American Barbell Blog

Strength training insights, equipment guides, and performance tips from the American Barbell team.

Cerakote vs Hard Chrome vs Stainless Steel: Which Barbell Finish Is Right for You?
September 17, 2025 By Cristin Toth

Cerakote vs Hard Chrome vs Stainless Steel: Which Barbell Finish Is Right for You?

When you invest in a barbell, the finish isn’t just about looks—it’s about performance, feel, and lasting value. From the raw grip of stainless steel...

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A Fitness Jack of All Trades
March 24, 2025 By Doug Katona

A Fitness Jack of All Trades

Train for Life, Not Just for Sport Specialized training may deliver peak performance, but true fitness is about longevity. Build strength, endurance, and adaptability to...

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AMERICAN BARBELL SELLS OUT OF IL PADRINO DEADLIFT BAR: A DEADLIFT BAR WITH A 2,000 POUND STATIC LOAD RATING
September 06, 2024 By Cristin Toth

AMERICAN BARBELL SELLS OUT OF IL PADRINO DEADLIFT BAR: A DEADLIFT BAR WITH A 2,000 POUND STATIC LOAD RATING

Il Padrino: a barbell that seamlessly blends the art of design with the science of strength. Engineered for the ambitious Power Lifter aiming to conquer...

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Celebrate the First National Barbell Day with American Barbell
September 03, 2024 By Cristin Toth

Celebrate the First National Barbell Day with American Barbell

American Barbell, the unrivaled innovation leader in performance fitness equipment, is thrilled to celebrate the first-ever National Barbell Day on Wednesday, September 18. 

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The Raw Quintet Of Fitness Power
April 04, 2024 By Cristin Toth

The Raw Quintet Of Fitness Power

THE RAW QUINTET OF FITNESS POWER Redefine what you know about fitness and well-being. Dive into a regimen where your skin's glow, your agility, the...

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Dad Strength
June 20, 2021 By Doug Katona

Dad Strength

Lifting 40 pounds of Chloe (my daughter) is different than power cleaning or deadlifting 40 pounds. Got me thinking about dad fitness. We have to...

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Speed Vs Strength
March 16, 2021 By Doug Katona

Speed Vs Strength

Getting strong is easy. But can you lift heavy and fast? Over my many years of training, competing and coaching, it was obvious the athletes...

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Get your *HIIT Together
January 24, 2021 By Doug Katona

Get your *HIIT Together

When it comes to HIIT, there’s a lot of smoke-n-mirrors. In many of our education seminars, I say you should put an “S” in front...

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Coaching and Leadership- The Grass is Greener if you Water Your Lawn
January 24, 2021 By Doug Katona

Coaching and Leadership- The Grass is Greener if you Water Your Lawn

You’re such a good coach.  You’ve got a following. People like you. You have grown the program and acquired more athletes (please stop saying clients). ...

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