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Upgrade your lifting game with an Olympic barbell. Our 7ft Olympic weighted bars are perfect for athletes who want to bring their lifting game to the next level. Our Utility Bar – 7ft 20kg Olympic barbell is an entry level Olympic barbell for athletes and training facilities who want a versatile and affordable weightlifting bar. Our Milo Bar - 7ft 20kg Olympic barbell has been designed for more advanced weightlifting athletes, featuring no centre knurl making it perfect for Olympic movements such as front squats, squat snatches and more. Our Belfast Bar – 7ft 20kg Olympic Barbell has become increasingly popular with elite athletes and coaches alike. Our Olympic bars can be used with any of our power racks & squat racks or squat stands, they are also compatible with any of our weight plates and barbell collars.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Olympic, powerlifting, and standard barbells?

Olympic barbells (20kg men’s, 15kg women’s) have rotating sleeves with bearings or bushings for dynamic movements like snatches and cleans.
Powerlifting bars are stiffer, feature aggressive knurling, and have minimal sleeve rotation for controlled lifts like squats, bench presses, and deadlifts.
Standard barbells (often non-Olympic) have different sleeve sizes and are less common in professional gyms.

What is the weight and length of a standard Olympic barbell?

A standard men’s Olympic barbell weighs 20kg and is 2.2m (7.2ft) long. A women’s Olympic barbell weighs 15kg and is 2.01m (6.6ft) long.

What is the difference between a 20kg and a 15kg barbell?

The 20kg barbell is thicker (28-29mm shaft) and designed for heavier loads, while the 15kg bar has a thinner shaft (25mm) for better grip, particularly for Olympic weightlifting.

Are your bumper plates suitable for Olympic weightlifting?

Yes! Our Competition Bumper Plates and BLK BOX HD Bumper Plates are built for Olympic lifts, providing a low-bounce and high-durability solution.

Do your weight plates fit all standard Olympic barbells?

Yes. All BLK BOX plates have a 50mm center hole, designed to fit standard Olympic barbells.