what barbell

[jldx2in2000]

The pipe insulation(styrofoam) wraps around the pipe encasing it. Are the noodles hollow in the middle, too?

The one I bought was. It completely wrapped around my bar. I even glued cutesy fabric to it to make it look pretty.

 

[llp]

The one I bought was. It completely wrapped around my bar. I even glued cutesy fabric to it to make it look pretty.

that sounds cute!

 

[linlos]

I use the barbell that I ordered through The Firm many years ago. It is actually padded.
It works great for me.

 

[Kitterfly]

There is squishey padded tape you use for tennis rackets handles that works great also, use it for dumbells to, very cheap also and I love it

 

[handels]

Maybe I'm the only one, but I really prefer having a heavy barbell. My barbell alone is 36 pounds, so I can use smaller plates or none at all more often.

If I'm lifting less than 36 pounds, I can usually be comfortable using dumbbells.

I have a barbell pad from Altus or one of those weight companies, but I feel like it makes the barbell slide backwards. I'm not sure if it would really roll back but the feeling is distracting, so probably not safe.

I like the idea of adding fabric to it...maybe I can find something that "sticks" a little more.