The Charlie bar 15kg is Overdrive’s basic no frills Olympic barbell. Built tough with 25mm of solid 190,000 PSI steel and able to withstand a max load of 1000lbs, this weight lifting bar is made to take on incredible loads. It features upgraded thickened self lubricating bronze bushing for improved spin in the sleeves, a medium diamond knurling with dual knurl markings and an all chrome finish. The Charlie Olympic bar is a great all rounder, everyday barbell and is the stepping-stone into the world of strength training. It is the barbell you need to start lifting. Combine with a set of Olympic PU Weight Plates or Olympic Bumper Plates and you're ready to go.

What does 190,000 PSI mean?

PSI (pounds per square inch) measures the tensile strength of the steel itself — how much force it resists before bending or losing its snap-back. At 190,000 PSI, the Charlie's steel sits solidly in the mid-to-upper range for training bars, well above budget bars (120,000–150,000 PSI). That steel strength is separate from the bar's 1,000lb rated load capacity below, which is the number that tells you what you can actually load and lift day to day — for almost all home training, the load rating matters more than the raw PSI figure. Read our full barbell buying guide for the complete rundown on PSI vs. load rating.

Features:

• *Heavy duty 1000lbs rating
• *190,000 PSI solid steel shaft
• *Chrome finish
• *Precisely engineered dimensions.
• *Thick self lubricating bronze bushing
• *Dual knurl markings for Olympic lifters and power lifters
• *Fit Olympic weight plates

Specification:

• *Steel tensile strength: 190,000 PSI
• *Load capacity: 1000lbs
• *Grip Diameter: 25mm
• *Bar weight: 15kg
• *Overall length: 2.01m
• *Loadable sleeve length: 320mm
• *Sleeve diameter: 50mm (standard Olympic weight plates)