{"product_id":"gymgear-olympic-bar-700lb","title":"Olympic Bar - 700lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStripped 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it suits\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\u003eGetting it in place\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\u003eBefore you decide\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 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.\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\u003eKey points\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Barbells\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: OB-700\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\/sale\"\u003eSale\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/free-weights\"\u003eFree Weights\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/barbells\"\u003eBarbells\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 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gym Machines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52795328954549,"sku":"OB-700","price":2470.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/9579\/0005\/files\/Olympic-Bar_dbef3e30-dcc9-4b80-b50a-cb000e628b9f.jpg?v=1783919076","url":"https:\/\/gymmachinery.co.za\/products\/gymgear-olympic-bar-700lb","provider":"Gym Machines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}