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7' Weider Olympic-Sized Chrome Barbell w/ Partially Knurled Grip (310-lb Capacity)

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Walmart has 7' Weider Olympic-Sized Chrome Barbell w/ Partially Knurled Grip (310-lb. Weight Capacity) for $29.99. Shipping is free w/ Walmart+ (free 30-day trial) or on orders $35+.

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Product Details:
  • Compatible with any combination of Olympic-sized (2") weight plates
  • Includes 2 Olympic-sized clip collars
  • A textured gripping surface promotes a better handhold on your barbell, increasing security as you lift
  • Bar weighs 45 pounds

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Walmart has 7' Weider Olympic-Sized Chrome Barbell w/ Partially Knurled Grip (310-lb. Weight Capacity) for $29.99. Shipping is free w/ Walmart+ (free 30-day trial) or on orders $35+.

Thanks to Community Member Greygooser for finding this deal.

Product Details:
  • Compatible with any combination of Olympic-sized (2") weight plates
  • Includes 2 Olympic-sized clip collars
  • A textured gripping surface promotes a better handhold on your barbell, increasing security as you lift
  • Bar weighs 45 pounds

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About the deal:
    • This offer matches this earlier Frontpage deal which received a +98 Thumbs Up rating from the community
  • Additional Note:
    • Please refer to the Forum Thread for additional discussion regarding this deal.

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Model: Weider 7 ft. Olympic-Sized Chrome Barbell with Partially Knurled Grip, 310 lb. Weight Capacity

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Adelley
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Nothing catastrophic will happen per se if you load it with 310lb but it could get a permanent slight bend to it. Lol possibly turn it into a cambered bar

Some cheap bars will just increase the diameter to make it more "sturdy" or to increase the wt capacity. Then there are high quality bars where they can keep the bar thin (think less than 30mm), and they usually use a PSI rating instead of a wt capacity.

You're probably gonna want to google for the details. I'm sure I'm pissing someone off by generalizing such a specific topic lol

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Apr 05, 2023 02:53 PM
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ThisAintADealApr 05, 2023 02:53 PM
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FYI if you're expecting to be able to order it and get a full refund because the clips are missing, that no longer seems to work. Mine had the clips when I ordered a couple weeks ago.

My question is what makes some bars have a higher weight capacity? They all seem to be made of chrome-plated steel and they all weigh the same. Are the bearings maybe the limiting factor? Any reason not to try to load more than 310 lbs on this?
Apr 05, 2023 03:39 PM
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AdelleyApr 05, 2023 03:39 PM
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Quote from ThisAintADeal :
My question is what makes some bars have a higher weight capacity? They all seem to be made of chrome-plated steel and they all weigh the same. Are the bearings maybe the limiting factor? Any reason not to try to load more than 310 lbs on this?
Nothing catastrophic will happen per se if you load it with 310lb but it could get a permanent slight bend to it. Lol possibly turn it into a cambered bar

Some cheap bars will just increase the diameter to make it more "sturdy" or to increase the wt capacity. Then there are high quality bars where they can keep the bar thin (think less than 30mm), and they usually use a PSI rating instead of a wt capacity.

You're probably gonna want to google for the details. I'm sure I'm pissing someone off by generalizing such a specific topic lol
Apr 05, 2023 03:50 PM
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UniqueSoda2365Apr 05, 2023 03:50 PM
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Quote from Adelley :
Nothing catastrophic will happen per se if you load it with 310lb but it could get a permanent slight bend to it. Lol possibly turn it into a cambered bar

Some cheap bars will just increase the diameter to make it more "sturdy" or to increase the wt capacity. Then there are high quality bars where they can keep the bar thin (think less than 30mm), and they usually use a PSI rating instead of a wt capacity.

You're probably gonna want to google for the details. I'm sure I'm pissing someone off by generalizing such a specific topic lol
Yep - I had a cheapo bar that I was using outdoors in my little outdoor gym i built and ended up bending it when trying to use it to pry something off the ground.

I think I was trying to get a stake out of the ground or something, and figured a barbell would be fine - but it bent right towards the middle.

I was able to bend it back by removing the collars and running it over with my truck (with a few weights under one side), and now the bend isnt even noticeable. Since bending it Ive squatted ~400 lbs and it is still fine. I was worried it was gonna bend right back after.

Not sure if mine is the same as the one linked here, but im guessing they are pretty similar.

For $30 I'll buy another crappy bar and spray paint it for outdoor use. If you are doing Olympic lifts or can do a LOT of weight this bar probably isnt for you. Im guessing 90%+ would be fine with this bar.

If you want to spend $$$ Rogue boneyard barbells (scratch and dent) are selling for like ~200 - so its a LOT more money for a bar that the average person wont be able to tell the difference. https://www.roguefitness.com/rogu...eyard-bars
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Apr 05, 2023 04:38 PM
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hmxApr 05, 2023 04:38 PM
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Permanent bends in metal happen when exceeding the young's modulus. The point where failure occurs, bending or fracturing, is when it exceeds the elastic range for the steel, ie when it springs back to shape. Hardening steel increases the force needed to exceed the elastic range, but then the failure tends more to fractures than permanent bends as the hardness is increased.

That doesn't mean any oly bar is going to snap, just saying that for the same diameter piece of metal, the ability to handle more weight without damage is going to come from using an alloy that can be hardened and isn't delivered dead soft.
Apr 05, 2023 07:00 PM
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ThisAintADealApr 05, 2023 07:00 PM
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Quote from hmx :
Permanent bends in metal happen when exceeding the young's modulus. The point where failure occurs, bending or fracturing, is when it exceeds the elastic range for the steel, ie when it springs back to shape. Hardening steel increases the force needed to exceed the elastic range, but then the failure tends more to fractures than permanent bends as the hardness is increased.

That doesn't mean any oly bar is going to snap, just saying that for the same diameter piece of metal, the ability to handle more weight without damage is going to come from using an alloy that can be hardened and isn't delivered dead soft.
Thanks that makes sense. All the bars are the same length, the ends are 2" OD, they all weigh approximately 45 lbs. So I figured a different material would be used or perhaps just hardened carbon steel to increase its strength.

Small nitpick: plastic deformation occurs when the stress exceeds the material's yield strength. The Young's Modulus is a material property and merely describes how much the material will deform under specific stress within the elastic deformation range on stress-strain curve.
Apr 06, 2023 12:02 AM
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SforzaApr 06, 2023 12:02 AM
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What size hole in plates do I need with this?
Apr 06, 2023 12:12 AM
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neeraj27Apr 06, 2023 12:12 AM
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Quote from Sforza :
What size hole in plates do I need with this?
Olympic sized= 2 inch
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Apr 06, 2023 02:24 AM
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DwayneD2708Apr 06, 2023 02:24 AM
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Good for a home gym?
Apr 06, 2023 02:52 AM
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SmartMallard330Apr 06, 2023 02:52 AM
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Quote from DwayneD2708 :
Good for a home gym?
Absolutely. Remember, more plates=more dates.
Apr 06, 2023 03:12 AM
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AndrewinMDApr 06, 2023 03:12 AM
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Quote from SmartMallard330 :
Absolutely. Remember, more plates=more dates.
Eventually it means more orthopedic appointments. Big Grin
Apr 06, 2023 03:31 AM
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lancerjinApr 06, 2023 03:31 AM
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Sorry what did you mean? Weight plates? what are the dates?

Quote from SmartMallard330 :
Absolutely. Remember, more plates=more dates.
Apr 06, 2023 11:49 AM
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speed_demonApr 06, 2023 11:49 AM
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Too bad, I bench 320
Apr 06, 2023 12:37 PM
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miizerApr 06, 2023 12:37 PM
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Anyone know the bar's diameter? 28mm? 30mm?
Apr 06, 2023 02:01 PM
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DovehawkApr 06, 2023 02:01 PM
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Quote from hmx :
Permanent bends in metal happen when exceeding the young's modulus. The point where failure occurs, bending or fracturing, is when it exceeds the elastic range for the steel, ie when it springs back to shape. Hardening steel increases the force needed to exceed the elastic range, but then the failure tends more to fractures than permanent bends as the hardness is increased.

That doesn't mean any oly bar is going to snap, just saying that for the same diameter piece of metal, the ability to handle more weight without damage is going to come from using an alloy that can be hardened and isn't delivered dead soft.
Young's modulus is material property that defines stiffness until plastic deformation occurs.

Yield stress is typically used to define the point at which permanent deflection can occur.

Ultimate stress is when static load creates fracture.

Steel can be alloyed, work hardened, heat treated, etc to increase strength all while leaving size the same.

This isn't a perfect explanation but it's a little less misleading..
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GunWandererApr 06, 2023 02:05 PM
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Quote from lancerjin :
Sorry what did you mean? Weight plates? what are the dates?
It means: the more plates (weight) you put on to bench, the more muscular you get. Which will enhance your physical appearance. Which will bring you more dates, men or women.

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