olympic / regular weight bars

Welcome to IRON COMPANY – your ultimate destination for top-quality Olympic Weightlifting Bars and Power Bars since 1997. Our extensive selection includes a wide array of bars meticulously crafted to elevate your weightlifting and barbell training experience. From Olympic bars designed for precision in Olympic weightlifting to Power bars tailored for bench presses, deadlifts, and squats, we have it all.

Discover our specialty bars, such as safety squat bars, lightweight technique bars, hex bars for shrugs and squats, curl bars, tricep bars, fat bars, and multi-grip bars, among others. We proudly offer bars from renowned brands like Ivanko Barbell, Iron Grip, American Barbell, and more. With a focus on quality, our USA-made bars ensure exceptional performance, optimal grip, and utmost safety. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a beginner, our IRON COMPANY bars cater to all. Elevate your home gym with our regular bars featuring 1” diameter and a choice of smooth or star-lock sleeves.

What is an Olympic bar? An Olympic Bar is a specialized piece of equipment essential for Olympic weightlifting, a sport that consists of two main lifts: the snatch and the clean and jerk. This barbell is designed to meet rigorous international standards, typically measuring around 7 feet in length and weighing 20 kilograms (44 pounds). It features a 28mm diameter shaft, offering a balance between flexibility and rigidity, essential for the dynamic and explosive movements in Olympic lifting. The rotating sleeves at the ends of the bar, which accommodate Olympic-sized weight plates, are a key feature. They allow the weights to spin freely, reducing the rotational force and wrist strain during lifts. The knurling on the bar provides a secure grip, crucial for maintaining control during the complex movements of Olympic lifts. Incorporating an Olympic Bar into training regimes is ideal for athletes focused on developing strength, power, and technique in Olympic weightlifting. Its durable design and precision engineering make it an essential item for competitive lifters, as well as a valuable addition for any fitness enthusiast looking to enhance their strength training equipment.

What is a Power bar? A Power Bar, designed specifically for powerlifting, is a key tool for athletes engaged in the three main lifts of the sport: squat, bench press, and deadlift. This type of barbell is characterized by its robust construction, typically measuring around 7 feet in length and weighing about 20 kilograms (44 pounds). Unlike Olympic bars, Power Bars have a thicker diameter, usually around 29mm, providing greater rigidity and minimal flex to handle extremely heavy loads. The knurling on a Power Bar is more aggressive to ensure a firmer grip, crucial for the controlled, powerful movements in powerlifting. Additionally, Power Bars often feature a center knurl, which helps the bar stay in place during back squats. The sleeves of a Power Bar are designed to fit standard Olympic plates but are less focused on rotation, as the lifts in powerlifting do not require the same level of spin. Ideal for strength athletes and those focusing on maximal lifts, a Power Bar is an indispensable piece of equipment for anyone serious about powerlifting. Its durability and design make it a highly sought-after item for both competitive lifters and fitness enthusiasts aiming to push their limits in strength.

Choose IRON COMPANY for premium Olympic bars, Power bars, and accessory bars that guarantee durability, precision engineering, and unparalleled support. Your journey to top-tier fitness starts here.