Suggestions for Barbell
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I got mine at Dick's Sporting Goods for about $50, it is 110 pounds weight set. Comes with a 5ft barbell, 2 dumbbells and 85 pounds of weight. I am enjoying it immensely. I did have to return the barbell for them to find one that the clips fit on but other than that I have had no problems. Others here will recommend the Troy Lite system where the bar itself only weighs 5 pounds where the bar I have weighs 15 pounds.
It is all in what you are looking for, how much money you want to spend and how much weight you want to be able to lift.
Happy Hunting for a barbell!!:7
It is all in what you are looking for, how much money you want to spend and how much weight you want to be able to lift.Happy Hunting for a barbell!!:7
Hi, Diane--
There has been a ton of talk here about the Troy Lite barbell. I just got one, and I love it! I had been using a Firm barbell that is padded. The padding was nice for leg work when I had the bar on my shoulders (and I still use it for that), but for stuff that you hold the bar in your hands for, the padding was awkward and actually caused my hands/forearms to hurt.
The Troy Lite bar by itself only weighs 5 lbs., and the starter set of plates that came with it allows you to go up to 40 lbs. (I think...). I got mine after reading all the positive things that were said here on the forums. I believe Cathe uses this barbell in several of her workouts.
I will say the only thing I don't like about the Troy Lite is the spring clips (or whatever they're called) that you use to hold the plates on. I found them almost impossible to get on and off the bar, so I just use the ones that came with my Firm barbell.
I bought mine through Fitness1st. Here's a link http://www.fitness1st.com/bars-weight-systems.html
Good luck and let us know what you decide to get!
-Marie
There has been a ton of talk here about the Troy Lite barbell. I just got one, and I love it! I had been using a Firm barbell that is padded. The padding was nice for leg work when I had the bar on my shoulders (and I still use it for that), but for stuff that you hold the bar in your hands for, the padding was awkward and actually caused my hands/forearms to hurt.
The Troy Lite bar by itself only weighs 5 lbs., and the starter set of plates that came with it allows you to go up to 40 lbs. (I think...). I got mine after reading all the positive things that were said here on the forums. I believe Cathe uses this barbell in several of her workouts.
I will say the only thing I don't like about the Troy Lite is the spring clips (or whatever they're called) that you use to hold the plates on. I found them almost impossible to get on and off the bar, so I just use the ones that came with my Firm barbell.
I bought mine through Fitness1st. Here's a link http://www.fitness1st.com/bars-weight-systems.html
Good luck and let us know what you decide to get!
-Marie
debkrebbie
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Diane,
I've been using a 15 lb. barbell for about a year and was having upper back pain. Because of the great recommendations here regarding the Troy-Lite I ordered it. I received it last week and absolutely LOVE IT! So much easier to handle and NO back pain! I would definitely recommend it. I ordered it from fitness1st.
Debbie K.
I've been using a 15 lb. barbell for about a year and was having upper back pain. Because of the great recommendations here regarding the Troy-Lite I ordered it. I received it last week and absolutely LOVE IT! So much easier to handle and NO back pain! I would definitely recommend it. I ordered it from fitness1st.
Debbie K.
I would definitely recommend the Troy Lite. I also had previously used the Firm barbell, and could lift no more than 40 lbs over my head. I actually got 50 over my head with the Troy Lite! Also, fitness1st.com is great. I got my set very quickly after I ordered it. In regard to the comment about the clips, I also have trouble with them occasionally, but usually just have to get a better grip on them.