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
Video Review
In-Depth Review
American Barbell Training Bar In-Depth Review
Author: Cooper Mitchell, GGR FounderPros & 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/Warranty | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
|---|---|
| Sleeve Coating | Hard Chrome |
| Made In USA | Yes |
| Shaft Coating | Hard Chrome |
| Bar Weight | 20KG |
| Tensile Strength | 190,000 PSI |
| Bushing/Bearing | Bushing |
| Center Knurl | NO |
| F-Scale Rating | F1 |
| Bar Use | CrossFit, Olympic Weightlifting |
| Knurl Marks | Olympic |
| Bar Type | Men'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.
