GIANT Basic Bar - Beatdown 2.0

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Affordable, Durable, and Perfect for Any Home Gym

The Giant Lifting Basic Beatdown Bar is the ideal choice for lifters who want a reliable Olympic-style barbell without spending big. Designed for home gyms, garage setups, and entry-level lifters, this 28mm, 20KG (44LB) barbell delivers solid performance for all your strength training needs.

Built for compound lifts like bench press, squats, and rows, the Beatdown Bar offers the perfect mix of durability and functionality—making it a go-to for anyone building out their gym on a budget.

Built for Everyday Training

Constructed from spring steel and finished with chrome sleeves and shaft, this barbell provides a clean, classic look while resisting rust and wear. The light diamond knurling offers just the right amount of grip—secure without tearing up your hands—making it perfect for high-rep training or casual lifting.

With a static weight capacity of 700LB, the Basic Beatdown Bar holds its own during serious workouts, whether you’re hitting presses, squats, or accessory movements.

Great for Beginners or as a Secondary Barbell

If you’re just getting started with strength training or need an accessory barbell for your setup, the Beatdown Bar is a smart choice. It’s smooth, balanced, and comfortable to handle.

However, if you’re performing more dynamic Olympic movements—like cleans or snatches—and prefer a bar with faster spin and more aggressive knurling, we recommend checking out our Garage Gym Bar 2.0 Series for upgraded performance.

Key Features

Weight: 20KG (44LB)
Shaft Diameter: 28mm
Static Capacity: 700LB
Material: Spring steel
Finish: Chrome shaft and sleeves
Knurling: Light diamond pattern for comfort and grip
Best For: Home gym training, general strength work, and accessory lifts

The Bottom Line

The Giant Lifting Basic Beatdown Bar delivers everything you need in a budget-friendly Olympic barbell—solid construction, smooth feel, and dependable performance. It’s the perfect choice for beginners, home gym owners, or anyone looking for a durable, affordable barbell to round out their training setup.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

LIGHT DIAMOND KNURLING

The light depth diamond knurling helps the lifter achieve a good grip without being overly aggressive.

700 LB CAPACITY

This 28mm diameter barbell has a static weight capacity of 700 pounds and can be used for a wide variety of movements, making it perfect for an at-home gym.

SLEEK FINISH

The spring steel and chrome finish gives this bar a sleek and fresh finish that will look great in your gym.

SPECIFICATIONS

Brand - GIANT

Bar Use - Multi-purpose

Length- 87"

Weight - 20KG/44lbs

Diameter - 28mm

Loadable Sleeve Length - 16"

Bushings/Bearings - Bushings

Knurl - Light-depth

Center Knurl - No

Knurl Markings - Weightlifting

Shaft Coating - Spring steel,Chrome

Static Rating - 700lbs

Tensile Strength - 100,000 PSI

Works well so far

I'm just a newbie and have only used a barbell a couple of times but it's working well so far. I appreciate the prompt emails from Giant. I'll just say that websites -- like this one -- can always improve, particularly in accessibility.

Solid Budget Bar

Great bar for the price. Knurling is comfortable yet very grippy. Arrived quickly and packaged well.

GIANT Basic Bar- Beatdown 2.0

I was looking for a simple, affordable yet high quality bar, and I feel like I have found it! I have only had the bar a week but so far I am really enjoying it. The knurl is the perfect depth for me, not too harsh yet still very grippy.

GIANT Basic Bar - Beatdown 2.0

Shipment came in quickly, packaging was secure and well protected. Great sturdy bar!!

Amazing barbell quality

Great addition to my home gym

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