Weights on Barbells = ??

[olexa17]

Cathe,

This could be an incredibly silly question but as someone just starting to do all my new Cathe videos, I am curious - on the dumbells, when you say, "I'm using 40LBS" does that mean you have 40LBS of plates on the barbell or 40 LBS of weight TOTAL including the weight of the actual barbell?

I know that I am doing the weight according to what my body can handle, but I was curious. I started doing a DVD yesterday where you had 40LBs and I had 2 10lbs plates on my barbell which is 8lbs. Just curious.

Also, I am much stronger in my LB already than my UB. Right now my bench at home does not have that 'holder' for the barbell so my barbell is on the floor. I feel like I could go heavier for LB barbell work but to lift that barbell over my head....I don't know I feel like we'll need to get a contraption similar to a Smith machine so I can get underneath it.
Does this make any sense? Just wanting to be safe and not swing out my back lifting weight for LB when my UB strength hasn't caught up yet.

Thanks for any advice...and hope you are recovering!!!

Kelly

 

[fox2star]

Not Cathe, but I believe she is referring to the total weight, including the weight of the bar.

Deb

 

[Cathe Friedrich]

Hi Kelly! Glad you are enjoying your new workouts.

Yes, the weight I mention includes the weight of the bar itself.

A smith machine is definitely the way to go to solve this dilemma, however, most people do not have the option to bring one into their home. If you do, yes, definitely, get one.

Happy Lifting!

 

[olexa17]

Cathe,

Thanks so much for taking the time to reply. I cannot tell you how much I am enjoying your DVDs....this should come as no shock to you since I am simply joining the legions of raving fans, but thank you for all you do!!

and I hope your recovery goes well!!

Take care!!!

Kelly