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A standard barbell is a wide steel bar which has weights, usually in the form of plates, affixed to either end. The central span of the rod is kept open for the hands of the lifter while the plates are added to either end. The weights are secured using a pair of collars which prevent them from sliding off. Cross-hatched knurls decorating the central portion provide grip on an otherwise smooth and slippery surface.
Barbells are customarily between 1.2m to 2.4m in length and around 2.5cm in diameter. They can weigh up to 20kg. A number of variants also exist which might not confirm to these numbers. These include the EZ Curl, Triceps and Trap barbells, and tend to either be lighter and easier to use or are designed to target specific exercises.
