<p>The present invention relates to a rod (connecting rod) for interconnecting the piston to the end of the resilient member of linear compressors preferably operating at high frequency, comprised of an elongated rod (3) having at least two regions (4) with an increased cross section and at least one medial region (5) of reduced cross section, such elongated rod (3) having a great axial rigidity, high buckling resistance and low cross rigidity in a single and unbroken part.</p>