Description
Body-Solid Extreme Olympic Bar for Versatile Strength Training:
The Body-Solid (OB86EXT) 2" Olympic Extreme Bar provides a versatile starting point for strength training in home and commercial weight rooms. Its black-zinc shaft and hardened-chrome sleeves create a distinctive two-tone bar that suits a wide range of free-weight exercises. Dual knurl markings help lifters establish consistent hand positions, while the unknurled center keeps the middle of the shaft smooth. This practical combination works well for facilities that need one bar for varied training sessions.
Needle-Bearing Sleeve Rotation and Reliable Grip:
This needle-bearing Olympic training bar uses a four-needle-bearing pivot to allow the loading sleeves to rotate during lifting movements. Textured gripping surfaces provide hand contact for pulling and pressing, and the dual knurl marks make repeated hand placement more straightforward. The sleeve rotation and grip layout support a variety of barbell exercises, helping athletes and coaches use the same equipment for general strength work and more dynamic training.
Flexible Training Across Home and Commercial Gyms:
A multipurpose strength-training bar is especially useful when different lifters share one free-weight station. The Olympic-format sleeves accept compatible plates, making this model a practical addition to an existing weight collection. It can serve personal training studios, school and college weight rooms, and busy commercial fitness facilities, as well as dedicated home training spaces. Its combination of rotating sleeves, substantial strength rating, and familiar straight-bar layout accommodates varied exercise programming without requiring a specialized bar for every movement.
Key Product Features:
- Four Needle Bearings: Help the loading sleeves rotate during lifting movements.
- Dual Knurl Markings: Provide reference points for consistent hand placement.
- Unknurled Center: Leaves the middle section of the shaft smooth.
- Black-Zinc Shaft: Creates the bar's distinctive dark shaft finish.
- Hardened-Chrome Sleeves: Provide durable finished surfaces for Olympic plates.
- High Strength Rating: Supports progressive barbell loading within its stated capacity.
- Olympic-Format Loading: Accepts compatible 2-inch weight plates.
Product Specifications:
| Model/SKU | OB86EXT |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Multipurpose Olympic straight bar |
| Overall Length | 86" |
| Product Weight | 44 lbs (20 kg) |
| Weight Capacity | 1,500 lbs |
| Tensile Strength | 205,000 PSI |
| Loadable Sleeve Length | 16.25" per side |
| Shaft Finish | Black zinc |
| Sleeve Finish | Hardened chrome |
| Sleeve Rotation | Four-needle-bearing pivot |
| Knurling | Dual knurl markings; no center knurl |
| Plate Compatibility | 2-inch Olympic weight plates |
| Use | Home or Commercial |
Ideal Training Environments:
- Home Strength Rooms: Supports a broad selection of free-weight movements.
- School and College Weight Rooms: Provides consistent grip markings for coached barbell exercises.
- Personal Training Studios: Works for individual and small-group strength programs.
- Commercial Fitness Centers: Suits shared Olympic-plate barbell training stations.
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School, College, Government & Military Purchase Orders:
- Qualified schools, colleges, government agencies, and military facilities may purchase with approved purchase orders and net-30 payment terms.
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Delivery Information:
- Shipping Method: UPS or FedEx Ground
- Leaves Warehouse: 2–4 Business Days
- Transit Time: 3–5 Business Days
- Tracking Provided: Yes
Frequently Asked Questions:
- What size weight plates fit the Body-Solid OB86EXT Olympic Extreme Bar? It accepts 2-inch Olympic plates. Browse Olympic bumper plate options when planning a compatible loading setup.
- What is the benefit of the needle-bearing system? Its four-needle-bearing pivot lets the loading sleeves rotate as the bar moves through lifts.
- Does this Olympic bar have center knurling? No. The shaft has dual knurl markings and a smooth center section.
- Is the OB86EXT suitable for commercial gym use? Yes. Its Commercial classification supports use in home and commercial strength-training environments.
- Does the Body-Solid OB86EXT Olympic Extreme Bar ship free? Yes. Gtech Fitness includes free shipping on the OB86EXT, helping simplify the total cost of equipping a free-weight training station.
Details
Grade: |
Commercial |
Type: |
Powerlifting Barbells |
Type: |
Olympic Barbells |
Finish: |
Black Zinc Finish Barbells |
Length: |
7-Foot Barbells |
Type: |
Needle Bearing Barbells |
Warranty
Home & Commercial Warranty:
- Manufacturer Defects: 1 Year
