Barbells are accessible for men and women of any age. You could do bodyweight exercises from now until forever, but to truly reach your strength potential, a barbell is one heck of an effective tool. Applications for Olympic Barbell Previous page Next page Bushings Olympic barbells with bushings tend to be better suited to bodybuilding, powerlifting Bearings Because the bearing rotates smoothly, this allows the sleeve to be able to rotate quickly. Top The enclosed top provides greater security and requires no maintenance. Knurling Knurling is designed to help the lifter grip the barbell better and the deeper the knurl, the better the grip. Compare These Bars 7ft Olympic Barbell 7ft Olympic Barbell 4ft Curl Bar 4ft Curl Bar 4ft Curl Bar 4ft Curl Bar 5ft Strength Training Bar Brass Bushings ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✔ Needle Bearings ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✔ Load-bearing 700LB 700LB 330LB 330LB 300LB 300LB 400LB Grip Type Knurled Knurled Knurled Knurled Knurled Knurled Knurled Net Weight 44lbs 44lbs 22lbs 22lbs 15lbs 15lbs 16lbs Types of Finish Zinc Black Oxide Stainless steel Black Oxide Zinc Black Oxide Zinc