What is the ideal size for a barbell?
IWF and IPF specifications depending on the kind of bar in question of course.
>>37752386
>>37752394
For Starting Strength especially
>>37752407
Just get a proper bar, don't bother wasting money on anything else.
>>37752431
What do you mean by "proper"?
>>37752386
Get an oly bar.
>>37752442
IWF or IPF specification. A proper competition bar.
20kg.
>>37752386
7' Olympic Barbell. Should weigh 45lbs
Ideal for barbell flies?
Guys I have a 1'' bar that came with my bench. Should I buy more weight for it (I'm fairly weak yet) or should I buy a 2'' bar instead? Will I waste money buying 1'' weights?
>>37753431
what the fuck is a 1" bar?
>>37752386
210cm length, 28mm diameter. 20kg heavy.
>>37753448
Maybe the kid means 1" diameter.
>>37753515
I think he means 1 inch diameter where the plates go... but that would be a very weird weak bar. Better just invest and get some proper quality. They're not even that expensive secondhand. (Don't buy from gyms, buy from private users only!)
Texas power bar
>>37752386
get an OLy bar and be gone with ye
>>37753431
yes. just get a 7' Oly bar ( 20kg ) even a 500lb tested one w/ 2 clips and start buying 2" weights.