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When should a barbell be collared?
I've been strength training now for 10 weeks and have never bothered with spring collars because the weights have been light and the collars are a pain when doing 4 different warmup weights, then the ...
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Barbell presses without a suitable power/squat rack?
Started Starting Strength at a gym today and when I came to the presses, I discovered that the power rack didn't have holes on the outside of the vertical members, meaning a loaded bar could only be ...
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When does one choose the 33lb bar vs 45lb bar?
Other than the fact that it's 12 lbs lighter, is there any reason to choose the 33lb bar to lift rather than the 45 lb bar?
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How much do empty barbells weigh?
I have recently noticed that in my gym they have two different sizes of barbells. The difference between them is only in length, but not in diameter. the reason why I'm mentioning that is because I ...
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What are the ball bearings in dumbbells and barbells for?
Well the question title pretty much says it.
While browsing the web for dumbbells I stumbled over the supposedly cheaper 30mm bars and the 50mm bars that all seem to be ball beared.
What is the ...
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My in-apartment gym lacks barbells. Should I join a new gym or buy my own barbell?
So here's the thing. In my apartment, I have a gym with a weight machine or two, some cardio machines, and a set of dumbbell freeweights, and a bench. Using this gym costs me nothing extra, but it ...
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Seeking a barbell/dumbbell workout for a very small room
Here's my situation...
I have a bench, a barbell with 300 pounds of plates, and dumbbells up to 100 pounds (each) in a very small room. I am 5'9" tall and weigh 159 pounds.
My bench is very close to ...
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How to do deadlifts with dumbbells?
I dont have access to a barbell, yet i still want to try and do deadlifts, so i was wondering if anybody knows how to explain to me the proper technique, or maybe even refer me to an article or video ...
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Are squats with dumbbells as effective as squats with barbells?
I was wondering, if I were to use the same amount of weight with dumbbells as I would with a barbell while doing a squat, will I get the same benefits as I would using a barbell?
Now I understand ...
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Almost Olympic bar — collars don't fit
I obtained an almost Olympic sized bar -- all my plates fit on but none of my collars do (I have the spring kind). Where or how can I get collars to fit it?
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What are good dumbbells or barbells for P90X?
I'm looking to buy a barbell/dumbbell set to start doing P90X again. I came across the Bowflex and the Powerblock adjustable sets, but they just seem so freaking expensive ($300 to start for each).
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Dangerous to use barbell squat without padding?
Are you supposed to use foam padding on the bar when doing barbell squats? The answer seems inconsistent even from the same professional bodybuilder. I've seen Arnold Schwarzenegger sometimes go bare ...
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Buying barbell / rack
I want to buy a barbell and a squat rack so I can lift at home but looking around there's so many to choose from its overwhelming. I just need to know:
Which brands are trusted and recommended?
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Why aren't stiff legged deadlifts bad for your back?
It seems to me they go against everything safe about lifting! Lifting with your lower back and not your legs.
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Anyone have any thoughts on the safety and science behind them?
