What is the max one bar can hold? Is it possible to have 40lbs per bar? if not, what is the max you can have per bar and are the actual weights sturdy
798073
I had 35 on each bar and it was fine until I set it down. The bars bend very easily because they are cheap. If you don't slam your weights you should be ok. Would put them over your head though, look for a threaded handle for that.
798074
Each can hold up to 20lbs. Yes, you can make them sturdy by pushing the clip all the way in.
1909296
I've bought it for my 13 yr old to do safer squats and dead lifts so I've only had 180 lbs in weights on it. The bar weighs 50 lbs by itself and seems very solid. I would recommend !
1469185
I've had these bars since December 2014 and use my dumbbells at least 3 times per week. One set has 80 lbs on each bar. So far everything is working great. I have dropped the 80 lb dumbbells on a rubber mat and the weld has not broken yet. I'll update my review if damages occur. So far, a great product.
325302
The bar I bought takes 1" plates, not Olympic-style plates. I have a pair of 50s I keep on mine, and it could fit 8 or 10 on a side, though I don't know if the bar itself could handle that much weight. I've had low 300s on mine (I'm 68, my heavy days are over) and everything was fine.
92970
No question that the bar when properly installed is sturdy and stable enough to support a normal weight. But I think it might be tough to pull yourself up from a sitting position with just this bar, depending on how good your balance is as you pull yourself up.
629539
There are 25 pound weights for each side along with 10 and 5 pound weights and 2.5 pounds - so depending on you and your fitness level you could add quite a bit. Me - I usually am doing about 15 pounds per side so 30 pounds weight plus the bar...I've been doing it awhile. I try to increase with more weight as I get to a plateau and I'm trying to challenge myself as I get stronger!
1618644
You can yes, going off of memory you should be able to put 6 10 lb weights on each side to bring it up to 120lbs per bar.
1425026
I cant tell you what the book says about weight limits but what I can tell you is that I am 265 pound man and I stand on them all the time and they are pretty sturdy. I figure if they can hold me up they can hold anybody. I have even jumped on the them playing around.
1214942
Get the Elite version of this bar--it comes with a crossbar that keeps the pull-up bar stable. If u have that version but want to stabilize it more, use a couple 40+ lb dumb bells on the bottom bars to weigh it down. Works great for me and I'm a 220 pound 6'2" dude.
1284755
The bars can hold a lot of weight so long as you have the bar hanging on the studs in the wall. We love the bar.
1206897
I've squatted 495 and its a great help. It prevents the bar from digging into your traps. I don't believe there's a weight limit.
1079725
no offense but the world record deadlift is 1015 lbs, not sure what you would be doing with 1500 lbs on the bar. It is a solid bar and could easily handle heavy weight up into the 400s and 500s, beyond that I am not sure. If you are looking for a cheap bar this is great for the price.
346767
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).
864985
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.
1278283
I got and recommend an Olympic bar & weight set. Its a 2inch grip 45lb barbell & then 260lbs of weights. You can order them online but unless you can find it for free or low shipping its best to use local. Amazon has them as a set from diff sellers for $385 to over $400. Dicks Sports has them for $209 in store but charges like $200 to ship it to you. I went to our local Hibbetts sports & bought them. The bar comes with 2 clips
344350
I bought the 36lb bar. I think it is light for squats (41 year old female) however that's the heaviest bar they had.
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.