looking for a barbell

[shannoncorrin]

Hello,
I am finishing my last STS workout today. I made it through all 3 mesocycles without using a barbell and it wasnt easy. The next time I do the program I would really like to get a barbell. We have one at home but it is 7 feet long and Im only 5 foot tall, so I really dont care for it. I want to find one similar to what Cathe uses. It looks a lot shorter and I like how she just uses the slide clips at the end instead of having to screw the caps on. Can anyone tell me where I might find a bar like this? I've been to Dicks sporting goods and really didnt see anything.
Thanks!
Shannon

 

[LaughingWater]

You're in luck ~ we were just discussing that very same issue here:

http://www.thecathenation.com/forum/showthread.php?t=268309

 

[kerribilliot1]

I bought a barbell from Sears. It is a "junior" barbell. It came with 25lbs of plates and I have added 4 10lb plates and 2 5lb plates to my collection. I only paid about $20-25 for it, I don't recall. It was inexpensive and perfect for me. I am 5'4" and did not want a full size bar, mainly because it takes up too much room and I found it to be too big and bulky. It is perfect for me! I have completed the 6 month rotation of STS and I am on the undulating rotation now, using this barbell the entire time. My next purchase will be the power tower, for sure!!

 

[hulya]

Great Barbell

Hello,
I am finishing my last STS workout today. I made it through all 3 mesocycles without using a barbell and it wasnt easy. The next time I do the program I would really like to get a barbell. We have one at home but it is 7 feet long and Im only 5 foot tall, so I really dont care for it. I want to find one similar to what Cathe uses. It looks a lot shorter and I like how she just uses the slide clips at the end instead of having to screw the caps on. Can anyone tell me where I might find a bar like this? I've been to Dicks sporting goods and really didnt see anything.
Thanks!
Shannon

I have a barbell from DANSKIN that I bought in Wal-Mart. It is perfect size for a woman and it has a black rubbery material over the pole so it is comfortable when it is over my skin. It also has clips on the ends so switching weight plates is a snap. It can hold any brand of weight plates- the pole size is universal.