Choosing a barbell for the STS Tower

[anewish]

Hi, thanks for reading my post. Lots of excitement about the STS tower and I'm happy to be joining in soon. My first barbell is next. Since I'm just starting out, I was wondering if anyone could offer some tips/pointers on how to chose one -- specifically for use with the STS tower. I came across a nice 55lb entry-level set, but it's only 55 inches long and I'm afraid it might not sit right on the tower. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

 

[LaughingWater]

Actually, I'm going to be in the market for one too, so I'll be following your thread with interest.

 

[KLETCO]

The Troy Barbell Lite Set seen here http://fitness1st.com/Troy-Bars.html is the one Cathe uses.

 

[fox2star]

The Troy set is great! I have not tried with my tower yet, but have had it for years and it is the best for the Cathe workouts...

 

[anewish]

Thanks for all of your responses. The Troy set looks nice. I've bookmarked it.

I hate to be an irritating newbie, but can anyone share their opinion on threaded bars vs. non-threaded? And if you have a threaded bar, do the plates need to be threaded as well?

 

[lhicks1354]

Have it

I have the troy and it works great.

 

[LaughingWater]

Thank you from me too! I've been working with dumbbells all this time, and while I like them, I'd really like to start using a barbell for leg work.

 

[lisavh2]

The Troy Barbell Lite Set seen here http://fitness1st.com/Troy-Bars.html is the one Cathe uses.

I'm looking for a new bar.

Is the Troy Lite bar a single piece? I have a bar from Danskin that is two pieces that screw together and it bent in the middle when a weight fell on it recently.

 

[NancyAZ]

I'm looking for a new bar.

Is the Troy Lite bar a single piece? I have a bar from Danskin that is two pieces that screw together and it bent in the middle when a weight fell on it recently.

The Troy Lite bar is a single piece.

 

[iamfirmin]

I need one that folds up -- I have zero room left in my gym!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

humm maybe I should develop one!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[syzygy314]

I have a threaded barbell and I HATE it! It's a pain and takes too much time to load/unload. Mine is a bent bar. I got it because it was easier on my shoulders, but for deadlifts and bentover rows, I really need a straight bar, so I, too, bookmarked the Troy lite set! That's a great price!

I found a set at Sports Authority that was nice also, but it's $199. Has a few more weights than the Troy lite, but I'll have to see.

Thanks for all of your responses. The Troy set looks nice. I've bookmarked it.

I hate to be an irritating newbie, but can anyone share their opinion on threaded bars vs. non-threaded? And if you have a threaded bar, do the plates need to be threaded as well?