The 7-Foot Olympic Bar is designed for balance and long lasting performance with a compact design small enough to fit in any home or gym. It has a maximum weight capacity of 700 lb. The bar fits 2-inch weight plates and has a knurled handle for extra safety to help prevent slipping. If you needed a quality barbell for a more restricted space and the 7' Olympic barbell delivered the perfect combination of value, construction, sleeve space, spin and knurl.The knurl is right in the middle of the spectrum and provides just enough grip without being sharp or painful. it is perfect for deadlifts, overhead pressing, rows and bench work. You could use it on days you can't make it to the gym for leg or when you need a more intense upper body workout than your dumbell provide. You could use it with or without weights. This heavy duty bar could help you check your form in various exercises better than at the gym.