A telescopic rod contains a first element, and a second element, and a locking mechanism. The first element is in the form of a hollow tube with an interior wall. The second element is arranged slidingly along a longitudinal axis within the first element. The locking mechanism is coupled with the second element to lock the relative position of the second element with regard to the first element. The locking mechanism includes a clamp washer to be moved between a locking position and an unlocked position it is located in an angular position axis. An angle of the clamp wash in the unlocked position with regard to the longitudinal is smaller than that in the locking position. An edge of the clamp washer meshes with the interior wall in the locking position, so that a frictional connection is formed between the edge and the interior wall.