Walmart has BalanceFrom 6' Long 1" Bar End Standard Weightlifting Barbell on sale for $14.99. Shipping is free w/ Walmart+ (30-day free trial here) or on orders of $35+.
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Overview: Barbell exercises are a form of resistance training. Resistance training is using your muscles to move resistance usually weights. Examples of barbell resistance training are squats bench press barbell row shoulder press deadlifts and curls to name a few. Barbells allow you to move more weight than you could with a dumbbell because you have two hands on a fixed object. This makes it safer to learn new exercises. Dimensions: 6 feet long (72-inch) 1 bar end diameter (Standard) Bar weight: 15 pounds Weight capacity: 300-Pound. Bar only. Plates and collars are not included.
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Walmart has BalanceFrom 6' Long 1" Bar End Standard Weightlifting Barbell on sale for $14.99. Shipping is free w/ Walmart+ (30-day free trial here) or on orders of $35+.
Thanks to Deal Hunter JuJuFrankenbean for finding this deal.
Our research indicates that this offer is $14.98 lower (50% savings) than the next best available price from a reputable merchant with prices starting from $29.97.
For those who aren't totally familiar with weightlifting: this is not a full length bar, like the ones you would see in a commercial gym used to bench press/squat/deadlift. Those are 7ft long and weigh 20 kilos or 45 lbs, depending on their usage and region.
6 ft bars weigh less (usually 25-35 lbs, rather than 45lbs) and are used for ancillary exercises. A true women's Olympic bar (the bars used in Olympic competitions for females) are 6ft 6" and weigh 15 kilos. The weight limit on this bar (300lbs) is quite low by lifting standards, which reinforces the fact that it's not meant for heavy lifting. That's not a bad thing, but don't buy this bar and try to use it to bench or squat: it almost certainly won't sit safely in a traditional rack, because the collars won't extend out far enough.
Glad I could help! Just note that this is a "standard" barbell, which refers to the size of the collars (which corresponds to the hole in the middle of the weights), so you need to make sure you have "standard" sized weights to load onto the bar. "Standard" bars also don't typically have rotating collars, whereas "Olympic" bars do (but not always), and the rotating collar is essential to prevent the bar itself from rotating during dynamic lifts (and tearing up your hands/injuring your forearms).
This bar is much more suited to things like standing lunges, bicep curls, skullcrushers, and the like--basically movements where the bar does not need to be racked and is not subject to dynamic movement.
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For those who aren't totally familiar with weightlifting: this is not a full length bar, like the ones you would see in a commercial gym used to bench press/squat/deadlift. Those are 7ft long and weigh 20 kilos or 45 lbs, depending on their usage and region.
6 ft bars weigh less (usually 25-35 lbs, rather than 45lbs) and are used for ancillary exercises. A true women's Olympic bar (the bars used in Olympic competitions for females) are 6ft 6" and weigh 15 kilos. The weight limit on this bar (300lbs) is quite low by lifting standards, which reinforces the fact that it's not meant for heavy lifting. That's not a bad thing, but don't buy this bar and try to use it to bench or squat: it almost certainly won't sit safely in a traditional rack, because the collars won't extend out far enough.
For those who aren't totally familiar with weightlifting: this is not a full length bar, like the ones you would see in a commercial gym used to bench press/squat/deadlift. Those are 7ft long and weigh 20 kilos or 45 lbs, depending on their usage and region.
6 ft bars weigh less (usually 25-35 lbs, rather than 45lbs) and are used for ancillary exercises. A true women's Olympic bar (the bars used in Olympic competitions for females) are 6ft 6" and weigh 15 kilos. The weight limit on this bar (300lbs) is quite low by lifting standards, which reinforces the fact that it's not meant for heavy lifting. That's not a bad thing, but don't buy this bar and try to use it to bench or squat: it almost certainly won't sit safely in a traditional rack, because the collars won't extend out far enough.
This is exactly what I need. I'm a petite woman and I have a regular 45 lb barbell but would like something lighter for cleans or anything where I'm picking it up from the ground. For some reason, training barbells/technique bars are so pricy. I dont need it to be long since it won't be racked. Thanks!
Last edited by boringlwj March 21, 2023 at 11:00 AM.
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This is exactly what I need. I'm a petite woman and I have a regular 45 lb barbell but would like something lighter for cleans or anything where I'm picking it up from the ground. For some reason, training barbells/technique bars are so pricy. I dont need it to be long since it won't be racked. Thanks!
Glad I could help! Just note that this is a "standard" barbell, which refers to the size of the collars (which corresponds to the hole in the middle of the weights), so you need to make sure you have "standard" sized weights to load onto the bar. "Standard" bars also don't typically have rotating collars, whereas "Olympic" bars do (but not always), and the rotating collar is essential to prevent the bar itself from rotating during dynamic lifts (and tearing up your hands/injuring your forearms).
This bar is much more suited to things like standing lunges, bicep curls, skullcrushers, and the like--basically movements where the bar does not need to be racked and is not subject to dynamic movement.
Last edited by spectheintro March 21, 2023 at 12:41 PM.
In for one. I've been using a3.5#, 6' "walking" stick on my shoulders to rotate back and forth as a core exercise. It's better than nothing, but I now get bored before I really make any progress.
Glad I could help! Just note that this is a "standard" barbell, which refers to the size of the collars (which corresponds to the hole in the middle of the weights), so you need to make sure you have "standard" sized weights to load onto the bar. "Standard" bars also don't typically have rotating collars, whereas "Olympic" bars do (but not always), and the rotating collar is essential to prevent the bar itself from rotating during dynamic lifts (and tearing up your hands/injuring your forearms).
This bar is much more suited to things like standing lunges, bicep curls, skullcrushers, and the like--basically movements where the bar does not need to be racked and is not subject to dynamic movement.
I'm a touch over 6'. Would it be comfortable using this to squat without a rack, or to do bench presses on a bench without a rack? And 1 inch versus 2 inch collar? Is one better than the other, or are weights more expensive for one type or harder to get.?
Looks that way, item description agrees.
Might as well order it at that price, I have a bunch of 1" plates on order so why not get this 1" barbell as a starting point. The connectors they sell that turn adjustable dumbells into a 5' barbell cost this much anyway, and are way sketchier.
For those who aren't totally familiar with weightlifting: this is not a full length bar, like the ones you would see in a commercial gym used to bench press/squat/deadlift. Those are 7ft long and weigh 20 kilos or 45 lbs, depending on their usage and region.
6 ft bars weigh less (usually 25-35 lbs, rather than 45lbs) and are used for ancillary exercises. A true women's Olympic bar (the bars used in Olympic competitions for females) are 6ft 6" and weigh 15 kilos. The weight limit on this bar (300lbs) is quite low by lifting standards, which reinforces the fact that it's not meant for heavy lifting. That's not a bad thing, but don't buy this bar and try to use it to bench or squat: it almost certainly won't sit safely in a traditional rack, because the collars won't extend out far enough.
Thanks. Just starting on weight lifting, bought the $299 set from walmart. Wife was asking if the 7' is the standard even for her and I dont know much and your post clarifying it.
I dont want the home gym to take alot of space in basement as I am giving space for the 4yo and her friends. Any suggestions on a squat rack, bench?
Right now just working on core and with all other stuff going on, it may take 2 more months to start on any meaningful weight lifting.
Last edited by selvaspk March 22, 2023 at 12:45 PM.
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6 ft bars weigh less (usually 25-35 lbs, rather than 45lbs) and are used for ancillary exercises. A true women's Olympic bar (the bars used in Olympic competitions for females) are 6ft 6" and weigh 15 kilos. The weight limit on this bar (300lbs) is quite low by lifting standards, which reinforces the fact that it's not meant for heavy lifting. That's not a bad thing, but don't buy this bar and try to use it to bench or squat: it almost certainly won't sit safely in a traditional rack, because the collars won't extend out far enough.
This bar is much more suited to things like standing lunges, bicep curls, skullcrushers, and the like--basically movements where the bar does not need to be racked and is not subject to dynamic movement.
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6 ft bars weigh less (usually 25-35 lbs, rather than 45lbs) and are used for ancillary exercises. A true women's Olympic bar (the bars used in Olympic competitions for females) are 6ft 6" and weigh 15 kilos. The weight limit on this bar (300lbs) is quite low by lifting standards, which reinforces the fact that it's not meant for heavy lifting. That's not a bad thing, but don't buy this bar and try to use it to bench or squat: it almost certainly won't sit safely in a traditional rack, because the collars won't extend out far enough.
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6 ft bars weigh less (usually 25-35 lbs, rather than 45lbs) and are used for ancillary exercises. A true women's Olympic bar (the bars used in Olympic competitions for females) are 6ft 6" and weigh 15 kilos. The weight limit on this bar (300lbs) is quite low by lifting standards, which reinforces the fact that it's not meant for heavy lifting. That's not a bad thing, but don't buy this bar and try to use it to bench or squat: it almost certainly won't sit safely in a traditional rack, because the collars won't extend out far enough.
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This bar is much more suited to things like standing lunges, bicep curls, skullcrushers, and the like--basically movements where the bar does not need to be racked and is not subject to dynamic movement.
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This bar is much more suited to things like standing lunges, bicep curls, skullcrushers, and the like--basically movements where the bar does not need to be racked and is not subject to dynamic movement.
Might as well order it at that price, I have a bunch of 1" plates on order so why not get this 1" barbell as a starting point. The connectors they sell that turn adjustable dumbells into a 5' barbell cost this much anyway, and are way sketchier.
6 ft bars weigh less (usually 25-35 lbs, rather than 45lbs) and are used for ancillary exercises. A true women's Olympic bar (the bars used in Olympic competitions for females) are 6ft 6" and weigh 15 kilos. The weight limit on this bar (300lbs) is quite low by lifting standards, which reinforces the fact that it's not meant for heavy lifting. That's not a bad thing, but don't buy this bar and try to use it to bench or squat: it almost certainly won't sit safely in a traditional rack, because the collars won't extend out far enough.
I dont want the home gym to take alot of space in basement as I am giving space for the 4yo and her friends. Any suggestions on a squat rack, bench?
Right now just working on core and with all other stuff going on, it may take 2 more months to start on any meaningful weight lifting.
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