Body Solid 50mm Dumbbell Handle with 2 Quick Collars (OLDH)
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Origins – from ancient weights to modern training bars
The history of the barbell dates back a long way: Even in antiquity, athletes used weights to increase their strength and endurance. The Greeks and Romans used so-called halteres – stone or metal weights that were used for training and in long jump techniques. Although they resembled today's dumbbells more, they laid the foundation for systematic strength training.
In the 19th century, with the rise of the gymnastics movement in Europe, the first precursors of the modern barbell emerged. Bars made of wood or metal were fitted with fixed or attachable weights. During this time, strength athletes, circus performers, and early bodybuilders began training with increasingly heavier bars, which drove the development of more stable and durable designs.
Barbells are sturdy steel training bars that serve as the foundation for strength training with weight plates. They are available in various lengths and designs, such as straight bars, curl bars or EZ bars, or compact short bars. At the ends, they feature sleeve openings onto which weight plates are slid and secured with collars. The robust construction ensures that the bar remains stable and safe even under heavy loads.
Barbells are indispensable in everyday training, as they enable almost all basic exercises – from squats and bench presses to curls and shoulder presses. By combining them with different weights, they can be optimally adapted for both beginners and experienced athletes.
There are two common designs:
Training with barbells offers a particularly effective way to build strength, muscle, and stability. The free movement of the bar activates many muscle groups simultaneously, which improves functional strength and increases calorie expenditure. The major advantage lies in the flexible load adjustment: thanks to interchangeable weight plates, the weight can be precisely adapted to the individual fitness level and gradually increased – ideal for progressive muscle building. In addition, the barbell allows for an enormous variety of exercises, from basic exercises such as squats and bench presses to isolated movements such as curls or rows. The robust construction ensures safety and durability, whether in a home gym or a professional studio.
Barbells are suitable for:
Browse through our dumbbell bar category at Shark Fitness now and find the right bar for your strength training. Whether barbell, curl or SZ bar – we offer high-quality brands, robust quality and fast delivery in Switzerland. Perfect for your home gym or training in the studio!
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For beginners, lightweight standard barbells or curl/SZ bars are ideal. They allow for safe technique practice and can be flexibly combined with various weights.
Standard barbell bars usually have a diameter of approx. 25–30mm and are lighter. Olympic bars have 50mm sleeves, spinning sleeves and a significantly higher load capacity – ideal for demanding strength training.
For classic strength training, barbell bars between 180 cm and 220 cm are suitable. Curl and SZ bars are shorter (approx. 100–120 cm) and optimized for arm exercises.
The load capacity depends on the model. Standard bars usually support 100–200 kg, while high-quality Olympic barbells can safely handle 300 kg to over 500 kg.
The hole diameter of the weight plates must match the sleeve diameter of the bar:
Yes—especially with heavy weights. Rotating sleeves reduce torque resistance on the wrists and forearms, improving technique and lowering the risk of injury.
Barbells enable a wide variety of exercises: squats, bench presses, deadlifts, shoulder presses, rows, curls, and many other functional movements.

Large selection of high-quality brands. Stable and durable dumbbell bars for every workout - from standard barbells to professional Olympic bars with rotating sleeves.
Competent advice and a fast Swiss delivery network.
Over 30 years of experience in fitness and strength training.
No matter whether you train at home, in the studio or in performance-oriented strength training - with us you will find the right dumbbell bar for your goals.
Come by, give us a call, or send us an email – our fitness experts will be happy to help. Together, we’ll review your requirements and let you know if the barbell you’re looking for is on display in one of our shops. There might even be an alternative that’s an even better fit for your training style. After a personal consultation at our Shark Fitness Shop in Wil (SG) or Wettingen (AG) , you’ll have all the important information you need to choose the ideal barbell for your training.
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