Olympic Chrome Bar 220 cm

The Olympic Chrome Bar is a 220 cm olympic barbell built from solid treated steel with a 450 kg maximum load rating. Cross-pattern knurling and a 32 mm grip deliver secure hold under heavy loads, while a new sleeve assembly eliminates exposed bolts entirely — a cleaner, safer, more durable design for bench press and squat work in commercial facilities.

Key features

• Solid treated steel shaft rated to a 450 kg maximum load
• Cross-pattern knurling and 32 mm grip diameter for a confident hold
• Bolt-free sleeve assembly — no protruding fixings to loosen or catch
• 50 mm olympic sleeves, 41 cm loadable length each, fitting all standard olympic plates
• Chrome finish resisting corrosion through years of daily use

The bar your racks deserve

Racks and plates last decades; bars are where quality shows first. The Olympic Chrome Bar is specified for the two lifts that punish equipment hardest — bench press and squat — where whip, sleeve integrity and knurl quality decide whether members trust the bar at heavy loads. At 22.7 kg with 41 cm of loadable sleeve per side, it takes full commercial plate stacks with a comfortable safety margin under its 450 kg rating.

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Which exercises is this bar best suited to?

It is particularly adapted to bench press and squat work, and serves all standard barbell training on 50 mm olympic plates.

Why does the bolt-free sleeve matter?

Bolted sleeve assemblies loosen with drops and rotation over time; the integrated assembly removes that maintenance point and the snagging hazard bolts create.

Is 32 mm thicker than a standard olympic grip?

Slightly — many bars use 28–29 mm. The 32 mm shaft favours stability and durability under heavy pressing and squatting, and many strength athletes prefer the fuller grip.

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