{"product_id":"the-ivy-bar","title":"The Ivy Bar","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ivy-pd {\n    --ink: #2b2b26;\n    --heading: #3f4a34;\n    --accent: #6b2331;\n    --accent-olive: #7a874d;\n    --rule: #d3d4c6;\n    --label: #7a7a6f;\n    max-width: 720px;\n    margin: 0 auto;\n    font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, sans-serif;\n    color: var(--ink);\n    line-height: 1.7;\n  }\n\n  .ivy-pd h2,\n  .ivy-pd h3 {\n    font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, Georgia, serif;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    font-style: italic;\n    color: var(--heading);\n    letter-spacing: 0.01em;\n  }\n\n  .ivy-pd h2 {\n    font-size: 30px;\n    margin: 0 0 24px;\n    line-height: 1.25;\n  }\n\n  .ivy-pd h3 {\n    font-size: 19px;\n    margin: 40px 0 12px;\n  }\n\n  .ivy-pd p {\n    font-size: 15.5px;\n    margin: 0 0 16px;\n  }\n\n  .ivy-pd .lede {\n    font-size: 17px;\n    margin-bottom: 32px;\n  }\n\n  .ivy-pd hr {\n    border: none;\n    border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);\n    margin: 32px 0;\n    opacity: 0.8;\n  }\n\n  .ivy-pd hr.olive {\n    border-top-color: var(--accent-olive);\n    opacity: 0.35;\n  }\n\n  .ivy-pd .pullquote {\n    font-family: 'Palatino Linotype', 'Book Antiqua', Palatino, Georgia, serif;\n    font-style: italic;\n    font-size: 19px;\n    color: var(--accent);\n    margin: 20px 0;\n  }\n\n  .ivy-pd ul {\n    list-style: none;\n    padding: 0;\n    margin: 0 0 20px;\n  }\n\n  .ivy-pd ul li {\n    position: relative;\n    padding-left: 18px;\n    margin-bottom: 9px;\n    font-size: 15px;\n  }\n\n  .ivy-pd ul li::before {\n    content: \"—\";\n    position: absolute;\n    left: 0;\n    color: var(--accent-olive);\n  }\n\n  .ivy-pd .eyebrow {\n    font-size: 11.5px;\n    letter-spacing: 0.14em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    color: var(--accent-olive);\n    margin-bottom: 6px;\n  }\n\n  .ivy-pd .spec-table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    margin: 4px 0 8px;\n  }\n\n  .ivy-pd .spec-table td {\n    padding: 9px 0;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);\n    font-size: 14.5px;\n  }\n\n  .ivy-pd .spec-table td:first-child {\n    color: var(--label);\n    width: 40%;\n  }\n\n  .ivy-pd a {\n    color: var(--accent-olive);\n    text-decoration-color: var(--rule);\n    text-underline-offset: 3px;\n  }\n\n  .ivy-pd .donation-note {\n    font-size: 14px;\n    color: var(--label);\n    font-style: italic;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ivy-pd\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eWomen's Olympic Weightlifting Training Bar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Pullum Ivy Bar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lede\"\u003eA premium \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's Olympic barbell \u003c\/strong\u003edesigned for Olympic weightlifting, strength training, functional fitness, and high-performance gym use. Manufactured from \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-tensile steel\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003eprecision brass bearings\u003c\/strong\u003e, this weightlifting barbell delivers exceptional durability, smooth sleeve rotation, and reliable performance for serious athletes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt on History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pullum Ivy Bar was inspired by the legendary Ivy Russell and is named in her honour. Russell was trained in weightlifting exclusively by our founder W.A. Pullum. She earned the title of \"The World's Strongest Woman\" and became a pioneer in women's sports, paving the way for women's weightlifting to be included in the Olympic Games. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pullumsports.co.uk\/blogs\/history\/the-worlds-strongest-woman-who-was-ivy-russell\" title=\"Ivy Russell Article\"\u003eRead her story here.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"donation-note\"\u003eTo further honour Ivy's legacy, £10 from the sale of every bar will be donated to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/womeninsport.org\/\" title=\"Women in Sport Charity\"\u003eWomen in Sport.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium Olympic Weightlifting Barbell\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing a \u003cstrong\u003etensile strength of 216,000 PSI\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Ivy Women's Olympic Weightlifting Bar is engineered to withstand the demands of heavy training in commercial gyms, strength-and-conditioning facilities, sports clubs, and home gyms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecision brass bearings\u003c\/strong\u003e provide smooth sleeve spin for Olympic weightlifting movements, including the snatch and clean \u0026amp; jerk, while the \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality steel\u003c\/strong\u003e construction ensures \u003cstrong\u003elong-term durability\u003c\/strong\u003e and consistent performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to \u003cstrong\u003eIWF-standard grip diameters\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Pullum Ivy Bar offers the feel and handling expected from a professional Olympic lifting bar while remaining versatile enough for strength training, powerlifting assistance work, and functional fitness workouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComfortable Grip and Controlled Knurling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shaft features a carefully \u003cstrong\u003ebalanced knurl pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e that provides a \u003cstrong\u003esecure grip\u003c\/strong\u003e without excessive aggression. \u003cstrong\u003eDual knurl markings\u003c\/strong\u003e allow accurate hand placement for both Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting movements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eknurl-free centre\u003c\/strong\u003e design improves comfort during cleans, front squats, and high-volume training sessions, making the Ivy Bar an excellent all-purpose Olympic training bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium high-tensile steel construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e216,000 PSI tensile strength\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecision brass bearings for smooth sleeve rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIWF-standard grip diameters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual knurl markings for Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo centre knurl for increased comfort during Olympic lifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for Olympic lifting, strength training, and functional fitness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable finish for long-lasting performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOlympic Weightlifting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeightlifting Clubs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrength and Conditioning Facilities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFunctional Fitness Training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommercial Gyms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome Gyms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSports Performance Centres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral Strength Training\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"olive\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"eyebrow\"\u003eWomen's Olympic Weightlifting Bar\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2010mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrip Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are women's Olympic bars different from men's bars?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWomen's Olympic barbells are smaller and lighter (15 kg\/33 lbs vs 20 kg\/44 lbs) and have a thinner 25 mm grip diameter (compared to 28–29 mm) to accommodate smaller hand sizes, improve hook grip security, and meet regulatory standards for female weightlifting competitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are women's Olympic bars lighter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIs it because women are weaker than men?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"pullquote\"\u003eAbsolutely not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWomen's Olympic bars are lighter primarily to maintain the same proportional scaling as the bar's physical dimensions, keeping the steel composition structurally sound while reducing its thickness and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the bar must be made thinner (25 mm instead of 28–29 mm) and shorter to accommodate smaller hand sizes, it naturally uses less steel. Shaving off those dimensions directly reduces the weight from 20 kg to 15 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pullum Sports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57865096626558,"sku":null,"price":275.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0266\/1187\/5875\/files\/Fullbarfromleft.webp?v=1787061758","url":"https:\/\/www.pullumsports.co.uk\/products\/the-ivy-bar","provider":"Pullum Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}