{"id":293180,"date":"2022-05-24T16:51:20","date_gmt":"2022-05-24T14:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/?p=293180"},"modified":"2022-05-31T09:34:56","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T07:34:56","slug":"how-to-choose-the-right-barbell","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/home-gym\/how-to-choose-the-right-barbell\/","title":{"rendered":"How to choose the right barbell"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the right barbell is important, as most of the weight training depends on it.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the type of training, and the (home) gym you want to create, you can choose between different bars. Barbells are not all the same for men, women, and junior lifters. They vary in weight, diameter, and overall bar length:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #99cc00\"><a style=\"color: #99cc00\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/category\/strength\/barbells\/mens\/\">Men&#8217;s barbell<\/a><\/span>; weight: 20 kg, length: 2200 mm, diameter: 28 mm<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ff99cc\"><a style=\"color: #ff99cc\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/category\/strength\/barbells\/womens\/\">Women&#8217;s barbell<\/a>;<\/span> weight: 15 kg, length: 2010 mm , diameter: 25 mm<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #99cc00\"><a style=\"color: #99cc00\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/category\/strength\/barbells\/beginners\/\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff\">Juinor bar: weight<\/span><\/a><\/span>: 10 kg, length: 1700mm, diameter: 25 mm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-white ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Indice dei contenuti<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e1c0035a787\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e1c0035a787\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/home-gym\/how-to-choose-the-right-barbell\/#Types_of_barbells\" >Types of barbells<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/home-gym\/how-to-choose-the-right-barbell\/#Barbell_coating\" >Barbell coating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/en\/home-gym\/how-to-choose-the-right-barbell\/#Which_barbell_to_choose\" >Which barbell to choose?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Types_of_barbells\"><\/span><strong>Types of barbells<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are three primary types of barbells available; Olympic WL bars, powerlifting bars, and dual-marked, multi-purpose bars. We can divide barbells according to the types of training.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cross training and functional workout<\/li>\n<li>Weightlifting<\/li>\n<li>Powerlifting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, there are hybrid barbells that can be used for all these types of sports. These barbells are suitable for the Olympic lifts, cross-training as well as powerlifting and weightlifting.<\/p>\n<p>Important parameters while choosing the right barbell:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Knurling<\/strong>&#8211; Most of the 20 kg barbells have a central knurl, which is not common with 15 kg barbells.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elasticity<\/strong>&#8211; For example, power bars are very rigid and with little elasticity. On the contrary, the Olympic bars are more elastic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rotation;<\/strong>This describes which component(s) are used to permit the sleeves to freely spin around the shaft. Pay attention to the description of each bar \u2013 some use needle bearings, some bushing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barbell_coating\"><\/span><strong>Barbell coating <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The classic durable chrome<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We offer various barbells with classic chrome coating.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-2 font-weight-800 text-black product-title\"><span style=\"color: #999999\"><a style=\"color: #999999\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/product\/kings-bar-ii-olympic-barbell\/\"><em>KINGS BAR II. OLYMPIC BARBELL<\/em><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/it\/product\/kings-bar-ii-olympic-barbell\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-292526\" src=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Kings-Bar-Ii._High-X-010-1000-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"567\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Kings-Bar-Ii._High-X-010-1000-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Kings-Bar-Ii._High-X-010-1000-1600x1068.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Kings-Bar-Ii._High-X-010-1000-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Kings-Bar-Ii._High-X-010-1000-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Kings-Bar-Ii._High-X-010-1000-2048x1367.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cerakote coating allows you to customize your bar with different colors. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is a\u00a0 Polymer-Ceramic Composite coating. The unique formulation used for Cerakote ceramic coating enhances several physical performance properties including abrasion\/wear resistance, corrosion resistance, chemical resistance, impact strength, and hardness.<\/p>\n<p>Choose between different colors of cerakote barbells. You can also choose between chrome and black sleeves.<\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #999999\"><a style=\"color: #999999\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/category\/strength\/barbells\/cerakote\/\">CERAKOTE BARBELLS:<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/it\/category\/strength\/barbells\/cerakote\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-292536\" src=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cerakote-barbell-post-photo_2021-800x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"552\" height=\"552\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cerakote-barbell-post-photo_2021-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cerakote-barbell-post-photo_2021-340x340.jpg 340w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cerakote-barbell-post-photo_2021-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/cerakote-barbell-post-photo_2021.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 552px) 100vw, 552px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cataphoresis<\/strong> <strong>\u2013 <\/strong>the bar is covered with a technique that is commonly used in the automotive industry to protect the most delicate parts of the car. This means that the barbell will withstand years of training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Take a look at the Made in Europe barbell covered with cataphoresis. It is made out of quality steel with a tensile strength of 180 000 PSI and a load capacity of 450 kg.<\/p>\n<p><em><a style=\"color: #999999\" href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/it\/product\/europe-bar\/\">EUROPE BAR:<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/it\/product\/europe-bar\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-292546\" src=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/kataforeza-barbelll-800x537.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"558\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/kataforeza-barbelll-800x537.png 800w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/kataforeza-barbelll-768x516.png 768w, https:\/\/kingsbox.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/kataforeza-barbelll.png 1100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_barbell_to_choose\"><\/span><strong>Which barbell to choose?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In our collection of barbells, we are sure you will find the one, that will fit perfectly into your training type. If you need some more advice, write us at info@kingsbox.com and we will be happy to help you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Choosing the right barbell is important, as most of the weight training depends on it. Depending on the type of training, and the (home) gym you want to create, you can choose between different bars. Barbells are not all the same for men, women, and junior lifters. 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