How long is a comfortable bar for bench press. Olympic barbell bar. How much does the bar weigh
Hello colleagues and friends! You and I know that the Olympic bar is a part of the favorite equipment of powerlifters, bodybuilders and weightlifters.
For beginners in our business, I inform you that, according to the requirements of the statute of the Olympic Games, any sports equipment must be regulated, that is, comply with international requirements. So is the neck for the barbell. For him, certain parameters, dimensions and weight have been developed.
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Distinguish between male and female vultures. They can be straight and curved, the so-called EZ- and W-shaped. The Olympic bar for the Olympic barbell is longer than usual. The standard obliges it to correspond in length and weight.
Male projectile weighing 20 kg, length 2200 mm, neck diameter 28 mm. The female neck has a length of 2100 mm, weight 18 kg, diameter 25 mm. And both of them must withstand 600 kg. And the slots for the discs should be 50 mm.
The grips are made from stainless steel. Chrome-plated is not subject to rust, corrosion. As they say, it does not beat, it does not break. Buy pancakes for beginner men from 18-20 kg, for women - from 10-12 kg.
The discs on the neck secure the locks (sleeves) in the form of a screw clamp with booster. According to the standard, the weight of pancakes is distinguished by their color. Small weight - green pancakes, more - yellow, even more - blue and red.
In sports stores it is easy to pick up and buy the right tools. It is necessary to pay attention to how much the projectile weighs in the collection. Women's barbells are 15 kg, but weightlifters use equipment from 127.5 to 482.5 kg. This is important, as well as pay attention to the diameter of the hole for the pancake nozzle, as well as the type of their coating.
As regards the prices of such sports equipment, then the price is quite affordable for a novice bodybuilder, as the choice is wide.
Do you know how to distinguish a female neck from a male one at a glance? It has no notch in the center. Ask what does that mean? Men squeeze the barbell with one hand, which is not included in the women's program. Centering helps keep balance. This also applies to crossfit, bodybuilding, powerlifting.
So different
For weightlifters, Olympic professional barbells are heavier than those used by powerlifters. This is understandable - for the development of the strength of the muscular frame, the loads must correspond. Therefore, in weightlifting, 20-kilogram barbells are 2200 mm long, 28 in diameter, while the locks weigh 5 kg.
Chrome-plated locks manufacturer offers:
- screw;
- in the form of a nut;
- spring.
A barbell of this capacity is best used with a bench press. They enjoy sufficient attention and bodybuilders. Since barbell exercises are included in the mandatory program.
Weightlifters train with barbells with a shortened neck when they pump their arm muscles. For squats, choose a long bar, for bench press and deadlift, too. Each athlete builds his own program for the muscles of the back and chest, shoulder, biceps, legs.
In powerlifting, they also train with such barbells. They are made of durable metal, such as tungsten steel, as they must withstand big weight. By the way, there are also bars for non-standard scales. All of them must meet the requirements International Federation powerlifting.
IN athletics are engaged in training with the so-called Kraevsky barbell, the father of Russian athletics. It differs in more than one center mark. There are two more along the edges. In addition, the gradation of disc weights is from 1 to 4.5 kg.
Deadlift develops and strengthens the muscles of the back, buttocks, tendons. It can be difficult for beginner athletes to train with a straight bar. Not enough experience for competent technology. In such cases, the trap bar comes to the rescue - a six- or octahedron.
It provides for a safe position for the back and lower back, and for the entire spine, from which the bar is lifted from the floor. It is similar to a squat, when you need to keep your back straight, lower your pelvis as low as possible. The emphasis is on the hips and knees. The weight pressure is distributed rationally.
All the muscles on the "other side of the moon" are involved, that is, those that we have on the back of the body. Straining, the muscles become stronger, become strong, the muscular frame grows. Such exercises are a good prevention for the back. That's the whole secret. And there you can go to traditional exercises with a straight neck, without fear of tearing your back.
As you can see, the range of opportunities to develop your body in any individual situation is so wide that sometimes not all gyms have all types of equipment. Be interested, look for your own ways, as Vysotsky advises, "get out on your own track."
And remember, no matter what your problem worries you, you will always find ways in bodybuilding how to use it, overcome it, in order to move on.
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Today we will analyze the types of sports barbells and barbells that exist. All people who visit the gym and without which not a single workout can do, whether in a rocking chair or at home, is the favorite subject of athletes sports barbell.For most people, the bar is an ordinary sports equipment, no different from others, but for sports people, this accessory plays the most important role in achieving results.
Sports barbell - from the German Stange - rod, rod. The main projectile used in weightlifting. The bar consists of a steel bar (rod) at the ends of which there are rotating bushings. Metal discs (pancakes) with various weights are put on the bar and they are fixed with locks. The bar by international standards has a neck length 2200 mm,diameter- 28mm, bushing diameter 400mm And 55 —66mm, disc diameter up to 450mm, weight from 01 before 50 kg.
The history of the appearance of this item has its roots in ancient Greece. Where the strength and endurance of warriors were given great importance. In those distant times, the barbell was a metal wooden rod on the ends of which stones, beams or decks were hung and fixed. Sometimes holes were cut in the stones for hands. By the middle ages of the XIV-XV centuries, the first mention of the barbell dates back, it was a neck with sinkers at the ends covered with leather, similar to a barbell, as we now imagine it. Then English sailors competed among themselves in lifting weights. The bar was a rod on which different-diameter cannonballs with holes made in advance or bags of shot were put on. The so-called ball rod. The term rod, as you already understood, belongs to the Germans, who in 1896 invented a collapsible rod, the weight of which could be changed. The pioneers of the invention of the rods can be called engineer Bergoma (Germany) , he invented the barbell, in which the bar was in the hands of the athlete, the attachment points of the disks moved freely as the bar moved along a given trajectory, it was tested at the European Championships in 1929, Kraevsky Vladislav Frantsevich, the founder of Russian athleticism, began to use three marks on the bar. One in the center for lifting with one hand and two on the edges for lifting with two.
Sports barbells are usually classified according to the types of neck, and its purpose depends on the structure of this part of the barbell. Rods are distinguished by the applied corrugation, the type of steel from which it is made and intended.
Olympic sports bar
The most common, popular assistant in any gym is the Olympic barbell. It strictly has standard sizes in weight and size. In gyms, the presence of such bars varies 1-2 pieces, their cost is not small. The bushings where the plates are attached have bearings, which allows the weight of the bar to rotate independently of each other. When working with this bar, you will be sure that you are working with the weight that you set. For the first time, the sport of lifting the barbell (weightlifting) was included in the program Olympic Games in 1896.
Technical characteristics of the Olympic barbell.
- neck weight - 20 kg.
- neck length-220 cm
- neck diameter-28mm
- bushings landing-50mm
- the weight of pancakes is 25-20-15-10.5-2.5-1.25-0.5-0.025 kg.
- the weight of the lock is 2.5 kg.
To date, in weightlifting, the Olympic bar is used with multi-colored pancakes, this went from Olympic Games 1976, then for the first time in Montreal they used pancakes in the color of the rainbow.
Powerlifting bar
Powerlifting is a powerlifting, in this sport, advantages are given to large weights and overloads. The bar in this sport must have rigidity and increased strength. Therefore, the Olympic version of the bar is not always suitable, since the neck has a spring property, and this can lead to injury to the athlete. Yes, and in right moment God forbid, break in half, because the weights of lifters are very decent. One disc can weigh 50 kg, the total weight of the bar exceeds 500 kg, so the hard drive ensures reliability. Sometimes powerlifters use the Olympic in training, it makes it easier to perform the exercise. that the diameter is correspondingly larger, the neck is made of high-strength steel with tungsten, the notches of the neck are deeper and non-slip than on the Olympic version. Yes, here below specifications powerlifting bars.
- Neck weight-20 kg
- Neck length-220cm
- Neck diameter-29mm
- landing sleeve-50mm
- weight of pancakes-50-25-20-15-10-5-2.5-1.25 kg
- lock weight-2.5 kg
Standard rod
This type of sports bar is common and available. It can be used both in the gym and at home to perform the complex. It has no landing sleeves, so the neck is monolithic. A similar bar can be purchased at sports shop or on the Internet, you can finally make it yourself. Limiters for pancakes are welded onto a metal rod. Locks are made from metal rings of the appropriate diameter, then holes are drilled in them, threaded and bolts are screwed in for clamping. Clamps can be made for convenience under your own hand. were made with us back when rocking chairs were in basements and sheds at the dawn of bodybuilding. In general, a standard barbell is rather a conditional concept. It can be understood as any barbell with a straight neck, but still has its own technical characteristics.
- neck weight -10-20 kg
- neck length - 15-220cm
- neck diameter -20-25mm
- landing sleeves-20-55mm
- weight of pancakes-50-25-20-15-10-5-2.5 kg
- lock weight from 1-1.5 kg
Olympic barbell for women
For the representatives of the weaker sex, there are so-called Olympic barbells for women. It differs slightly from the male one in size, weight and lack of notches on the neck, because approaches for performing the exercise with one hand are not performed by women. Technical characteristics:
- neck weight-15kg
- neck length-205cm
- neck diameter-25mm
- landing sleeves-50mm
- weight of pancakes-25-20-15-10-5-2.5-1.25-0.5-0.025kg
- lock weight-2.5kg
Squat bar
This type of bar is used by lifters to perform exercises. It has a flexible bar. Such powerlifting federations as WPC, WPA have their own criteria, the diameter of the neck is 32 mm, the length of the bushings of the neck tips for discs is 508 mm, the distance between the bushings is 1434 mm, the length of the neck is 2400 mm, the weight with the lock is not more than 30 kg.
Deadlift bar
Another variety for powerlifting. The peculiarity of this option is a softer neck with large notches, which allows for a more rigid grip on the hand and reduces the amplitude when lifting large weights.
Training bar
The name itself suggests that this type is used in the training process. This type of bar is used in two versions.
European
- neck weight-5-10kg
- neck length-120-180cm
- neck diameter-30mm
- weight of pancakes-25-20-15-10-5-2.5 kg
- lock weight-2.5kg
The American version has the same characteristics except that the neck diameter is 25mm.
Without exception, all barbells have a bar, but not always, for example, a straight Olympic bar is able to help us work out certain muscle groups, so several variants of this item have been invented by man. What are the types of bar.
These two letters from the English “easy” relieve the load from the wrists, so it has an angle of inclination, which gives the main purpose of this neck. With such a neck, biceps and triceps are well worked out. A convenient design allows you to perform complexes with high quality french press both lying and sitting, triceps from behind the head. If you have weak forearms or it’s hard to do exercises with a straight bar, then this bar will suit you. When gripping, you can change the position of the hands, both the palms look down and the position of the palms look up. EZ- the neck weighs 6.5 kg and is 1.2 m long.
T-bar
This neck is great for doing basic exercises on the back, which allows you to load the muscles of the back to the maximum while eliminating the possibility of injuring it. This bar is represented in the form of the letter “T”, one end is in support, weights of pancakes are hung on the second. In our gym, this is a whole simulator with comfortable handles for grip and the changing position of the angle of the bed for the legs. At home, if you have a barbell, you can also perform a bazooka for the back, resting the free end of the bar on the floor.
trap-vulture
This bar is a hexagon. Trap is a trap in translation from English. A person stands in the middle of a bar with a trap bar and performs an exercise - deadlift, trapezoid training, biceps, triceps, and with the use of this neck are worked out maximum amount muscles. But not in all gyms you will find a similar bar. and if it is available, try to work out with it.
This can be said to be a kind of EZ bar, only it has a more curved shape, it is also suitable for working on biceps and triceps. When doing a French press with a neutral grip, you can work out the triceps more efficiently without injuring your wrist. grip of the W-shaped bar on the hands without changing the amplitude when lifting the projectile. Unlike dumbbells, when elbow joints can "walk". Good for beginners.
Fingerboard "Axis of Apollo"
This bar owes its name to the axis from the trolley that the French strongman Louis Yuni, nicknamed Apollo, lifted daily. This bar is used to perform basic traction exercises for grip strength, standing press, lifting for biceps, squat. The deadlift in the armlift uses this particular bar. Olympic pancakes are used as weighting agents.
Specifications:
- weight-30kg
- neck length-180cm
- diameter-50mm
- material carbon steel
- landing sleeves-30 cm
After all, the rods are good, choose the taste !!! With respect, Sergey.
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Date of: 2015-06-09 Views: 20 861 In this article we will look at the types of barbells for the bar, describe which and for what exercises is needed, and try to highlight their features. Today, many gyms are equipped with the latest technology and fashion in the fitness industry. Modern fitness the halls accommodate a wide variety of exercise equipment. However, the good old classic equipment, such as barbells and dumbbells, does not go into the shadows. Not a single simulator will replace the old ones:, or. It's a classic and that's it. No gym is complete without this bar. The neck itself has a strict diameter of 28mm, pancakes (discs) -50mm are put on the ends. The mass of this projectile is exactly 20 kg and the length is 2.2 m. Usually, the Olympic bar is equipped with standard locks weighing 2.5 kg, but there are other locks weighing 0.1 kg. In his modern form this neck appeared around the 50s of the 20th century.
His distinguishing feature from the classic Olympic bar, it is a length that is 15cm shorter and a weight that is 5kg lighter than the Olympic bar. In addition, such a neck is thinner by 3 mm. Its thickness is 25 mm. It is used only for training women in weightlifting. Fitness clubs do not buy such bars because of their specificity and high cost. 
This bar is designed for training with large weights. It is used in powerlifting because the powerlifting bar is rigid, which avoids the springiness that is characteristic of the Olympic bar. In addition, the powerlifter bar is 1-2 mm thicker than the Olympic bar. Its diameter is 29-30 mm. This allows you to make it even more "hard". Well, powerlifting barbells usually withstand 500 - 600 kg. 
They are designed for almost all exercises. Their feature is that you can perform exercises with these necks in small rooms. That is, at home. In addition, such necks are much cheaper than classic ones. But they are also less durable and less comfortable. For example, doing a bench press will be inconvenient due to the length of the bar itself. Since the length of such a bar varies from 1.25 m to 2 m, you will not put a bar with a length of 1250 mm on bench bench racks. The weight of the neck depends on its length. Thus, there are the following training bars in terms of weight and length: - 2m = 10 kg
- 1.8m = 8.2kg
- 1.5m = 6.7kg
- 1.25 = 5.8 kg
This type of bar is designed for people who have limited mobility of the hands, which makes it almost impossible to perform some exercises with a straight bar due to pain in the wrist joint. That is what this neck was designed for. If you experience discomfort in the wrist joint when performing or, then your choice should be on the EZ - shaped neck. Most often it has a length of 1.2 m and a weight of 6.5 kg. 
This neck is used specifically when performing. With the help of a W-shaped neck, you can perform this exercise with a neutral grip. If you do the french press with a neutral grip, this will increase the load on the triceps and give best result V this exercise. You can also pump biceps with such a bar. In this case, the load will be received not only by the biceps, but also by the forearms. 
It is designed and, but in a safer version for the athlete (less stress on the back). In general, such a neck can only conditionally be called a neck. Since one end of it is fixed in the simulator, then, in fact, it is part of the simulator. 
It is intended for correct execution deadlift. Its use reduces the risk of injury when performing a deadlift with classic barbell. It can also be used to execute . The fact is that the load in such a neck is located on the sides of the athlete. And the athlete himself stands in the center of the neck, which is quite convenient, especially for beginners. The design of this neck allows you to equip it with an impressive weight with the help of pancakes that are on the side (like dumbbells). Also, with the help of another type of trap bar, you can perform biceps curls. Personal fitness training from the author of this article:
- drafting training programs and food online,
- weight loss and adjustment
- kit muscle mass,
- exercise therapy at various diseases(including the back)
- rehabilitation after injury,
Varieties and functional purpose of vultures from the bar
Few people will enjoy looking like an amateur because of ignorance of elementary things. And if during the first workout in the gym you are given a projectile with which you simply won’t know what to do, it will be completely amusing for everyone present. Except you. Therefore, in order not to get into such situations, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the main classification of the most common barbells used during strength training.
Even today when GYM's filled to capacity with a variety of equipment and devices for strength training, barbells are still the focus of attention. They are considered among the most effective ways building muscle mass, increasing the volume of real strength, developing all muscle groups. It is important to understand that vultures are not just a “stick” on which “pancakes” are strung. By themselves, they are also shells that can be used by beginner athletes, or by teenagers for entry-level training.
Now let's look at what are and what are the different types of barbells.
Olympic vultures
Straight (Olympic) bar
Already by the name itself, it is not difficult to guess that professional athletes use such a projectile for their training. It is an integral part of every sports hall where they practice strength exercises. Has a very high popularity among athletes of various weight categories, for which he received the name "classic". The weight of the projectile itself (without equipment) is 20 kg, while the maximum “carrying capacity” of a neck fully equipped with pancakes can reach up to 320 kg. Agree, there is where to accelerate.
Female straight (Olympic) bar
It is clear from the name that this projectile is intended mainly for women. But in practice, it is often used by novice athletes, or by teenagers who decide to develop their bodies. Unlike the previous neck, it has a shorter length and lighter weight (it is 15 kg). And the level of gravity that can be lifted with it is significantly reduced.
This type of bar was originally designed for training professional athletes who literally “live” with weights. For such bison, a weight of up to 100 kg may seem ridiculous. The neck is much stiffer than the classic Olympic "twig". It is not surprising that with the help of such a bar you can “string” pancakes with a total weight of up to 500 kg. The main thing is that the athlete is able to move it all. The instrument itself weighs 30 kg, which is also an excellent indicator for those who want to try their hand at entry level workouts.
Universal bar for home workouts
Many novice athletes, in order to slightly reduce the loss of free time, install sports equipment directly in their house or apartment. It should be borne in mind that such training devices have more compact dimensions, and are also calculated for less weight. They differ from professional ones in small dimensions (about 1.25 - 2 m wide), a total weight of no more than 10 kg, and also low cost. To maintain a normal physical shape and always be in good shape - this is an ideal solution at home. But if you want to develop and start increasing the proportions of your body, then you cannot do without a gym and professional assistants.
Bar, the main purpose of which is to perform the development of various muscle groups without the need to change shells. It is enough just to intercept the bar in another place, and you already feel how the next muscle group begins to tighten and let blood flow through. With its help, wrist joints, biceps, forearms are trained. Classes using this type of projectile can be easily carried out both in a prepared gym and at home. Such a neck is indispensable if you are going to "pump" upper part muscles in a sitting or standing position. It does not require special racks. At the same time, it is very problematic to use it if you suddenly want to correct the muscles of the chest. The total length of the device is 1.2 m, while the weight does not exceed 6.5 kg.
Another neck curved at various angles. In fact, it is designed to perform various anterior exercises in a standing or semi-sitting position. True, in this case there are small differences that relate to the presence more large angle bends. This solution provides a “view” of a wide variety of muscle groups, which ensures a more embossed result. It can be used to cover strength training all groups of anterior muscles, including those on the back of the arms. The weight of such a projectile in a free state does not exceed 8 kg, with a total length of 1.2 m. It is a favorite projectile professional athletes those who want to “polish” their anterior muscular relief.
Vulture, which has not only unusual name, but also slightly non-standard appearance. It is somewhat reminiscent of an equipped trap. It has a very specific purpose - with its help, trapeziums are trained. It is also actively used in training called a farmer's walk, or shrugs. Usually it is the property of professional gyms. It has relatively small dimensions (the width of the neck of this type does not exceed 85 cm), while the weight of the projectile reaches 7 kg.
Do not score, knowing what you are dealing with, as well as understanding what different types of necks serve for, what weight, technical characteristics, how they are applied in practice will help not only to be an “enlightened” athlete, but also to avoid real injuries in training due to misuse various types shells.
Remember, when you're dealing with heavy weights, every kilogram you put on the bar counts. And the knowledge of these very boundary limits will allow you to effectively build up mouse mass and avoid injuries.
- length, diameter, weight and shape of the neck;
- pancakes and the diameter of the landing site;
- locking device;
- the presence of "knurling".
Neck selection
The choice of diameter is highly dependent on the initial preparation. The standard neck diameter is 25 - 30 mm. This is enough to comfortably grab the barbell. There are also more expensive options for 50 - 70 mm. This complicates the lesson and strains the muscles more. One of the most common options is 40 mm (larger than the standard, which makes training more effective, but the work with the bar remains comfortable).
Popular neck lengths are 1200, 1500, 1800 and 2200 mm. A bar shorter than 1800 mm is usually inconvenient for practicing, as it does not allow wide grip and many racks. The best option is 1800 - 2000 mm.
Types of necks for the bar “straight”, “w-shaped”, “ez”. Various lengths.
There are 3 types of barbells: straight, ez and w-shaped. In most situations, a regular one will do just fine. The Ez-shaped bar differs from the straight bar in a more comfortable and natural position of the wrists during exercise. W-shaped is a modified version of the previous one. The choice of shape also depends on the budget, as you have to pay extra for non-standard types.
The weight of the neck is selected for each athlete individually. But in most cases more weight testifies to high-quality metal and adds stress during training.
Be sure to look for bars with a maximum weight tag present., since the words of the seller can not always be trusted. A worn out bar breaks from exceeding the norm and can be detrimental to your health (for beginners who do not plan heavy loads, this factor may not be so important).
How to choose a barbell: Pancakes
Pancakes for the bar are purchased separately. The cost varies greatly due to different weights (from 0.5 to 25 kg+). The number and weight of pancakes are selected depending on seat on the neck (standard and good option - 25 - 30 mm - allows you to hang discs different sizes and diameter, making the bar universal for all exercises) and from maximum weight with which the athlete is comfortable to practice. For beginners, many light weight plates will do so that you can easily change the weight for different stances and exercises. For experienced athletes, it is better to buy several heavy and medium discs. Medium weight pancakes will allow you to vary the weight without lightening the bar much.
The device of locks
There are three main types of fasteners to choose from: plain sleeve, spring, and nut. The most common type is nuts. The only inconvenience is that you have to constantly twist them when changing weight. Springs are simply put on, but less reliable. Good for light weight workouts. Locks made as a smooth sleeve are easy to put on, quickly fixed and quite reliable. The best option for training with a barbell, recognized by professionals.
The presence of "knurling"
Knurling improves neck retention by making the surface rougher. This greatly improves comfort when performing exercises such as "deadlift". However, with prolonged training, calluses can form on the hands. A smooth neck makes you unconsciously make great efforts, developing the muscles of the forearms. In magazine rods, as a rule, knurling is present.
The main requirement for any bar is convenience. There are no clear and specific guidelines for choosing. Each detail is selected individually for an individual athlete. This is the only way to achieve comfortable and effective training. In the absence of the complete sets you need, it is possible to make a barbell to order.
