The Olympic bar has a maximum load capability of 1,500 lbs, a bar tensile strength of 190,000 PSI, also meets all International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) standards for weightlifting competitions Heavier than regular bars, the Olympic bar offers more flexibility and elasticity, which prevents it from bending to handle much greater loads while you are doing exercises like squats, presses, rows, curls, deadlifts, snatches, cleans and jerks Lighter knurling marks on the shaft of the Olympic bar are coated with ceramic, which increases friction between your hands and the bar, therefore improving overall grip The Olympic bar is designed for long-term use, quality and function, built to be used with other Olympic type equipment Hardened chrome finish on the sleeves for corrosion and rust resistance, while four needle bearings allows the Olympic bar to spin smoother, faster and longer, provide for more durability and tolerance, thus making it the optimum performing bar Total bar length is 86.6 inches with a 28mm grip diameter