The Olympic barbell has a maximum load capability of 1,500 lbs, a bar tensile strength of 185,000 PSI, also meets all International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) standards for weightlifting competitions The Olympic bar offers more flexibility and elasticity, which prevents it from bending to handle much greater loads while you are doing exercises like squats, presses, rows, curls, deadlifts, snatches, cleans and jerks

Lighter knurling marks on the shaft of the Olympic bar are coated with ceramic, which increases friction between your hands and the bar, therefore improving overall grip

Compliant with IWF Men's barbell requitement, designed for long-term use, quality and function, built to be pared with other Olympic type equipment

Hardened chrome finish on both sleeves for corrosion and rust resistance, while four needle bearings allow the sleeves to spin smoothly, provide for more durability and tolerance, thus making it the optimum performing bar