Olympic Bar 20kg Alloy – 2.2M X 28mm (680kg Max)

Good training equipment earns its floor space, and the Olympic Bar 20kg Alloy – 2.2M X 28mm (680kg Max) is built to do exactly that. It sits in our barbells range for South African home gyms, studios and commercial floors.

What you are getting is a barbell designed to be used properly and often. It is listed with 20kg and 28mm.

Ideal for

This 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.

Before you install it

Store bars horizontally on a rack or vertically in a holder; leaning them against a wall bends them over time.

Choosing the right one

Knurling and whip decide how the bar feels. Aggressive knurl suits pulling, a moderate knurl is more comfortable for high-rep work.

We stock 53 barbells between R40 and R36 464; this one is in the middle at R2 926.

A light oil on the shaft prevents rust in humid conditions, which matters in coastal areas.

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

At a glance

• Category: Barbells
• SKU: PBB0017-C
• Stated: 20kg and 28mm
• Condition: new unless the listing states otherwise

If you are planning a full setup, Free Weights, Barbells, Weights & Bars 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 20kg Alloy – 2.2M X 28mm (680kg Max) checked against your setup before you commit, get in touch. We would rather spend five minutes on measurements than arrange a return.