Lower body
Back and front squats, deadlifts, Romanian and sumo deadlifts, lunges, split squats, hip thrusts, good mornings and Zercher squats.
Osaka Olympic Barbell
An Olympic barbell for building strength across squats, presses, rows and everyday barbell training.
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OSAKA / THE OLYMPIC BARBELL
The fundamentals.
Done right.
A solid 30 mm shaft. Center knurl. Rotating Olympic sleeves. Osaka brings the details that matter to the squats, presses and pulls you come back to every week.
Explore the details
01
30 mm shaft
A substantial feel in the hands.
02
Center knurl
Texture for your squat setup.
03
Olympic sleeves
Loads your standard 2-inch plates.
01 / A SOLID CONNECTION
Feel the bar.
Focus on the lift.
The 30 mm shaft gives Osaka a substantial feel across your main lifts. Paired with a center knurl, it brings a familiar, considered setup to your strength sessions.
SIDE BY SIDE
28 or 30 mm.
A difference you can hold.
Shaft diameter is one part of how a bar feels. Construction and load also influence flex and handling.
| Detail | Typical 28 mm bar | 30 mm Osaka |
|---|---|---|
| Grip | Slimmer in the hand | A fuller grip surface |
| Shaft flex | Often chosen for Olympic-style lifting | A thicker shaft for a more rigid feel |
| Training focus | Depends on the bar; often dynamic lifts | General strength, squats, presses and pulls |
| Starting weight | Depends on the model | 45 lb |
| Knurl & sleeves | Varies by design | Center knurl; 16-inch Olympic sleeves |
02 / THE EVERYDAY WORKHORSE
Squat. Press. Pull.
Come back stronger.
A straight Olympic profile fits naturally into your regular training. Use Osaka for your main lifts, then keep it in the session for rows, hinges and accessory work.
Explore the specifications
IN YOUR ROUTINE
One bar.
More of your workout.
Bring a different setup to the movements you already train.
Back squats
Overhead presses
Shrugs
Landmine rows
THE EXERCISE LIBRARY
Your main lifts.
And everything around them.
Build your training week around a full exercise library.
Upper body
Flat and incline bench presses, overhead presses, bent-over and Pendlay rows, curls, skull crushers, close-grip bench, floor presses and shrugs.
Full body & accessories
Power cleans, hang cleans, thrusters, clean and press, rollouts and complexes. Landmine work requires a compatible anchor.
Inside the sleeves
A3 steel with polished chrome. Each sleeve uses two needle bearings and two copper bush bearings for rotation.
THE DETAILS
Know your bar.
The details you need to plan your setup.
- Bar weight
- 45 lb
- Overall length
- 220 cm
- Shaft diameter
- 30 mm
- Sleeve diameter
- 50 mm · Olympic
- Loadable sleeve length
- 16 inches
- Load capacity
- 700 lb
- Construction
- A3 steel · Chrome finish
- Knurling
- Center knurl included
What plates does Osaka take?
Osaka has 50 mm sleeves for standard 2-inch Olympic plates.
What is the center knurl for?
The textured center section provides contact with your upper back when setting up for back squats.
Do the sleeves spin?
Yes. The sleeves use needle and copper bush bearings for rotation.
Are plates and collars included?
No. Osaka is supplied as one barbell; plates and collars are sold separately.
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RISK-FREE TRIAL
THE KENSUI PROMISE
Your routine.
Your verdict.
Put your new equipment through your own workouts with our 100-day risk-free trial.
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