{"product_id":"vanguard-fitness-20kg-olympic-barbell","title":"Vanguard Fitness 20kg Olympic Barbell","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you are putting together a space that has to work every day rather than look good once, the Vanguard Fitness 20kg Olympic Barbell is worth a close look. It comes from Vanguard Fitness and 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 20kg.\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 R2 696.\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\u003eBrand: Vanguard Fitness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCategory: Barbells \u0026amp; Bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSKU: VF-OB500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStated: 20kg\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\/free-weights\"\u003eFree Weights\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/barbells-and-bars\"\u003eBarbells \u0026amp; Bars\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/weight-plates\"\u003eWeight Plates\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/racks-and-cages\"\u003eRacks And Cages\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":"Vanguard Fitness","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52794999603381,"sku":"VF-OB500","price":2696.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1021\/9579\/0005\/files\/vanguard-fitness-20kg-olympic-barbell-1.jpg?v=1783901256","url":"https:\/\/gymmachinery.co.za\/products\/vanguard-fitness-20kg-olympic-barbell","provider":"Gym Machines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}