Sunny Health & Fitness60-Inch Chrome Barbell Bar or High-Density Foam Barbell Pad – Strength Training Gear for Squats, Deadlifts, Hip Thrusts, Bench Press, Lunges & Full-Body Home Gym Workouts

The Sunny Health & Fitness 60 Inch Threaded Chrome Barbell Bar has become an essential part of my home gym setup. Its sturdy construction, convenient length, and reliable ring collars make it a top-notch addition to my fitness equipment.The 60-inch length of the barbell provides ample space for me to comfortably perform a wide range of exercises. Whether it's bench pressing, shoulder presses, bicep curls, or squats, this barbell allows me to work on various muscle groups effectively.The 1-inch barbell diameter is a standard size that fits most weight plates, making it versatile for both beginners and experienced lifters. I can easily adjust the weight to suit my fitness level and progression.The threaded design of the barbell ensures that the weight plates are securely fastened. I appreciate the added safety and stability this feature provides during my workouts. The included ring collars are easy to use and keep the weight plates firmly in place, eliminating any worries of plates slipping off.The chrome finish not only gives the barbell an appealing look but also enhances its durability. I've noticed that the barbell remains resistant to scratches and wear even after extended use.Additionally, the knurled grip pattern on the barbell offers a firm and comfortable grip during exercises. This is especially beneficial when my hands get sweaty during intense workouts, as it prevents slippage and ensures I maintain proper form.One notable advantage of this barbell is its compatibility with various exercises and workout routines. It has quickly become my go-to barbell for a wide range of strength training exercises, allowing me to target different muscle groups effectively.Assembling and disassembling the barbell is a breeze, making it convenient to store or transport when needed. The manageable weight of the barbell also adds to its portability.Overall, the Sunny Health & Fitness 60 Inch Threaded Chrome Barbell Bar has exceeded my expectations. Its robust build, secure ring collars, and comfortable grip have made it an integral part of my workout routine. I highly recommend this barbell to fitness enthusiasts looking for a reliable and versatile option to enhance their home gym experience.

Over the years, between a couple of moves and loaning things out, my once complete weight set purchased in the mid 80s, has dwindled down to a few bits and pieces. And while I still have the curling and dumbbell bars as well as some of the plates, the straight barbell bar necessary for many other types of exercises went missing some years ago. As I have not done any lifting for some time, other than some light dumbbell exercises, this wasn't an issue until I recently decided to start in again to help tone up an aging physique.This Sunny Health & Fitness 60 inch bar fits my needs perfectly. The fact that it is shorter than a typical 6 or 7 foot weight bar is actually a plus for me, as I am using it indoors in my "man-cave" where I have my TV, stereo equipment, and a number of bookcases filled with CDs and DVDs. I purposely wanted a shorter bar so there might be less chance of unintentionally banging into things about the place. And since my days of being able to bench 300 plus pounds are but a distant memory, any amount of weight I will be using will fit quite easily and safely onto this shorter bar (which I believe has a 250 pound limit). The threaded star locks do need to be re-tightened every so often to keep the plates snug, but I feel this is an acceptable trade-off for the security of having the plates held on by at least several inches of threaded rod, rather than just a clamp. An extra plus is that the star locks from my old curling bar fit this new bar as well, should I wish to double up. Of course, spinning the lock collars off and on is a bit more time consuming as well, but since I do not change weights frequently, this presents no problem for me. With approximately a 37 inch span between the inner plate stops, I am able to adjust my grip width to pretty much whatever I need.This is a solid one piece weight bar for use with 1 inch plates (NOT 2 inch Olympic plates). It seems to be of good quality, and priced fairly in these days of soaring costs for exercise equipment. It arrived well packed and shrink wrapped inside a long rectangular package, with no assembly required, other than spinning the star locks off, adding some weights, and spinning the locks back on. And you're ready to go. I'm certain there are probably better bars out there. But if you are looking for a good value in something safe and solid to utilize with a moderate amount of weight, this is an ideal choice. Recommended.

I already own a set of York weights that came with hand bars but I wanted something that would allow me to do lifts and over the shoulder exercises. This bar is perfect! Sturdy enough for my lightweight lifting but it looks adequate for serious weight training as well. The 1" threads work with my existing weights.Now for the cons which are minor: The bar weighs 12 lbs so I have to take that into consideration when loading and the threads on either side are about 12" so changing weights in the middle of a video segment takes time.Given the price, capacity and strength, I am very pleased and would recommend these!