Comments on: How to Pick a Lightweight Training Barbell https://www.tworepcave.com/3222/how-to-pick-a-lightweight-training-barbell/ Gym Equipment Tips, Reviews and Comparisons Sat, 28 Aug 2021 17:39:31 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: David Kiesling https://www.tworepcave.com/3222/how-to-pick-a-lightweight-training-barbell/comment-page-1/#comment-7435 Mon, 19 Mar 2018 16:16:53 +0000 https://www.tworepcave.com/?p=3222#comment-7435 In reply to Gretchen.

Hi Gretchen,

The aluminum bar detailed above will be perfect for you. It’s only 15 lbs. I don’t recommend using converter sleeves on a bar, only on a storage rack or machine. It’s an extra thing that you’re depending on staying locked on. Plus, most standard bars will not fit right on a full sized power rack or squat rack.

]]> By: Gretchen https://www.tworepcave.com/3222/how-to-pick-a-lightweight-training-barbell/comment-page-1/#comment-7432 Mon, 19 Mar 2018 14:00:06 +0000 https://www.tworepcave.com/?p=3222#comment-7432 Hi David – Maybe you can offer me some advice. My husband has an olympic set with all the various weights but the bar is 45 lb. I am looking for a lighter weight bar (15 lb or ideally lighter) but was hoping to fit the 2 inch plates that we already have (mainly to avoid duplication and clutter). I’ve seen “converter sleeves” that will convert the 1 inch barbell to a 2 inch but was wondering if that is the best way to go, or if it would be better for me to just purchase an inexpensive bar with weights (like the 100 lb vinyl weight sets). Any experience with the converter?

Thanks!
Gretchen

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