GIANT Lifting Basic Bar

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GIANT Lifting Basic Bar
GGR Score: 3

Product Highlights

  • Under $200
  • 700-pound weight capacity
  • Bushings spin mechanism
  • No center knurling
  • Chrome finish
Categories: Strength Equipment

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Affordable
  • High enough weight capacity for most home gym trainees
  • Free shipping
  • Diamond knurling
Cons
  • No center knurling
  • Only a one-year warranty

Specs

Diameter 28 mm
Finish Chrome
Knurling Type Light
Nickname Giant Basic Bar
Tensile Strength 100,000 psi
Length 87 inches
Weight 20 kg (44 lbs)
Knurling Marks Weightlifting
Warranty 1-Year Warranty
Spin Bushing

Product Summary

The Giant Lifting Basic Bar is one of the few under-$200 barbells we'd recommend due to its high weight limit and diamond knurling. This is meant to be used primarily for weightlifting and not Olympic lifts like the clean and jerk.


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