Olympic 5ft Barbell (Nickel - Bushings)

The 360 Strength Olympic 5ft Barbell is a compact Olympic barbell designed for home gyms, PT studios and light commercial facilities where space may be limited. Featuring a 30mm carbon steel shaft, rotating 50mm Olympic sleeves and a 320kg (700lb) load rating, it provides the strength and versatility of a full-size Olympic bar in a shorter overall length.

A 5ft Olympic bar is often chosen where maneuverability and storage are just as important as lifting performance. Its shorter length makes it easier to use in compact training spaces while remaining compatible with all 50mm Olympic weight plates.

Features

Manufactured from carbon steel, the shaft is designed to withstand repeated loading while delivering the strength and resilience required for regular strength training. The 30mm shaft diameter offers a secure, comfortable grip for a wide variety of strength training exercises, while the nickel-plated finish helps protect the steel from corrosion and everyday wear.

Rated to 320kg (700lb), the bar comfortably exceeds the requirements of most general strength training, allowing it to be used confidently for compound lifts, accessory work and progressive overload.

Each sleeve rotates on four precision brass bushings. Bushings provide smooth sleeve rotation while requiring minimal maintenance, helping the weight plates rotate independently of the shaft to reduce unnecessary torque through the wrists during lifts.

The sleeves are secured using a double circlip construction. Unlike bolt-retained designs that can gradually loosen over time, a double circlip assembly provides a durable, low-maintenance sleeve retention system designed for long-term reliability.

The supplied spring collars allow the bar to be used immediately, while customers wanting faster weight changes can upgrade to compatible nylon locking collars above.

Training Applications

The Olympic 5ft Barbell is designed for general strength training where a shorter Olympic bar provides greater manoeuvrability without sacrificing compatibility with standard 50mm Olympic weight plates. It is particularly well suited to light commercial environments, home gyms, and compact training environments where space is limited.

Perfect for:

• Bench press
• Overhead press
• Bent over rows
• Romanian deadlifts
• Bicep curls
• Floor presses
• Hip thrusts
• General strength training
• Home gym workouts

Ideal Training Environments

The 360 Strength Olympic 5ft Barbell is suitable for home gyms, PT studios, schools, sporting clubs and light commercial training facilities. Its shorter overall length makes it particularly useful where training space is limited or where a full-length 7ft Olympic bar is unnecessary.

Looking to complete your free weights area? Browse our range of Olympic Weight Plates, Olympic Collars, Barbell Storage and Weight Plate Storage to build a complete training setup.

If you're looking for a full-size Olympic bar with a longer shaft for squats, deadlifts and Olympic lifting, browse our range of Olympic Barbells.

Need More Information?

If you'd like to know more about the 360 Strength Olympic 5ft Barbell, or need help choosing the right Olympic barbell for your training, get in touch with the team at Little Bloke Fitness. We've been helping Australians choose quality fitness equipment since 2009 and are always happy to answer questions, compare products and provide honest, practical advice.

Planning a complete gym fit-out? We also provide equipment recommendations, layout advice and package pricing for commercial gyms, schools, sporting clubs and home gyms.

Call 03 9462 3943, email info@littleblokefitness.com.au, or visit our Melbourne showroom.