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While the standard weight of a bench press bar is 45 pounds, there are options for those who are not able to complete the exercise with the standard bar. Another bar that is commonly seen in fitness gyms is 33 pounds and offers a thinner grip section for those with smaller hands.
Olympic Barbell Bars. Olympic barbell bars tend to be thicker, 2 inches vs. 1 inch for standard barbell bars. They often tend to flex less and are able to hold larger amounts of weight. These bars typically weight 45 pounds, but can range between 35 to 45 pounds.