Why we picked it
Garage-gym lifters under $200 who want a rust-resistant multipurpose bar that can handle cleans and snatches as well as squats and presses
What to know before you buy
Cerakote-coated sleeves scratch quickly from plate loading, and the fast-spinning 28 mm bearing shaft with no center knurl is less ideal than a 29 mm bushing bar for heavy powerlifting-style squats
Key specs
- 190,000 PSI tensile strength alloy steel shaft
- 28 mm shaft diameter, 20 kg (44 lb), 86.75 in long
- 10 needle bearings (5 per sleeve) for fast, smooth spin
- 1.2 mm medium diamond knurl with dual IWF/IPF marks, no center knurl
- Cerakote (ceramic-coated) shaft, 16.4 in loadable sleeves
- 1,500 lb capacity; lifetime warranty per Garage Gym Reviews
Read the full guide: Olympic Barbells Compared: Durability, Knurling and Whip →
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