How much does the barbell weigh

On some necks, the weight, thickness and size of the bushings are strictly determined by the competition rules, while on others they are left to the discretion of the manufacturer. You can determine the exact weight of such a part of the bar only by the sticker on it. Below we will talk about the main types of bars that can be found in the gym.

How much does an Olympic bar weigh

This is a 220 cm long straight bar that is used in weightlifting, an Olympic sport with snatch and clean and jerk.

The male olympic bar weighsThe rules of the sport "Weightlifting" (approved by by order of the Ministry of Sports of the Russian Federation of October 12, 2017 No. N 894) 20 kg and has a diameter of 28 mm. Women weightlifters compete with shorter and thinner bars with a diameter of 25 mm and a weight of 15 kg.

The main feature of the Olympic neck is the rotating seat bushings on bearings with a diameter of 50 mm. This design allows you to reduce the centrifugal force that arises from the rotation of the discs during lifting, and reduces the load on the athlete's hands.

Therefore, if the landing bushings rotate easily, this is an Olympic bar and it weighs either 20 or 15 kg.

How much does a powerlifting bar weigh?

Powerlifting bars differ from Olympic bars in stiffness. They can carry more weight without flexing or bouncing.

They also have more pronounced notches, and the bushings rotate more slowly than the Olympic ones, since there are no explosive movements in triathlon.

According to the rules, such bars should weighTechnical rules for powerlifting / Powerlifting of the Samara region 20 kg (locks - 2.5 kg each) and have a diameter of 29 mm.

How much does a standard bar weigh?

Any other straight or long neck without rotating bushings with a diameter ofDr Gaurav Pant, Bitam Sadokpam. Basic of Weight Training seat 25-28 mm.

These barbells are cheap and are only suitable for amateur workouts, where you don't have to work with very heavy weights and perform explosive movements.

The standard neck can be from 25 to 30 mm in diameter and 120 to 216 cm in length. The weight of the projectile remains at the discretion of the manufacturer and can range from 5 to 12 kg.

EZ-neck

This bar was invented by the American athlete Lewis Dimek to make it easier to pump biceps and triceps with a barbell.

Thanks to the curved bar shape, the athlete can fully flex and extend the elbows without breaking the wrists.

Since the EZ bar is not used in competition, its weight is at the discretion of the manufacturers and is usually between 5 and 12 kg.

How much does the bar-frame weigh?

Another bar for more comfortable isolated arm exercises. It is made in the form of a rectangle with two parallel handles in the center.

With such a bar, you can do hammer curls for biceps and brachialis, as well as triceps extension with a parallel grip.

The weight of the bar-frame varies from 7 to 13 kg, but may be less. For example, if it is a compact option for home workouts.

How much does a trap bar weigh?

This is a hexagon or diamond shaped neck that you can do deadlift and other exercises, keeping hands not in front of the body, but on the sides. This design relieves the load on the lower back and allows you to work with large weights without the risk of tearing your back.

In addition to the trap bar, you can make shrugs and a farmer's sinking. And if it is made in the form of a hexagon without one side, there are also lunges, pulls to the chest and other exercises.

Depending on the manufacturer, the trap bar can weigh between 20 and 30 kg.

How much does an axel weigh

This is a 50mm thick bar (versus 25-29mm for standard and Olympic), which is used in extreme power competitions and is suitable for strengthening the grip strength.

The axel has no standard either in length or in weight, so it can weigh either 8–12 or 20 kg.