How Much Does a Squat Bar Weigh ?

Want to know how much total weight you actually lifted? Of course, you can easily add up the weight of the barbell plates. But how much does a squat bar weigh? Let’s take a look. There are many different types of squat bars. The barbells on the squat rack are usually men’s (20 kg/44 lbs) or women’s (15 kg/33 lbs) Olympic barbells. 6-foot barbells are also common and weigh 12-15 kg. Safety squat and camber bars are less common and come in different weights depending on the brand and model.

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Types of Barbells for Squats

There are several types of barbells commonly used for squats;

• Men’s Olympic barbell
• Women’s Olympic barbell
• 6′ Olympic “style” bar
• Safety squat bar
• Cambered barbell

Olympic barbell

The first three are the most common. The second two are more specific barbells for those who are serious about training squats. If you go to any gym in the world, you will see one of the first three barbells on the squat rack.

These are simple straight barbells that can be used for many different exercises. They are the workhorse of any gym. If you can only have one barbell in your home gym, the standard Olympic barbell is the best choice.

The men’s and women’s Olympic barbells are called that because they compete in the official Olympic competitions for the respective gender. They have slightly different sizes and weights (more on that later). Because they are standard barbells, they are generally the same size and weight. Even non-certified barbells are fairly close in weight and size, which is not a big deal for non-competition training.

6-foot barbells are commonly used for squats. Since they are shorter, it is easier to fit them into a small gym while still fitting on a power rack. They are a little shorter than the traditional Olympic barbells, but still look very similar, just a little shorter. Since they are not standardized, the size and weight can vary more between different brands and models.

Special barbell

The last two barbells on the list above are a bit more specialized than the ones discussed so far. If you’ve never seen one before, the Safety Squat Bar is like a very strange contraption. The safety in the name comes mainly from the reduced stress on the shoulders. It’s a barbell with a weird profile and handles. They got their name because this barbell squat is a bit safer for most people than a straight barbell squat.

The bent barbell looks like someone loaded it too heavy and it’s completely bent. The sleeves are still true though, but very close. This way, the weight plates can’t slip off. The bent bar means the centerline of the weight is slightly different than it would be with a straight bar. The weight can also wiggle a bit. This requires more support and makes the lifts a bit safer than with a straight bar.