BklynWriter
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I have dumbbells, but do not have a regular barbell or plates. I also have an ez-curl bar. What type of barbell should I get? What size plates do I start out with?
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I would highly recommend the Troy Lite Barbell set. You can order over the internet from Fitness1st.com. I also believe there is a similar set available from Wal-mart. The Troy Lite has a 5lb bar with 2 7.5lb, 2 5lb, and 4 2.5 plates. Perfect for Cathe's work-outs. Have fun and don't lift too much too soon!
BklynWriter
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Thanks! I didn't think I needed an olympic bar, but now that I know what to look for, I can make a choice. I'd like to avoid the hefty shipping charges, so I'll check out the local stores.
upperwests
Cathlete
Don't make the mistake I did.....I went to Walmart to save on shipping charges and bought a barbell separate from the weights. Unfortunately the bar I bought was the type that has screw-like threads at the ends. The plates stay on by screwing a giant like bolt on the sides. By the time I unscrewed the "bolt" Cathe was already on her 5th rep of the next exercise. I noticed that she does NOT unscrew anything, but uses clips and the weights come on and off much more quickly. So, I ordered the Troy lite bar that so many have recommended....and will return my other one.
BklynWriter
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I went to Dicks sporting goods, Target and Walmart. I found the barbell set online but not in the store, so I guess I will be paying the shipping. :-( Target/Amazon had the best shipping though.
BklynWriter
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I used to have an olympic bar with the threaded collar, and yes it is a supreme pain in the butt. I think I will be ordering the less expensive set I saw online. Plates are pretty cheap, and I believe the bar holds up to 150 lbs. It will be a LONG time before I need that much weight.