BARBELLS

HANDBODE Olympic Bars

Alloy steel with a hard chrome or E-coat finish, knurled grip zones, and 28–30mm sleeves built for standard Olympic plates — the lineup runs from a compact 4 ft bar up to a full 7 ft bar rated past 1000 lb.

12Models

4–7ftLength Range

1500lbTop Capacity

BARRAS

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BUILT FOR THE RACK

One finish, a full range of length and load

Every bar in this lineup shares the same alloy steel core and rust-resistant finish. What changes is length, weight capacity and sleeve diameter — pick the shortest bar that fits your rack, or the longest one rated for the load you're chasing.

CONSTRUCTION

Alloy Steel, E-Coat Finish

A hard chrome or E-coat layer over alloy steel resists rust and wear through years of dropped sets.

GRIP

Knurled Grip Zones

Textured knurling keeps hands locked in through heavy pulls and presses, even with sweaty palms.

SLEEVE

28–30mm Standard Fit

Sleeve diameters match standard Olympic plates and fit most home power racks and J-cups.

SPECIALTY

Curl & Women's Bars

A 47" EZ curl bar and a 6.5 ft women's bar with needle bearings round out the straight-bar lineup.

SEE IT IN ACTION

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SHOP THE LINEUP

The Full Olympic Bar Range

12 models, from a 4 ft short bar to a 7 ft bar rated past 1000 lb.

Check the individual product page on Amazon for current rating and reviews.

SIDE BY SIDE

Six Models, Compared

Length, capacity and sleeve diameter at a glance.

Model	Length	Capacity	Sleeve
7 ft Olympic Barbell, 1500 lb	7 ft / 86.6"	1500 lb	29mm	View →
7 ft Olympic Barbell, 1000 lb	7 ft / 86.6"	1000 lb	28mm	View →
6.5 ft Women's Bar, Needle Bearings	6.5 ft / 79.1"	1000 lb	25mm	View →
6 ft Olympic Barbell, 700 lb	6 ft / 70.8"	700 lb	28mm	View →
5 ft Olympic Barbell, 500 lb	5 ft / 59.8"	500 lb	28mm	View →
4 ft Olympic Barbell, 500 lb	4 ft / 47"	500 lb	28mm	View →

BEFORE YOU BUY

Questions worth answering first

Which length do I actually need?

It depends on your rack and lifts. A 7 ft bar is the standard for squats, bench and deadlifts in most home racks. Shorter 4–6 ft bars suit tighter spaces or specific lifts like curls and rows where a full-length bar isn't necessary.

Does sleeve diameter matter for my plates?

Yes — these bars use 28–30mm sleeves, which is the standard size for Olympic 2-inch bumper and weight plates. Double-check your plates' center hole before buying if they're not also HANDBODE.

What's the difference between chrome and E-coat finish?

Both resist rust, but hard chrome is typically the more durable, longer-lasting coating, while E-coat is a thinner, more budget-friendly protective layer. Check each listing's description for which finish that specific bar uses.

Is the women's bar just a shorter version of the standard bar?

Not quite — the 6.5 ft women's bar also uses a thinner 25mm shaft (versus 28–30mm on the standard bars) and adds needle bearings for smoother sleeve rotation, which is standard for competition women's barbells.

Can the EZ curl bar handle the same plates as a straight bar?

Yes, the 47" EZ curl bar still uses standard 2-inch Olympic sleeves — it's the curved shaft that changes hand position for biceps and triceps work, not the plate compatibility.