In another thread it mentions the troy barbell set as the weight set used in one of the videos. Since the weight of the bar is much lighter, does this mean that a regular barbell may be too heavy for some of the exercises? Would a regular weight set work just as well(as far as the weights used)? The troy set appears to be very nice, but I'm trying to decide whether it would be more of an indulgence, than an addition. Thanks!
Will we need the weight set you use?
- Thread starter jackier
- Start date
Cathe Friedrich
Administrator
Barbell
You will be just fine with a traditional barbell and a regular weight set. It will not effect the exercises at all. When creating and rehearsing the videos I actually used a traditional barbell and weight set.
We personally have enjoyed using the Troy Barbell for these videos mainly because the barbell is less bulky, and the vinyl plates are smoother, easier to maneuver, and quieter on the set.
Now might also be a good time to mention this(since many of you will most likely be curious about this). During all barbell portions in any of the videos, we tell you what weight we are using but our weight is in fact 10 pounds lighter than what we are lifting. While we DID rehearse the videos with the actual weight that we tell you we are using,(so we know it works), we needed to pace ourselves during filming week and cut back on the weight to ensure safety and proper form during the coarse of the week. But the bottom line is that regardless of whatever weight was mentioned or actually lifted, YOU NEED TO SELECT THE WEIGHT THAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR YOU
. So as you do all of these exercises, your goal is to find a weight that provides the greatest challenge while still maintaining proper form and technique.
You will be just fine with a traditional barbell and a regular weight set. It will not effect the exercises at all. When creating and rehearsing the videos I actually used a traditional barbell and weight set.
We personally have enjoyed using the Troy Barbell for these videos mainly because the barbell is less bulky, and the vinyl plates are smoother, easier to maneuver, and quieter on the set.
Now might also be a good time to mention this(since many of you will most likely be curious about this). During all barbell portions in any of the videos, we tell you what weight we are using but our weight is in fact 10 pounds lighter than what we are lifting. While we DID rehearse the videos with the actual weight that we tell you we are using,(so we know it works), we needed to pace ourselves during filming week and cut back on the weight to ensure safety and proper form during the coarse of the week. But the bottom line is that regardless of whatever weight was mentioned or actually lifted, YOU NEED TO SELECT THE WEIGHT THAT IS APPROPRIATE FOR YOU
DebbieH
Cathlete
Thanks Cathe!
Thanks for the info on the weight used. It is ALWAYS so helpful to know an estimated place to start when we know what you are using. It gives us something to work towards even if we can't start off at that weight. Thanks for all your hard work these past few weeks and is is sooooo good to "see" you around!
DebbieH
Thanks for the info on the weight used. It is ALWAYS so helpful to know an estimated place to start when we know what you are using. It gives us something to work towards even if we can't start off at that weight. Thanks for all your hard work these past few weeks and is is sooooo good to "see" you around!
DebbieH
Me Too!
Thanks so much for telling us the amount of weight you used in the videos. I noticed that yesterday when I was viewing the leg tape. Like Debbie H stated, it helpful so we can gage how much weight we should use.
I really appreciate that you listen to your fans, it shows that you really care!
Thanks for all of the hard work you and your crew have put into these videos. I ordered them all and will enjoy for years to come
Terri
Thanks so much for telling us the amount of weight you used in the videos. I noticed that yesterday when I was viewing the leg tape. Like Debbie H stated, it helpful so we can gage how much weight we should use.
I really appreciate that you listen to your fans, it shows that you really care!
Thanks for all of the hard work you and your crew have put into these videos. I ordered them all and will enjoy for years to come
Terri
Thanks, Cathe
Thanks for sharing that tip with us. I like it when you tell us what weight you're using (I immediate start subtracting to gauge my OWN weight, LOL.) I also appreciate that you didn't to max out on your weight, because you needed that extra strength for teaching. It is your clear instruction and excellent form that make you such an outstanding role model. Well -- that and the fact that you never teach DOWN to us, instead you give us goals to work toward.
I'm really looking forward to all your new workouts. I hope you're enjoying the break from filming and the opportunity to get caught up. But you'd better brace yourself for when those new videos start arriving on our doorsteps -- because I can guarantee that you and Pat and Chris will be working overtime to answer all our questions and compliments!
P.S. -- I already have ideas for new videos. Can you believe it? I'll spare you for the time being. Otherwise, I might find a bomb instead of a video in the package that Mr. UPS leaves on my doorstep.
Thanks for sharing that tip with us. I like it when you tell us what weight you're using (I immediate start subtracting to gauge my OWN weight, LOL.) I also appreciate that you didn't to max out on your weight, because you needed that extra strength for teaching. It is your clear instruction and excellent form that make you such an outstanding role model. Well -- that and the fact that you never teach DOWN to us, instead you give us goals to work toward.
I'm really looking forward to all your new workouts. I hope you're enjoying the break from filming and the opportunity to get caught up. But you'd better brace yourself for when those new videos start arriving on our doorsteps -- because I can guarantee that you and Pat and Chris will be working overtime to answer all our questions and compliments!
P.S. -- I already have ideas for new videos. Can you believe it? I'll spare you for the time being. Otherwise, I might find a bomb instead of a video in the package that Mr. UPS leaves on my doorstep.
Cathe Friedrich
Administrator
Oh Daphne....
you're always so funny
!
you're always so funny