Barbell Recommendations for STS Strength

[colleenhofmann]

I just ordered the STS Strength series...woo hoo!!!

I'm super excited to start it but need to get the proper weight equipment first so that I have it to do my 1RM tests and obviously for the rest of the program. (The small selection of random dumbbells I have just isn't going to cut it anymore!)

So I'm most likely going to order the bowflex select-tech dumbbells that range from 5-52.5 lbs so I will be covered with all the dumbbell exercises, but am wondering about getting a barbell?

Does anyone know what brand of barbell Cathe uses in all her workouts? Or where I can find one that is similar? Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

Colleen

 

[ebonynicole]

Hey Colleen,

Here is a thread where someone asked about what kind of barbells are out there: http://www.thecathenation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=252281

Hopefully this helps

 

[colleenhofmann]

Thank you! That link was perfect and had all the info i needed!

Thanks again!

 

[Autumn68]

I got a whole set 100# total at Walmart for like $30 if I remember right. It was cheap. The bar bell wasn't good, didn't feel it was strong enough, but I got 2 other barbells from Amazon (free shipping and no tax) and the bb set came with a set of 10#,15#,25#.
I love them. I have a bunch of smaller weights from dh's old set when he was a kid ranging from 1.5 - 5# and I add them on as needed. Check Walmart's sporting goods isle.
Autumn

 

[zoesmom]

have you tried sports authority?

I do not know if you have a sports authority in your area. however, I found a 5ft. (12pd) barbell and 100 pds of wtgs on sale $ 96.06. plus tax. I had the best cust. rep. he was VERY HELP!! plus I rec'd a $25.00 credit so I'm going to use that 2 find a yoga mat!!!