Pure strength....Strong Legs and abs question

[lynxeagle]

In Pure Strength..Strong Legs and abs, can a barbell be used instead of a body bar for the inner thigh and hamstring workouts? What weight would you attach to equal the workout received with the 12 pound bodybar? Thanks.
Jackie

 

[Forgetful]

It can't hurt to try!

If your barbell is like Cathe's, it weighs fifteen pounds, in which case, I wouldn't add weight. I personally have one of the Firm padded barbells. It weighs 10 lbs and is shorter than a regular barbell. Adding weight might make it a bit tricky to execute the movements. I have a fifteen lb body bar and it is a really tough work out!

 

[kimz]

Hi Jackie

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LAST EDITED ON Jun-02-00 AT 11:25 PM (EST)

I use a 20 pound barbell because that is all I have and it is also 6' long as opposed to 5'. I thought about getting a bodybar but so far, other things (like new videso) are taking precedence.
I also find that I like to do Cathe's option of putting my resting leg up and behind instead of how Cathe does the inner thigh lifts. Works better for me.

Kim

 

[Heather Y]

barbell

I use my barbell all the time for the inner thigh, hamstring work. My barbell is 5 ft and 15 pounds. It gets a little tough but I have always used it. I wouldn't add any weight to it either.

 

[Jane P]

Dumbell works too!

I use a 15 lb dumbbell and rest it on my upper thigh. I find that the Bodybar stresses my knee to much so I try to keep the weight away from the knee joint.

 

[SusanR]

I use Ankle Weights

I don't have a barbell either but I do have some ankle weights and so I have been using them and I have been getting a good workout. I like the ankle weights because I don't have to try and keep a bar in place on my leg.