ATX Olympic Angled Swiss Bar (Australian Press Bar)

Australian Press Bar

The ATX Angled Swiss Bar/ Australian Press Bar with four different grip widths can help to relieve the shoulders in a bench pressing movement and can be ideal for athletes with shoulder problems. Alternatively, it is used for rowing or arm training movements to alleviate discomfort on the elbows. The Australian Press Bar offers much barbell exercise variation. 

A version of this bar with neutral handles, known as an orthodox Swiss Bar, is also available .

Characteristics of the ATX Australian Press Bar:

• Swiss bar with angled hand grips.
• The grip can help avoid against shoulder, wrist and elbow discomforts.
• Four different handle widths. 
• 28.5 mm thick handles with knurling for a secure grip.
• Solid construction with oval tubes made of thick-walled steel.
• Heavy duty up to 250 kg.
• Fits in almost all standard racks with a width of 115 cm to 124 cm.
• Matte black powder coating with a grippy non-slip texture.
• Chrome-plated sleeves with 33.5 cm length, suitable for 50 mm weight plates.
• Thick rubbers on the sleeves to protect the bar and weight plates.
• With weight indication and ATX logo on the bar.
• Delivered in a compact box, thanks to the removable sleeves.

Unlike many other specialty bars with a diameter of 48.5 mm, the ATX bars have a normal diameter of 50 mm. These are therefore suitable for all Olympic closures and weight plates will fit tightly without any play.