The 10 Best Hex Bars

The tough coating covering the Synergee Black (around $175) protects it from rust and general wear, so as long as you put in the work, it should help you increase your max time and time again. It’s a quality option for beginners, experts, and everyone in between.

A functional model with high-quality knurling and thick handles, the Cap Barbell Deadlift (about $100) is a high-value, no-frills option that works great for someone looking to add a new dimension to their personal gym or garage workout area.

Weighing in at 80 pounds with an enormous capacity, the Ader Super (around $270) is as heavy-duty as they come — which is what serious weightlifters want to hear. It’s built with a wide frame and features Olympic sleeves made of solid steel.

When it comes to heavy Olympic-style lifting, sometimes appearances really do matter. Not only does the XMark Commercial (around $228) look sharp and professional, it’s quite simple to load plates onto the elevated bar and remove them when you’re done.

It doesn’t come bedazzled with any fancy extras or unique features, but what the Day 1 Fitness Silver (around $150) does, it does well. Whether you’re into squats, shrugs, deadlifts, or all of the above, this sturdy piece of equipment will help you isolate those muscle areas.

You can focus on a variety of different muscles groups with the HulkFit Lifting (appx. $119), which is designed to promote the proper form. It’s constructed with regular and raised handles, all of which have knurled surfaces to ensure a good grip as you exercise.

The area within the hexagonal shape of the Body-Solid Chrome (around $122) is quite spacious, which is convenient for folks with long legs who want to avoid the possibility of the bar scraping their knees or thighs. It’s a nice value for a straightforward model.

The TDS Hip (around $93) arrives disassembled, but it only takes a few minutes to get it set up and poised for action. The center of the bar — which holds the plates — sits nine inches off the floor, so there is always ample room for easily adding and removing weights.

The Power Systems Bar (around $170) blends strong welds with a quality construction to offer a piece of equipment that’s both highly effective and professional in appearance. It has two convenient handle positions and allows for fluid deadlift and squat movements.

The strong frame of the Merax Power (appx. $150) helps you keep the weights centered, which allows you to focus your energy on squeezing everything you can out of your straining muscles instead of worrying about whether you may lose your balance.