REP Fitness Alpine Weightlifting Bar, 20 Kg

REP Fitness Alpine Weightlifting Bar, 20 Kg

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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Weightlifting barbell made within IWF specifications
  • 28 mm shaft diameter
  • Hybrid needle bearings
  • Medium volcano knurling with a passive center knurl
  • Hard chrome, black chrome, or stainless steel finish
  • Tensile strength of 190K PSI
Categories: Mens 20kg Barbells, Olympic Weightlifting Bars

Pros & Cons

What We Like...
  • IWF specifications
  • Hybrid needle bearings
  • Medium knurling with a passive center knurl
  • High tensile strength
  • Affordable Olympic weightlifting bar
What Needs Improvement...
  • Not an ideal barbell for powerlifting
  • Thinner shaft than most multipurpose bars

Specs

Tensile Strength190,000 PSI
Knurling MarksIWF
Rating4.68
Knurling TypeMedium Volcano
Diameter28 mm
WarrantyLifetime Warranty
NicknameREP Alpine Bar
FinishHard Chrome, Black Chrome, or None
SpinHybrid Needle Bearings

Summary

Designed specifically for Olympic weightlifting, the 20-kilogram Alpine Weightlifting Bar from REP Fitness is an affordable Olympic barbell that falls in line with IWF specifications. Available in a hard chrome, black chrome, or stainless steel finish, the sleeves use hybrid needle bearings to ensure a fast but controlled spin on the barbell. Because it’s made for the snatch and clean and jerk, this may not be the best choice for a powerlifting or multipurpose barbell.