Category: Bars & Weights
The REP Fitness Axle Bar is a specialty barbell for home gym use. It is available in 5-foot and 7-foot lengths with a 2-inch (50.8mm) diameter shaft.
I was worried a 2-inch bar would wreck my grip, but it's actually made my forearms way stronger after a few months of rows and deadlifts. Went with the 5-foot since my rack is tight, and the shorter length still loads plenty of plates for me.
My grip strength has noticeably improved after just a few weeks of deadlifting with this bar, and the thicker 2-inch shaft really forces you to hold on tight. The knurling is aggressive enough that I don't need chalk for most sets, though I do wish the 7-foot version felt a bit less whippy under hea
The 2-inch diameter is no joke—it’s like holding a thick pipe, and my grip strength has already improved after just a few sessions. This 7-footer fits perfectly in my rack and the knurling gives a solid hold even when my hands get sweaty. Definitely worth the upgrade for anyone serious about pulling
