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Body-Solid 7' EXTREME Olympic Bar


Training with Precision? Try the Body-Solid 7' EXTREME Olympic Bar for Elite Performance!
The Body-Solid 7' EXTREME Olympic Bar is engineered for lifters who demand top-tier quality, responsiveness, and strength from their barbell. Whether you're training for competition or pushing limits in your home or commercial gym, this olympic bar offers flawless performance and long-term durability. If you've ever asked, “how much does an olympic bar weigh?”—this one follows IWF standards at 20 kg (44 lbs) and boasts exceptional specs that separate it from standard barbells.

WHY DO YOU NEED THE BODY-SOLID 7' EXTREME OLYMPIC BAR?
Elite Construction Built for Olympic Movement
- With a tensile strength of 205,000 PSI and a 1,500 lb weight capacity, this bar is built for the heaviest lifts in Olympic and powerlifting routines.
- Its black zinc shaft and hardened chrome sleeves not only look sleek but resist wear, corrosion, and impact—ideal for heavy-duty gyms.
- Four needle bearings ensure a smooth spin during high-rep workouts, supporting your training whether you’re working on snatches or cleans.
Comfort Meets Precision
- The olympic bar size is standard at 86" with a 28.75mm knurl diameter—ideal for controlled grip across multiple lift types.
- No center knurl reduces abrasion during front squats or cleans while dual knurl marks help position hands for Olympic lifts and general training.
- This bar is designed to match perfectly with Body-Solid’s OBPX Chicago Extreme Bumper Plates and OBPXC Extreme Colored Bumper Plates for a cohesive setup.
Perfect for All Levels of Intensity
- Whether you’re building a garage gym or upgrading your facility’s commercial equipment, this olympic bar is ready to deliver extreme training results.
- If you’re wondering how much does olympic bar weigh, this bar aligns with standard olympic bar size expectations at 44 lbs (20 kg).

DETAILS
- Model: OB86EXT
- Shaft: Black Zinc Finish
- Sleeves: Hardened Chrome
- Knurl: Dual knurl with no center knurl
- Diameter: 28.75mm grip
- Bearings: 4 x Needle Bearing Pivot
- Tensile Strength: 205,000 PSI
- Weight Capacity: 1500 lbs
- Loadable Sleeve Length: 16.25”
- Product Weight: 20 kg / 44 lbs
- 1-Year Commercial Warranty
DIMENSIONS
- Assembled Weight: 44 lbs / 19.96 kg
- Length: 86.00 in / 2,184.40 mm

UPGRADE YOUR TRAINING BAR TODAY!
The Body-Solid 7' EXTREME Olympic Bar is a smart investment for serious lifters who want peak performance without compromise. Whether you’re calculating how much does olympic bar weigh or looking for the ideal olympic bar size for your home or commercial gym, this bar checks all the boxes. Maximize your strength journey with a bar built for elite lifts!
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