How much weight can this bar hold until it starts to bend? I ask because my current bar bends with just 275lb loaded on it.
874065
at 405, it doesn't show any significant deflection (although it's hard to tell when actually lifting). It has no permanent bends, which is what I assume you are actually asking about.
874066
I've pulled 405 with this bar so far and haven't come close to seeing it bend
1354784
yes this is a 45lb bar (20kg). I would not buy it though.... rusty and not good for anything but squat and bench. I replaced it with a Rogue bar.
66801
I have the same issue, but it seems solid enough and strong enough. When we bench with 200+ pounds on the bar, and re-rack it, this little bit of give does tend to move the rack a bit, even with an additional 200 pounds on the weight holding pegs, so be aware of that. I definitely would not rack more than 300 pounds on this however - if you need to go beyond that weight, you should look into a whole cage because you are too advanced for this particular rack.
1354783
I own this bar and believe it is right around 45lbs. It does seem a little thicker than a standard Olympic bar. It's held up pretty well across a spectrum of power lifting routines.
106081
I have only put a minimal amount of weight on these hooks and just for hanging some thing on a closet rod but think that they will hold much more than I have been hanging. But in answer to your question I would say that you could hang 30 lbs with out them bending.
2089246
I exchanged emails with them a few years ago about its weight capacity. They said they had dropped 1200 lbs on the spotters and hooks and it didn't budge (I still have the old email). I don't know if it would endure that beat for long or anything would for that matter. I certainly wouldn't drop that kind of load on the front hooks outside the rack without having it bolted on the floor! You could tip the rack. Also the dip bars are rated at 250 lbs a piece.
375019
It will flex, but does not damage the bar. I use it for 315 bench, 405 squat, and 455 deadlift. In my opinion 600lbs would probably be too much flex for squats, meaning it will do a little up and down wobble with such weight. I don't do anything at 600lbs, and love the bar. Hope that helps.
254808
500lb is what the literature says! And they do not make a distinction by size.I think I would not push the limit but rather put in an additional bar if very heavy lifting would be required. N.Jean in Fountain Hills, AZ
2262463
I would say 145 to 150, might hold a few more pounds but, don't think so. I weigh 135 and its strong enough for me, but,I really don't think it would hold up anyone 150 or more.
601588
You don't really put weight on the bar ore say. It is strong, don't let it fool you, it will not allow you to do all it makes out to on the description beware.
209836
Cherokee might be pushing the weight limit on this bar. You might need the higher end bar.
2017024
Not sure on the limit. Can tell you that currently being used to hold about 280 with no issues
599739
Todd, I was able to contact the Total Gym Store yesterday. They advised that the bar should not exceed 300 pounds.
1791070
The bar by itself is heavy. I have used 110lbs without any issue. The bar is solid and should take more weight. If i was going to perform cheat curls, I prefer a short straight bar. I bought the bar because I've torn my tendons and surgery is the only option. This bar allows me to continue to lift w/o straining my tendons.
283938
How much weight can each shelf hold? I bought a cheap wood one two years ago and the shelves have got to the point it looks bent. I need something that will hold at least 40 pounds for each shelf since there is five all together. Is it flimsily? I need something that is strong and that won't bend.
691499
Each weight isn't 1 inch thick-the diameter of the circle that the bar goes through on the weight is 1 inch. However, it looks to me like you could safely fit approximately six 10 lb weights on each side. You might could fit about four 25 lb weights on each side and still screw the end holders on enough to secure the weight but that much weight would probably bend the bar.
1246638
I use a 5' bar, and it works just fine. Gets kinda wobbly with too much weight.