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Compare barbells for your home or commercial gym, including Olympic bars, standard bars, curl bars and trap bars. Choose around your intended lifts, existing plates, rack dimensions and the specifications of each bar.

Complete your setup with compatible weight plates and a suitable weight bench.

Compare barbell types

  • Olympic barbells: Check the sleeve diameter, bar weight, grip diameter and stated load rating. Specifications vary between bars.
  • Standard barbells: Match the sleeve size and collar type to your plates. The word standard does not confirm a bar's weight or exact dimensions.
  • Curl bars: Compare the...

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Compare barbells for your home or commercial gym, including Olympic bars, standard bars, curl bars and trap bars. Choose around your intended lifts, existing plates, rack dimensions and the specifications of each bar.

Complete your setup with compatible weight plates and a suitable weight bench.

Compare barbell types

  • Olympic barbells: Check the sleeve diameter, bar weight, grip diameter and stated load rating. Specifications vary between bars.
  • Standard barbells: Match the sleeve size and collar type to your plates. The word standard does not confirm a bar's weight or exact dimensions.
  • Curl bars: Compare the grip bends, sleeve size and length for your setup.
  • Trap bars: Check handle positions, frame dimensions, loading space and the exercises recommended for the model.
  • Fixed barbells: Check the listed weight and whether the price is for one bar or a set.

Check compatibility before ordering

Match your plate hole diameter to the bar sleeves and choose compatible collars. If you use a rack, check the distance between the inside sleeve collars against the rack supports. Also compare sleeve length with the thickness of the plates you plan to load.

Check the manufacturer's guidance on intended use, load limits, maintenance and warranty. A bar's load rating alone does not confirm suitability for every lifting style.

Barbell buying questions

Do all barbells weigh the same?

No. Bar weight varies with the design and model. Use the weight stated in the product specifications when calculating your total training load.

Are plates and collars included?

Check the listing. A standalone bar, a fixed barbell and a barbell package have different contents. Confirm the included items before comparing prices.

Can I use the same plates on every bar?

Only use plates and collars that match the bar's specified sleeve size. Check the exact measurements for both products before buying.

Need help choosing? Call 1300 488 866 or email sales@gymdirect.com.au.


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