Collection: Olympic Barbells UK – Premium Lifting Bars for Home & Commercial Gyms

Description

At Heavy Sets, we provide a premium range of Olympic barbells UK designed for both home gym users and commercial fitness facilities. Built for performance, durability, and safety, our barbells are crafted from high-quality steel with precision knurled grips and rotating sleeves to ensure a secure hold and smooth lift every time.

Whether you’re new to strength training or a seasoned athlete, our collection includes professional Olympic 2” barbells, deadlift bars, trap bars, and squat bars—perfect for powerlifting, weightlifting, and bodybuilding. Each bar is engineered to handle heavy loads, making them ideal for deadlifts, bench press, squats, shrugs, and hip thrusts.

Pair your barbell with Olympic weight plates, barbell collars, and storage solutions to create a complete lifting setup tailored to your training goals. With options suitable for home gyms and commercial fitness centres, you’ll find barbells that combine performance, style, and longevity.

Shop with confidence at Heavy Sets and choose from a wide selection of barbells for sale UK. Whether you’re looking for a versatile weightlifting bar for everyday training or a specialised bar for competition, we’ve got the right equipment to take your strength training to the next level.

FAQs

Q1. What makes an Olympic barbell different from a standard barbell?
Olympic barbells have a 2” sleeve diameter, rotating ends, and are built to handle heavier weights compared to standard 1” bars.

Q2. Can I use Olympic barbells at home?
Yes, Olympic barbells are ideal for home gyms. Just ensure you have compatible 2” weight plates and enough space for safe lifting.

Q3. Which exercises can I perform with an Olympic barbell?
You can use Olympic barbells for squats, bench press, deadlifts, overhead press, shrugs, and many strength-training movements.

Q4. Do I need special weight plates for Olympic barbells?
Yes, Olympic barbells require 2” diameter weight plates, which are widely available and designed for secure fitting.

Q5. What is the standard weight of an Olympic barbell?
A men’s Olympic bar typically weighs 20kg, while a women’s Olympic bar usually weighs 15kg. Specialty bars may vary in weight.