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Olympic Football Bar

Olympic Football Bar

£99.99 - £99.99
£99.99
£99.99
£99.99 - £99.99
£99.99
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WHY USE A FOOTBALL BAR?

The football bar was originally designed to accommodate the needs of football players who required a safer way to lift weights without aggravating shoulder and wrist injuries.

Here’s why you should use a football bar:

  • Reduced shoulder strain: A football bar's neutral grip is more comfortable on the shoulders than a traditional barbell, so it’s great for enabling athletes to continue benching, even with shoulder problems.
  • Wrist comfort: The 50mm diameter handles ease strain on the wrists, making pressing movements more comfortable than traditional barbells.
  • New training stimulus: The football bar can help you to hit your chest, triceps, and shoulders, making it great for all strength athletes, including bodybuilders.

STRENGTH SHOP FOOTBALL BAR

The Football Bar has a neutral grip thanks to its angled handles, so it’s a great option for those with shoulder problems who still want to bench. The 50mm diameter handles also reduce wrist strain compared to a traditional barbell.

This bar suits strength athletes who want to train their chest, arms, and shoulders while reducing injury risks. It’s also great for adding a new training stimulus to your routine, so it can be a good choice for bodybuilders looking to shake up their chest and arm training.

Whether breaking through a plateau or adding variety to your routine, the Football Bar is a great addition to most gyms.

 Not sure what barbell suits your needs? Check out our barbell guide


SPECS

Weight: 10kg
Width: 190mm
Diameter loading pin: 50mm
Length: 2100mm
Length of sleeves: 400mm
Max load: 200kg (advised to use lighter weights for rehab and assistance work)

FAQ

What exercises can I use the Football Bar for?
Most lifters use a football bar for bench presses, but it can also be used for tricep extensions, hammer curls, and more. It’s an excellent option for athletes who want to train their upper body but have problems using a traditional barbell.

How does the Football Bar help athletes with shoulder problems?
The angled handles provide a neutral grip, reducing strain on the shoulder joints and making pressing movements safer and more comfortable for those with shoulder issues. This can also make it easier to perform tricep extensions and hammer curls, which are great for athletes who want to work on their arms without shoulder and wrist strain. 

Is the Football Bar durable?
Yes, the Strength Shop Football Bar can handle up to 200kg. It also comes with a 2-year manufacturer warranty for peace of mind.

Customer Reviews

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John Cammish
Love the bar!

We already have a swiss bar from strength shop and this is similar but thicker angled grips give a slightly different feel. Would buy again and delivery always prompt.

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Jason
Excellent and solid

Had this bar for about 4 years now, it is so well built and comes in clutch if ever I have a tweak in my shoulder. One of my favourite things with it though is bent over rows, allows for really strict range of motion.

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Mike
Good bar very versatile

I've had some shoulder issues, therefore I was in the market for a Swiss bar. I bought this bar instead and I'm very glad I did. The bar is light (as advertised) but well constructed. It is extremely versatile and I have used it for bench press, incline press, inverted rows and barbell curls thus far without issue. Muscle activation is definitely enhanced as a result of the wider grips and strain on the wrists is decreased as promised. Overall a really good bar for a reasonable price.

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Dave
amazing ????

Absolutely changed my teaming no shoulder problems better range of motion clients love it too a must buy. ????????

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Martin
Superb bar

i have the 27kg solid version. Absolute beast of a bar. Heavy and solid. The robustness outperforms other bars on the market. Brilliant bar for added variation on all rows and presses. I used mine to great effect when training around an injury when preparing for IPF Equipped Euro Bench in 2018. Massive help and training aid. I will be getting more strength shop specialty bars.

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