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BalanceFrom 6' Long 1" Bar End Standard Weightlifting Barbell

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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+.

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  • 300-Pound capacity
  • 1" bar end diameter
  • Knurling positions for safety

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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.
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.
This is not an Olympic bar with 2" collars. It's a standard bar with 1" collars.

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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.
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03-21-2023 at 10:15 AM.

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03-21-2023 at 10:15 AM.
This is not an Olympic bar with 2" collars. It's a standard bar with 1" collars.
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squatchy
03-21-2023 at 10:43 AM.
03-21-2023 at 10:43 AM.
I'm debating getting this to make a pull up bar out of. It's cheaper than a lot of pieces of pipe from hardware stores.
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03-21-2023 at 10:51 AM.
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The description says the bar weighs 15 pounds
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boringlwj
03-21-2023 at 10:57 AM.
03-21-2023 at 10:57 AM.
Quote from spectheintro :
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!
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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.
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03-21-2023 at 06:07 PM.
03-21-2023 at 06:07 PM.
What the difference between this $15 one and the $20 one here that's 80% off:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Balanc...hbdg=L1300
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03-21-2023 at 06:39 PM.
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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.

This will work much better!
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03-21-2023 at 06:40 PM.
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Quote from RIGorous1 :
What the difference between this $15 one and the $20 one here that's 80% off:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Balanc...hbdg=L1300

About five bucks
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03-21-2023 at 11:22 PM.
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About five bucks
The one for $20 appears to be a 7 foot bar.
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03-22-2023 at 11:28 AM.
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Quote from spectheintro :
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.?
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03-22-2023 at 12:20 PM.
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Quote from Mikemartin :
The one for $20 appears to be a 7 foot bar.
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.
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03-22-2023 at 12:35 PM.
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Quote from spectheintro :
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.
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