The Advanced Olympic barbell is suited for intermediate lifters or beginners with a sporting background who already have a base level of strength. The Advanced 2.2m bar is a full length men's Olympic barbell.
The Advanced Olympic barbell has the following upgrades compared to our Rookie and Intermediate barbells:
- 8 x needle bearings instead of 4 on Rookie and Intermediate barbells
- Hard chrome plating (more durable) instead of bright chrome plating on Rookie bar
- Alloy steel instead of C45 steel
- Increased strength rating
If your training space is a little cramped, consider one of our Advanced 2.0m barbells instead. Remember, the overall weight of the loaded bar with plates is what matters - not the weight of the empty bar.
| Overall length |
2200mm (7.22ft) (standard length Men's Olympic barbell) |
| Bar weight | 20kg |
| Shaft (grip diameter) | 28mm |
| Sleeve diameter |
50mm to suit standard Olympic plate holes (plates not included) |
| Loadable sleeve length | 415mm |
| Shaft material | Alloy steel |
| Shaft coating | Hard chrome plating |
| Sleeve material | Copper inside steel |
| Sleeve coating | Hard chrome plating |
| Sleeve bearing(s) | 8 x needle bearings (4 per sleeve) |
| Recommended maximum lift | 230kg including bar |
| Rated strength | 1000lb (approx. 450kg) |
| Note the force exerted on the bar when dropped or bounced may be greater than the weight of the bar. Hence, the bar should be rated for approx. 2 times the weight you intend to lift. |
Other finishes and colours are available on request.
Please note the following regarding back orders:
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