The Best Barbell Collars for 2022! (After Testing ALL Of Them...)

Slide ‘em on, lock ‘em in: Barbell collars are essential if you want to lift weights safely.
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We have legitimately tested more than three dozen Olympic collars. And when we say test, we mean we throw them, drop them, and see how much weight they can hold.
We have spent years lifting with collars and know which ones are good for a home gym and which crack under pressure-literally. Check out our video to learn what made our best barbell collars list.
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0:00 - The Best Collars of 2022
0:58 - Why Use a Barbell Collar?
2:54 - The Ultra-Budget Collar Pick
4:20 - Best Collar for Most People
6:03 - Runner-Up Collar Pick
6:51 - The "Money is No Object" Pick
7:58 - The "Money REALLY is No Object" Pick
8:55 - Other Collars Worth Considering
10:41 - Final Thoughts
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[@joecowan3719]

Excellent, Coop back in his garage, reviewing and comparing garage gym equipment I care about!

[@Bearblades]

Agreed!

[@ethanlauscher3306]

I’m not a fan of the smart gym technology. So it’s nice to see more reviews of the simple things.

[@DANA-lx8cv]

I have the Rogue Metal, Rogue Aluminum, and the Eleiko, and I like them all. I do mostly SBD lifts and never had an issue with any of them. Its nice to have a variety so you can choose based on your mood, lol. The good thing about the Eleiko is the weight. .25kg each adds just over a pound, so if you use a 20kg bar it brings that to just over 45 pounds, which makes calculating weights easier when using your 45 pound plates, and the magnets are unexpectedly useful. Rogue is still my go to brand in general for just about everything, and all three I have are all great collars for my purposes. Love the reviews. Keep 'em coming!

[@kpath74]

Nice to see you doing a review by yourself in the garage, instead of that men's health magazine place. Theres a reason why we listen to you and not some men's health magazine.

[@DampRaccoon]

Coop needs to read recent SYQQ collar reviews and change what he implied here - that they are top tier, but not recommended just because of cost. Many damaged barbells out there already because of his praise here for them... Even for those that do work properly, I saw videos on KZbin and they damage the bar by putting little dents in wherever the ball bearings meet sleeves if you drop the bar and stuff like that (putting extra force on those concentrated areas).

[@dualipafan666]

@@syqq9352 if the units werent being tested before why would anyone feel comfortable buying them now? They damaged my bar

[@temptingfate759]

Garage Gym is back...a great video well done!

[@TheSasquatchNation]

I learn a ton from you COOP! Can’t thank you enough man! Keep it coming 🤟

[@jama539]

Coop’s the best in the business. I’d like to see equipment websites and apps have a Coop score beside each product. If it’s got less than three Coop Stars ⭐️ move along. Hey Coop…that’s a way to scale man! Keep up the great work!

[@MichaelSmith-nz8rz]

I just ordered the rogue USA collars. Thanks for your input and reviews and testing.

[@danielj844]

Coop, what a great video. I suggest you should do one with Wrist Wraps. Thanks for your videos, they are a great resource for recomendations that always result in a great decision. Thanks and continue doing great videos. Greetings from Ecuador.

[@michaelrourke2182]

I literally just snapped some amazon collars and was looking up replacement collars... perfect timing!

[@claycon]

Thx for the update Coop ! ✌🏻

[@eggs-benny]

awesome video! thank you for testing these!

[@BriColinceej]

As always, a lifesaver! Thanks for this!

[@robschilke]

Bought a Rogue USA Olympic collar after this video. Love it after a week of testing doing exclusively (Olympic) weightlifting.

[@stephencaserta2969]

I workout in my garage, no heater, temps drop below zero during the winter. If you are in a similar boat, id recommend not going with plastic collars as they will easily break in those temps. An all metal design is probably best. I have the magnetic rouge ones that Coop mentions and they have so far held up really well

[@strengthcoachn8299]

Man you released this 2 weeks after I orders my Mighty OSO. That said, I do like the mighty oso for the cheaper price over the more expensive model and holds well enough for me.

[@torokhtiy]

Nice review ;)

[@xavierstephens7817]

Great to see you back in the garage where the reviews feel authentic and worth watching. Great stuff

[@flyinghigh370]

Used your link for some Rogue collars. Thanks!

[@TwoWheelNinja]

I've been using my generic Amazon $7 special collars for 4 years now without a single issue even while deadlifting. I don't need to jump on my plates to see if it moves lol. I don't drop weights from overhead so there's that.

[@thomastkach7467]

I'm pretty happy with cheapies, too, except for deadlifting, where they loosen up after a few sets. You don't need much holding power for doing squats or bench.

[@GavinBrown]

Hi Coop. You mentioned the OSO magnetic collars due to their magnets, but Rogue have also brought out a magnetic version of the Aluminium collars. Slightly different shape, almost a cross between the original OSO collars (which I love) and the Rogue Aluminium collars. Might be good to review them, do they still hold as well, do the magnets scratch etc. Also, any experience with the cerakote versions and wear and tear with use compared to the bare version.

[@mlazansky]

Coop the one thing you keep forgetting to mention that makes the Oppen collars great is they can be taken off even after you've loaded more plates on the outside of the sleeve. Every workout at least once I forget to take off my collar and load a plate. For any other collar, I have to pull the plate back off. With the Oppen, I just slip the collar off and push the weight flush. Just a nice little way to avoid a very common hassle.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Fantastic point. Truly. I will include this next time I discuss them. Thank you!

[@gumbygreeneye3655]

Also the magnet means you can attach weights on the outside without unlocking it.

[@GearMashers]

So you are missing 2 collars. Rogue Beefed up their Aluminum collar and added magnets. It is awesome. The guy that build the RooBox Plyobox that Abmat sells is coming out with a collar that looks super cool. It has a mechanism that tightens when dropping the barbell, so it moves closer to the weights.

[@davidliftsheavycircles]

Just bought 2 sets of the rogue usa aluminium collars for my loadable dumbells 👍

[@chrisbarberis1573]

Love your channel Coop… how about the Ivanko COT 1.25 compression sleeve collars? Any good?

[@carps_gym]

The StrengthCo collars are a cool open design. Thin and work well for loadable dumbbells

[@thomastkach7467]

Are they the same ans the ones he mentioned, but made for Strength Co?

[@carps_gym]

Not the exact same collar but same type. Thin with one open side and clamps down. Really good for loadable Olympic dumbbells handles

[@majorgear1021]

I grabbed the Rogue alum magnetic cuffs because magnets are extremely convenient. The only thing that I didn’t like was the lack in choice of colors. Basically, I want anything except black, with something bright like chrome , white etc being preferred. My power rack is black and I have trouble seeing a black item, like my TV remote which has a magnet attached as well, when it’s attached to the black power rack.

[@shady7200]

Cool video 👍🏻

[@martinv1995]

Hey Coop, would like to hear your take on the Eleiko IPF or IWF competition collars. Cheers

[@ryandwalmsley2038]

Great video

[@cartergriffin6021]

I’m curious on your thoughts about the collars used in the Olympics and other big comps.

[@TMGxRUSHx]

I have a feeling they aren’t very good, but I’d love to see a review of the “SnapClips” collar. They remind me of the snap bracelets that we used to have as kids.

[@hectorrodriguez7376]

Hey Coop have you done a review on woodway treadmills? I'm thinking about purchasing a treadmills for my garage gym. Thanks

[@Joe___R]

The syqq collars are actually a great option for people with severely weak hands. As a quadriplegic operating the levers can be extremely difficult but being able to simply push it on & pull it off will make it a great option.

[@chethammer]

This is my own curiosity and you can ignore or answer it if you want. You're a quadriplegic and you lift weights? So not fully paralyzed?

[@elkhills1]

Sarcasm detected.

[@Siberius-]

​@@chethammer - So there is "incomplete paraplegia" and "incomplete quadriplegia" for example, but the chances are very high that the OP is making an elaborate comment to joke about quadriplegics. Bodyweight would surely be far more than enough for such cases. I also don't think they would be aware of incomplete cases, which makes the edgy comment very lazy as far as it not making sense under that context.

[@chethammer]

@@Siberius- Absolutely true. An incomplete quad ( I think sometimes referred to as a paraquad) would have weak arm strenghth. I have to admit I don't like seeing people in these positions, let alone talking about them. It's a tough row to hoe.

[@mr.benchpress1633]

I got your recommendation on Rogue aluminum collars they're awesome

[@Mafioso1731]

The PRX collars! They look so interesting and easy!

[@johndonovan5521]

Pro-loc are my fav...got 4 sets iny garage gym

[@smjewett]

Thanks for the comparisons, Coop. There are a few on your list that I didn't know about that I may consider in the near future.

[@ExpeditionaryRanger]

You had me scared. I bought two of these for Christmas. The wife and I can attest to their exceptional performance. Hopefully the grip lasts.

[@massiminimakes]

I now know which are the best per category. Now I just need to decide whether to go ultra-budget or best.

[@travelingmusician3135]

I use spring clamps but the ones with long handles sticking backwards. I then put them on with that handles facing the plates and force it in tightly. It never comes off.

[@MichaelSmith-nz8rz]

Just bought rogue USA collars. Love them.

[@MrRoflmao1000]

Comp collars are a good option, act as 2.5 KG weights, and work both on regular and specialty barbells

[@smallhomegym]

Have had the rogue aluminum collars, eleiko Oppen collars, and SYQQ collars. If I were to choose one given money isn’t an issue, I would go with SYQQ. A true one handed simple collar and beautiful. Eleiko could be functioned with one hand but was very difficult to do so. Check out my review of the SYQQ collars!

[@davidklimas1408]

I bought the cheap ones from your 800lbs drop rack test video. That's all the proof I needed. Lol Surprised they weren't mentioned.

[@warwickdennis4114]

Yes! The Rogue collars are great!

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Coop, time to bring back your Starting Strength hat for a video. Thank you.

[@Alley00Cat]

For some reason, every time I see Coop benching four plates I’m stunned lol. Dude can lift

[@mikesbigtank6015]

It's interesting how someone can have such a well fitted out gym(better than 95% of us have) and be still an average size guy!! M decision based on you and other reviews going to get lock jaw pro tomorrow!!

[@Siberius-]

He's addressed that. I think it was that he's got other things going on in his life and he just doesn't care to dedicate that much time into looking a certain way.

[@planetquarantine3473]

I have the Clout and Iron Lab collars from Amazon. Iron Lab is a few bucks more than Clout but in my opinion, are much more durable than the Clout. I think I saw a pair of the iron labs in your lineup.

[@mittbhogaita5235]

Would love for you to review SnapClips…. Great versatile collars, originally started up from Kickstarter….

[@jeremyelmore7537]

Bought Lockjaw Oly 2 collars and they are perfect for the price. Don’t need much to hold 95lbs on the bar

[@Mr-mopar]

I bought a new rogue black on black Ohio bar with red rouge collars…looks nice in my brand new rep 5000 power rack…thanks coop

[@philipcooksey3422]

Got the same bar about a year ago, still looking great

[@kcuhc84]

Give York 2″ Olympic Spin-Lock Collars a go. These are so old school, Arnold's granddad has forgotten about them.

[@warwickdennis4114]

Those rogue collars are the best, I now have several pairs of them in different colors

[@richardmather1906]

I use the aluminum OSO. Works great for me.

[@williamallen5369]

Ductless mini split for the garage is a GGR must have.

[@josephshatrowsky]

I have the extremely cheap Amazon ones and it still holds after two years but it is starting to lose grip. I might have to buy those rogue ones do I don’t keep buying them

[@evancook6155]

If you can find a pair of pre-Rogue OSO Elite collars they’re my favorite pair I own. They’re actually 1/2lb a piece, so they make the math a lot easier when you are totaling up the bar.

[@CJT184]

that 2nd open collar you recommended is by far the best for lever arms as they are 1.9"

[@calderonmike]

Which were those? I got rogue lever arms need collars for it

[@CJT184]

@@calderonmike the Titan ones he mentioned near the end. Many companies sell the same ones, I have the Elite FTS ones, Strength Co. also has them too

[@HeylMarketing]

Here is a set you may want to review: Bells of Steel barbell Zip clips

[@Rack979]

Hey Coop, which collars weighed in at 205.8g/206g or near it? 2 of those plus 20kg equals a right proper 45 pounds.

[@Sarge9272]

Coop check out the Lock-Jaw Metal collars, they are amazing collars. They beat my Rogue USA Olympic collars by far. Though i mainly powerlift, and for deadlifts i feel like the rogue ones get much looser for heavy sets compared to the lock-jaw.

[@mikep1584]

Is it the $44 lock jaw metal ones or the lock flex metal ones that are $54? Looking to get a pair.

[@soopavillian1987]

You should check out the barbell collars from The Strength Co.

[@danielpicerni24]

What would we do without Coop, Brandon and Gluck? Appreciate the regular uploads!

[@eaburksjac]

I'd watch a three video series where all three trained and talked gear in each of their gyms.

[@pz_not_ez]

@@eaburksjac Like Top Gear for gyms. Perfect

[@GarageGymReviews]

I like all three of those guys!

[@tenney15]

The plain Rogue aluminum collars are indeed good. The cerakote versions wore immediately for me when using on loadable dumbbells tho

[@majorgear1021]

:shocked Pikachu face::

[@lokionthelowkey9664]

What are you using now for the loadable dumbbells?

[@fredator76]

Please review the lockjaw flex

[@1faith419]

Help Coop!!! Do you have any info on the titan nemesis?? Can’t find it anymore…. Did they stop making it??

[@babygiantbarbell1014]

Bought a pair of Rogue HG 2.0’s a year ago and have been very happy with them

[@Siberius-]

Are they still holding up with regular use? do they slide a bit these days or something?

[@babygiantbarbell1014]

@@Siberius- they still work great

[@Siberius-]

@@babygiantbarbell1014 - It's very hard to find anyone who has had an issue with collar longevity.

[@RigFit]

I have 2 pairs of the OG oso’s and still on the fence about the eleiko. Wonder if they improved the quality

[@hennas87]

I second seeing how competition collars compare to these.

[@mafya2932]

Can't find any reviews on Lock-Jaw Flex Metal. Would love to see how it fares against Rogue aluminium collars in classic Coop fashion

[@thomastkach7467]

Any reason to get the Rogue ones with replaceable rubber? Seems like it would be better than replacing the whole collar once the rubber wears down a little, but maybe you'll wear out the lever or something else before the rubber and it won't matter.

[@jimbojackson2900]

Hey Coop! Can you please do a showdown for Rep fitness Urethane dumbbell vs Titan fitness Urethane dumbbells. They seem so similar!

[@GarageGymReviews]

Good idea. Hears a secret, they’re so similar because they’re the same. And so are Rogues. I’ll do a video 😁

[@jimbojackson2900]

@@GarageGymReviews Your the man, Coop! Can’t wait!!! Thanks for all that you do!

[@briancoronagomez951]

Hey Coop I was wondering if you have tested the gorilla jaw barbell collars or the roolox collar from abmat?

[@Good_Vibes_BJJ_G13]

You ever use snap clips? I have them and seem to work ok. Better than spring clips

[@HeathWatts]

Have you done a review of axle bar collars? Rogue makes a pair and EliteFTS makes the Shark collar.

[@Sexyman202]

I was waiting for coop to pull out some calibrated powerlifting collars for the ultra boogie pick

[@Buran01]

I have the Rogue ones in ABS and in aluminium. Both get loose after a few dozens of drops with olympic movements, so my pick would be the ones in plastic since are cheaper and weigth ~600 grams (pair), so are useful to count as a half Kg plate. If you really want unamovable collars you will need calibrated ones from weighlifting; they weigth 2.5 Kg and are really expensive, but I wouldn't use them for non olympic wl.

[@user-yv2tp9om9r]

I have the Eleiko's in the HS Weight Room where I coach. My only issue is the kids have hard time flipping open the lock to get them off the bar.

[@JohnKessler]

What about best axel size collar? I also love my Powertec stuff but I find collars don't hold on their sleeves very well. Do you have a recommendation for powetec collars.

[@stephenramirez4441]

Coop, I would like to buy a pair of these but not until they fix the problem noted in several Amazon reviews. It would be nice if you would give us a follow up when SYQQ gets this sorted out, or not.

[@mattpeters6224]

Absolutely correct. They are horrible. Bearings do not retract!!

[@syqq9352]

Hey Stephen, we have sorted this out! The last batch of collars we sold after this video came out had a tolerance issue. We provided refunds or replacements for everyone who requested them. We've corrected this and I have personally tested all units on multiple barbells. Please give us another shot! a.co/d/i9ZEGKh

[@Hajiroku]

Any recommendations for a collar that goes with Olympic dumbbells? I often find that the collars dig into my chest or legs (setting up) when I set up for dumbbell presses.

[@cameronbatko]

What is the bare minimum of sleeve the syqq collars can latch on to? Like can some of it be over lapping the end of the barbell sleeve?

[@randyweaver6911]

I would love to see someone reputable like you review the gorilla jaw collars on Amazon.

[@jackryan7400]

Thoughts on resistance bows?

[@brentnahmias44]

My gym has lockjaw hex collars that are at least 4 years old, beat to shit, and they still hold 500+ on the bar no problem

[@szshaps]

What about collars for 35lb bars that have a smaller diameter barbell sleeve?

[@michaelneziri9817]

I have a training partner who only has cerebral palsy and only has one good hand to lock and unlock a collar. Can you please recommend the best one to use with one hand. Thanks.

[@jaranda400]

I bought the SYQQ collars from Amazon based on this review, but it was trash. The locking mechanism didn’t engage and got stuck on the very tip of the bar. I had to work to get it off of the bar. I can see this thing just destroying your bar.

[@mattdouglas8900]

What barbell?

[@jaranda400]

@@mattdouglas8900 it got stuck on the REP stainless steel power bar, and I gently tried it on the Uesaka comp bar too with no success. The ball bearings inside the collar that are used to lock into the sleeve by retracting into the collar don’t do so enough to let the collar slide smoothly onto the bar.

[@Airborne-xh6pw]

I HAVE HAD THE PLAIN STEEL VERSION FOR THIRTY YEARS FROM (KAMPARTS, INC.) CALIFORNIA AND NEVER HAD A PROBLEM!! KEEP THEM LUBRICATED!!

[@syqq9352]

You're right - our last batch was trash but we've corrected the issue and are now in stock on Amazon and eBay. I hope you returned your previous set of collars for a full refund. I have personally tested all collars from our new batch and the tolerance issue is corrected. They are solid once again like the pair Coop has. Please give us another shot! a.co/d/i9ZEGKh

[@FrankZen]

He did say in the video that he didn't recommend them though!

[@jayyemm69]

What size should I get for the 45 pound bar? There’s 2” and 1” ones

[@bull5919]

yea what about collars for speciality bars such as cambered multigrip by elitefts/titan/kabuki?

[@nickclaro5444]

Hey Coop, mind doing a review for the new kabuki power bars? dont see alot of useful video reviews online.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Good idea!

[@mikep1584]

New power bars?

[@ajwolfcale]

How about the Strength Co. collars?

[@kylen6430]

The only collar group you missed would be the calibrated comp collars…but obviously those have a very specific use case and niche market

[@brandonhoover2120]

Someone had to be pretty deep into a meet prep to even want to think about the hassle of putting on and tightening them, and un tightening and taking off, plus they have real weight that has to be accounted for when adding plates.

[@trevorgentry4578]

Back in the real GG! This is the content we are here for

[@fs3994]

My spring clamps have never broken and are simple to use. But I guess it would be hard to get $50 for a set.

[@jamestonbellajo]

Anyone ever try the EliteFTS Croc Locks? They look damn cool, but haven’t heard too much about them.

[@Varchave]

Static video would be better.... Worth it

[@GOLFADDICT65]

SYNERGEE ALUMINUM COLLARS....... your thoughts ?.... cheers from Canada