American Thin Press Angled Grip Bar

What Makes It Special

We slimmed our proven American Press Bar by 3 inches and pushed the sleeve stops 2 inches outward. The result is the American Thin Press™ line—built for lifters who want rock-solid bar control and natural angled grips that keep wrists and shoulders happy.

Why Choose the Angled Grip

• Eight Pressing Options – Four widths (7", 16.5", 24", 30") plus forward or reverse angles double your setup choices.
• Natural Wrist Alignment – The angled handles let your elbows and shoulders move pain-free under heavy loads.
• Reverse-Grip Ready – Flip the bar for underhand presses without wrist strain.
• More Range of Motion – Thinner bar lets you sink triceps extensions deeper and clear your face on overhead presses.
• Plays Nice with Modern Racks – Wider rackable zone keeps plates away from 3×3 posts and bench cups.

Specifications

Overall Length	83.5"
Overall Width	5 ¾"
Grip Widths	7", 16.5", 24", 30"
Grip Diameter	1.5"
Grip Length	5"
Bar Weight	≈ 35 lb
Rackable Area	42" – 55"
Sleeve Length	13.5"
Finish	Textured powder coat
Manufactured In	USA

Built to Last

Every weld, cut, and coat is done in the USA by the same fabricator who crafts our original American series. You can Trust this bar to stand up to the heaviest training cycles.

American Thin Press™ Bar Comparison

Model	Grip Widths (in)	Handle Style	Extra Feature
Neutral Grip	7  |  16.5  |  24  |  30 (+ center)	Straight	Slim frame for steady presses, rows, and extensions
Angled Grip	7  |  16.5  |  24  |  30	Angled (forward / reverse)	Flip bar for reverse-grip pressing; 8 total hand positions
Cambered Neutral	7  |  16.5  |  24  |  30 (+ center)	Straight	2.5-in camber—flip for extended or shortened press path
Cambered Angled	7  |  16.5  |  24  |  30	Angled (forward / reverse)	2.5-in flip-able camber + 8 angled grips for maximum options

FAQ

Why isn’t there knurling on the handles?

These bars have a textured powder coat that gives a good grip. Adding knurling would significantly raise the price because we make the bars in small batches. If demand grows, we may add knurling later.

Do the sleeves spin?

No. Spinning sleeves would also raise costs and are unnecessary for the pressing and rowing moves this bar is made for. A solid sleeve keeps the bar strong and the price fair.

American Thin Press™ vs. American Press™ Bars (elitefts Comparison)

American Thin Press™ Line	American Press™ Line
Frame Thickness	3" thinner front-to-back for better wrist alignment and control	Standard Swiss bar width
Sleeve Positioning	Sleeves moved 2" outward for increased plate clearance	Standard sleeve positioning
Rack Compatibility	Optimized for modern 3x3 racks with better upright clearance	May cause plate contact with uprights on some 3x3 racks
Bar Stability Under Load	Feels more stable (closer to straight bar feel)	Traditional Swiss bar feel; slight wobble possible at max loads
Grip Variations	4 models: • Neutral • Angled • Cambered Neutral • Cambered Angled	4 models: • Neutral • Angled • Cambered Neutral • Cambered Angled
Range of Motion (ROM)	Slightly increased ROM due to thinner frame	Standard ROM
Use Case	Best for controlled pressing, shoulder comfort, rehab, accessories	Best for heavy pressing, variety, and program versatility
Load Capacity	Same as American Press Line – built for heavy use	Same as Thin Line – built for heavy use
Construction	Fully welded, powder-coated steel – Made in USA	Fully welded, powder-coated steel – Made in USA