It is the most popular bar used in Pro competitions from Ireland and South Africa to Australia and Germany! One feature that we think folks will love is the extra space on the sleeve for loading plates. Our 30kg bar brags the most loadable sleeve length on the market with a whole 20.5″ of loadable sleeve! The best way to improve your overall fitness and power is to combine lifting 25kg dumbbells along with your barbell routine.

The SportKraft HC PRO Squat Bar has been used in ProRAW Big Dogs and ProRaw Australia Powerlifting meets by Eric Lillebridge, Andrew Malanichev, Yuri Belkin, etc. The answer to this question depends on your individual needs and preferences. If you're serious about weightlifting, a 7ft, 20kg Olympic barbell is the way to go. It can hold more weight and is the standard size for competitive lifting. However, if you're just starting out or have limited space, a 6ft barbell is a great option. It's more affordable and easier to manoeuvre, making it ideal for home gyms. A barbell is a straight metal bar designed to support compound movements with heavy weighted plates (deadlift, squat, OHP, bench press, snatches, cleans, etc.).

Standard barbells cannot accommodate traditional plates (they need 1" plates), and they can only support up to ~250 pounds. They are ideal for low intensity workouts and confined spaces, but should not be used to perform complex, heavy power movements (e.g. deadlift, squat, cleans, snatches). Dumbbells present their own unique challenges by engaging your muscles separately. They require the use of your small stabilising muscles. Olympic weights are larger than standard weights and have a 2" diameter hole in the centre of the weight plate. Olympic weight plates come in the following sizes: 1.25kg, 2.5kg, 5kg, 10kg, 15kg, 20kg, 25kg 50kg. Olympic weights are better suited for intermediate/advanced strength trainers who are lifting heavier weights than the novice/beginner lifter. Olympic barbells are also stronger than standard barbells with a maximum weight load up to 750kg! Cast Iron Weights

The barbell, frankly, is arguably the most versatile and valuable piece of exercise equipment, and should be suitable for most exercises and populations. As such, it's important for lifters to know as much as possible about it. Modern Barbells Whip: Deadlift bars flex under a high load, so they are designed to generate high whip. This also creates a higher starting point, which reduces the range of motion.

Advantages of Weight Plates

A barbell is a long metal bar that is used in weight training exercises such as squats, deadlifts, and bench presses. It typically has sleeves on each end that can hold weight plates. What is a 7ft Barbell? For many of us, aggressive grip plays an important factor in our workout performance, so in that case, you will get fond of this Oxide coated bar, because this Oxide grip is going to provide you the best feeling that is near to a “Bare steel” experience.

In Finland SportKraft HC Pro has been tested by Jonas Rantanen with 1267lb and by Kalle Räsänen 1071lb squat in the 90kg class! Now we are excited to introduce the 30KG Version as our SportKraft Xtreme 30KG Squat Bar! Deadlift: These bars are similar to power bars, but have thinner shafts, no center knurling, and are slightly longer than normal power bars. The hex bar is another deadlift-specific bar in the shape of a hexagonal cage that aids with range of motion and form. Knurling: Moderate, usually no center knurling; although you will find some with center knurling for use during squat movements A 7ft barbell, also known as an Olympic barbell, is the standard size for barbells used in weightlifting competitions. It is typically made from steel or another durable metal and is 2.2 meters long and weighs 20kg. The sleeves on each end are 16.5 inches in length, which provides enough space to hold several weight plates. What is a 6ft Barbell? Another modification is the cambered ends (sleeves). This feature pushes the weight slightly forward. This changes the center of gravity and effectively promotes a better range of motion. Straight Barbell Weight & Size Comparison ChartBarbells are a very popular form of weight training equipment. Professional bodybuilders to fitness enthusiasts in gyms, fitness classes and at home use barbells with weight plates to support their strength training goals, whether that be to build muscle or generally tone. Used with weight plates, barbells are highly effective in building your strength as they require you to utilise your stabilising muscles to lift the weights, rather than rely on weight machines, which can also be restrictive. You have to use your own power. Training with barbells also provides you with more natural movement so you can perform a wider range of exercises. Additionally, barbells are far more space efficient than weight machines, making them very handy for using at home. Standard Barbells The well-informed lifter will be able to spot these differences and know how and when to use each type of barbell. This knowledge will set you up for success in your workouts, particularly as you become more advanced, and in this you will see why. We'll take a closer look at the differences between these two types of barbells to help you make an informed decision. Standard weights are smaller in comparison to Olympic weights and are recommended for the novice/beginner. Standard weights have a 1" diameter hole in the centre of the weight plate. Standard weight plates come in the following sizes: 0.5kg, 1.25kg, 2.5kg, 5kg, 10kg, 15kg, 20kg 25kg. A standard barbell maximum weight is around 120kg. Once you are lifting near this limit, you will need to consider Olympic weights. Olympic Weights Some other exercises that can be performed with a squat bar include lunges, step-ups, and Bulgarian split squats. Hex or Trap Bar