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METIS 44lb Olympic Barbells [3x Styles]

Our 44lb, 7ft Olympic barbells are built for heavy strength training & Olympic lifting. Designed to perform under load, they offer smooth sleeve rotation, secure grip & long-term durability for commercial gyms, performance facilities & serious home setups. Available in three bar styles.

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High-Performance Olympic Barbells for Serious Strength Training

DIMENSIONS:

  • Total Bar Length: 7.2ft | 2.2m
  • Weight: 44lbs | 20kg
  • Sleeve Diameter: 2in | 50mm
  • Grip Diameter: 1.1in | 28mm
  • Grip Length (Each Side): 16.3in | 415mm
  • Centre Shaft Length: 4.3ft | 1.3m

Zelus Olympic Bar:

  • Maximum Load Capacity: 551lbs | 250kg
  • Distance Between Knurl Rings: 31.5in, 36.2in | 800mm, 920mm

Hercules Olympic Bar:

  • Maximum Load Capacity: 1499lbs | 680kg
  • Distance Between Knurl Rings: 31.5in, 36.2in | 800mm, 920mm

Kratos Olympic Bar:

  • Maximum Load Capacity: 2006lbs | 910kg
  • Distance Between Knurl Rings: 31.5in | 800mm

MATERIALS:

  • Zelus: #45 steel shaft,
<h2>Precision-Engineered Olympic Barbells for Heavy Strength Work & Olympic Lifting</h2> <p>The METIS 44lb Olympic Barbells range is engineered for athletes and facilities that demand reliable performance under load, session after session. Featuring three specialist bar designs - Zelus, Hercules and Kratos - this range allows lifters to select the ideal barbell based on training intensity, lifting style and strength progression. Each bar conforms to the 44lb Olympic standard and full 7ft length, ensuring a familiar, competition-style feel across all major lifts while delivering distinct performance characteristics through differing steel compositions, knurl profiles and load ratings. From high-repetition gym training and technical Olympic lifts to heavy compound movements such as deadlifts, squats, presses, snatches and clean & jerks, these barbells are designed to provide controlled rotation, consistent grip and long-term durability. With smooth-rotating sleeves to support efficient bar path, balanced shaft stiffness for stable lifts, and high maximum load capacities ranging from 551lbs through to 2006lbs , the METIS Olympic Barbell range is ideally suited to commercial gyms, performance centers, strength & conditioning facilities and serious home gym setups. Whether you are equipping a high-traffic gym floor, programming progressive overload for athletes, or building a premium lifting environment, these barbells deliver the confidence, control and structural strength required for modern strength training.</p> <ul> <li><strong>High load capacity & durable construction for repeated heavy use</strong></li> <li><strong>Three specialist bar styles to suit different training demands & lifting intensities</strong></li> <li><strong>Suitable for commercial gyms, performance facilities & serious home gyms</strong></li> <li><strong>Smooth rotating sleeves support efficient Olympic lifts & reduced wrist strain</strong></li> <li><strong>Built to the 44lb Olympic standard with a full 7ft bar length for authentic gym lifting</strong></li> </ul>
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Nga W.
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5.0 star rating
06/03/26
Hercules bar - One of
Review by Nga W. on 3 Jun 2026 review stating Hercules bar - One of
Hercules bar - One of the cheaper 680kg rated bars. But nice finish and knurling not too sharp. I'll only be lifting ~ 150kg max, but it was not much more than the Zelus /320kg bar.
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Neil B.
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5.0 star rating
05/29/26
Great quality bar, excellent service,
Review by Neil B. on 29 May 2026 review stating Great quality bar, excellent service,
Great quality bar, excellent service, prompt delivery
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Matthew D.
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4.0 star rating
06/01/26
Item is great. some issues
Review by Matthew D. on 1 Jun 2026 review stating Item is great. some issues
Item is great. some issues around delivery but eventually made right
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