This list includes all freeweight bars that use olympic-sized weights, either straight bars or special shapes.
Not included here are stores that don’t actually have an online store and require you to contact them for a quote, which prevents small orders from individuals. Some of those products can be purchased from the stores below as noted.
Also not included are stores with only a few bars like you can find elsewhere with a better selection. Many of them are made by the same designer as other stores. So we try to include stores that are especially willing to sell bars made in the USA.
As with all of our articles, we go by the FTC’s regulatory definition of “made in USA”, where all essential parts of the product come from the US and all essential processing is done in the US.
Rogue is a leader in the training/Crossfit equipment industry. They have built their reputation based on outstanding customer service, leading high quality products, sponsoring the Crossfit Games and being active in the fitness community. They have a 600,000 sqft manufacturing facility in Columbus, OH.
All of Notorious bars and specialty bars made in the US. A few other brands are listed in their “Made in the USA” section, but the manufacturer’s websites don’t show that.
We have a bunch of articles with Rogue bar:
American Barbell pioneered the first solid chrome plating and Cerakote adhesive on barbells. Their bars are known for their closed knurl and signature (and cool looking) weld on the end of the shaft.
Theirs vertical steel bars all made in the US. Their specialty bars like safety squat bar, aluminum technique bar, etc, are all made elsewhere. Look for the “Made in USA” note in each product description or label.
See our articles featuring American Barbell bars:
It was founded in 1998 to provide articles and seminars to athletes, and later expanded into selling equipment.
Everything energy barriers and part of their specialty bars are made in the USA. Look for the “Made in the USA” note on product pages.
It was founded in 1997 as one of the first online fitness equipment stores that is still in business today. Amazing!
They have a dedicated section featuring all bars made in the USA, including a full range of Iron Company branded bars and others with Body Solid, Iron Grip, Ivanko Barbell, and Legend Fitness.
Also known as Capps Welding. They have been making the Texas Power Bar and other bars at their store in Irving, TX since 1980.
All their barriers they are made in the US and are known for having some of the strongest knurling of all the powerlifting bars out there.
See our articles featuring Texas bars:
A family owned business established in 1980.
Just a few Sorinex branded bars made in the US. Some are made elsewhere. Look for the “100% Made in USA” note under each product description.
Black Widow Training Gear is a small company started in 2009 by a publisher who was famous for making all kinds of special bars and other equipment for people. They now offer a wide selection of machines based on their custom designs perfected with the help of a supportive strength training community.
We design, manufacture, and test all products ourselves. All of our training gear is made of heavy duty steel and manufactured in the USA.
They have a large selection of specialty bars including all the latest essentials such as an open the trap bar again many Swiss bar designs.
A family owned small business in Kansas specializing in American made bars for the past 30+ years. They started as an OEM supplier and switched to direct sales.
Our mission to make the highest quality barbells manufactured and assembled in Kansas and all parts of America, has not changed.
All their bars and special bars made in the US.