Rage Fitness Olympic Training Barbell 15 lb
- Item Weight: 15 pounds
- Weight Capacity Maximum: 300 pounds
- Shaft Length: 49 inches
- Sleeve Length: 53 inches
Last refreshed Jul 5, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A solid entry-level Olympic barbell for home gym staples like squats and deadlifts, capped by a 300 lb total capacity that won't keep pace with heavy progression.
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ASIN: B00R93GJ74Model: CF-BAR50Category: Weightlifting Bars
Overview
A 6 foot, 15 lb Olympic training barbell from Rage Fitness built for standard 2 inch hole plates, with a chrome-finished shaft and sleeves and a 49 inch diamond-knurled grip zone.
Positioned toward beginners learning squats, deadlifts, presses and other Olympic-style lifts, with a 300 lb total capacity that already counts the bar's own 15 lbs. Brass bushings in the sleeves are what let plates rotate somewhat independently of the shaft, which is the main thing separating a training bar like this from a solid fixed bar.
- 6 ft length, 15 lb bar weight
- 300 lb total weight capacity
- 49 in diamond-knurled grip zone
- Brass bushings for rotating sleeves
Who it's for
Fits beginners and intermediates setting up a home gym who need a standard-diameter Olympic bar for foundational lifts. Not the choice for lifters already loading well past 300 lbs total, since that's the bar's rated ceiling.
Pros and cons
- Fits standard 2 inch hole Olympic plates
- Rotating sleeves via brass bushings
- Chrome finish on shaft and sleeves
- 300 lb total capacity limits long-term loading
- Grip diameter and knurl depth aren't suited to max-strength competition use
Performance notes
The 49 inch grip zone uses a 1.5mm diamond knurl for hold without being harsh on the hands, and brass bushings and bearings in the sleeves are meant to let plates spin somewhat independently of the shaft during lifts like deadlifts, reducing torque transferred to the wrists.
Specifications
| Brand | Rage Fitness |
|---|---|
| Model | CF-BAR50 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 15 poundslower than 72% of 40 weightlifting bars |
| Weight Capacity Maximum | 300 poundslower than 67% of 58 weightlifting bars |
| Shaft Length | 49 incheshigher than 69% of 27 weightlifting bars |
| Sleeve Length | 53 incheshigher than 100% of 40 weightlifting bars |
| Grip Size | 1.1 inches |
| Shaft Diameter | 1.1 inches |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 2 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Chrome |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Number Of Packs | 1 |
| Included Components | barbell |
| Other details | |
| Grip Type | Knurled |
| Part Number | CF-BAR50 |
| Item Type Name | Training Barbell |
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Frequently asked questions
What size plates fit this barbell?
It's built for standard 2 inch hole Olympic plates.
How much total weight can it hold?
It's rated to 300 lbs total, which includes the bar's own 15 lbs.
Do the sleeves rotate?
Yes, brass bushings and bearings in the sleeves let them rotate during lifts.