Collars & Accessories Barbells

If you want to train safely with your barbell, you can’t overlook the importance of using high-quality collars. Barbell collars not only ensure that the plates remain secure during exercises but also help prevent injuries and damage to your equipment. In this category, you’ll find a wide range of solutions designed to meet every need, from casual training to competitive use.

Barbell Collars: Essential for Safety and Performance

Some people are just starting out in the world of Weightlifting and are still practicing with unweighted training bars. For everyone else, an empty barbell is meaningless. That’s where collars come in to secure the plates to your barbell: in this category, you’ll find high-quality barbell collars and locks! When it comes to securing plates, there’s no room for compromise: barbell collars are the only way to prevent dangerous accidents during weightlifting. Loading weights onto barbells is a process that should always be done with care, loading one side and then the other—if you’re aiming to squat with 100 kilograms, for instance, it’s always better to load a 20-kilogram plate on each side first and then repeat the process, avoiding the imbalance of placing 40 kilograms on one side only. The risk of an unbalanced bar tipping over is all too real. Now, let’s talk about the importance of barbell collars. Imagine yourself on the bench, lifting a barbell loaded to the max. Your arms likely don’t have identical strength, so it’s very possible that during your lifts, there will be some imbalance: if one end of the barbell rises higher, the plates on the other side may shift. Without proper barbell collars, this movement could easily lead to injury and damage to your gym equipment. That’s why using high-quality barbell locks is an absolute must!

All Types of Barbell Locks

In this section dedicated to barbell collars, you’ll find all types of locks, including some specifically designed by Lacertosus® to guarantee maximum safety, whether during training or competition. Of course, we start with the classic spring locks, the three-coil spring barbell collars: this is the most common locking system, extremely affordable, and equipped with plastic-coated handles for a more comfortable grip. For those who want something more practical and functional, we offer our Lock-Jaw barbell collars, available in various models. Ideal for those seeking a more user-friendly and secure alternative to classic spring collars, you’ll find Lock-Jaw collars with or without a safety button, as well as reinforced models designed to withstand extreme stress. For those looking for the most high-performing and secure option, there are the Pro and Competition collars, the absolute best in barbell locking solutions!