A Guide to Eleiko Weightlifting Bars

From your first lift to the competition stage, the right barbell can shape your performance. Eleiko weightlifting bars, built on 65 years of strength expertise from Eleiko Steel™ in our Halmstad facilities, help lifters at every level progress with purpose.

In this guide, we’ll review Eleiko’s range of Olympic weightlifting bars, comparing our IWF-certified competition and training bars, along with the Eleiko Technique Bar, to help you identify which weightlifting bar is right for you.

Built for Olympic Lifting

Every Eleiko weightlifting bar is made for explosive lifts, the Snatch and the Clean & Jerk. Our proprietary Eleiko Steel™ provides the dynamic flex Olympic lifters need, along with the balance, grip, and sleeve rotation that define the Eleiko Feeling.

Eleiko weightlifting bar design and specifications meet or exceed exacting IWF standards. Our bars' weights, shaft diameters, flange profiles, loadable sleeve lengths, and knurling are tailored to the needs of the lifter and their use.

Medal-inspired end caps and ID rings, gold-coloured for competition, silver for training, and black for technique, distinguish the bars at a glance, making for easy selection in busy lifting environments.

When comparing the bars, you will notice both subtle and substantial differences, including calibration, knurling, bar weight, sleeve construction and sensor readiness, particularly for the Eleiko Technique Bar.

IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar

Trusted by federations and athletes at the highest levels of competition, the IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar exceeds International Weightlifting Federation specifications. Sharp, consistent knurling, dynamic flex and responsive, controlled rotation from precision needle roller bearings with a hardened inner race ensure athletes perform at the highest level.

Best for: Competitions, Olympic training facilities, and elite and professional lifters.

Key Features:

• Available in 20 kg (28 mm) and 15 kg (25 mm) versions

• IWF certified for competition

• 1.2 Competition knurling, sharp pyramid pattern for competition

• Milder center knurl on the 20 kg bar

• Protective DN3 Chrome finish for lasting durability and grip sharpness

• Needle bearings with inner race for consistent, smooth rotation

• Sealed sleeve construction with dustproof seal, dual lock system and stainless end caps

• Sensor-ready sleeve for velocity measuring

IWF Weightlifting Training Bar

The IWF Weightlifting Training Bar design mirrors the feel and design of our IWF competition bars with more forgiving knurling suited for higher-rep training.

Ideal for: Elite lifters, training facilities, high-performance gyms, serious lifters, and daily training.

Key Features:

• Available in 20 kg (28 mm) and 15 kg (25 mm) versions

• IWF certified for training

• 1.2 Training knurling, moderately sharp pyramid pattern for training

• Identical shaft and sleeve geometry to the competition bar

• Protective DN3 Chrome finish for lasting durability and grip sharpness

• Needle bearings with inner race for consistent, smooth rotation

• Sensor-ready sleeve for velocity-based training

Eleiko Technique Bar

The Eleiko Technique Bar is where great lifts begin. A lightweight 10 kg build that mirrors Olympic dimensions makes this bar ideal for learning, developing technique and ensuring a smooth transition to standard bars as technique and strength improve.

Ideal for: Beginners, youth lifters, rehab, coaching, and technical refinement.

Key Features:

• 10 kg bar with a 65 kg load capacity

• 50 mm diameter aluminium sleeves with 295mm loadable length, allowing loading with both wider technique plates and standard bumpers

• 1310 mm Swedish steel shaft, standard Olympic length

• Protective DN3 Chrome finish for lasting durability and grip sharpness

• Dual grip markings for weightlifting and powerlifting

• 1.0 Standard knurling, all-round volcano-shaped pattern for high-volume training

Find Your Weightlifting Bar

Competing? The IWF Weightlifting Competition Bar delivers the certified performance required at the highest level.

Training? The IWF Training Bar offers the same quality and feel, fine-tuned for longer sessions and higher volume.

Learning? The Technique Bar supports skill development with safety, control and transferability.

No matter where you are on your lifting journey, Eleiko weightlifting bars bring precision, lasting performance and the unmistakable Eleiko Feeling to every step along the way.

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