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Find your next Olympic barbell at Giant Lifting — from multipurpose 20kg bars to dedicated power bars, women's 15kg bars, and specialty bars. Every bar is built with high tensile strength steel, durable finishes, and smooth-spinning sleeves for Olympic lifting, CrossFit, powerlifting, and everyday strength training. How to choose a barbell Shaft diameter: 28.5mm multipurpose bars suit Olympic and CrossFit lifts; 29mm power bars are stiffer for max squats, bench, and deadlifts. Sleeve system: needle bearings spin fast for cleans and snatches; bushings give a controlled spin that powerlifters prefer. Knurl: a medium-aggressive volcano knurl grips on heavy pulls without shredding your hands; center knurl helps on heavy squats. Capacity & finish: look at tensile strength (200K PSI on our bars) and finishes like Cerakote or hard chrome for rust resistance. Which barbell is right for you? Do a bit of everything: a 20kg multipurpose bar (GB2 or Hybrid) is the ideal daily driver. Powerlifting focus: choose the 29mm Power Bar for stiffness and control. Smaller hands / lighter bar: the 15kg women's bar uses a 25mm shaft. Targeted training: add a specialty bar (EZ curl, trap/hex) to your setup. Frequently asked questions How much does an Olympic barbell weigh? A standard men's Olympic barbell weighs 20kg (44 lb); a women's bar weighs 15kg (33 lb). Both use 2-inch (50mm) sleeves that fit all Olympic plates. What's the difference between a 20kg and 15kg bar? The 20kg men's bar has a 28.5mm shaft; the 15kg women's bar has a thinner 25mm shaft and is shorter — better for smaller hands and lighter loads. What barbell should a beginner buy? A multipurpose 20kg bar like the Beatdown or GB2 covers nearly every lift at a great price. Upgrade to a power bar later if you specialize in powerlifting. Will my plates and collars fit? Yes — all GIANT bars have standard 2-inch Olympic sleeves that fit any Olympic bumper, grip, or change plate plus our spring and magnetic collars. Bearing o

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