{"product_id":"short-axle-barbell","title":"Stubby Axle Barbell - Rackable Shorty Bar","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"64cc23919ef0fa010233ee86\" data-shogun-site-id=\"bd2df64c-c8ee-4043-a04e-f806b5b77b2c\" data-shogun-page-id=\"64cc23919ef0fa010233ee86\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"650eef89d6efeb00ce9cb504\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"650eef89d6efeb00ce9cb632\" data-shogun-page-type=\"product\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-e418f60b-fe3f-4eba-a4bd-2b1581c5a56c\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-heading-component\"\u003e \u003ch1\u003e What is a Stubby Axle bar? \u003c\/h1\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-343e0e77-094d-46da-a4b6-e19ce803a241\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-video shogun-video-16x9\"\u003e \u003ciframe class=\"shogun-video-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5oIJptoJz8s?start=0\u0026amp;end=0\u0026amp;autoplay=0\u0026amp;loop=0\u0026amp;rel=1\" allowfullscreen title=\"Embedded Youtube Video\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e \u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-box shg-c \" id=\"s-f013850a-0270-436e-bad0-93f3a52df027\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-box-overlay\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-box-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-f121e340-454c-4b55-808b-dc7d87ae7d53\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-d83f39e2-d959-4d93-9847-5f1033c1d20f\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-heading-component\"\u003e \u003ch3\u003e LET'S GET FAT (FAT BARBELLS THAT IS) \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-a85d383e-4c69-4d25-b9b1-3f488764c436\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-hr-wrapper\"\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-2363b020-45da-4fe3-80d1-884a04d626b3\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 16px;\"\u003eStrongman (and strong woman) competitors have been using \"Axle\" bars for years. Axle bars have thick grips- 2\" vs the 1 1\/8\" shaft of a normal barbell. These axle bars make lifting harder as most people cannot close their hand fully around the bar. Working an axle bar into your routine will result in stronger grip, thicker forearms, and a stronger back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 16px;\"\u003eAxle bars are most well-known for deadlift movements and for shoulder-to-overhead presses, but are also great to work in to your routine for bench press, farmer's holds, zercher squats, bicep curls, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 16px;\"\u003eHowever, axle bars are not the greatest choice for a primary barbell since their collars do not rotate, making them a poor choice for Olympic weightlifting or similar lifts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-8b3dd6cb-8ac1-46fb-b41a-67611678b2c7-root\" class=\"s-8b3dd6cb-8ac1-46fb-b41a-67611678b2c7 shg-align-container\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c s-8b3dd6cb-8ac1-46fb-b41a-67611678b2c7 shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" style=\"opacity: 1;\" id=\"s-8b3dd6cb-8ac1-46fb-b41a-67611678b2c7\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-image-content-wrapper\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/3322839b-6823-4106-a328-94649dce1f04\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" style=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e     window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_V2_ELEMENTS = window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_V2_ELEMENTS || new Array();     window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_V2_ELEMENTS.push({ uuid: 's-8b3dd6cb-8ac1-46fb-b41a-67611678b2c7' })   \u003c\/script\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-6a7aa02d-4a42-4e8e-afe0-6aead86ede3f\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-3ce7c912-e985-42a3-bf9a-2efebc389d41\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-video shogun-video-16x9\"\u003e \u003ciframe class=\"shogun-video-embed\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5oIJptoJz8s?start=0\u0026amp;end=0\u0026amp;autoplay=0\u0026amp;loop=0\u0026amp;rel=0\" allowfullscreen title=\"Embedded Youtube Video\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e \u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-49d70a78-70cc-417b-8dac-4489de18adaa\" class=\"shg-c shg-align-center\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-heading-component\"\u003e \u003ch3\u003e WHAT MAKES EL GORDITO SPECIAL? \u003c\/h3\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-b62113a3-b41e-40e7-a917-53f995cd19fd\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-hr-wrapper\"\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-30889997-0eb5-4438-b635-1a3b782bb361\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eBought in to Axle Bar training? Great! Here's why El Gordito is the perfect fat bar for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eShort Length gets you all the axle bar benefits... in less space\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eThe powder coat and rings make El Gordito a joy in the hand (and a strain on the forearms)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003e1000 pound weight capacity means that you never hae to worry about outgrowing the bar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eRackability means easy loading and easy versatility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli style=\"text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eUse your standard collars- no special equipment needed!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-1fb469f4-c41f-49ee-8815-eda313312204\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-hr-wrapper\"\u003e \u003chr\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-9acda5f5-a937-4ffa-81e1-1cdd5dc04f71\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-heading-component\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003e It's OK to Get Short with Us and \"El Gordito\" \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-e6b051e3-6120-4b08-abd9-ccc6bd809382\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eFringe fanatics love our axle bar with gusto, so they asked us to give them the short end of the stick. Now our favorite couple in the Fringe Family have delivered a new addition to the \"Gordo Family.\" We're happy to introduce to you our height restricted axle bar, El Gordito.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe little boy of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/onefitwonder-axle-bar-20-kg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eEl Gordazo\u003c\/a\u003e and La Gordita, he completes the Gordo family. Like his dad, he probably sneaks an extra taco or two when no one is looking. But who are we to complain? He's just as beefy and rugged as the rest of the family.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you're into strongman or if you just want to blast your forearms and improve grip strength, you're going to be crushing hard on this bar in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eImprove grip strength with 2in diameter shaft, great for strongman workouts.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCollars are 2in diameter so 2in Olympic Barbell collars fit perfectly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePowder-coated matte black finish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-98a50a82-84be-4e91-884a-7f7c2e865d15\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-heading-component\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003e Life is Short, Live it to the Strongest \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-a8724044-d82d-47f2-9ee4-1d24458a6a34\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe took our popular regulation axle bar and cut it down to size. The short version we created, looks like a section of black iron, outdoor drainage pipe the Hulk ripped off the wall for you. Your strongman goals won't be pipe dreams with the shorty though. Don't hesitate to employ the shorty for functional fitness, overhead presses, Zydrunas presses or the dreaded continental clean. After a short stint of axle training in your garage, you'll be slaying job interviews, business meetings, dates and negotiations in no time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere are a few things to note for the Short Axle Barbell.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis is a true strongman axle \/ fat bar - there is no knurling on the bar.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe 2\" diameter includes the shaft of the bar, explaining the \"fat bar\" nickname.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThis is one, solid bar. The collars do not rotate.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-188e271a-9656-4c3c-b85a-c39e7d019752\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-heading-component\"\u003e \u003ch4\u003e Specifications \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-1e431524-c2bf-4bcb-b21f-cd7d37e200e7\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/strong\u003e1 - 22lb Short Axle \"Fat Bar\" Barbell by FringeSport\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWeight Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,000 pounds\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003eJust under 6 feet long (70 3\/4\") and 2-inch diameter throughout entire bar.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSleeve Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9 inches long with 2 inch diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Powder Coated Steel\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 year satisfaction guarantee\u003cem\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-74acb75f-a960-46b5-857e-65bdf33313e9-root\" class=\"s-74acb75f-a960-46b5-857e-65bdf33313e9 shg-align-container\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c s-74acb75f-a960-46b5-857e-65bdf33313e9 shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" style=\"opacity: 1;\" id=\"s-74acb75f-a960-46b5-857e-65bdf33313e9\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-image-content-wrapper\"\u003e \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/e329939c-0a41-4926-a170-9e4340b89391\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" style=\"\" alt=\"Dimensions for the El Gordito Stubby Axle Barbell from Fringe Sport\" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cscript type=\"text\/javascript\"\u003e     window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_V2_ELEMENTS = window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_V2_ELEMENTS || new Array();     window.SHOGUN_IMAGE_V2_ELEMENTS.push({ uuid: 's-74acb75f-a960-46b5-857e-65bdf33313e9' })   \u003c\/script\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Fringe Sport","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43921070391383,"sku":"Bar-FS-Axle-Short-V1.2","price":135.83,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/9348\/1047\/files\/Stubby-Axle-Barbell-Rackable-Shorty-Bar-Fringe-Sport-106996014.jpg?v=1780440190","url":"https:\/\/hybridstrengthco.com\/products\/short-axle-barbell","provider":"Hybrid Strength Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}