What size weights fit the bar- standard 45lb plates with a 2 inch opening or does it need "sleeves" on the bar to fit those weights?
763156
Hey Anne, no need for any sleeve attachment. The regular olympic bar weights fit quite nicely. For that money is an excel bar. Lou
763157
This is an Olympic bar that accommodates Oly plates with the typical 2" opening, no sleeves required. I buy the Cap Olympic plates from Amazon (45's and 25's for an amazingly low price and FREE SHIPPING!). BTW, this bar is a beast and rolls smoothly on the ball bearings. Well worth the money.
763158
You need Olympic weights for this bar. Standard plates for a standard bar. You are smart to check because many stores don't carry a lot of Olympic plates.
763159
Please look it up, you have folks saying standard plates work on an Olympic bar ....doesn't make sense, there would be no distinction if it didn't matter...
763160
the 45lb plates or any 2" opening plates fit on this bar - the sleeves are used on the ends to secure the weights from sliding off the bar. the sleeves go on the outside of the weights, however, you do not need sleeves to use the weights. we highly recommend you always lock your weights on!!!!!!
1053944
Each weight plate bar is 9 3/4 in. length. Measure the width of you 45# plates divide this into the length and there is your number for each side. Don't forget to subtract the length of your stop collar from the 9 3/4 in.
1020433
The 300lbs is for the total gym itself so nothing fails during use to avoid injury. Bar doesn't have a ton of room on each side for plates. You can fit a decent amount though.
1094274
I hope this helps... The total length of the bar is 16". There's 5 1/4" on each side for the weight plates. There's a 1/2" spacer between your grip and the weights on each side of the grip area. The grip area for your hand is 4 3/4" wide.
1670932
No this plate fits standard Olympic bars. Olympic bars have a diameter of 2 inches.
325301
This a standard, not Olympic bar. I have only used 25 lb standard weights, and can fit 4 per side at least.
1490553
I have a standard olymipic barbell that use with no issues on this rack. I measured the the rack and it is 46" from the outsides of the rack and my Olympic bar is 51 1/2" between the sleeves so I have 5 1/2" for re racking. I hope that answers your question.
836773
Yes, this bar uses the 1" hole plates. All other dimensions are just like a standard Olympic bar.
272353
Ok. I'm confused. Why are half of you saying the distance between the collar is 52 1/4 and the others saying 47 1/4. I have a squat rack that takes a minimum of 51". I'd hate to deal with having to send this back. Can someone confirm that this is the bar we're referring to - 6' Olympic Black Bar w/ Chrome Sleeve OB-72UL
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There are 10 inches on each side for plates. My 45 lb plates are an 1 1/2 inch - so taking off a inch for a clamp - I can put 6 45 lb plates on each side. The bar weighs 50 lbs - so using my setup the max would be 590 lbs. I am not sure of the actual weight capacity but you could email Troy or google it.
332781
2" standard Olympic bar. Little snug but graphite or grease took care of it for me.
830319
Same as a standard 45 lb Olympic straight bar. I use everything from 2.5 lb to 45 lb Olympic plates. I also use the same collars as on the standard straight Olympic bar.
1372634
I'm not sure about that. But, the weight plates wi fit most barbells. You can just go to a sporting goods store and get more plates or a barbell
592757
You can use either. I have an Olympic set with it currently but they can be used with a standard set as well. The leg extension comes with an adapter to fit the 2" plates but the 1" fit without the adapter.
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This is 45.5 inches wide, so if your 5ft standard bar has that much clearance before the wider part where you place the plates then yes if not then no.
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Many of the local sports stores carry varied sizes weight plates. Just measure the hole in your weight and buy plates with the same size hole. With the diversity of weights that you have with this set, I should think that you would not need to buy any other weights. Remember that if you need a lighter weight, you can use the bar alone or the collars.
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6 3/4 inches. Thinner and taller plates are recommended for this kind of bar - as you'll be able to fit more on the ends, and will make exercises like dead lifts easier because they'll allow the bar to reach higher from the ground.