Are there more weights that I can purchase that will fit this bar? I'm want to get 45 pound plates but I want to get ones that will fit.
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I haven't looked for 45 lb plates. I'm sure you can find them, I'd say the diameter of the bars are about 1 inch. However, I am not sure if the bar can hold over 120 lb. It's sturdy but only for the given weights; anything over the 100 lb weights given would make me nervous when using it with the bar.
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depends on what kind of barbell you have. the thing on the front that you use for leg curls etc fits 1" plates. if you can afford it, buy a proper power cage and bench. this one is pretty wobbly. i had to build wood supports to keep the bench stable when pressing.
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I've put 150lbs. It seem to be fine to me. If you plan to put more then that I would get an Olympic bar. The diameter of the bar is bigger for a better grip.
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its the same length as my regular olympic bar . its take olympic plates . it will fit a standard bench . i don't know how much weigh it can hold but i think more weight than the regular standard olympic bar because its heavier and thicker .
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Hi, porchpotato. I don't own and haven't used this product, but I own a pair of similar RAWBuiltTech standard-size barbell collars. I don't have one of those interchangeable-plates dumbbell sets, but I can say this much: even a 25 LB (old) Weider weight plate and a pair of (much newer) 5 LB Weider plates (or "disks") press against the clamped-on barbell collar (when the barbell is tilted even moderately). The 35 LB weight-plate trio then causes the barbell collar to shift toward the end of the barbell sleeve, if only by a fraction of an inch. Oh, I know that virtually no-one is tough enough (or dexterous enough) to try handling and curling a 70 LB dumbbell set made with 25 LB weight plates, but I hope my reply is a bit useful ...
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Good question. I never noticed when I ordered mine so it's probably just a typo? My bar was 44.2 pounds. Official weight is supposed to be 44.0 pounds (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barbell#Men.27s_bar).
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This barbell is fitted for 2" Olympic Plates only. If it were a 1" standard bar it could be used in combination with 2" plates although it wouldn't be ideal. I would search "CAP 1" Barbell" or something similar on Amazon and see what pops up.Thanks,MichaelMatters of the Cart
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I've used 45 pounds on it with no problem whatsoever. The chain is quite long and probably could hold 4 45's lengthwise and possibly weight-wise. What size plates did you have in mind?
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This bar accommodates Olympic Plates only. Regarding is this bar good for you...yes it is. The reason why is that it allows you to execute your deadlifts with perfect form much easier than a traditional straight Olympic bar as you step INSIDE of it to perform the deadlift. It just makes sense ergonomically. Saw it years ago and which I would've bought it then. Depending on your commitment you can purchase an Olympic weight set for very little. Good luck.
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Use standard flat plate weights that have a 1" hole when using the Total Gym Weight Bar.The maximum user weight plus additional weight must not exceed 300 pounds when a person uses the Total Gym Weight Bar with the Total Gym.When using the weight bar the weight should be added equally and evenly to both sides of the weight bar when stacking plate weights.Do not stack more than 25 pounds per side without adding equal weight to the opposite side of the bar.1" weight spring clip collars must be installed when the weight bar is in use.
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The squat bar is sturdy enough for 405 maybe more but I don't need to go any heavier. What I did was purchase and olympic bar as well.
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I don't have many but the bar weighs 50 lbs and it can hold upto 750lbs. I think using my limited amount of plates that 4 or 5 plates per side would be easy for it. I have a picture of my plates on @whey2muscle twitter page.
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This barbell is fitted for 2" Olympic Plates only. If it were a 1" standard bar it could be used in combination with 2" plates although it wouldn't be ideal. I would search "CAP 1" Barbell" or something similar on Amazon and see what pops up. Thanks, Michael Matters of the Cart
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Standard plates have a 1" hole and olympic plates have a 2" hole. You would not be able to fit standard plates with the 1" hole on a bar that accepts olympic plates with the 2" hole. You could put olympic plates with the 2" hole on a bar that accepts standard plates with the 1" hole if you get an olympic adapter that fits over the sleeve of the bar. Let us know if you have any further questions.
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No, my two plates came in two different boxes. One thing to think about though, which I didn't, is simply that most standard 1 inch bars aren't rated past 250 lbs, so it might be worth looking at investing in an Olympic set.
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The GAB300 does not come with any weights. However It only accepts Olympic plates not standard plates. Your best bet to find Olympic plates (if you don't already own) would be Walmart for a decent price.
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You can use either the large hole weights or small hole weights for the legs portion. There is an adapter that slides on and off for this. So any weight plates you can find will fit