5Ft Axle Bar Straight

Axle bar training puts extra demand on the hands and forearms by replacing a conventional barbell shaft with a thick 50mm grip. This 5ft straight axle is made from heavy-duty steel pipe with a 5mm wall and is suited to strongman-style grip work, presses, rows, deadlift variations and carries.

The bar weighs approximately 7kg and has a stated loading capacity of 150kg. Its 50mm diameter continues across the full bar, creating the thick-grip feel that defines an axle bar. The sleeves are designed for 2-inch Olympic weight plates, while the matt black powder-coated finish gives the bar a simple, rugged appearance without conventional knurling.

Key Specifications

• Total length: 152cm / 5ft
• Approximate weight: 7kg
• Full-bar diameter: 50mm
• Steel wall thickness: 5mm
• Loadable sleeve length: 20cm per side
• Centre section: 108.5cm
• Maximum stated capacity: 150kg
• Compatible with 2-inch Olympic plates

Collars are not included. The powder coating can mark or scratch through contact with metal racks or plates, which is normal for this type of finish. Do not repeatedly drop the axle bar onto hard flooring; use rubber gym flooring or suitable drop pads where required.