The Texas Cross Bar offers the perfect balance between performance and versatility, making it ideal for CrossFit-style training, Olympic lifts, and powerlifting movements. Built to handle dynamic strength training, high-rep circuits, and barbell cycling, this bar excels in home gyms, commercial gyms, and high-intensity functional fitness environments. With smooth bronze bushings, balanced whip, and medium knurling, it’s tough on the lifts but gentle on the hands. Handbuilt in Texas since 1980 from 44 lbs / 20kg, 190K PSI tensile strength steel, the Cross Bar includes 15" loadable sleeves, dual knurl marks, no center knurl, and a 28.5mm shaft diameter. Trusted by athletes of all levels, it delivers consistent performance across every type of lift, from high-rep circuits to heavy singles.

Maximize Your Fitness – Top Choice For CrossFit-Style & Functional Fitness

Home & Garage Gyms: One bar for all lifting styles and rep ranges. Athletes of all genders can train dynamic strength movements, Olympic lifts, presses, squats, and barbell cycling with confidence. Its balanced whip, medium knurl, and smooth bronze bushings ensure comfort during high-rep sessions.

Commercial & Performance Gyms: Built for daily use in high-intensity training environments. The durable 190K PSI steel, 28.5mm shaft, and dual knurl marks make it ideal for functional fitness, metcons, and circuit training, supporting athletes of all levels safely and reliably.

Olympic Lifting & Powerlifting: Smooth sleeves, balanced whip, and no center knurl allow precise lifts for cleans, snatches, presses, and squats. Male and female athletes alike can focus on technique and performance across all movement patterns.

High-Rep Circuits & Conditioning: Designed to cycle through barbell movements quickly while maintaining grip and control, perfect for high-intensity workouts, dynamic complexes, and multi-discipline training sessions.

Engineered For Dynamic Workouts

28.5mm Shaft Diameter – versatile for Olympic lifts, presses, and high-rep circuits.

190K PSI Tensile Strength Steel – built for durability and consistent performance.

Passive Knurling – less aggressive grip to avoid wearing out the  hands during dynamic lifts.

No Center Knurl – comfortable for cleans, front squats, and high-rep movements.

Dual Knurl Marks – supports both Olympic and powerlifting standards.

15" Loadable Sleeves – ample room for plates in all lifting scenarios.

Bronze Bushings – smooth, maintenance-free sleeve spin for long-lasting performance.

44 lbs / 20kg Standard Weight – competition-legal dimensions.

Lighter Variant – 33 lbs / 15kg version for beginners or technical training.

Built With 1 Goal In Mind – To Outperform & Outlast Other Bars

Over 100,000 sold since 1980, the best multi-purpose all around barbells — handbuilt in Texas with an iconic 45+ year legacy of outperforming and outlasting other bars, rep after rep. From home gyms to commercial gyms, from D1 programs to pro weight rooms, ditch your cheap bar and unlock the strongest version of you.