Discover our range of Olympic Barbells, designed for commercial gym facilities and home gym spaces. Built for strength, durability, and performance.
Olympic Barbells Overview
The Olympic Barbell is specially designed weightlifting and squat barbells used in powerlifting and strength training. These weightlifting and squat barbells are standardized in size and weight, allowing athletes to use them for various exercises such as squats, deadlifts, and bench presses. They typically weigh 20 kilograms (44 pounds) for men and 15 kilograms (33 pounds) for women.
Olympic Barbell Weight Options
When choosing an Olympic barbell, it's important to consider the weight capacity and construction of the bar. Olympic weightlifting and squat barbells come in different weight options, 15 and 20kg Olympic Barbell, with some bars able to hold up to 1000 pounds or more. The Olympic weightlifting and squat barbells are made from high-quality steel and have aggressive knurling for a secure grip during lifts.
Benefits of Olympic Barbells
Using Olympic barbells such as the Belfast Barbell in your workout routine can help improve strength, endurance, and overall fitness. The versatility of these barbells allows for a wide range of exercises to target different muscle groups like the hex squat bar for deadlifts, shrugs and safer movements. Investing in an Olympic barbell set can level up your home gym or professional training facility.
What is the difference between Olympic, powerlifting, and standard barbells?
Olympic barbells (20kg men’s, 15kg women’s) have rotating sleeves with bearings or bushings for dynamic movements like snatches and cleans.
Powerlifting bars are stiffer, feature aggressive knurling, and have minimal sleeve rotation for controlled lifts like squats, bench presses, and deadlifts.
Standard barbells (often non-Olympic) have different sleeve sizes and are less common in professional gyms.
What is the weight and length of a standard Olympic barbell?
A standard men’s Olympic barbell weighs 20kg and is 2.2m (7.2ft) long. A women’s Olympic barbell weighs 15kg and is 2.01m (6.6ft) long.
What is the difference between a 20kg and a 15kg barbell?
The 20kg barbell is thicker (28-29mm shaft) and designed for heavier loads, while the 15kg bar has a thinner shaft (25mm) for better grip, particularly for Olympic weightlifting.
Are your bumper plates suitable for Olympic weightlifting?
Yes! Our Competition Bumper Plates and BLK BOX HD Bumper Plates are built for Olympic lifts, providing a low-bounce and high-durability solution.
Do your weight plates fit all standard Olympic barbells?
Yes. All BLK BOX plates have a 50mm center hole, designed to fit standard Olympic barbells.
