Overview

Since 1932, York Barbell has revolutionized the design of gym equipment and fitness products. The York Barbell name has been synonymous with the essence of weightlifting since its inception. York Barbell Company and its legendary Olympic weightlifting team, The York Barbell Club, wrote a substantial chapter in the biography of weightlifting, equipment development, and nutritional supplement industry.

More than 80 years ago, York Barbell began shaping the fitness industry through product design, education, competition, and athletic sponsorship. Named “Father of World Weightlifting” by the International Weightlifting Federation, Bob Hoffman founded York Barbell in 1932 and immediately began pioneering many of today’s accepted exercise philosophies.

As the “Strongest Name in Fitness,” we develop, manufacture and distribute quality strength and fitness products that enhance athletic performance and improve quality of life. Wel surpass the expectations of our retail dealers and institutional accounts by providing world class professionalism and service. Come visit the Hall of Fame and retail store to see what it's all about!