Professional Olympic Bar Black Chrome 20 kg - 220 cm

A 220 cm, 20 kg carbon steel Olympic bar with a black chrome finish and a 600 kg maximum grip load: the base equipment of gyms and fitness clubs, built for very intensive daily training.

The club workhorse bar

This is the bar a facility buys in numbers: squats, bench presses, deadlifts and general barbell work across every rack and platform. The carbon steel shaft is designed with working flexibility — the bar moves with the lifter under load and returns to shape — and the black chrome coating gives a durable, modern finish that stands up to daily knocks and re-racking.

Key features

• Length: 220 cm; bar weight: 20 kg
• Material: carbon steel with durable black chrome coating
• Grip diameter: 28 mm, knurled for a secure hold
• Sleeve diameter: 50 mm; sleeve length: 41.5 cm
• Grip section length: 131.5 cm; length tolerance +/- 1.5 percent
• 4 slide bushings
• Maximum load: 600 kg

Specifications

Bar care in a commercial setting

A barbell ages by neglect far more than by use. Three habits preserve it: brush the knurling regularly to clear chalk and skin residue, which otherwise trap moisture against the shaft; wipe the bar down and check that the sleeves spin freely, investigating any grinding or play early; and store bars on horizontal or vertical bar racks rather than leaving them loaded in a rack or lying on the floor, where they bend slowly under plate weight and get kicked or rolled. A few minutes of weekly attention keeps rotation smooth and grip consistent for years of daily commercial service.

Delivery and B2B service

Light In Fitness is a B2B distributor and manufacturer based in Tours, equipping gyms, hotels, local authorities and specialised facilities since 2013. Quotes are free, typically returned within 24 to 72 hours, and can combine several references into a single project delivery. Equipment is delivered across mainland France, with after-sales support handled by our own team.

Frequently asked questions

Bushings or bearings — which does a gym need?

Bushing bars like this one give the slower, controlled sleeve rotation ideal for squats, presses and deadlifts — the bulk of club training. Bearing bars are the speciality tool for dedicated Olympic lifting; most facilities run mainly bushing bars with a few bearing bars on the platforms.

Is 600 kg capacity necessary?

The headroom is what guarantees longevity: a bar loaded daily to a fraction of its rated max keeps its straightness and whip for years, including through rack pulls and drops.

Which plates fit?

All Olympic 50 mm plates, including bumpers. See our Olympic barbells range to compare specifications across models.

Equipping several racks? Ask Light In Fitness for a quantity quote on bars, plates and accessories — delivery across France.