question about barbell use in videos

[fargomom]

When Cathe says she's "loading up her barbell to 40 pounds," or "I'll be using 30 pounds," what does she mean? I have the troy lite barbell. So the bar is 5 pounds. Is the bar counted in the weight? For example, if Cathe says 40 pounds, do I figure the 5 pound bar and then add on 35 pounds of weights? Or is it 40 pounds in addition to the 5 pound bar for a total actual weight of 45?

I'm confused (obviously).

HELP!

 

[Denise R]

Hi Kara!

I believe when Cathe says she is using say, 40 lbs, she is including the bar weight. Hope this helps!

P.S. I have the Troy bar she uses and it is really nice!


Denise

 

[mrsmel]

Denise is right, she means 40 lbs total, including the bar weight.

Happy lifting!

anne

 

[fargomom]

thank you both for clarifying! I appreciate it!