Weight bars are a crucial part of any lifting or strength program, but how to choose the right barbell for Olympic lifting or weight training can be overwhelming. Let Power Systems help walk you through our many options - from training and specialty bars for perfecting lifting technique, to our new 15 KG or 20 KG Olympic barbells for competitive athletes, we have a bar for any weightlifter!
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OLYMPIC vs. STANDARD BARBELL
OLYMPIC BARBELL: Size or sport-specific training method
STANDARD BARBELL: Smaller than Olympic sized barbell, popular for home gyms and group fitness classes
BARBELL SIZING
15 KG/33 LBS: Weight of a Women's Barbell
20 KG/44 LBS: Weight of a Men's Barbell
BARBELL KEY TERMS
SLEEVE: Plate loading ends, 2" diameter, wider than shaft
SHAFT: Center grip location, diameter varies based on bar type
BARBELL KEY TERMS
KNURLING: Etched textured pattern on shaft, assists with grip
BEARING: Allows plates to spin, limits uncomfortable torque on wrists
OLYMPIC BARBELLS
Designed to provide quick and smooth plate rotation to accommodate high velocity Olympic lifts.- • Stainless steel construction
- • Needle pin bearings
- • Black - 20kg and Gray - 15kg end caps and bands for quick weight identification
- • Tensile Strength = 190,000 PSI
- • Ideal for Olympic weightlifting
HYBRID BARBELLS
Best all-around barbell for general strength training.- • Dual construction black zinc and stainless steel
- • Bushing bearings
- • Orange - 20kg and White - 15kg end caps and bands for quick weight identification
- • Tensile Strength = 190,000 PSI
- • Ideal for traditional strength training and non-competitive Olympic weightlifting
TRAINING BARBELLS
Ideal for youth or beginners to strength training.- • Designed to be smaller in size and weight than Olympic and Hybrid barbells
- • Bushing bearings
- • Bar weight range from 15 lbs. - 22 lbs.
- • Lower weight capacity
- • Ideal for developing proper form and confidence for beginners to weight training
SPECIALTY BARBELLS
Designed to accommodate specific lifts or provide unique grip types and locations.- • Provide training variety for traditional lifts such as the squat, dead lift, and bench press
- • Ergonomic grip locations
- • Several options available
- • Size and weight vary based on bar and intended use
- • Promotes ideal user form and execution during lifts
