Speaking of barbells, I have a question.......

[Calico]

Since purchasing my barbell, the clips aren't sliding on as easily as they did in the beginning. Does anybody know what to put on the barbell to make the clips slide on more easily. Or something to clean the barbell with to make it smoother for easier clip placement.

Thanks

 

[mariep]

Good question, Annette! I just mentioned in my reply to Diane that the only thing I didn't like about my Troy Lite barbell were the clips that came with it. They look like those things you use to strengthen your grip, you know those hand-squeeze things, and I found them just about impossible to get on and off the bar.x(

I just use the ones from my old Firm barbell (they're like a spring clip and work very easily). I'd love to be able to use the ones I got with the Troy, though. I hope someone has some suggestions!

-Marie

 

[KathyH]

Hi Annette! You can put a little bit of oil on the inside of each clip not too much though. I got this tip from DebbieH & it works! Kathy

 

[kathryn]

I suggest to just keep on struggling with them, as using them when they're tough to get on the bar can improve your grip strength. Mine seemed harder to get on when I first got them, but now they go on pretty easily. Hope it's my strength improving, and not the clips loosening!