{"product_id":"cpu-barbell-straight-40kg","title":"CPU Barbell (straight) (40kg)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoosing barbells comes down to matching the equipment to how hard it will actually be worked. The CPU Barbell (straight) (40kg) is aimed at people who want something that holds up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStripped of marketing language: this is a barbell for people who train consistently. Stated details include 40kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt works best for barbell work across squats, presses and pulls, and lifters who want a bar that holds up under load. Outside that, there may be a better match in the range — ask us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation and space\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConfirm the bar length fits between your rack uprights, and that the sleeves clear the J-hooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to consider\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the load rating against your working weights, with headroom. A bar rated close to your top set will not last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst the other 68 barbells we stock, this sits in the middle at R4 988 — the range runs R238 to R8 599, so there is room to move either way if the fit is not right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck sleeve rotation occasionally; a sticking sleeve puts strain on wrists during cleans.\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\u003eThe specifics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Barbells \u0026amp; Bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: 19051\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStated: 40kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: new unless the listing states otherwise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee also \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sale\"\u003eSale\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/free-weights\"\u003eFree Weights\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/barbells-and-bars\"\u003eBarbells \u0026amp; Bars\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/weight-plates\"\u003eWeight Plates\u003c\/a\u003e, which tend to be bought alongside this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe practical gap between light and heavy-duty barbells is not the badge, it is the rating: frame gauge, bearing quality and how easily wear parts can be replaced. Buying slightly above your current needs is almost always cheaper than replacing early.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivery across South Africa is included on every order. Larger items are booked in rather than left at a door, so tell us about stairs, narrow passages or a restricted loading area when you order and we will arrange transport that suits the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about fit, access or compatibility with what you already own? Contact us before ordering and we will confirm it properly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gym Machines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52794971816117,"sku":"19051","price":4988.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/9579\/0005\/files\/cpu-barbell-straight-40kg-repair-1.jpg?v=1789049560","url":"https:\/\/gymmachinery.co.za\/products\/cpu-barbell-straight-40kg","provider":"Gym Machines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}