heavier barbell?

[fit_fairy]

I havet the Troy Lite barbell from fitness 1st. It goes up to 80#. I am now in need of one that goes heavier. I would love to be able to use the same plates. Any suggestions??

thanks!!
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[kathryn]

Pretty much any weight set for home use has a 1" barbell, so the weights will fit on it (I've rarely seen Olympic weight sets--with a 2" barbell) available sold in stores for home use, though they do sell them online. I'd just look around for a set that I like, and use the Troy plates with it.

Maybe just get a bar (the more heavy-duty bars will also be heavier, about 10-15 pounds, so that adds a bit of weight right there), then buy some extra 10# Troy plates.

 

[fit_fairy]

OK, will check around and see what I can find.
Yeah, if I get a heavier bar then I won't need any plates for a while. That is till I build up to it LOL!

Does anyone use a bar that is longer? I really am thinking I don't want to get one any longer than 60"


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