Olympic Bars
The Olympic barbell is the centrepiece of any strength area, and a good one makes every lift feel better. Our range of Olympic bars is built for heavy, repeated use in busy commercial gyms and for serious home training, with options for general strength work, powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting. All bars take standard 50mm Olympic plates.
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Olympic Barbells for Commercial and Home Gyms
Olympic bars are the foundation of free weights training. They’re used for squats, deadlifts, bench press, overhead press, rows and the Olympic lifts, and their rotating 50mm sleeves and high load capacity make them far better suited to heavy training than standard bars. For commercial gyms, a strong selection of reliable bars is essential, because they’re among the most heavily used pieces of equipment on the floor.
At UK Gym Equipment, we supply commercial-grade Olympic barbells from leading brands, including our own Future range, to suit a variety of budgets and training styles. Whether you’re fitting out a new facility, replacing worn bars or building a serious home gym, you’ll find options to suit your needs.
Choosing the Right Olympic Bar
The best bar depends on the training it will be used for. Here are the main things to consider:
Bar type: Multi-purpose bars suit general gym use, powerlifting bars are stiffer with more aggressive knurling for heavy squats, bench and deadlifts, and weightlifting bars have more whip and smoothly rotating sleeves for the snatch and clean and jerk.
Weight and length: The standard men’s Olympic bar is 20kg and 2.2m long. Women’s bars are typically lighter and shorter, which suits many lifters and training programmes.
Knurling: The pattern and depth of the knurling affect grip security and comfort. Deeper knurling gives more grip, while a milder pattern is kinder on the hands during high-volume training
Sleeve rotation: Bushings and bearings both allow the sleeves to spin. Bearings are generally smoother and favoured for dynamic lifts, while bushings are durable and a good all-round choice.
Finish and load capacity: Chrome, black oxide, zinc and cerakote finishes differ in look, feel and corrosion resistance. Check the maximum loading capacity too, especially for commercial use.
Pair Your Bar With the Right Plates
A bar is only as useful as the weights you load onto it. Browse our Olympic plate weights to find the right plates, or choose a ready-made Olympic bar and weight set if you’d like a bar and plates together. For arm training, take a look at our EZ curl Olympic bars.
Build Your Whole Strength Area From One Supplier
Bars work best alongside the right racks, benches and flooring. As a specialist commercial fitness equipment supplier, we can help you source everything for your strength zone in one place, from squat racks and benches to dumbbells and gym flooring.
Advice From the Gym Equipment Specialists
Not sure which bar suits your gym or your members? Our team can help with product advice, gym design, delivery and finance options. Get in touch for practical, friendly guidance, or browse the range above to find the right Olympic bars for your facility.
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