Hello fitness friends! It can be overwhelming to navigate the vast world of weights and bars, as well as accessories, especially for those just beginning their weightlifting or strength training journey. This post will walk you through the different types of weight plates and barbells so that you are able to make an informed decision when purchasing a home gym equipment.
Selecting the right bell
A barbell forms the basis of your weightlifting or strength-training equipment. Barbells may seem indestructible weight training equipment. However, barbells can vary greatly in quality. Barbells can become warped, rusted and even broken, especially if they are subject to poor manufacturing, missed lifts and other misuse. These mishaps can be avoided by choosing the right barbell.
A men’s vs. women’s bar is the first thing you should consider. This distinction is based on Olympic specifications. You should also consider the material used to make the bar, its weight, its ‘whip (bounce), the sleeves (how many spins the bar will have) and the load capability.
AtomicMass has a number of Olympic-standard weightlifting bars:
AtomicMass 20kg Chrome Barbell
For intense workouts, all you need is this Olympic bar. This bar is suitable for both home and commercial use.
2200 long x 28mm diameter shaft
The bar for powerlifting and Olympic lifting is marked
680 kg (1500lb).
Chrome coating
The 1.2mm knurling gives you excellent grip, but is not too aggressive on your hands.
Four x needle bearings offer a smooth spin.
End sleeves measure 410 inches in length and are only suitable for Olympic plates. The sleeves are 50mm in diameter.
Accessories and weights sold separately
It comes packed in a heavy duty cardboard tube, 220 cm long x 8 cm diameter.
AtomicMass Women’s 15kg Black Oxide Barbell
This 15kg women’s barbell comes with a black oxide finish, and a 25mm shaft size.
Rated load of 1000lb
2050mm total length
1310mm shaft length between end sleeves
This bar spins freely thanks to quad needle bearings
Black oxide coating
25mm diameter shaft
Double ring markings are used for powerlifting and Olympic lifting.
Packed in solid cardboard tube, 2050mm long x 80mm
AtomicMass 20kg black Oxide barbell with zinc sleeves
For intense workouts, all you need is this Olympic bar. This bar is suitable for both home and commercial use.
2200 long x 28mm diameter shaft
The bar for powerlifting and Olympic lifting is marked
680 kg (1500lb).
With zinc sleeves, a smooth black zinc coating
The 1.2mm knurling gives you excellent grip, but is not too aggressive on your hands.
Four x needle bearings offer a smooth spin.
End sleeves measure 410 inches in length and are only suitable for Olympic plates. The sleeves are 50mm in diameter.
Accessories and weights sold separately
It comes packed in a heavy duty cardboard tube, 220cm in length x 8cm in diameter.