ATX Competition Powerlifting DEAD LIFT Deadlift Bar

ATX powerlifting bars are very popular among powerlifters, so the ATX speciality Deadlift Bar is long-overdue. ATX is known for their high-quality bars. It's great to see them add the DEAD LIFT deadlift bar and RAPTOR squat bar. You can now have the complete set of ATX powerlifting bars! :) 

Details about the ATX ® Powerlifting Deadlift DEAD LIFT Bar:

• High tensile strength (Tesile Strength): 195000 psi = 230 K (K / KSI = kilo pounds per square inch
• Precision knurling - RGE 1.2 mm.
• Shaft has a raw feeling black-oxide coating for a grippy feel. 
• Hard-Chrome weight sleeves with maintenance-free precision bronze bushings
• Powerlifting grip marking - 810 mm. 
• Total length: 2300 mm
• Inner handle size: 1420 mm
• Handle diameter: 27 mm
• Weight: 20 KG Weight tolerance: +/- 20 gr.
• Max. Load capacity: 600 KG
• Sleeve Ø: 50 mm suitable for all olympic weight plates with bore Ø 50/51 mm.
• End caps encapsulated in high-quality End-caps with punched aluminum ATX ® logo.
• ATX ® offers first-class, tested and proven equipment for professional use.
• The barbell has an extremely high tensile and compressive strength.

ATX ® barbell bars undergo the following material tests in a German independent testing laboratory:

• Tensile test acc. DIN EN ISO 6892-1
• Tensile test acc. To DIN EN ISO 6892-1
• Hardness Rockwell gem. DIN EN ISO 6508-1
• Hardness Rockwell acc. DIN EN ISO 6508-1

What is special about a deadlift bar? What is the difference between a deadlift bar and a regular powerlifting bar?

A deadlift bar is thinner and longer, compared to a normal competition powerlifting bar. The shaft is 27mm, compared to 29mm, and it is 230cm long, compared to 220cm. The IPF (International Powerlifting Federation) uses the same bar for all three lifts. This bar is the IPF approved Ram Bar 2.0. In contrast, the WPC (World Powerlifting Congress) uses a standard competition powerlifting bar for the bench press. They use different specialty bars for the squat and deadlift. These include the Texas and ATX bars for squats and deadlifts, respectively. A bench press and squat bar are usually very stiff. In contrast, a deadlift bar is made to be flexible. It has what is called "whip."

What is the standard bar for deadlifts?

Again, this depends on the powerlifting organisation. The IPF will use the same bar for all three lifts – check out our IPF Approved bars. Whereas other organisations, including the BPU and WPC, will use a speciality deadlift bar.

Is it worth getting a deadlift bar?

If you compete with a group that uses a deadlift bar, it’s good to get to know one.