Amazon Basics 7ft Olympic Barbell Bar

Description

🏋️‍♂️ Amazon Basics Olympic 2″ Diameter Barbell (7 ft, Chrome)

This is an Olympic-standard barbell bar from Amazon Basics designed to give you an affordable yet reliable bar for home strength training. It’s a classic 7-foot Olympic bar that works with standard 2″ Olympic weight plates and is ideal for foundational lifts like squats, deadlifts, presses, and more.

💪 Key Features

📏 Standard Olympic Dimensions

• Length: ~7 ft — standard Olympic bar length that fits most power racks and benches.

• Sleeve Diameter: 2″ — accepts all 2″ Olympic weight plates.

• Max Load Capacity: ~500 lb — solid capacity for general strength training.

🛠 Construction & Feel

• Material: Solid steel bar with durable chrome finish.

• Knurling: Knurled handle pattern for secure grip during lifts.

• Plates & Collars: Not included — plates and collars must be purchased separately.

🏋️‍♀️ Training Uses

This barbell is suitable for many strength training exercises, including:
✔ Squats — back and front variations
✔ Deadlifts & Romanian deadlifts
✔ Bench presses (flat, incline, decline)
✔ Overhead presses
✔ Bent-over rows, shrugs, lunges

Because it meets Olympic sleeve standards, the bar is also compatible with bumper plates and can be used for conditioning work alongside strength training.

📦 What’s Included & Needed

Included:
✔ 1 × Olympic barbell (bar only)

You’ll Need (sold separately):
✘ Olympic weight plates (2″ diameter)
✘ Collars or clips to secure plates
✘ Power rack or squat rack (for safety & versatility)
✘ Bench (for pressing variations)

⭐ Pros & Cons

✔ Pros
• Affordable Olympic bar: Great entry point into barbell training without spending big.
• Standard 2″ sleeve size: Works with any Olympic plates you already own.
• Reliable basics: Solid barbell for foundational strength training.

⚠ Cons
• Limited load (~500 lb): Not intended for very heavy lifters or advanced powerlifting.
• No collars/plates: Additional purchase required to start lifting.
• Basic knurling & rotation: Likely simpler bushing rotation and grip compared with premium bars.