Barbells for Men

Technical Features of Men's Olympic Barbells

In this category, you’ll find all the men’s Olympic barbells produced by Lacertosus®. Every barbell complies with IWF & IPF standards. But what exactly is an Olympic barbell, and how does it differ from others? Simply put, when you hear about Olympic barbells in the gym, it generally refers to all weightlifting bars whose loadable sleeves – the cylinders where plates or bumpers are loaded – have a thickness of 50 millimeters, making them perfectly compatible with all Olympic weights, which have a hole diameter of 51 millimeters. More specifically, a proper men’s Olympic barbell weighs 20 kilograms, is 220 centimeters long, and has a grip diameter of 28 to 29 millimeters. These are the specifications of a men’s Olympic barbell, differing, for instance, from those of barbells in the same category designed for women: in that case, the bars are slightly shorter and lighter. However, this doesn’t mean that all men’s Olympic barbells are the same! Absolutely not: for every discipline and every need, there are specific features to consider. For instance, a classic Olympic barbell does not have a central knurling, meaning there is no knurl in the center of the bar, to avoid scratching your body during lifts. A Powerlifting barbell, on the other hand, is equipped with central knurling to ensure maximum control during the most challenging squats. Additionally, the degree of knurling varies depending on the discipline: those who face the typical repetitions of Cross Training and Weightlifting, for example, will certainly look for a barbell with medium knurling.

The Best Men's Barbells

Here, quality reigns supreme: we want every athlete who needs an Olympic barbell to receive the best possible tool. In some cases, we spared no expense, creating simply the best barbell humanity could conceive – true gems for the most demanding athletes: a maximum load capacity of 680 kilograms, 10 bearings (6 needle bearings and 4 ball bearings), special alloy steel. Whisper-quiet, reliable, calibrated to the gram, unbeatable: that’s how our best barbells are. But we’ve also considered those looking for the highest possible quality on a budget, designing training barbells with rotating sleeves and no plastic components.