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BUILT Strength Foundation Series Olympic Barbells
$155.00
4.8
ConditionNew
Availability
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New equipment. Coverage starts on the date of delivery.
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Machine overview
Condition: New
Warranty: 1 Year Parts & Labor (Extended Available)
Returns: 30-Day Returns & Exchanges
Receive by: Dec 11
How It Ships: Boxed or Crated
Delivery options
How delivery works
Your item’s shipping method and price are confirmed in the shipping calculator and at checkout. Here is what each delivery path means.
Driveway freight delivery
Your equipment is palletized and protected. The freight carrier schedules delivery, then uses a liftgate to lower it to your curb or driveway. Moving it inside and unpacking it are up to you.
Inside delivery & assembly
When selected and available for your address, the delivery team brings the equipment into the room, assembles and tests it, then removes the packaging.
Full truckload
For commercial builds and multi-pallet orders, a dedicated trailer keeps the full order together in one delivery. We confirm the unloading plan before the truck ships.
Size: 85" × 27" × 39" tall
What New Means
Brand new, current-model equipment shipped in the factory crate with the full manufacturer warranty. Extended coverage is available at checkout.
Warranty Coverage
New and remanufactured equipment are both covered for one year, parts and labor, backed by us. Extended protection is available on either through BAG Care+. Used equipment is sold as-is with no warranty coverage, and is described honestly before you buy. We service nationwide - every ZIP code in the country - so coverage travels with the machine.
30-Day Returns & Exchanges
Change your mind within 30 days of delivery and you can return the machine or exchange it for a different size, color or configuration.
Return shipping is the customer's responsibility and a 15% restocking fee applies to preference returns and exchanges. Freight items must go back packaged to the same standard they arrived in. We will tell you exactly what that means before anything is collected.
Anything that arrives damaged or fails under warranty is handled separately and carries no restocking fee. Full terms are in our Returns, Exchange & Refund Policy.
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What BUILT Strength is
Commercial-grade gear we design, stock and stand behind, sold only through Build A Gym.
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Heavy commercial steel
Frames are laser-cut and welded from heavy-gauge steel, built for daily commercial use.
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We audit the factory’s work
Our team audits the factory regularly, checking machines, welds and finishes before they ship to Texas.
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Stocked in Texas
Most of the range ships from our Jarrell, TX warehouse. Try it first at our Georgetown showroom.
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Delivered and backed for life
1 year parts and labor plus lifetime frame coverage. Add inside delivery and assembly at checkout.
Product details
Commercial-grade equipment, inspected and supported by warranty.
Quick answer: An Olympic barbell is a 45 lb bar with 50mm rotating sleeves that fit standard Olympic plates. The BUILT Strength Foundation Series Olympic Barbell uses a 28mm fully chromed shaft and comes in two versions: the Standard, rated to 700 lb for everyday strength work, and the Pro, made from spring steel and rated to a 1,500 lb max load. It ships new from Build A Gym with nationwide delivery and warranty-backed support after the sale.
The Foundation Series Olympic Barbell is built to the international standard - a 28mm shaft and 50mm rotating sleeves that accept every Olympic plate you own. Fully chromed shaft and sleeves resist rust and knurling wear, while the 45 lb bar weight and precise machining give you a true, balanced load rep after rep.
Choose the bar that matches your platform. The Standard handles everyday strength training up to 700 lbs; the Pro steps up to #45 spring steel rated for a 1,500 lb max load - engineered for heavy commercial use, dropped lifts, and the whip serious lifters demand.
Primary movements
Squat Deadlift Bench Press
Also supports
Olympic Lifts Overhead Press Rows
Key features
True Olympic Geometry
28mm shaft with 50mm rotating sleeves fits all standard Olympic plates and collars for reliable, universal loading.
Full Chrome Finish
Chromed shaft and sleeves shrug off corrosion and preserve knurl bite through years of high-volume use.
Two Load Ratings
Standard rated to 700 lbs for general training; Pro rated to 1,500 lbs for heavy platforms and dropped lifts.
Precision Steel Build
Standard forged from A5 steel; Pro upgraded to #45 spring steel for greater whip, tensile strength, and fatigue resistance.
Olympic Barbell - Standard
Shaft Diameter
28 mm
Sleeve Diameter
50 mm
Bar Weight
45 lb
20 kg
Max Loading
700 lb
318 kg
Material
A5 Steel
Finish
Chrome
Shaft & sleeves
Olympic Barbell - Pro
Shaft Diameter
28 mm
Sleeve Diameter
50 mm
Bar Weight
45 lb
20 kg
Max Loading
1,500 lb
680 kg
Material
#45 Spring Steel
Finish
Chrome
Shaft & sleeves
Buyer questions
Standard vs Pro Olympic barbell, which should I buy?
The Standard handles everyday training up to 700 lb. The Pro uses spring steel rated to 1,500 lb for heavy commercial use, dropped lifts, and more whip.
How much does an Olympic barbell weigh?
This bar weighs 45 lb, the standard men's Olympic bar weight.
Will this bar fit my plates?
Yes, if your plates have a 2 inch Olympic bore. The 50mm sleeves accept standard Olympic plates.
Related: Foundation rubber weight plates, Foundation full cage power rack V2, Foundation deadlift platform, free weights.
1. What are the exact dimensions and footprint of this Olympic barbell?
The barbell is 85 inches long, 27 inches wide, and 39 inches high, with a footprint of 16 square feet. You may want to allow extra clearance for safe loading and lifting.
2. What is the difference between the Standard and Pro versions of this barbell?
The Standard is made from A5 steel and rated for up to 700 lb, while the Pro uses #45 spring steel and is rated for up to 1,500 lb, offering greater whip and durability for heavy or dropped lifts.
3. Which exercises is this barbell designed for?
It is built for full body training, including squats, deadlifts, bench press, Olympic lifts, overhead press, and rows.
4. What plates and collars are compatible with this barbell?
Both versions have a 28mm shaft and 50mm rotating sleeves, fitting all standard Olympic plates and collars.
5. What warranty comes with this new barbell?
New BUILT Strength barbells include the manufacturer warranty, and you can add BAG Care+ extended coverage on the product page.
6. How will this barbell be delivered and what are my options?
We deliver by freight to all lower 48 states, with curbside or inside delivery and assembly options at checkout. The shipping calculator on the product page shows your freight cost.
30-Day Returns & Exchanges
Buy with confidence. Every Build A Gym order includes a 30-day window to return or exchange, whether you want a different size, color or configuration. Return shipping is the customer's responsibility and a 15% restocking fee applies to preference returns; warranty and damage claims carry no restocking fee. Full details in our Returns, Exchange & Refund Policy.
Quick answer: An Olympic barbell is a 45 lb bar with 50mm rotating sleeves that fit standard Olympic plates. The BUILT Strength Foundation Series Olympic Barbell uses a 28mm fully chromed shaft and comes in two versions: the Standard, rated to 700 lb for everyday strength work, and the Pro, made from spring steel and rated to a 1,500 lb max load. It ships new from Build A Gym with nationwide delivery and warranty-backed support after the sale.
The Foundation Series Olympic Barbell is built to the international standard - a 28mm shaft and 50mm rotating sleeves that accept every Olympic plate you own. Fully chromed shaft and sleeves resist rust and knurling wear, while the 45 lb bar weight and precise machining give you a true, balanced load rep after rep.
Choose the bar that matches your platform. The Standard handles everyday strength training up to 700 lbs; the Pro steps up to #45 spring steel rated for a 1,500 lb max load - engineered for heavy commercial use, dropped lifts, and the whip serious lifters demand.
Primary movements
Squat Deadlift Bench Press
Also supports
Olympic Lifts Overhead Press Rows
Key features
True Olympic Geometry
28mm shaft with 50mm rotating sleeves fits all standard Olympic plates and collars for reliable, universal loading.
Full Chrome Finish
Chromed shaft and sleeves shrug off corrosion and preserve knurl bite through years of high-volume use.
Two Load Ratings
Standard rated to 700 lbs for general training; Pro rated to 1,500 lbs for heavy platforms and dropped lifts.
Precision Steel Build
Standard forged from A5 steel; Pro upgraded to #45 spring steel for greater whip, tensile strength, and fatigue resistance.
Olympic Barbell - Standard
Shaft Diameter
28 mm
Sleeve Diameter
50 mm
Bar Weight
45 lb
20 kg
Max Loading
700 lb
318 kg
Material
A5 Steel
Finish
Chrome
Shaft & sleeves
Olympic Barbell - Pro
Shaft Diameter
28 mm
Sleeve Diameter
50 mm
Bar Weight
45 lb
20 kg
Max Loading
1,500 lb
680 kg
Material
#45 Spring Steel
Finish
Chrome
Shaft & sleeves
Buyer questions
Standard vs Pro Olympic barbell, which should I buy?
The Standard handles everyday training up to 700 lb. The Pro uses spring steel rated to 1,500 lb for heavy commercial use, dropped lifts, and more whip.
How much does an Olympic barbell weigh?
This bar weighs 45 lb, the standard men's Olympic bar weight.
Will this bar fit my plates?
Yes, if your plates have a 2 inch Olympic bore. The 50mm sleeves accept standard Olympic plates.
Related: Foundation rubber weight plates, Foundation full cage power rack V2, Foundation deadlift platform, free weights.
1. What are the exact dimensions and footprint of this Olympic barbell?
The barbell is 85 inches long, 27 inches wide, and 39 inches high, with a footprint of 16 square feet. You may want to allow extra clearance for safe loading and lifting.
2. What is the difference between the Standard and Pro versions of this barbell?
The Standard is made from A5 steel and rated for up to 700 lb, while the Pro uses #45 spring steel and is rated for up to 1,500 lb, offering greater whip and durability for heavy or dropped lifts.
3. Which exercises is this barbell designed for?
It is built for full body training, including squats, deadlifts, bench press, Olympic lifts, overhead press, and rows.
4. What plates and collars are compatible with this barbell?
Both versions have a 28mm shaft and 50mm rotating sleeves, fitting all standard Olympic plates and collars.
5. What warranty comes with this new barbell?
New BUILT Strength barbells include the manufacturer warranty, and you can add BAG Care+ extended coverage on the product page.
6. How will this barbell be delivered and what are my options?
We deliver by freight to all lower 48 states, with curbside or inside delivery and assembly options at checkout. The shipping calculator on the product page shows your freight cost.
30-Day Returns & Exchanges
Buy with confidence. Every Build A Gym order includes a 30-day window to return or exchange, whether you want a different size, color or configuration. Return shipping is the customer's responsibility and a 15% restocking fee applies to preference returns; warranty and damage claims carry no restocking fee. Full details in our Returns, Exchange & Refund Policy.
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- $832.00
- Bundle price
- $790.40
- Estimated bundle saving
- −$41.60
- Everything arrives by
- Dec 11
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