Sam’s Fitness Olympic Barbells
Just a quick word on our range of Olympic Barbells and why they are more expensive than some of the cheaper Olympic bars on the market.
You can get Olympic barbells for under $100 these days.
You can also get Olympic bars for over $1,000
So what is the reason for the big variation.
The cheaper bars are made from cheaper materials. The end sleeves can be sometimes be made from cast iron. There also isn’t much attention paid to the quality of finish.
The high end bars are basically designed for abuse from Olympic weight lifting or powerlifting. This involves dropping the bar, with loads of weight, from great heights. If you plan on doing serious, competitive training like this you will need to buy a specialty barbell.
Our range of Commercial Grade bars are somewhere in between. The bars have solid steel sleeves that are finished with polished chrome. They have deep and consistent knurling for gripping heavy weights.
They are perfect for the serious weight trainer who has a Power Rack and wants to some serious lifting.
Personally I use the Commercial Grade 1500lbs7ft Olympic Barbell. Not because I lift 1500lbs, but because the bar is a bit thicker than a standard Olympic barbell. We have been using the bar for years, just doing your normal sort of training and it is still in great nick except for the inevitable scratching - which I think adds to the aesthetics!
If you are not sure which bar will best suit your needs just let us know what you are aiming to do and we will happily advise.
Tags: 7ft Olympic Bar, Olympic Barbell
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