Amazon Basics 5ft Straight Barbell Bar with Star Locks
- Bar
- 249.1 pounds
- Knurled
- Chrome
- Better rated than 57%
A dependable budget straight bar for standard plates, worth measuring against your bench before buying if sleeve clearance is tight.
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How it ranks among the 101 bars we track
4.7★ across 231 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
231 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
50+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
A 60 inch straight barbell with a 1 inch sleeve diameter, chrome alloy steel construction and star locks for standard cast iron or bumper plates.
Most buyers called it a solid, no-surprises bar for the price, though two issues surfaced repeatedly enough to flag: one buyer received a single star lock instead of the two the listing promises, and another found the sleeve length too short to clear their bench's weight-plate horns.
- 60 inch length, 1 inch diameter
- 250 lb weight capacity
- 13.4 lb bar weight
- Ships with star locks
Who it's for
Home gym owners adding a basic straight bar for bench press, squats and deadlifts on standard 1 inch plates. Not a match if your equipment uses 2 inch Olympic sleeves.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Most reviewers described the bar as solid, straight and good value, with several using it bare or with plates for squats and presses without complaint. Two specific gripes came up: one buyer got only a single star lock instead of the two listed, and another found it too short to fit their bench's weight-plate storage horns.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Solid, straight construction per most reviewers
- Star locks hold plates securely in place
- Textured knurl grip without excessive roughness
- At least one buyer received only one star lock instead of two
- Sleeve length may not clear some bench weight-plate horns
Performance notes
The 10.6 inch sleeves accept standard 1 inch plates and lock with star collars, while the knurled grip zones are meant to hold hands steady without being harsh on skin.
Specifications
| Brand | Amazon |
|---|---|
| Model | IR94018 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight Capacity Maximum | 249.1 pounds |
| Item Weight | 15.9 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 60 × 1 inches |
| Grip Size | 1 inch |
| Sleeve Length | 10.6 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Chrome |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Other details | |
| Grip Type | Knurled |
| Part Number | IR94018 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in bars.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Basics 5ft Straight Barbell Bar with Star LocksThis product | 4.7 / 5 | 231 | 3.9 / 5 |
| CAP Barbell Olympic Trap Bar and Shrug Bar for DeadliftsCAP | 4.5 / 5 | 8,800 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Everyday Essentials Olympic Super Curl Barbell Curl BarEveryday | 4.7 / 5 | 3,900 | 4.4 / 5 |
| ExtreSpo 47" EZ Curl Bar Weight Lifting BarExtreSpo | 4.6 / 5 | 1,300 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Yaheetech 7-Foot Olympic Barbell with CollarsYaheetech | 4.7 / 5 | 2,000 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Amazon IR94018
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What plate size fits this Amazon Basics barbell?
Standard 1 inch diameter plates, cast iron or bumper.
How much does the bar itself weigh?
13.4 lb per the listed specs.
Does it include weight locks?
It's meant to ship with two star locks, though at least one buyer reported receiving only one.