Do you include weight of bar for barbell lifting weight?

[jekster]

Hi Cathe,
I'm new to the STS program and weight lifting I'm wondering if the weight of the bar itself is to be included in the total weight lifted.

e.g. My target weight is 22 lbs and the bar weighs 15 lbs -- should I be adding a 5 lb plate to each side?

Thanks and love your program---so well done!
Jessica

 

[kathryn]

Not Cathe, but the short answer is "yes"!

 

[gonnabea5]

Not Cathe either, but I include the bar weight in my total also. My bar is 10lbs by itself.

 

[bigbadbrandini]

Yes, I do! Especially when I lift heavy for legs: I use an Olympic bar, 45 lbs bar!

 

[kathryn]

And, to clarify, Cathe refers to the weight of the bar + plates in all her workouts.

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Jessica! Yes, the weight of the bar should be included in your total weight. Good Luck!

Hi Cathe,
I'm new to the STS program and weight lifting I'm wondering if the weight of the bar itself is to be included in the total weight lifted.

e.g. My target weight is 22 lbs and the bar weighs 15 lbs -- should I be adding a 5 lb plate to each side?

Thanks and love your program---so well done!
Jessica

 

[jekster]

Thanks!

Thank you Cathe and Cathletes for your speedy response!
Jessica