Average Reviews:
(More customer reviews)This bar is a great option if you already own a collection of standard (1" hole) plates and want an Olympic bar feel and quality without having to replace everything. The weight capacity is much higher than most standard bards (500 lbs, per company representative), as the thickness between the sleeves is standard Olympic grip (28 mm). They apparently take a thicker solid piece and mill down just the sleeve area to fit the 1" plates. It also has ring marks to measure grip (though for some unknown reason a bit wider than standard markings), center knurling, and quality chrome finish. The 80" length still has 52" between collars to fit Olympic-width benches and squat racks (and at 4 inches shorter than 7 foot bar, it fits better in small spaces with more than enough loading room for the vast majority of lifters). The sleeves don't rotate, of course, for true Olympic lifts, though the non-threaded version will allow enough plate spinning for power lifts, as well as doing power cleans in my experience. All in all a much better quality bar than most standard bars that should hold up to all but the strongest lifters.
Note: this company also makes very nice quality 16 inch standard dumbbell handles.
Click Here to see more reviews about: Hampton 80" Standard 1" Chrome Beefy Bar
Hampton's Beefy Bars are what specialty fitness is all about: High quality! Specialty Fitness is not sporting goods or cheap mass merchants. Our Beefy Bars are made of forged steel and feature polished threading and solid urethane handles. Hardened chrome plating resists flaking and is extremely durable.
Click here for more information about Hampton 80" Standard 1" Chrome Beefy Bar
