training. Everything else is, in some way, an accessory.
Nike’s Shield Barbell is best understood as a good-looking, general-purpose bar for home gym owners who want one barbell that can handle a little bit of…
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