Which Barbell Should I Choose?

Choosing the right bar starts with how you train. Whether you're preparing for competition, building strength, or equipping a versatile gym, Eleiko offers precision-engineered bars to match your goals. Crafted in Sweden for lasting performance, each bar delivers the control, safety, and feel trusted by lifters worldwide — from Olympic platforms to functional fitness floors.

Eleiko bars fall into four main categories:

• Weightlifting: IWF-certified competition and training bars

• Powerlifting: IPF and WPPO-certified competition and training bar

• Multi-Purpose: bars for functional fitness, general strength and technique

• Specialty: bars designed for unique movements and accessibility

Choose the bars that match how you train most — whether that's max effort lifting, foundational strength work, or diverse training demands.

Weightlifting Barbells

Eleiko weightlifting bars are built for dynamic lifts like the snatch and clean & jerk — engineered for controlled sleeve rotation, dynamic flex and precision grip. Men’s 20 kg bars feature a 28 mm shaft; women’s 15 kg bars use a slightly thinner 25 mm shaft. Both meet IWF standards, including 91 cm grip markings.

The Optimal Rotation System™ uses multiple precision needle bearings with a hardened steel inner race to deliver smooth, controlled spin and protect the shaft from wear — essential for explosive lifts.

As one of only two IWF Official Suppliers, Eleiko equipment is approved for the Olympic Games and World Championships and trusted by athletes and elite training centers worldwide. Our competition bars meet or exceed the highest IWF specifications for the sport’s highest stage, while training bars bring competition-caliber experience to the training hall.

Options include:

• IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar (20 kg / 15 kg) – The competition bar trusted by champions, sensor-ready, delivering sharp grip, smooth rotation, and dynamic flex for Olympic lifting at the highest level.

• IWF Weightlifting Training Bar (20 kg / 15 kg) – Sensor-ready and delivers the feel of the competition bar with a slightly milder grip — ideal for volume lifting in training settings.

Powerlifting Barbells

Engineered for maximal strength and control, Eleiko powerlifting bars are built to meet the highest standards of competitive lifting. Whether you're stepping onto the IPF platform, bench pressing on a WPPO competition stage or training for your next personal best, these bars deliver the grip, stiffness, and stability powerlifters rely on.

The Optimal Rotation System™ uses self-lubricating graphite-infused bronze bushings to ensure controlled, stable rotation, ideal for heavy lifts where stability and control are paramount.

As a presenting partner to the IPF since 2009 and long-time partner to World Para Powerlifting since 2005, Eleiko is trusted at the highest levels of the sport. Our bars are approved for use at IPF World Championships and the Paralympic Games, meeting or exceeding federation standards for performance, durability, and precision. From the competition platform to the training hall, Eleiko bars deliver the grip, control, and stability athletes rely on to perform at their best.

Available models:

• IPF Powerlifting Competition Bar (20 kg) – Engineered for maximum control, this bar delivers aggressive grip and solid, stable control under the heaviest loads in elite powerlifting competition.

• WPPO Powerlifting Competition Bar (20 kg) – Precision-built for para powerlifting, this sensor-ready bar ensures smooth stability and uncompromising grip in world-class competition.

• IPF Powerlifting Training Bar (20 kg) – Stainless, sensor-ready, and competition-calibrated — the preferred training bar for lifters who demand performance with every rep.

Multi-Purpose Barbells

Built for serious training, Eleiko’s multi-purpose bars bring the feel and performance of elite lifting into your daily sessions — whether you are refining technique or building strength. Engineered for multi-discipline lifting, they’re ideal for strength and conditioning, functional fitness, and gyms that need a bar to perform across varied training styles.

• Performance Bar (20 kg / 15 kg) – The bar is built for strength and performance, featuring centre knurl for safer squatting, smooth needle-bearing rotation, and sensor readiness for sport-specific development.

• Hybrid Bar (20 kg / 15 kg) – Built for functional versatility, this dual grip marked bar combines needle bearings and bushings to balance speed and stability across Olympic and power lifts, making it ideal for cross-training and mixed-discipline lifters.

• Technique Bar (10 kg) – A lightweight, dual grip marked 10 kg bar with Olympic dimensions and smooth needle-bearing rotation, built for beginner lifters and skill development across lifting styles.

Specialty Barbells

Specialty bars are purpose-built tools designed to meet specific training needs or adapt to unique user requirements. These bars provide targeted solutions where standard bars aren’t the right fit — all crafted in our Halmstad facilities with Eleiko’s signature precision and performance.

• Öppen Bar – an award-winning open design, accessible trap bar with dual handle heights and a built-in loading jack, making deadlifts and a wide range of lifts easier to perform, load, and control.

• Curl Bar – Combines angled grip comfort, smooth rotation, and secure loading for focused arm training with Eleiko-grade performance.

Find Your Perfect Bar

Olympic Lifters: Go for the IWF-certified Competition or Training Bar for elite-level whip and smooth, controlled spin — or start with the 10 kg Technique Bar to build foundational skill and confidence.

Powerlifters: Choose the IPF or WPPO Competition Bar for maximum stiffness and grip under heavy loads, or the IPF Training Bar for when you need the increased corrosion resistance but with the same competition grip and feeling.

Versatile Trainers: Pick the Hybrid Bar for high-rep, dynamic training without a centre knurl, or the Performance Bar for structured strength programs and rack-based sessions.

Coaches, Beginners & Rehab: The Öppen Bar, Curl Bar, and Technique Bar offer comfort, control, and accessibility — ideal for teaching, recovery, or adapting to individual needs.

No matter your lift, your level, or your training environment — there’s an Eleiko bar built for it. From Olympic and powerlifting platforms to functional fitness and specialty training, each bar is precision-engineered in Sweden to deliver lasting performance, controlled feel, and lifter confidence. Backed by over 65 years of expertise and thousands of world-record lifts, Eleiko bars embody the durability, precision, and performance that define the Eleiko Feeling.

Explore the full range and choose a bar designed for your style of lifting.