Buddy Capps Starting Strength 20KG Bar
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
The Starting Strength bar lineup was designed in 2018 by Buddy Capps and Texas Power Bars at the request of Mark Rippetoe for Starting Strength Gyms. These bars are bare steel all the way, a comfortable 28.
Manufacturer: Buddy Capps WeldingCategory: Power BarsProduct Summary & Specs
The Starting Strength bar lineup was designed in 2018 by Buddy Capps and Texas Power Bars at the request of Mark Rippetoe for Starting Strength Gyms. These bars are bare steel all the way, a comfortable 28.5 mm* in diameter with the best knurl in the industry. The collars on the SS bars were redesigned with a bigger (3.25”) **diameter, shorter overall length, which also increases the plate space. The collars and sleeves are machined to a near smooth finish. The shafts have a center knurl (20 kg only) and dual ring marks. The 3-bar lineup includes a 20 kg, a 15 kg, and 10 kg option for all ages and strength levels. A natural steel bar that will age gracefully with your gym, The Starting Strength Bar will be your favorite piece of equipment for decades.
*15kg & 10kg are 25mm
**10kg collar is 3” OD
Bar Type | Men's Bars |
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Bar Use | Powerlifting |
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Bar Weight | 20KG |
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Diameter | 28.5MM |
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Center Knurl | Yes |
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Knurl Marks | Dual |
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Shaft Coating | None |
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Sleeve Coating | None |
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Bushing/Bearing | Bushing |
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Tensile Strength | 187,000 PSI |
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Made In USA | Yes |
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