Monkey King 20KG Olympic Barbell – 8 Bearing Weightlifting Bar

At a Glance: Monkey King 20KG Barbell (MKB20) Weight & Profile: 20 KG / 28mm shaft (Men’s Olympic Standard) Rotation System: 8 Needle Bearings 2 Bushings (per sleeve) Tensile Strength: 200,000 PSI (Spring Steel) Max Load: 1500 LB Knurling: Volcano knurl (P1.2 depth) for secure, high-rep comfort Best for: Elite Snatch, Clean & Jerk, and fast CrossFit bar cycling GravoMax Fitness · New Zealand Elite Rotation and Unmatched Whip We built the GravoMax Monkey King Bar 20KG for lifters who demand a true men’s Olympic feel. First, the advanced 8-bearing system keeps the sleeves moving incredibly fast and smoothly during turnover. Next, the precisely machined volcano knurl provides a secure grip without tearing your hands during high-rep sessions. Because it uses premium spring steel, this bar delivers the perfect balance of stiffness and whip for explosive lifts. Ultimately, the full hard chrome finish ensures the bar stays clean and professional through years of punishing daily training in any commercial or garage gym. Competition-Grade Build 200,000 PSI Spring Steel: Stays rock-solid under the massive 1500LB load rating while offering controlled flex. Hard Chrome Protection: Both the 28mm shaft and 50mm sleeves actively resist rust and chalk build-up. Optimised Sleeves: Features a 30mm flange width and 0.8mm grooved pattern for incredibly stable plate loading. Built for Fast Cycling Elite Bearing System: 8 needle bearings and 2 bushings per sleeve virtually eliminate torque on your wrists and elbows. Volcano Knurl: Offers a medium-aggressive “stick” that remains comfortable during heavy barbell complexes. Perfect for Olympic Lifts: Designed specifically for athletes executing the snatch and clean & jerk with speed. Complete Specifications Weight: 20 KG Overall Length: 2200 mm Shaft Length: 1310 mm Shaft Diameter: 28 mm Sleeve Diameter: 50 mm (Olympic) Sleeve Length: 410 mm Material: Spring Steel Tensile Strength: 200,000 PSI Load Capacity: 1500 LB Knurling: Volcano knurl (P1.2 depth) Rotation: 8 Needle Bearings 2 Bushings (per sleeve) Coating: Hard Chrome (Shaft & Sleeves) Sleeve Design: 30mm flange, 0.8mm grooves Complete Your Lifting Setup Load your bar with our Olympic Bumper Plates → Essential for dropping heavy snatches and cleans safely. Secure your plates with 50mm Barbell Collars → Keep your weights firmly locked in place during fast bar cycling. Shopping for female lifters? View the Monkey King 15KG Bar → The same elite 8-bearing performance, engineered for women’s Olympic standards. Join the GravoMax Community Follow us for the latest equipment drops and new gear arrivals on Facebook and Instagram.