Olympic Bar - 700lb

If you are putting together a space that has to work every day rather than look good once, the Olympic Bar - 700lb is worth a close look. It forms part of our barbells lineup.

Stripped of marketing language: this is a barbell for people who train consistently. Where a measurement matters to you, ask us and we will confirm it before you order.

Who it suits

It 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.

Getting it in place

Confirm the bar length fits between your rack uprights, and that the sleeves clear the J-hooks.

Before you decide

Check the load rating against your working weights, with headroom. A bar rated close to your top set will not last.

Against the other 53 barbells we stock, this sits in the middle at R2 470 — the range runs R40 to R36 464, so there is room to move either way if the fit is not right.

Check sleeve rotation occasionally; a sticking sleeve puts strain on wrists during cleans.

For context on how often adults should be training muscle groups, the World Health Organization physical activity guidelines are a sensible, independent starting point.

Key points

• Category: Barbells
• SKU: OB-700
• Condition: new unless the listing states otherwise

If you are planning a full setup, Sale, Free Weights, Barbells and Weight Plates are the sections that usually go with this.

Commercial 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.

If you want the Olympic Bar - 700lb checked against your setup before you commit, get in touch. We would rather spend five minutes on measurements than arrange a return.