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Since 1957, Eleiko has been the leading designer and manufacturer of bars for weightlifting and powerlifting; more than 1,000 world records have been set on our IWF Competition Weightlifting Bars. We offer IWF-certified men's and women's competition and training bars, IPF Powerlifting Competition Bars and a WPPO-certified Competition Bar for para powerlifting.When competition calibration and certification aren't required, our selection of barbells designed and built specifically for varied training goals and lifting environments are ideal. They include bars designed for weightlifting, powerlifting, functional fitness and strength training; bars focused on building technique and purpose-built speciality bars for upper and lower body training.Made in Halmstad, Sweden, our bars are crafted using strong, clean Swedish steel. Different finishes are suited to their purposes, such as chromed Olympic weight bars, raw steel powerlifting bars, and powder-coated bars like our acclaimed Öppen Deadlift Bar. Our bars feature our signature legacy-inspired waffle pattern knurling, quality craftsmanship and attention to detail. Select from the bars in the above catalogue to learn more about each bar, including its intended use, dimensions, specifications and unique features. Read about the different aspects of our bars in our barbell and knurling guides, or contact our team to help determine which barbell best suits your needs.

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You can do a lot more reading on the basics of choosing a good barbell like length, sleeve and shaft diameter, the weight of the barbell, knurl marks, center knurling, and more in the main guide here.

If not, I recommend first reading my barbell buying guide. It covers the differences between Olympic bars vs powerlifting bars vs multipurpose/CrossFit bars and how to select the best barbell for your home gym.

Choosing the Right Weight Lifting Bar Can Improve the Safety and Effectiveness of Your Training RoutineWhen it comes to strength training, arguably the most central and crucial pieces of equipment in any gym or training facility are its free weights (also called "plates") and the weight lifting bars they are placed upon to create barbells. Just as the number of plates (and total weight) vary with the muscle group being exercised, the lifting bars used to support the weights vary as well. Weight lifting bars come in many types and sizes, but most of them are about 7 feet long, and have grooved or knurled patterns in the center of the bar to help you keep your grip. Some are straight bars used for traditional exercises like bench presses, deadlifts, and overhead presses, but lifting bars also come in shapes and sizes to facilitate more specialized exercises. At Power Systems, we have every type of lifting bar you could ever need.What are the Basic Types of Weight Lifting Bars?The most common type of lifting bar is the power bar or standard weight bar, a straight bar that can handle weights ranging from 600 pounds to well over 1,200 pounds if you use a competition model. At Power Systems we carry only the highest-quality power bars, along with flat and incline benches and vertical stands to support them. Variants of the power bar include the squat bar (with a knurled pattern or even a padded yoke at the center to give a better grip while performing squats) or the deadlift bar (which flexes more than a bench press bar to give you more speed off the floor during deadlifts).For competitive lifters, there are premium Olympic lifting bars. Other types include the trap bar (for deadlifts), the curl bar (which allows you to pronate your wrist during biceps curls), the swiss bar (for upper body exercises like pressing, rowing, or triceps extensions).No matter what you are looking for to create a state-of-the-art free weight / barbell area in your gym or professional training facility, we have it at Power Systems. We can also offer you advice on which types of lifting bars might be best for your facility, given your current range of clients or students.

According to IWF specifications, a men's Olympic barbell is 7ft long and weighs 45 lbs, whereas a women's Olympic barbell is 7ft long and weighs 35 lbs.1 Typically an Olympic barbell has an average load capacity of 1000 lbs, though the brand of barbell and the material used for the bar can have an impact on the maximum weight load an Olympic barbell can handle.

Similar to an Olympic weightlifting bar, a standard barbell is used for exercise that involves lifting heavy amounts of weight. Unlike the Olympic barbell, the standard barbell can only handle an average max load of 150 lbs.

Fitness Town tells us that a standard barbell measures 6ft in length and only weighs about 20-25 lbs.2 The smaller nature of the standard barbell makes it harder to stack a lot of weight, making it a suitable choice for those whose lifting regimen is on the lighter side.

There are three main differences between an Olympic barbell and a standard barbell. Length, weight, and circumference are all major differences between an Oly bar and Standard bar, with an Olympic weightlifting bar being larger in each category. Here's why it matters:

Olympic barbells are traditionally longer and can fit more weight as a result. Being that Olympic barbells are the standard for competitive powerlifting, the need to have a bar that fits as much weight as possible makes the Olympic barbell the premier choice for stacking more and more weight.

While the weight difference is not substantial between an Olympic and standard barbell, it is enough of a difference that competitive weightlifters should be aware. Especially if you are using a standard barbell to train for competition, you may be in for a rude awakening when all of a sudden, you are unable to add that final weight plate. It may seem silly, but the difference of 20 lbs can make the difference between being able to add one more weight plate vs. being unable to lift the stack.

In addition to these three main differences, it should also be mentioned that Olympic barbells usually have rotating sleeves to help with weight stacking, whereas standard barbells typically do not. The rotating sleeves on an Olympic barbell are the result of a bushing/bearing design that helps the weight to stay centered. Additionally, Olympic bars typically have a knurled design for anti-slip and a stiffer design for more whip, which translates to more control for the athlete doing the lifting.

Before buying weights, it is vital that you establish what the weights will be used for. If you are trying to get in shape, build muscle at home, or just add a little weight-based training to your exercise regimen, then standard weights are an excellent choice. Standard weights are especially good for those who don't already belong to a gym, as you will likely have an easier time adjusting to the smaller size of standard weights.

For those who have experience in Olympic lifting, like those who train at a gym or are competitive lifters, buying an Olympic barbell is the only logical conclusion. IFPA suggests that buying standard weights when you are already used to training with an Olympic barbell can throw off your technique, mess with your gains, and even lure you into a false sense of security regarding how much weight you are able to lift.3 The general consensus among the lifting community is that while a Standard barbell may have standard in the name, the Olympic barbell is the real gold standard of lifting. 041b061a72