1.8M Straight Barbell Bar

A 1.8m straight barbell bar is the practical choice for a home gym. Shorter than a full 2.2 metre Olympic bar, so it fits in a normal room, and threaded so the collars never work loose.

Threaded sleeves and star collars

Both weight sleeves are fully threaded, and a pair of star-locking collars screws down against the plates. Threaded collars pose no risk of sliding off during a workout, which keeps the whole bar safe and secure.

Plates slide onto the threaded sections just as easily as on a plain bar, so loading is no slower — you simply get a locked result at the end of it.

What to use it for

Bench press first, and every other lying and standing weight exercise after that: overhead press, bent-over rows, front squats, upright rows and biceps curls.

The anti-slip grip through the middle keeps your hands secure through pressing work, which is where a slick bar becomes genuinely dangerous.

Why 1.8 metres

A full Olympic bar is 2.2 metres and needs a rack and a room to match. At 1.8 metres this bar can also be used in smaller spaces, which for most home gyms is the deciding factor.

It is long enough for a proper bench press grip and short enough to store against a wall without dominating the room.

1.8m straight barbell bar specifications

• Length: 1.8 m
• Finish: chrome
• Sleeves: fully threaded at each end
• Collars: 2 star-locking collars included
• Grip: anti-slip
• Plate fit: standard weight plates

Loading it safely

Load evenly on both ends and screw each collar down firmly against the plates. Check them when you change weight — a threaded collar that is only finger-tight can still work loose over a long set.

Keep plates within the threaded section so the collars have something to bite against.

Who it suits

Home gyms, small spaces and anyone building a first barbell setup. It suits standard 1-inch plates rather than Olympic discs, so check what you already own before ordering.

Load it with our weight plates, pair it with a bench from the bench range, or browse our other barbells.

Price in Kenya

It is KSh 4,500, down from KSh 6,500 — a KSh 2,000 saving, with both collars included.

Common questions

Does the 1.8m straight barbell bar fit Olympic plates?

No. It takes standard plates. Olympic discs have a 2-inch hole and need a 50 mm sleeve.

Are collars included?

Yes, a pair of star-locking collars comes with the bar.

Can the collars come loose?

They are threaded rather than clipped, so they cannot slide off. Screw them down firmly and check them when you change weight.

Is 1.8 metres long enough for bench press?

Yes, comfortably, and it is far easier to store and use in a small room than a full 2.2 metre bar.