Can anyone tell me why...

[slickdadd]

So i've been working out for some time now, believe it or not, and I actually am quite informed in many areas I would like to believe. One thing I have never really looked for an answer to, or understood, is the magical power that barbells have when you unload a plate off of one end and the other end doesn't fall down. Where is the physics and balance and stuff? How's it do that?

Now if you know the answer and plan on making fun of me for asking, just remember, I have a wastefully huge schlong.

 

[tuc biscuit]

the centre of gravity will be inside where it is supported (ie the little arms holding it)

 

[Code]

The fulcrum isn't far enough from the weight to cause it to flip.

 

[OMGWTFBBQ]

These guys are heathens.

The answer is that God is holding it up so that you don't look foolish.
Whenever you see someone have them crash down miserably, it is because God hates them and is punishing them.

 

[jh1]

These guys are heathens.

The answer is that God is holding it up so that you don't look foolish.
Whenever you see someone have them crash down miserably, it is because God hates them and is punishing them.

God must hate you. He made you shit your pants.

LOL

 

[stuffperson]

its because you are only loading up the bar with a few 5's. If in a few years you work up to doing exercises with 45's, you may get it to flip with a short barbell.

 

[supersizeme]

it's because your father is an alcoholic

 

[randyjones]

because your mom is a whore

 

[HumorMe]

and your sister is a slut

 

[argent]

3 plates on 1 side and none on the other side will flip it.