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Short Utility Barbell

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
3 Reviews
$249.99 CAD

Lift big in tiny spaces! 17 inches shorter VS the average Olympic bar.
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Specifications

What's Included

Short Utility Barbell:

  • 1x Short Utility Barbell

Shipping & Returns

We get it — shipping heavy gym gear raises some important questions. Here’s exactly what to expect:

Flat-Rate Shipping: Most orders ship for much less, but no matter how big your setup gets, you’ll never pay over $199 CAD for shipping in Canada. Some conditions apply for rural or Northern addresses.

Shipping Time: Orders ship within 1–3 business days and usually arrive within 3–7 business days (during sales events, delivery may take up to 2 additional business days).

Fulfilled from our Calgary or Toronto warehouses. Local to either city? Pick up in-store and skip the shipping fees!

Returns: All Bells of Steel products are backed by our 30-day return policy. If you don’t love your order, send it back — simple and stress-free.

Product Features

  • COMPACT GYM LIFESAVER

    Sometimes, the best does come in small packages - we took our best-selling Utility Barbell and (literally) trimmed some off the top, so your gym will feel more spacious whether you (or your clients) are getting their lift on.

  • PORTABLE MEETS PRACTICAL

    It's just 69 inches long! Do landmine exercises where you otherwise couldn't. Deadlift or Olympic lift in the corner. Store it in a Vertical Bar Holder, despite having 8-foot ceilings - we see you, basement dweller.

  • SMALL SIZE, ALL THE POWER

    Everything you expect from a quality Olympic barbell just 17.6 inches shorter. And thanks to its 1,000-pound capacity, you can still chase that 800-pound deadlift with room to spare.

Product Details

Couldn't think of another tagline here - we just kept coming up short. Whether you're lifting in a broom closet under the stairs (is that you, Harry?) or looking to optimize the functionality of your space-constrained home gym, a short barbell is a saving grace.

We took our best-selling Utility Barbell and literally trimmed a little off the top.

This means you still get its beloved features; versatile 28.5mm diameter, dual knurl markings, centre knurl for better grip on squats, and a durable black zinc coating. We even matched the sleeve finish for an all-black look that'll turn heads.

Obviously, the rackable version is more practical for squats and bench presses; but with its solid 1,000lb capacity, this non-rackable short barbell takes the cake for deadlifts and Olympic lifts in tight quarters.

IMPORTANT: The Short Utility Bar is shorter than a typical Olympic barbell between the collars, so it's NOT rackable on a standard power rack. For a rackable version, check out the Short Rackable Utility Bar.

PRODUCT SPECS

Shipping Details

This product will be shipped in 1 box:


1x SHORT-UTL-BAR

  • 71" x 4" x 4" / 180 cm x 10 cm x 10 cm
  • 39 lb / 18 kg

You can find the SKU on the front of each box.

5.0
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
Based on 3 reviews
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3 reviews
  • KR
    Kaitlin R.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Yesterday
    excellent small space option

    I don't miss the regular length bars at all

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  • NB
    Nicolas B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    9 months ago
    Barbell

    Love this barbell as it is super practical for my very tiny basement.

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  • RD
    Robert D. C.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Perfect bar length

    Not only is the quality of the bar the far above most other brands , I found the length perfect for the space I have for working out. A full bar is really hard to use in a tight space, and the shorter (47" +- ) bars don't give me the "balance " I like. This bar does it all !

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    Bells of Steel Canada
    1 year ago

    Thanks a bunch for the fantastic review, Robert! We're pumped that our Short Utility Barbell fits your space perfectly and strikes just the right balance. It’s like the Goldilocks of barbells — not too long, not too short, but just right. Here’s to maximizing those workouts, even in tight quarters!

    Yours in strength,
    The B.o.S. Crew.
The Bells of Steel Short Utility Barbell is shown diagonally on a white background—perfect for enhancing any home gym setup.
Bells of Steel

Short Utility Barbell

$249.99 CAD

Couldn't think of another tagline here - we just kept coming up short. Whether you're lifting in a broom closet under the stairs (is that you, Harry?) or looking to optimize the functionality of your space-constrained home gym, a short barbell is a saving grace.

We took our best-selling Utility Barbell and literally trimmed a little off the top.

This means you still get its beloved features; versatile 28.5mm diameter, dual knurl markings, centre knurl for better grip on squats, and a durable black zinc coating. We even matched the sleeve finish for an all-black look that'll turn heads.

Obviously, the rackable version is more practical for squats and bench presses; but with its solid 1,000lb capacity, this non-rackable short barbell takes the cake for deadlifts and Olympic lifts in tight quarters.

IMPORTANT: The Short Utility Bar is shorter than a typical Olympic barbell between the collars, so it's NOT rackable on a standard power rack. For a rackable version, check out the Short Rackable Utility Bar.

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