Weight Collars and Arthritis

chunky_pinup · May 2016

I've been lifting for quite some time now, and feel pretty proficient in the weight room, but recently, my arthritis (RA associated with my Lupus) has been in a pretty bad flare. I know how to modify my exercise to accommodate in order to not exacerbate my symptoms and send me into full-on flare up mode, but I'm finding one issue that is kind of embarrassing for me in the weight room - the d@mn Weight Collars.

I can load and de-load the weights no problem...but when my fingers are all wonky, those clips are near impossible for me to maneuver! I feel like a fool being able to load up heavy plates then having to ask for help with something that is probably very simple for everyone else, so I was considering purchasing my own to bring to the gym with me.

Does anyone have recommendations on ones that are easy to secure with minimal hand/finger dexterity?

nordlead2005 · May 2016

You can either go without them or you could use something like this - http://www.amazon.com/Olympic-Barbell-Dreapark-Barbells-Locking/dp/B011VAXA36/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463748573&sr=8-1&keywords=quick+weight+collars

ninerbuff · May 2016

Lock Jaw are ones that I keep in my bag and what I use with clients.

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chunky_pinup · May 2016

nordlead2005 wrote: »

You can either go without them or you could use something like this - http://www.amazon.com/Olympic-Barbell-Dreapark-Barbells-Locking/dp/B011VAXA36/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463748573&sr=8-1&keywords=quick+weight+collars

I haven't seen ones like that before! Everything I've come across looks way similar to the standard clamps in all gyms. Thank you!

jemhh · May 2016

nordlead2005 wrote: »

You can either go without them or you could use something like this - http://www.amazon.com/Olympic-Barbell-Dreapark-Barbells-Locking/dp/B011VAXA36/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463748573&sr=8-1&keywords=quick+weight+collars

My husband just bought me a set of these. I really like them so far.

chunky_pinup · May 2016

jemhh wrote: »

nordlead2005 wrote: »

You can either go without them or you could use something like this - http://www.amazon.com/Olympic-Barbell-Dreapark-Barbells-Locking/dp/B011VAXA36/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1463748573&sr=8-1&keywords=quick+weight+collars

My husband just bought me a set of these. I really like them so far.

Good to know. Thanks!

Willbenchforcupcakes · May 2016

2" wood clamps are my choice if I'm not using locking collars

jimmmer · May 2016

I go without.

SonyaCele · May 2016

this is my favorite style, not sure which brand is best quality, but i like this lever style, its easiest for me. a big knobby thing for my old crackly hands

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Pair-2-Olympic-Barbell-Weight-Collars-Clamps-Weightlifting-Crossfit/121967783817?_trksid=p999999.c100623.m-1&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=20160323102634&meid=c8e89e7a4d2d4c33a3c525e4d5678d75&pid=100623&rk=4&rkt=6&sd=261389546874

Larissa_NY · May 2016

I don't collar my weights because trying to work the collars causes my hands serious pain. If I did I'd use one of the brands listed above, though, and just pack them to the gym with the rest of my lifting gear.

DopeItUp · May 2016

I'd probably just forgo the collars totally in 95% of situations, to be honest. I personally almost never use them, myself.

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