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expired Posted by JuJuFrankenbean | Staff • Mar 21, 2023
Mar 21, 2023 2:26 PM
BalanceFrom 6' Long 1" Bar End Standard Weightlifting Barbell
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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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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've been using a large 3#, 6' walking stick, but it's not nearly heavy enough. I end up getting bored of the exercise before my core actually gets tired.
I might also buy some weights to do some very light squats, but I do have a 70# kettle bell that works for now. I'm just getting back into light lifting, so YMMV, of course.
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My dad had given me 200-300 lbs of 1" weights and a 5 foot bar a decade ago, and I've added slowly over the years on deals, so this was perfect for me as a casual lifter.
I did deadlift with 285 lbs and it felt stable. I may add a little more when I work up to it (it says 300 lbs max, so I won't go much over that) but I don't have room for a 7 foot bar, and don't want to rebuy all weights in Olympic so I'm pretty happy with this for $15.
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I'm comfortable using this style of bar up to 300lbs.
Obviously those who do squats/deadlifts/presses of over >300lbs are best served with an Olympic-setup...
I'm confident I'll never press over 300#. I also do Belgian squats, so I don't use a barbell.
1" is probably fine for most people....BUT...
If you are certain you will remain committed to strength training, seriously consider going olympic (2" hole) from the start. Everything is a little more expensive, but you needn't worry about weight plates not fitting rack attachments you might want in the future.
At this point if I wanted various attachments, I'd have to replace all my weight plates. Kinda sux.
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