stupid question

Mr_Thick · 11-17-2003, 05:05 PM

Do you count the weight of the bar when counting how much weight one can bench press? Or do you just count the weight that you put on? I know it is dumb, but I dont know.

**Mudge** · 11-17-2003, 05:07 PM

Yes, Olympic bar is 45 pounds - to discount 45 pounds would be pretty nuts

I suppose they are perhaps 20 kilos in Canada, dunno.

iron jock · 11-17-2003, 05:13 PM

I count the bar it seems reasonable. And some Bars can weigh over 60lbs (specailly made bars) friend uses a 60lb bar because he can squat over a 1000lbs on good days. (no shit people I seen him do it, its freaky scary to watch.)

Rocco32 · 11-17-2003, 05:41 PM

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Originally posted by iron jock
I count the bar it seems reasonable. And some Bars can weigh over 60lbs (specailly made bars) friend uses a 60lb bar because he can squat over a 1000lbs on good days. (no shit people I seen him do it, its freaky scary to watch.)

He can SQUAT over a 1,000lbs? If that is true, I don't see much difference between a 60lb bar or a 45lb bar.

Mr_Thick · 11-17-2003, 05:42 PM

Thanks for the help fellas!

prophet · 11-18-2003, 04:48 AM

^haha.. although 300 will get light real quick

Triple Threat · 11-18-2003, 07:29 AM

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Originally posted by vanity
I have a 3 hundred pound Olympic bar.

Don't need any plates.

That's OK for doing curls, but what about when you deadlift?

11-17-2003, 05:05 PM	#1
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11-17-2003, 05:07 PM	#2
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iron jock Time to get Brutal Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada, Alberta Posts: 134	I count the bar it seems reasonable. And some Bars can weigh over 60lbs (specailly made bars) friend uses a 60lb bar because he can squat over a 1000lbs on good days. (no shit people I seen him do it, its freaky scary to watch.)
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11-17-2003, 05:42 PM	#5
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11-18-2003, 04:48 AM	#6
prophet Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Ramon Posts: 237	^haha.. although 300 will get light real quick