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littlesthobo · 13-10-2009, 12:51 AM

Hi, OK so over the years I've built up over 150 Kilo's worth of standard weight plates ( 1" ). Now whats the difference in using standard weightlifting gear to Oly stuff? Is it just a case of " better quality "?

I don't want to go re buy a load of new oly stuff if I can get the same results using all my older standard plates & bars.... I have 2 special bars too... a Trapbar and a cambared Squat bar and do not want to have to re buy those there pretty dam expensive

NoGutsNoGlory · 13-10-2009, 10:54 AM

150 kg is a 150 kg doesn't matter if it's on a standard bar or an olympic bar. Wouldn't make any difference in my opinion.

The only thing I can think of is that olympic bars are rated to about 320+ kg whereas standard bars are not as strong and can take about 120-150 kg.

cadhla · 16-10-2009, 09:41 PM

oly bars have a standard weight aswell (20kg), whereas standard bars tend to vary a lot, so make sure you weigh it and take its weight into account. all a bar is really is a stick with heavy bits on the end, oly just tend to be heavier duty

13-10-2009, 12:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
littlesthobo Newbie Trainer Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 11	Is there any benefits from buying.... Hi, OK so over the years I've built up over 150 Kilo's worth of standard weight plates ( 1" ). Now whats the difference in using standard weightlifting gear to Oly stuff? Is it just a case of " better quality "? I don't want to go re buy a load of new oly stuff if I can get the same results using all my older standard plates & bars.... I have 2 special bars too... a Trapbar and a cambared Squat bar and do not want to have to re buy those there pretty dam expensive

13-10-2009, 10:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
NoGutsNoGlory Out of tiny acorns grow mighty oaks! ;) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Wales Posts: 686	Re: Is there any benefits from buying.... 150 kg is a 150 kg doesn't matter if it's on a standard bar or an olympic bar. Wouldn't make any difference in my opinion. The only thing I can think of is that olympic bars are rated to about 320+ kg whereas standard bars are not as strong and can take about 120-150 kg.

16-10-2009, 09:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
cadhla P.T Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 95	Re: Is there any benefits from buying.... oly bars have a standard weight aswell (20kg), whereas standard bars tend to vary a lot, so make sure you weigh it and take its weight into account. all a bar is really is a stick with heavy bits on the end, oly just tend to be heavier duty

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