Barbell

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naranjo

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Cathe I have been looking for a barbell set for a month. I have been using different weighted body bars for all your workouts and so do not know much about barbells and weights. I purchased last night for $50 a 100lb barbell set. I have a small room to excercise in and was fearful the 6 foot standard barbell would be too big. So, they had a 5' and I took that one. Is this ok? I am 5'8", does the size 5' or 6' make a difference is it bad for me to use a smaller size? Thanks, mary b. form Kansas
 
Does anybody know the answer to this question as I probably have to return or exchange the barbell within a week? Thanks
 
The question is can you fit the weights you wish to work with and still have space in between for you to work. With a shorter bar you'll want to minimize the smaller plates for the larger plates, ie use 2 10s instead of 4 5s.
 
Thank you am going to go try that now, I tested it in the store but was unsure. I wanted to make sure I wasn't going to wrench my back or something because it was loaded closer together if that makes any sense? Thanks again for the reply.
 
I'm 5'5" and I use the the Troy Lite barbell which is about 4 1/2' long, and it works perfectly for me. Maybe you should try a variety of lifts and see how it feels, but off the top of my head I can't see why you would have a problem.
 
Hi Mary
Not Cathe here, but she uses 4' barbells in her videos so I don't think you'll tweak your back with a 5 footer because the wts are too close. My DH has a 6 foot BB and I HATE it because it's so cumbersome and long. If I hold it the least bit tilted or off center it practically pulls me over! (I'm 5'7" btw.)
I think you'll be fine, so enjoy it!

Jonahnah
Chocolate IS the answer, regardless of the question.
 
Thanks everybody, I was in a panic that I had maybe made the wrong choice, shoppers remorse maybe? Anyway I just did a light weighted workout, mainly upper body and I like it. So thanks for the feedback I feel more comfortable about the buy. mary b :)
 
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