I just received my limited-edition Poseidon Barbell from Titan Fitness this past week and have been putting it through its paces, and I have to say that I’m beyond impressed. Titan sent me this bar free of charge, and I’m absolutely blown away by it.
This is a 29mm, 20-kilogram power bar with a center knurl and what Titan lists as a medium knurl. In reality, it’s slightly more aggressive than I expected because it uses a mountain-style knurl. The Cerakote finish, though, tempers that aggression perfectly. The result is a bar that grips incredibly well without feeling harsh.
The finish is where this thing really stands out. It features a custom gold-fleck white Cerakote across the shaft and deep blue sleeves with an embedded coating Titan calls PVD. I’ve owned several Cerakote bars, and typically the first time you load plates, you end up with scratches running down the sleeve. That hasn’t happened here. Whatever Titan is doing to bake the finish into the sleeve makes it far more resistant to wear and tear. It’s not completely damage-proof, but after about 10 days of consistent use, there are only a few marks, and those are from lower-quality plates, not the bar itself.
The color combination is beautiful—the gold flecks in the white Cerakote shimmer like a holographic card when the light hits it, and the blue sleeves look incredible in person. It’s easily one of the best-looking barbells I’ve ever seen, and the finish feels as premium as it looks.
For the past five years, my daily driver has been an EliteFTS Iron Cowboy Bar, a 28.5mm bar almost identical to a Texas Power Bar. It has a very aggressive mountain knurl that I’ve always loved, but I wanted to step up to a true 29mm bar for my powerlifting work. The Poseidon fit that perfectly. I was a little hesitant at first since Titan advertised it as a medium knurl—I typically prefer a really tacky, aggressive bar—but I’ve been impressed. The knurl on this bar has noticeable depth. The grooves are cut deep enough to get great traction without tearing up your hands, and the Cerakote smooths it out just enough to make it comfortable for longer sessions.
One of the coolest details is the end cap. Both sleeves come with a Poseidon end cap already installed, and Titan also includes a third commemorative end cap in the packaging. It’s a small touch, but it adds to the collector appeal of this limited-edition release. Titan has done something similar before with their Medusa Bar, and I wouldn’t be surprised if they continue producing themed limited runs like this in the future.
Performance-wise, the Poseidon is excellent. It uses bronze bushings that give the sleeves a smooth, consistent spin with zero slop. When you shake the bar, it’s silent. My EliteFTS bar, by comparison, rattles a bit, so the tight tolerances here are impressive. Titan really went the extra mile to make this feel like a high-end power bar, not just a pretty one.
I’ve benched with it, done RDLs, good mornings, and a few presses, and it’s quickly become my main bar. My EliteFTS bar will still see plenty of use for landmine and rack pull work, but for my primary compound lifts—bench, squat, overhead press, and rows—the Poseidon has taken over.
Unfortunately, you can’t buy this one anymore. It is a limited run and has completely sold out. The Poseidon retailed for $399, and while that’s not cheap, I think it’s fair for what you get. I wouldn’t call this a must-have for someone just starting to build a gym—it’s more of a collector’s piece—but the quality and presentation make it worth the price for anyone who wants something unique. You could find a bar of similar performance in the $300-$350 range, but nothing that looks quite like this.
To my knowledge, no other company is doing limited-edition bars with this level of design and finish. It’s a special piece, and I’m incredibly grateful to Titan for sending it my way. It’s staying in my collection permanently—and no, mine’s not for sale.