M mad dipz New member Feb 17, 2007 #1 I know this probably doesn't really matter, but does anybody have any real pros/cons between rather working out using standard barbell w/ weights compared to the olympic barbell w/ weights?
I know this probably doesn't really matter, but does anybody have any real pros/cons between rather working out using standard barbell w/ weights compared to the olympic barbell w/ weights?
al420 New member Feb 17, 2007 #2 weight is weight. if you're going to compete then the answer is pretty simple. train w/ the proper equiptment.
weight is weight. if you're going to compete then the answer is pretty simple. train w/ the proper equiptment.
L liegelord New member Feb 17, 2007 #3 I think anyone doing some kind of olympic lifts is going to prefer the olympic/bumper plates because you can drop them.
I think anyone doing some kind of olympic lifts is going to prefer the olympic/bumper plates because you can drop them.
Cynical Simian New member Feb 17, 2007 #4 http://www.straighttothebar.com/2007/01/bars_plates_hooks_and_collars.html?src=RunToWin
TC2 New member Feb 17, 2007 #5 well for one you have to put 75,000 plates on the bar for any even remotely decent weight to add up. 2..the bars are alot thinner and will bend.
well for one you have to put 75,000 plates on the bar for any even remotely decent weight to add up. 2..the bars are alot thinner and will bend.
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