Technique Barbell - Custom/DIY

Technique Barbell - Custom/DIY

A lightweight, low-cost training tool used to practice lifts without the load or stiffness of a real barbell.

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Technique Barbell - Custom/DIY Reviews

Based on 6 reviews from Gym Radar users, the Custom/DIY Technique Barbell - Custom/DIY have an average rating of 4.83 out of 5. They're currently the #6 most-owned Technique/Kid's Bar on Gym Radar, with 8 home gyms reporting ownership.

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Mark H
Nomad Barbell
42 reviews
557 points
(5.00)
4/23/2026
Bought a dowel from Bunnings and taped some powerlifting rings on it. Great for rehab, mobility and warm up
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Brandon Tunquist
Tunquist's Gym
776 reviews
5204 points
(5.00)
4/1/2026
A piece of PVC pipe that is about as thick as a barbell and 7ft long. I attach it in a power rack with bands about the same height off the ground as a loaded barbell is. It allows me to practice the slack pull of a deadlift and teaching myself the pre tension with the legs
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Big Andrew
Lone Buck Barbell
97 reviews
1283 points
(5.00)
3/18/2026
Mine is a piece of bamboo from the back yard. I also have a piece of pvc that is flexible and loadable.
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ALLEN IRON CITADEL
194 reviews
2082 points
(5.00)
3/13/2026
A piece of pvc pipe I use for shoulder dislocations before benching 3 times a week it’s sweet
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Big Wes
Lift Clinic
126 reviews
1502 points
(4.00)
3/6/2026
The venerable PVC pipe. It misses a point simply because it can't match the charisma of the Drink Spotter or historical versatility of the horse stall mat. Nonetheless, it works great to mimic bar position on the belt squat and for an additional shoulder mobility tool.
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Keith Honeycutt - The No Whine Cellar
The No Whine Cellar
293 reviews
3087 points
(5.00)
2/14/2026
I made a 4 pound 7’ long pvc barbell years ago for my wife to use post surgery. It’s a main piece of pvc with couplers on either side that step up to a 2” sleeve that can take plates and collars. This was instrumental in her recovery, allowing her to handle a bar on the big 3 while keeping the weight safe her under 15 lbs Built in 2017
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