Pressing progressions
Overhead and bench presses can start below the weight of a conventional Olympic bar. Add plates in manageable steps.
Toyama Training Bar
A lightweight, rackable Olympic training bar that makes it easier to start light and build up.
Toyama Training Bar
IN THE GYM
See Toyama in action.
A closer look at the setup, movements and details.
TOYAMA / THE TRAINING BAR
Start lighter.
Keep building.
A 15 lb starting weight makes more room for your progress. Toyama brings a lighter bar, a rackable build and Olympic sleeves to everyday strength training.
Explore the details
01
15 lb bar
A lighter place to start.
02
Rackable build
Fits into your training setup.
03
Olympic sleeves
Use your usual 2-inch plates.
01 / ROOM TO PROGRESS
Your first plates
make a difference.
With a 15 lb bar, you can start pressing, curling or practicing a lift at a lower total weight. Add plates in steps that suit your session, with a stated load capacity of 500 lb.
SIDE BY SIDE
45 lb or 15 lb.
Choose your starting point.
A lighter empty bar changes how low you can start and how you build the session.
| Detail | Standard 45 lb Olympic bar | Toyama |
|---|---|---|
| Empty bar | 45 lb | 15 lb |
| Stated capacity | Varies by model | 500 lb |
| Rack setup | Rackable models | Rackable |
| Grip references | Varies by model | Three knurl marks: center and each side |
| Loading space | Varies by model | 9-inch Olympic sleeves |
| Useful for | Conventional heavy-bar training | Lighter starts, technique and accessory work |
02 / SIMPLE WHERE IT COUNTS
Find your setup.
Repeat it tomorrow.
Three knurl marks—one in the center and one on each side—give you reference points for positioning. The 32 mm powder-coated shaft and rackable dimensions keep the rest straightforward.
Explore the specifications
IN YOUR ROUTINE
One bar.
More of your workout.
Bring a different setup to the movements you already train.
Squats
Overhead presses
Deadlifts
Curls
A BAR FOR THE WHOLE SESSION
Make the lighter start
work for you.
Bring a lighter starting weight to more of your session.
Pulls & hinges
Use Toyama for deadlifts and rows with the same 2-inch plates used across your gym.
Arms & accessories
Curls, skull crushers and other accessory movements benefit from the lower empty-bar weight. Landmine work requires a compatible anchor.
THE DETAILS
Know your bar.
The details you need to plan your setup.
- Bar weight
- 15 lb
- Shaft diameter
- 32 mm
- Loadable sleeve length
- 9 inches
- Load capacity
- 500 lb
- Plate compatibility
- 2-inch Olympic
- Finish
- Powder coat
- Knurl marks
- Three · Center and each side
- Rackable
- Yes
Who is Toyama designed for?
Toyama is a general training bar for home gyms, lighter starting loads, technique practice and accessory work.
Can I use my Olympic plates?
Yes. Toyama accepts standard 2-inch Olympic plates on its 9-inch sleeves.
What are the three knurl marks for?
They give you reference points for centering the bar and setting your grip width consistently.
How much can it hold?
Toyama has a stated load capacity of 500 lb. Choose loading appropriate to your training and setup.
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Your verdict.
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MAKE ROOM FOR YOUR NEXT SESSION