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standard or Olympic weights - 1/12/2008 4:13:08 PM
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lopytog
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im thinking of buying a new set of weights, i got an old set of the plastic filled with concrete jobbies and can't fit enough weight on the bar now. so should i get Olympic or standard? and whats the difference? cheers
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RE: standard or Olympic weights - 1/12/2008 4:14:02 PM
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Soccerking3000
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get the olympic weights, you can get a set of 300 pounds with a bar for about 100 bucks brand new, also check craigslist
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RE: standard or Olympic weights - 1/12/2008 4:30:06 PM
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rippedchick
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Olympics. If you get standards you have to use a standard bar and most are only 5' and not as stable once you go over 200lbs on them.
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RE: standard or Olympic weights - 1/12/2008 7:33:05 PM
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im thinking of buying a new set of weights, i got an old set of the plastic filled with concrete jobbies and can't fit enough weight on the bar now. so should i get Olympic or standard? and whats the difference? cheers
Olympic weights have larger holes and require a larger bar than standard weights. And also, as ripped said, olympic bars are WAY stronger than standard bars.
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RE: standard or Olympic weights - 1/14/2008 11:45:46 AM
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Gottabefit
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there's only one olympic bar at my gym (in the squat rack) and all other are standard, and they're pretty strong and stable
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RE: standard or Olympic weights - 1/14/2008 11:39:42 PM
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xmax126
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i have a 7 foot standard bar and i've lifted into the upper 200's with it and it was fine.
do you have adjustable dumbells?
adjustable dumbells for olympic weights can be a pain. adjustable dumbell handles with the screw ends are very safe but they only come in standard that i know of.
i say for everything but dumbell's get the olympic set. but if you go for the dumbell's, go for the standard screw on type.
get yourself at least 4 of the 10's, 5's, 3's, and 2.5's. you wont be sorry. so many things you can do with dumbells.
actually here's a 40lbs set
http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1344900&cp=2057738.710956.710958.693997&parentPage=family
or http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=896468
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RE: standard or Olympic weights - 3/2/2008 9:57:19 AM
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HuPhleungPu
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I know I'm bumping this a bit but...I prefer standard because I workout in my garage and the width of the bar makes a big difference. I don't want a 7' bar protruding in my garage. The only problem with standard size is the 25# plates are less common than the other plates.
Good point about the dumbells too.
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