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Olympic Barbell - how much does it weigh??
charliebird
Posts: 168 Member
Am I right in thinking that the Barbell with no weight on the end is 20kg? Now for the stupid question if I add 4 x 5kg plates (2 each end) I am lifting 40kg?? Or do you not take into consideration the weight of the bar??!!
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I think a standard Olympic barbell is 20kg (I've been researching this myself) but different gyms have different bars so it is worth asking exactly how much it weighs.
And I would think that yes, you should include the bar weight, or at the very least, record your weight consistently in the same manner.0 -
a 7ft Oly bar is 20kg and a 6ft Oly bar is 15kg
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They are supposed to weigh 20kg, however, I've been looking to buy one & found that the weight does vary - some of them are 16/17kg.
This 20kg is a 7ft bar - a shorter one could be lighter.
If you put 20kg onto the bar, yes you are lifting 40kg (assuming it is a 20kg bar)0 -
I include the weight of the bar as part of the total weight, and always use that bar so you know the total weight. 1" standard bars are a lot lighter 0
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Thanks Ladies! I will check with the gym but im sure its a 7ft Thick Olympic bar so I assume 20kg!!0
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