{"product_id":"1-2m-olympic-straight-bar","title":"1.2M Olympic Straight Bar","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you are putting together a space that has to work every day rather than look good once, the 1.2M Olympic Straight Bar is worth a close look. It forms part of our barbells lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you are getting is a barbell designed to be used properly and often. It is listed with 1.2m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one suits lifters who want a bar that holds up under load, and home platforms and commercial floors. If that describes your setup, it will earn its place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGetting it in place\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore bars horizontally on a rack or vertically in a holder; leaning them against a wall bends them over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore you decide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnurling and whip decide how the bar feels. Aggressive knurl suits pulling, a moderate knurl is more comfortable for high-rep work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe stock 68 barbells between R238 and R8 599; this one is in the middle at R1 800.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA light oil on the shaft prevents rust in humid conditions, which matters in coastal areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor context on how often adults should be training muscle groups, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/physical-activity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"\u003eWorld Health Organization physical activity guidelines\u003c\/a\u003e are a sensible, independent starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Barbells \u0026amp; Bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: US5787-1S\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStated: 1.2m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: new unless the listing states otherwise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are planning a full setup, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/free-weights\"\u003eFree Weights\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/barbells-and-bars\"\u003eBarbells \u0026amp; Bars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/accessories\"\u003eAccessories\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/weight-plates\"\u003eWeight Plates\u003c\/a\u003e are the sections that usually go with this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommercial and home equipment differ mainly in duty cycle — how many hours a day the frame, bearings and upholstery are designed to take. Equipment built for occasional use will usually survive a home routine comfortably but will not last on a busy floor, and the difference shows in the parts you cannot see rather than the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want the 1.2M Olympic Straight Bar checked against your setup before you commit, get in touch. We would rather spend five minutes on measurements than arrange a return.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gym Machines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52794951729333,"sku":"US5787-1S","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/9579\/0005\/files\/1.2m-Straight-bar-US5787-1S.jpg?v=1783898161","url":"https:\/\/gymmachinery.co.za\/products\/1-2m-olympic-straight-bar","provider":"Gym Machines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}