Weight Lifting Bar 57"
- Bar
- 480 pounds
- Ergonomic
- Nickel
- Better rated than 57%
A compact 57 inch straight bar with a reasonable 480 lb rating for home use, worth it mainly if space or plate compatibility rules out a full-length Olympic bar.
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How it ranks among the 101 bars we track
4.7★ across 172 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
172 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
This 57 inch, 1 inch diameter straight barbell is rated to 480 lbs, with hardened chrome steel, knurled grip and star collars included. It suits home gym users who need a compact bar for squats, presses and deadlifts rather than a full-length Olympic bar.
At 57 inches, this bar is shorter than a standard 7-foot Olympic barbell, which matters for anyone assuming it will fit full-size Olympic racks or expects the same loadable sleeve length. Two swivel sleeve sockets are included to keep plates from sliding during a lift, and the listing notes a 2-year warranty. No reviews are attached yet, so weigh the load rating and warranty against the seller's own claims rather than buyer feedback.
- 480 lb rated weight capacity
- 2 included star collars for plate locking
- Hardened nickel-plated chrome steel finish
- 2-year unconditional warranty from the seller
Who it's for
Suits home gym owners with limited space who want a shorter barbell for squats, bench press, deadlifts or accessory lifts, and who already own 1 inch standard plates. Not a fit for anyone who needs full Olympic bar length or 2 inch Olympic-sleeve plates, since this is a 1 inch standard bar.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Compact 57 inch length suits smaller home gyms
- Knurled grip holds without tearing skin
- Swivel sleeves reduce wrist torque during lifts
- Shorter than a standard 7-foot Olympic bar
- Fits only 1 inch plates, not 2 inch Olympic plates
- No buyer reviews yet to confirm long-term durability
Performance notes
Hardened nickel-plated chrome steel gives the bar corrosion resistance while the knurled grip sections add hold without being sharp enough to tear skin under sweaty or high-rep conditions. Two swivel sleeve sockets let the plates rotate independently of the bar during a lift, which reduces the torque transferred to your wrists compared to a fixed sleeve. At 57 inches and rated to 480 lbs, it's sized for accessory and moderate main lifts rather than max-effort loading with a full plate set on each side.
Specifications
| Brand | Weight |
|---|---|
| Model | DI9602 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight Capacity Maximum | 480 pounds |
| Item Weight | 12 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 57 × 1 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Finish Type | Nickel |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Grip Type | Ergonomic |
| Part Number | DI9602 |
How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Weight Lifting Bar 57"This product | 4.7 / 5 | 172 | 4.1 / 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 Weight DI9602
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How long is this weight lifting bar?
It measures 57 inches, shorter than a standard 7-foot Olympic barbell, which suits smaller home gym spaces.
What plate size does this bar accept?
It's built for 1 inch standard plates, not 2 inch Olympic-sleeve plates.
How much weight can this bar hold?
The listing rates it to 480 lbs total load capacity.