barbel

[32smasher]

hey cathe or anyone that could help me.. Addition to the weights do you count the barbel?

 

[marnold]

Hey there! From my experience with Cathe, when calculating your weight, you need to include the plates AND the bar. Hope this helps!

 

[32smasher]

thanks so much

 

[NAB]

I think Cathe might count the bar but I found that confusing when I am working out and trying to change the weights out quickly so I only put in the RM1 testing what I load on the bar.

 

[Shelshula]

I think Cathe might count the bar but I found that confusing when I am working out and trying to change the weights out quickly so I only put in the RM1 testing what I load on the bar.

If not including the weight of the bar is what works for you, that's fine, but if that is what you are doing, then you are actually lifting more weight.

The Troy Lite Bar weighs five pounds, and Cathe includes it when figuring out what weights to add.

Depending on the bar you own, the bar can weigh as much as 40 pounds. (this is why it looks like the guys are lifting lighter then the gals in the STS videos).

One normally includes the weight of the bar.