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Barbell Jacks
When trying for a new weightlifting PB, the last thing you want to do is use up energy loading your bar. A barbell jack enables you to raise your bar off the ground. This makes it easy to safely slide weight plates on and off to reach the desired weight.
Deadlift jacks for making bar loading and unloading easier
We offer two different styles of jack. The mini barbell jack is a single legged jack that you can use at each end of the barbell in turn. It creates enough clearance to slide plates on and off the bar without them touching the floor. This jack is suitable for both standard and Olympic sized bars.
Deadlift bar jacks for your home gym
The full barbell jack has two pivots and a central handle. It is suitable for 6 foot and 7 foot barbells and raises both ends of the bar at once. Special HDPE liners inside the bar rests help protect your barbell from any damage during use. This jack is popular when deadlifting heavy weights as it makes the process of loading and unloading the bar far simpler.
What is a barbell jack?
A barbell jack is a gym accessory that lifts one or both ends of a loaded barbell off the floor so you can quickly add or remove weight plates. Barbell jacks are commonly used for deadlifts, hip thrusts and heavy barbell training because they reduce the effort required to change plates.
Do I need a barbell jack for deadlifts?
A barbell jack isn't essential, but it can make deadlift training faster and more comfortable. A barbell jack raises the bar for easier and safer loading. This becomes especially useful when training with heavier weights or multiple plate changes. Here is some more equipment that can improve your deadlift.
What's the difference between a mini barbell jack and a full barbell jack?
A mini barbell jack lifts one end of the bar at a time and is compact and easy to store. A full barbell jack lifts both ends at once and is often preferred for heavier lifts or high-volume training sessions.
Are barbell jacks worth it for a home gym?
Many home gym users find barbell jacks worthwhile because they save time and reduce effort when loading and unloading plates. Our mini jacks also take up very little storage space while improving training convenience.
Can a barbell jack be used with standard barbells?
Our barbell jacks work with both standard and Olympic bars, however our full barbell jacks are only suitable for use with 6ft and 7ft barbells due to the width.
Does a barbell jack protect my back?
A barbell jack can reduce repeated bending and lifting when changing plates, which may reduce unnecessary strain during training sessions. It also helps minimise awkward lifting positions.
Can beginners use a barbell jack?
Yes. Barbell jacks are suitable for beginners through to advanced lifters. They simplify changing weights and can make training feel more efficient from day one.
How do you use a barbell jack?
Place the jack under the barbell, use the handle or lever to lift the bar from the floor, then slide weight plates on or off before lowering the bar back down safely.
Can a barbell jack damage my barbell?
Our barbell jacks include protective liners where the bar rests to reduce metal-on-metal contact and help protect the finish on your barbell.
