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Anybody use non Olympic bar/weights?
Care76
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I'm looking to build a home gym so I can start SL at home. I'm trying to find used equipment and an Olympic size bar and weights with 2 inch holes are hard to find. If I have to I will buy them new but I'm hoping I don't have to. As it is I think I will need to buy a squat rack new as I can't find one of those either.
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I used a Standard Weight Set until this summer when I finally got an Olympic Set. Weight is weight IMO. The only downfall is having to elevate the smaller standard plates to get the bar to the right height for Deadlifts. I actually still use my Standard set for Bench Press, since I don't have a spotter - in an emergency a 15lb bar will be easier to deal with than a 45 bar.0
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I use a standard bar atm...will switch it up when I find an olympic one at a decent price.
As for squat rack my husband is building me one...there are plans online if yours is so inclined.0 -
Garage sales are awesome for finding weights. I started with a standard bar (still use it for OHP) and then found an olympic set. I just keep collecting weights of any size when I see a deal.0
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Thanks! I have been looking for Olympic, but I will check out some of the regular ones.
Thanks Stef! I'm not sure if my hubby is up to it. His work slows down in the winter so maybe. :-)0
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