American Barbell Training Bar

American Barbell Training Bar
American Barbell Training Bar
American Barbell Training Bar
American Barbell Training Bar
American Barbell Training Bar
American Barbell Training Bar

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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Medium-depth knurling
  • Hard chrome finish
  • Lifetime warranty
  • 20kg and 15kg options
  • 190K PSI tensile strength
Categories: Multipurpose Bars

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In-Depth Review

American Barbell Training Bar In-Depth Review

American Barbell Training Bar In-Depth Review

The American Barbell Training Bar is one of the best general training barbells currently on the market. It has great knurling and a high tensile strength at a good price. We highly recommend this bar. Read the full review.

Pros & Cons

What We Like...
  • Medium-depth knurling
  • Hard chrome finish
  • About one-third the price of the Eleiko
  • Lifetime warranty
  • 20kg and 15kg options
  • 190K PSI tensile strength
What Needs Improvement...
  • Subject to corrosion and chrome plating can cause premature damage
  • Rotation system is known to take a while to break in
  • Knurling will be too passive for some
  • IWF knurl markings only

Product Summary

The American Barbell Training Bar is a solid, versatile barbell for just about any application. We’ve tested it against the day-to-day abuse of heavy training and it’s proven to last.

The bar shaft is made from precision ground alloy steel and the strength of the shaft is tested with every shipment of raw material to ensure we have a consistent 190,000 PSI tensile strength. This attention to detail also allows for excellent whip and long-term performance of our bars. The shaft and sleeves are finished in hard chrome for added durability and corrosion resistance, and the knurl pattern is crisp with just the right amount of tack.

The bar sleeves are precision machined and each one is coated with hard chrome for protection against dropping and impact. Sleeves rotate around high strength composite bushings used in aircraft and automotive industries for smooth rotation.

  • Application: Olympic Weightlifting, Weightlifting, Competition
  • Bushing System
  • Center knurl: No
  • Shaft: Hard Chrome Coating
  • Sleeve: Precision Ground Steel with a Hard Chrome Coating
  • IWF Specification
  • Made in USA
  • Warranty: Limited Warranty*

Specs

Guarantee/WarrantyLimited Lifetime Warranty
Sleeve CoatingHard Chrome
Made In USAYes
Shaft CoatingHard Chrome
Bar Weight20KG
Tensile Strength190,000 PSI
Bushing/BearingBushing
Center KnurlNO
F-Scale RatingF1
Bar UseCrossFit, Olympic Weightlifting
Knurl MarksOlympic
Bar TypeMen's Bars

Summary

The American Barbell Training Bar is an affordably priced piece of equipment useful for Olympic weightlifters thanks to a high PSI tensile strength, great spin, and IWF knurl markings.