I am thinking of purchasing this for my home gym. Does it take olympic weights (large hole) or standard weights (small hole)?
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Large hole as far as I can remember. I would not recommend this machine, I returned it because it was really not working well and it was not as advertised and a very bad quality.
1452635
it does take Olympic weight (Large Hole). The only reason we saved $, is because some one gave us the weights to put on it.
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It doesn't have weights. I think it's a large hole not sure. I use a 45 cap weights.
836867
It's designed for standard weights. I believe an olympic bar could sit in the holders though.
1629976
It is set up to accept the old-fashioned 1" plates which, of course, will also accept the standard olympic plates. I would not load this up with more than 300 lbs, even though it will probably take it, but it may become a bit unstable with those weights. As for myself, I bought three standard olympic sleeve converters which go over the 1" stands and converts it to olympic size. But that is expensive and not necessary. This is a good unit. Just be sure to get some axle grease and apply it generously to the sliding tubes, otherwise they will squeak very loudly when you lift the weights. It is set up to accept the old-fashioned 1" plates which, of course, will also accept the standard olympic plates. I would not load this up with more than 300 lbs, even though it will probably take it, but it may become a bit unstable with those weights. As for myself, I bought three standard olympic sleeve converters which go over the 1" stands and converts it to olympic size. But that is expensive and not necessary. This is a good unit. Just be sure to get some axle grease and apply it generously to the sliding tubes, otherwise they will squeak very loudly when you lift the... » Read More It is set up to accept the old-fashioned 1" plates which, of course, will also accept the standard olympic plates. I would not load this up with more than 300 lbs, even though it will probably take it, but it may become a bit unstable with those weights. As for myself, I bought three standard olympic sleeve converters which go over the 1" stands and converts it to olympic size. But that is expensive and not necessary. This is a good unit. Just be sure to get some axle grease and apply it generously to the sliding tubes, otherwise they will squeak very loudly when you lift the weights. « Show Less
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Frank, I purchased it and it does not include the 200 pound weight stack. It has a bar you can place plate weights on, however not Olympic plates. I had to purchase a conversion bar to accommodate my Olympic plates.
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It's about 9.3 ft long. It holds standard plates on front and back not just on the front of it.. You can get some heavy weights on it. Also there is an adapter for Olympic. I have some and use on it too. Been using this for a while and love it. Well worth the money.
788878
"Olympic" refers to the sleeve diameter. If they were the skinny ones, they'd be labeled as "standard" although in the olden days, they were commonly called "exercise" bars and plates.
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This takes standard weight plates with the 1" hole. Let us know if you have any further questions.
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Frank,I purchased it and it does not include the 200 pound weight stack. It has a bar you can place plate weights on, however not Olympic plates. I had to purchase a conversion bar to accommodate my Olympic plates.
1829168
the holes are for standard plates not olympic size. i think it would be awkward to use with the 25lb standard weight plate because of the diameter of it.
203303
I have had two other olympic weight benches and this one by far is the best one I have had. The thing I like the best is that the squat rack and bench are not connected. So its not bulky nor does it take a lot of room in my garage. The dimensions for the squat rack is L 32 x w 48 x H 64 And for the bench is L 72 x w 26 x H 22
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Any standard or Olympic weight plates will fit. We use 45 and 25 pound plates.
1475241
It does not include the weights or bar. It does require olympic weights. It is a great setup for the money.
1119882
I bought this to use at my gym so just used the plates there. The 5lb Olympic plates just fit but with it takes a bit of finagling. If you are looking to purchase weights, then you can find individual plates at any large sporting goods store such as Dick's, Modells, etc. According to other reviews I read, it would be better to look for plates with 1" diameter holes as opposed to the larger diameter holes on Olympic plates as they should be secured more easily.
276429
It takes 2" plates. Anything listed as "Olympic" means it accepts plates with 2 inch holes. This specific bar is really nice, I highly recommend it
1175749
Ask your friends, even. A lot of people have weights just laying around their house they don't use anymore. As other people said, this set uses standard size weights.
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Sorry, I may have messed up my answer, but the rack holds both regular and Olympic plates.
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Standard 1" hole. Accepts standard (not Olympic 2") bars and dumbbell handles.