{"product_id":"afton-rakt-20kg-mens-powerlifting-barbell-dark-chrome-hard-chrome","title":"AFTON RAKT – 20kg Men’s Powerlifting Barbell (Dark Chrome + Hard Chrome)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA stiff, aggressive bar for heavy singles and brutal volume\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOlympic bars whip; a powerlifter wants the opposite. The AFTON RAKT is built with 200,000 PSI tensile strength steel and a 29 mm shaft for maximum rigidity, so there is effectively zero whip and the load stays stable where it matters under squats, benches and deadlifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePowerlifters and serious strength athletes in commercial and home gyms who want a rigid, aggressive bar for heavy work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAggressive knurling gives a deep, confident grip designed for heavy singles, doubles and brutal volume cycles. A rigid 29 mm steel core with 200,000 PSI tensile strength means minimal whip and maximum stability, so the bar does not flinch under load. Knurl marks are aligned to IPF standard for correct hand placement, and a dark-chrome shaft with hard-chrome sleeves resists corrosion, oxidation and wear over time. The bar is 2200 mm long with 415 mm sleeves and a 50 mm sleeve diameter in alloy steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRAKT Men's Powerlifting Barbell (MDPL-M1500LB1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2200 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShaft diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSleeve length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e415 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSleeve diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTensile strength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200,000 PSI\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKnurling\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAggressive; knurl marks to IPF standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial \/ finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlloy steel; dark-chrome shaft, hard-chrome sleeves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAfton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommercial \u0026amp; home use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a commercial platform the RAKT is a dedicated powerlifting bar for heavy training. In a home gym it gives the same rigidity and grip for serious strength work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it whip?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. The rigid 29 mm shaft and 200,000 PSI steel give effectively zero whip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs the knurl aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It has an aggressive knurl for heavy singles, doubles and volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAre the knurl marks to a standard?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. They are aligned to IPF standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe AFTON promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBought direct from AFTON with a GST invoice, delivered by AFTON, and backed by our spares-and-service network across 100+ Indian cities. Price shown is inclusive of all taxes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Afton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49445285724389,"sku":"SKU-IQEE2XZ08","price":20886.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6048\/4581\/files\/chatgpt-image-jun-3-2025-12_46_52-pm.jpg?v=1782395997","url":"https:\/\/aftonfitness.com\/products\/afton-rakt-20kg-mens-powerlifting-barbell-dark-chrome-hard-chrome","provider":"Afton Fitness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}