The most beneficial piece of equipment for any home or commercial gym has long been the barbell. The benefits of barbells include versatility, cost effectiveness, and improve overall fitness compared to other gym equipment. The exercises which can be performed with Olympic barbells numbers in the hundreds, and the amount of weight can quickly and easily be changed within a matter of seconds.
They can also be used to exercise almost all the muscle groups of the body independently. This flexibility helps gyms keep down the costs of weight training. Barbells have also been shown to improve fitness levels compared to other fitness equipment. They help build functional strength, work on stabilising muscles providing better balance, and can improve metabolism when used in compound exercises. The barbell is a must have for any gym.