Fixed Barbell

Straight bar barbells and curved bar barbells are common fitness equipment in gyms, with weight options ranging from 10kg to 50kg, with weight gain per 5kg.

The difference between a straight barbell and a curved barbell

1、 In terms of shape

A straight barbell is a traditional barbell training equipment that maintains a straight shape at the center and has weight plates fixed at both ends. The width of the barbell body is generally 28mm. The curved barbell, on the other hand, presents a slightly curved shape with weight plates fixed at both ends, and the width of the shaft is generally 25mm.

2、 Scope of use

Straight barbells are mainly used in various training activities such as regular fitness, strength training, weightlifting, and competition. Curved barbells are more focused on specific weightlifting exercises, such as bench press, squat, and hard pull, and are suitable for training the strength and load of chest muscles, legs, and back.

3、 Training effect

1. Straight barbell

Due to the straight body shape of the barbell, it is necessary to have a narrow width of both hands during training, which allows the pectoral, triceps, biceps, and triceps muscles to receive corresponding exercises during exercise.

2. Curved barbell

Curved barbell training requires more extensive arm, wrist, and grip strength training. Due to its slightly curved shape, you need more lateral humeral extension and arm grip strength, which is useful for training chest muscles, shoulders, triceps, and arms.

At the same time, in specific weightlifting exercises such as hard pull and squat, curved barbells can allow the shoulders and wrists to relax and bear different weights and centers of gravity, improving the pressure on the shoulders and wrists during training.

Overall, both curved barbells and straight barbells can effectively train muscle groups in various parts of your body, with slight differences in usage, training focus, and effectiveness, allowing for flexible selection according to individual needs.