The bar is the main part of the bar

What is the neck? No, I do not mean a bird with a bare neck, eating carrion, but the main part of the bar. The bar is the axial part of the bar, on which we put on weight - pancakes. There are several types, but the most common one is the classic Olympic.

The main features of the Olympic vulture

People who are little acquainted with power sports,at once there is a set of questions. Olympic vulture? What is it? Why is it called that? It is quite easy to answer these questions. The Olympic Vulture is the standardized axis for the bar, which is used, among other things, in the Olympic Games. It has standard parameters and will be the same in any gym. Here are its main parameters:

Weight with locks - 25 kg.
Weight without locks - 20 kg.
The total length is 2.2 m.
The diameter of the seat for pancakes is 50 mm.
The grip diameter is 32 mm.

Most often the Olympic vultures are made of elastic steel and covered with chrome. In the work area, incisions are made for a more firm grip.

Other types

In addition to the Olympic there are several other types that are used in various force disciplines. The most common types of vultures are:

Female neck. This is a slightly lighter and short axis, so it is much more convenient to use it for women.
Powerlifting. Very similar to the Olympic, but made of high-strength steel, so can withstand heavy loads.
EZ-type is the most popular after the Olympic. Slightly curved and designed to remove discomfort in some exercises.
The W-type is more curved than the previous one, which allows you to position your hands almost parallel to each other.
T-type is a very convenient tool for pumping the muscles of the back. It represents a fixed axis on one side, to the other side of which the handle is attached.
Trape-type is a special device for performing deadlift. It is a diamond-shaped frame with handles. Recently, to meet him in the gyms is problematic enough.

EZ-fingerboard

The greatest popularity, in addition to the Olympic,has also an EZ-neck, so it should be noted separately. The EZ-neck is an axis having a curved shape, and its curvature is not as pronounced as in the W-type. Its main advantage is that it allows you to position your brushes in the most comfortable position in many exercises. Examples of such exercises can serve as bending of hands for training biceps or French press for triceps, as well as many others.