Multi-Purpose Olympic Barbell – The Utility Bar

Multi-Purpose Olympic Barbell – The Utility Bar

As a generalist bar, The Utility Bar is designed for people who don't adhere to a particular strength sport and just love an excellent bar. With a 28.5mm diameter, it's just a tad thicker than an Olympic weightlifting bar (28mm diameter) and a smidge thinner than a powerlifting bar (29mm diameter). Brass bushings and no bearings make for a smooth rotation and an ultra-secure snap ring is used to keep it all together. A medium-light knurl won't chew your hands up when power cleaning, but it's complemented with centre knurling for a better grip when squatting. Featuring both weightlifting and powerlifting marks, hand positioning is made easy for whatever movement you're doing that day. Lightly ribbed sleeves help keep your weight plates from shifting during your workouts.

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Multi-Purpose Olympic Barbell – The Utility Bar Reviews

Based on 1 reviews from Gym Radar users, the Bells of Steel Multi-Purpose Olympic Barbell – The Utility Bar have an average rating of 4.33 out of 5. They're currently the #10 most-owned Multipurpose Bar on Gym Radar, with 2 home gyms reporting ownership.

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17 reviews
455 points
(4.33)
2/16/2026
There is nothing wrong with this bar. I used it for years, and it’s durable, well built and pleasant to use. That being said, knurling is very passive. Some prefer this, but I replaced it with a TPB, and I much prefer the aggressive knurling there. Also, I found out from this bar that I do no like ribbed sleeves. Great bar for those who do not like an aggressive knurling, and I’ve kept it around for training kids.
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