A barbell is a straight metal bar that can be loaded with weights and used as a piece of exercise equipment. They are always used in sports such as weightlifting, power lifting and body building. At Gym and Fitness, we have barbells to suit your needs whether you are a beginner, right through to bars that can be used in Olympic weight lifting competitions!
There are two main sizes of barbells: Standard Size Barbell - with a 28mm shaft, and Olympic Size Barbell - with a 50mm shaft. These are generally regarded as a better choice and if you are going to take your lifting seriously an Olympic barbell is a necessity.
Barbells will have knurling on them. This is a crosshatch pattern that is cut into the barbell to help the user get a good grip on the bar. Apart from the size differences in bars they also come in different styles. The most common is a straight barbell. However, EZ curl barbells are also very popular. These bars have a zigzag grip which allows the user's wrists and forearms to be in a more neutral position to reduce the risk of injury in some exercises.