Barbells

[bikecinq]

Cathe, what length barbell should I purchase? I am 5'4". Thank you, Bikecinq

 

[bikecinq]

Cathe, what length barbell should I purchase? I am 5'4". Thank you, Bikecinq

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Bikecing! We use 54 inch barbells at our fitness facility and it suits everyones height just fine. Here is a link to the barbells we use....

We use the TRB-54BH Lightweight

http://www.troybarbell.com/index.cf...ystems and Accessories&browse=&MenuGroup=Home

 

[andtckrtoo]

*chuckles* Definition of Oxymoron - A Lightweight Barbell...

 

[lindadrobinson]

You can get the troy lite set, This is what I have and it works just fine. It includes the following (fyi, I purchased the 10 lb plates extra on my own, it costs 18.75 for 2):

Troy Lite™ Workout System with Quiet Iron ™ Plates
The Troy Lite Workout System features the black oxide painted “lite” bar which has a maximum capacity of 80 lbs. yet weighs only 5 lbs. The 54” length bar makes it ideal for use in group exercises. The compact Troy Quiet Iron™ rubber enclosed weights help prevent damage to the floor and equipment and take up little space. The spring collars safely hold the rubber plates on the bar but allow for quick changing of the plates.



Aerobic “Lite “ Set consists of (1) lite bar, (2) spring collars, (4) 2.5 lb. plates, (2) 5 lb. plates, and (2) 7.5 lb. plates (40 lbs. total).
TLS045 $49.95 set [Add to Cart]

http://www.fitness1st.com/Troy-Bars.html



Linda

"We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated."
Maya Angelou

 

[kathryn]

I love the Troy lite set (Cathe uses it in some of her workout, PH, I think).

I even have two Troy Lite sets to not have to change weights as much.

I picked up extra weights 10# and 1.25# for going up more gradually in weight.