{"title":"Weightlifting Bars","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"olympic-aluminium-technique-bar","title":"Olympic Aluminium Technique Bar","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOLYMPIC ALUMINIUM TECHNIQUE BAR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Aluminium Technique Bar is perfect for helping young lifters and beginners learn proper lifting techniques safely. Lightweight and easy to handle, this bar helps you master the basics before adding weight. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt only 5 kg, this bar is easy for beginners and younger lifters to practise technique safely. It’s also a much loved tool for warming up, especially in Olympic lifting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith a maximum load rating of 20 kg, the bar reduces the risk of injury for new lifters, promoting a safe learning environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPECS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial: Aluminium\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 5 kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal length: 2010 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength between sleeves: 1320 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShaft diameter: 25 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoading pin diameter: 50 mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoad capacity: Rated up to 20 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFAQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho should use the Aluminium Technique Bar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis bar is ideal for beginners, including children and adults new to weightlifting, who need to practise techniques safely before progressing to heavier weights. It’s also great for warm-ups. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat exercises can be performed with this bar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Technique Bar is great for practising clean and jerk, snatch, as well as squatting and deadlifting, without the intimidation of heavier weights.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the bar durable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough it’s lightweight, the aluminium construction ensures durability under the recommended load, providing a long-lasting training tool for technique development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strength Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42327135650045,"sku":"BAR-ALU-TECH","price":139.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/0222\/5661\/files\/BAR-ALU-TECH_Shop_x2_d1974260-c033-461d-99c7-0d0d9e186455.webp?v=1719327345"},{"product_id":"strengthshop-bastard-weightlifting-bar-with-centre-knurling","title":"Bastard Weightlifting Bar - with centre knurling","description":"\u003cp\u003eNeed help choosing a Barbell? \u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/barbell-buying-guide\"\u003eClick here to view our Buying Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrought by popular demand to our Bastard Bar Range, the new Bastard Weightlifting Bar is optimised for Olympic Weightlifting \u0026amp; Functional Training.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach sleeve in these bars consist of one needle bearing, two ball bearings, and one brass bushing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLightly grooved sleeves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNickel\/Phosphorus plating.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQuite a 'flexy' shaft, sharp knurling, and great free spinning sleeves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecification:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Weight\u003c\/b\u003e - 20kg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Length\u003c\/b\u003e - 2.2m\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Shaft\u003c\/b\u003e - Alloy Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Shaft Diameter\u003c\/b\u003e - 28mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Distance Between Rings\u003c\/b\u003e - 910mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Loadable Sleeve Length\u003c\/b\u003e - 410mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Centre Knurling?\u003c\/b\u003e - Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Knurling Type\u003c\/b\u003e - Medium\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Sleeve Type\u003c\/b\u003e - Needle Bearings, Brass Bushings \u0026amp; Ball Bearings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e• Recommended Max Load\/Rating\u003c\/b\u003e - 1500lbs Static rating, 205K PSI Tensile strength. 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