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Bells of Steel Multi-Purpose Olympic Barbell – The Utility Bar

Versatile bar for powerlifting, Olympic, or general training
SKU: UOB3
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$296.99
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"Excellent multipurpose bar! Knurling is great, came without any blemishes. Excellent value at this price point. Easily one of the best bars you can get under $500."

- Mark, Verified Buyer

The Multi-Purpose Olympic Barbell delivers one-bar versatility for squats, presses, pulls, and Olympic lifts. With 190,000 PSI steel, dual knurl marks, and smooth brass-bushing spin.

  • 190,000 PSI High-Tensile Steel → Rated to 1,000 lbs / 454 kg and engineered to stay straight through years of heavy training — premium-tier steel without the premium price tag.
  • Do-Everything 28.5 mm Shaft → Splits the difference between a 28 mm weightlifting bar and a 29 mm power bar, so one bar handles every lift in your program.
  • Dual Knurl Marks → Weightlifting and powerlifting grip rings put your hands in the right position for any discipline — no guessing, no re-gripping.
  • 120 mm / 4.7 in Center Knurl → Keeps heavy squats locked on your back instead of sliding down it — a feature most multi-purpose bars skip.
  • Comfortable Medium Knurling → Secure, confident grip for cleans, rows, and high-rep work without tearing up your hands.
  • Brass Bushings with Snap Rings → Smooth, consistent sleeve rotation for cleans and snatches, with basically zero maintenance required.
  • Ribbed Sleeves → Lightly grooved 410 mm / 16.2 in loadable sleeves keep plates from wandering mid-set.
  • Rust-Resistant Finishes → Black zinc shaft and bright zinc sleeves shrug off garage humidity — or grab a Cerakote colorway when they're back in stock.
  • Full-Size Olympic Spec → 20 kg / 44 lbs and 2,200 mm / 86.6 in — a true Olympic bar, backed by a limited lifetime warranty.

Why Use a Multi-Purpose Barbell?

Because most home gyms need one great bar, not three specialized ones.

  • One-Bar Home Gym Solution → Squat, bench, deadlift, row, clean, and press with a single bar that does it all.
  • Olympic-Lift Ready → The 28.5 mm shaft and smooth bushing spin handle cleans and snatches that power bars fight you on.
  • Built for Heavy Days Too → 1,000 lbs / 454 kg capacity and a centre knurl mean squat day never outgrows it.
  • Beginner to Advanced Friendly → Comfortable knurl and forgiving feel make it easy to learn on — and good enough to keep for life.
  • Space & Cost Efficiency → Replaces a dedicated power bar and weightlifting bar for most lifters, saving money and rack space.
  • Best for → Home and garage gyms, beginners to advanced lifters, powerlifting-plus-Olympic hybrid training, functional fitness, and anyone who wants one bar that does everything well.


DIMENSIONS

Multi-Purpose
Weight
44.09lbs | 20kg
Shaft Diameter
28.5mm
Length
86 5/8" | 2,200mm
Loadable Sleeve Length
16 1/8" | 410mm
SHAFT
Shaft Finish
Black Zinc | Blue or Purple Cerakote | Blue or Orange Cerakote
Centre Knurl
Yes
Knurl
Moderate
Knurling Marks
Weightlifting & Powerlifting

Local Delivery/Installation:

Local delivery in box to your door can be paid at checkout for locations within 25 km.

Installs or deliveries beyond 25km are paid separately. See Service Centre to schedule.

After completing the delivery request form, our delivery team will get in touch with you within 1-2 business days.

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Items can usually be picked up within an hour. To allow us to serve you, please arrive no later than 1 hour before closing. For large equipment, please schedule ahead by calling us.

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If you have special circumstances or run into issues, call 705-560-1550 during business hours or contact a sales representative online, and we will be happy to assist.