Description
Quick-Release Olympic Barbell Collars – Sold as a pair.
A good pair of Olympic barbell collars does a simple but important job. They sit outside your weight plates and help keep them securely in position while you’re training, reducing the need to keep stopping and sliding plates back into place.
These Gymist quick-release collars are designed for standard 50mm Olympic barbells, making them suitable for the Olympic bars commonly found in commercial gyms, strength gyms and home gym setups. Open the lever, slide the collar onto the bar and press it closed to secure your plates.
The quick-release locking design is particularly handy when you’re regularly changing weights between warm-up sets and working sets. Instead of squeezing traditional spring clips on and off, the lever allows you to release and secure the collar quickly between sets.
They’re also compact enough to keep in your gym training bag, which is useful if you’d rather take your own barbell clips to the gym than rely on finding a matching pair when you get there.
Do I need collars on an Olympic barbell?
For most exercises using weight plates, we’d recommend using barbell collars on your Olympic bar. They help prevent the plates gradually moving outwards while you’re lifting and keep your setup more consistent from one rep to the next.
These Barbell Collars are inexpensive, easy to use and one of those bits of basic weightlifting equipment that we’d rather have available than train without.
Will these 2″ Barbell Collars fit my barbell?
These Black Olympic Barbell collars are made for 2-inch Olympic barbells, which use approximately 50mm diameter sleeves. That’s the size you’ll commonly find on Olympic barbells in commercial gyms and many home gyms.
They are not designed for 1-inch standard bars, so it’s worth checking the diameter of your bar before ordering if you’re using a smaller home weight set.
If you’re still unsure what type you need, our Guide to Barbell Collars explains the difference between Olympic and standard collars.
How to Use
- Open the quick-release lever.
- Slide the collar onto your Olympic bar sleeve.
- Move it firmly against your weight plates.
- Close the lever to lock the collar securely.
- Open the lever again when you’re ready to change the weight.
Product Details
Product type: Quick-release barbell collars
Bar compatibility: Standard Olympic barbells
Bar sleeve diameter: Approximately 50mm / 2 inches
Colour: Black
Also available in Teal – Teal Olympic Barbell Collars
Quantity: Pair
Body: Reinforced nylon
Locking style: Quick-release lever
Product weight: Approximately 300g
Best for: Weightlifting, strength training and home gyms
Suitable for: Beginners through to experienced lifters
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