Short Bars for Troy Lite Barbell Weight Plates & Turbo Tower

[ilovefitness]

Hi,

I have 2 sets of Troy Lite Barbell. And of course, they come with long bars. Have any Catheletes loaded Troy weight plates onto short bars before? If so, what kind of short bars would you recommend?

Another question of mine. I usually work out heavy at the gym. I don't need a heavy duty squat rack in my home. I am interested in getting a lightweight version at home for days I cannot work out at the gym. In Cathe's STS Total Body video, I vaguely remember she used the Turbo Tower (sorry, I cannot remember the name.) when she did bench presses on the step. Is this Turbo Tower (also featured in Turbo Barre workout) good for resting heavy barbell weights for squats?

THANK YOU!

 

[desertambrosia]

Unfortunately, they are not making the Turbo Tower any more. Check e-bay, yard sales, Craig's List, online sites and thrift stores. My Turbo Tower states that the weight limit is 350 lbs. I have never placed near that much weight on it. Just seems a little too thin for that much weight. JMO. I have a squat cage, so now my Turbo Tower is used for barre workouts only.

 

[ilovefitness]

Unfortunately, they are not making the Turbo Tower any more. Check e-bay, yard sales, Craig's List, online sites and thrift stores. My Turbo Tower states that the weight limit is 350 lbs. I have never placed near that much weight on it. Just seems a little too thin for that much weight. JMO. I have a squat cage, so now my Turbo Tower is used for barre workouts only.

Thank you for your response. I found a similiar one made by Cap Barbell. Not sure if it is a good quality one. Perhaps i do need to think about the squat cage.