Olympic Barbell Length Guide: Find the Perfect Fit | Myo Strength

When building your home gym or stepping up your training, choosing the right barbell is more important than you might think. Not only does the length of your bar affect what lifts you can do, but it also impacts how safe and comfortable your workouts will be. With Myo Strength’s high-quality range of Olympic barbells, you’re covered for every lift and level — but which length is best for you?

Below, we’ll break down the differences so you can make the best choice for your training goals and available space.

Why Choose a 5ft Barbell?

Compact and practical, a 5ft barbell is perfect for those who train in tight spaces or want a lighter bar for accessory lifts. Weighing between 11–14kg, these bars are strong enough for beginner and intermediate lifters to load up rows, curls, shoulder raises and bench presses. They can even handle light squats for beginners.

Ideal for: Smaller home gyms, upper body training, beginners wanting an easy-to-handle bar.

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Why Choose a 6ft Barbell?

A 6ft barbell offers more versatility while still being space-friendly. Typically weighing 7–11kg, this bar is great for learning technique and performing strength and hypertrophy training with light to moderate loads. Whether you’re new to lifting or progressing to intermediate weights, this is a solid all-rounder for limited spaces.

Ideal for: Beginner to intermediate lifters, technique practice, smaller workout spaces.

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Why Choose a 6ft International Barbell?

Think of the 6ft International bar as the bridge between shorter training bars and full-sized 7ft bars. Weighing around 14–18kg, this bar is designed with a longer centre shaft and shorter sleeves, so you can practise proper grip and technique while still fitting the bar inside most power racks. This makes it perfect for bench presses, deadlifts, squats and Olympic lifts.

Ideal for: Lifters wanting to hone their form, smaller racks, anyone needing a versatile bar that mimics full-size feel.

👉 Check out the Myo Strength 6ft International Barbell (15kg).

Why Choose a 7ft Olympic Barbell?

The classic. The standard. The gold medal of barbells. The 7ft Olympic Barbell weighs 20kg and is the bar you’ll find in commercial gyms and competitions worldwide. Designed to handle heavy loads with 2” Olympic plates, its longer shaft gives you the grip width needed for heavy compound lifts: deadlifts, squats, bench presses and explosive Olympic lifts.

If you’re serious about strength training or want a single bar that does it all — this is the one to get.

Ideal for: Intermediate to advanced lifters, powerlifting, Olympic lifting, commercial and home gyms with plenty of space.

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Final Thoughts

Choosing the right barbell length is all about matching your training style, experience level and available space. Whether you’re curling in your garage, deadlifting in your shed gym or going for a personal best on your power rack — Myo Strength has the bar to help you lift safely and confidently.

Ready to level up? Pick the barbell that matches your goals and get lifting.