Hampton T-Handle Olympic Collars

2″ Olympic Bar Collars | Pair | Aluminum Features Power-Lock Design and Laser-Engraved Logo! The body is constructed of lightweight yet sturdy anodized aluminum, with carbon steel hardware and a plastic high-impact ABS knob. Offers unmatched strength and durability. Pinched fingers or broken parts are a thing of the past. The impact resistant T-handle securely engages an aluminum bar-cam, for maximum clamping force.

What is a Collar?

What barbell collars are

Collars (clips) lock the plates onto a barbell’s sleeves so they can’t slide or rattle off — a safety essential, especially for pressing and Olympic lifts. The common types: cheap spring clips, quick lock-jaw / quick-release collars (the everyday favorite — fast and secure), and competition collars (precision-weighted, 2.5 kg each, for calibrated meets).

What to look for

A secure clamp that won’t creep under drops or high reps, quick on-and-off operation, and a fit for your bar’s sleeve diameter (standard Olympic is 50 mm). For most home gyms, a pair of lock-jaw-style collars is the right balance of speed, grip, and price.

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