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Olympic barbell (bar only)

How much does an olympic barbell (bar only) weigh?

Olympic barbell (bar only) weighs about 20 kg (44 lb).

🛞 That's about the weight of 2 car tires.

The empty bar alone is 20 kg — before a single plate goes on.

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