olympic vs. standard

Twigz · 11-21-2004, 10:58 PM

Im just curious if there is any real difference (besides the diameter) between olympic weight barbells and standard weight barbells. I have a lot of standard plates and use them for everthing, but my leg press, which I have alot of olympic plates for. Recently I bent my standard barbell and was wondering ifmaybe the olympic barbells are a little stronger, etc?

Thanks for any help.

MaxMirkin · 11-21-2004, 11:03 PM

The standard plates don't fit around the circumference of my dick, so I am forced to use Olympic.

CRASHMAN · 11-21-2004, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxMirkin

The standard plates don't fit around the circumference of my dick, so I am forced to use Olympic.

.

Max stop lieing......we all know you don't have a dick

**Mudge** · 11-22-2004, 12:59 AM

Waaaaaaaaaaaay stronger, the cheap Olympic sets are rated to handle 500 pounds. My standard set with a shorter bar, would bend with 100 on each side.

MaxMirkin · 11-22-2004, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by CRASHMAN

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Max stop lieing......we all know you don't have a dick

Sure I do. His name is Groin McJohnson, and for a reasonable price he has been known to provide hours of pleasure to many an IM member's wife/gf/sister/whatever.

Twigz · 11-22-2004, 02:52 PM

OK, first Max I am trying to talk about stiff bars, not that 3 inch long thing that doesn't get any harder than a marshmellow.

Mudge, thanks for the input. The standard bar I have if pretty nice, and is also 7 foot, but im guessing from your statment that the size length really dosen't matter.

Well time to tell my wife that I need to spend about $500.00 on new weight equipment. HAHAHA

**Mudge** · 11-22-2004, 02:59 PM

The longer the bar the more it will bend, but the diameter does not allow for much in the way of strength unless your standard bar is extra thick. Keep in mind most standard sets were built to be around 110 pounds or 160-165, so they were not intended for big weights.

Even the Olympic bars at my gym are bent from probably 600+ weights, they wobble a bit with 545. An entry level Olympic set should take care of most folks.

MaxMirkin · 11-22-2004, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Twigz

OK, first Max I am trying to talk about stiff bars, not that 3 inch long thing that doesn't get any harder than a marshmellow.

You have now hurt Mr. McJohnson's feelings! Such an insult demands satisfaction!

min0 lee · 11-22-2004, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxMirkin

Sure I do. His name is Groin McJohnson, and for a reasonable price he has been known to provide hours of pleasure to many an IM member's wife/gf/sister/whatever.

I can vouch for that, I have experienced the joys and pleasures of uncle McJohnson lap ride.

min0 lee · 11-22-2004, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxMirkin

You have now hurt Mr. McJohnson's feelings! Such an insult demands satisfaction!

I think Twigz is straight............oh never mind

DOMS · 11-22-2004, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaxMirkin

Sure I do. His name is Groin McJohnson, and for a reasonable price he has been known to provide hours of pleasure to many an IM member's wife/gf/sister/whatever.

I've go this horse here...

min0 lee · 11-22-2004, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cfs3

I've go this horse here...

I See.

Twigz · 11-22-2004, 05:02 PM

Ok, I will buy your first bottle of viagra max, im sorry, I didn't know that you would take it so hard.

heheheh I said hard.........um, sorry , ahhh carry on please......

Twigz · 11-22-2004, 05:31 PM

and yes Mino I am straight, Enter through the front door, cause the back doors is exit only

, and if the key don't fit don't force it.

min0 lee · 11-22-2004, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Twigz

and yes Mino I am straight, Enter through the front door, cause the back doors is exit only

, and if the key don't fit don't force it.

But Max isn't.

Beware........

Archangel · 11-22-2004, 05:42 PM

I use all Olympic, my Dad uses both. Buy an olympic set, pretty cheap at Sports Authority around $99-120. Use both and you'll be fine!!!

MaxMirkin · 11-23-2004, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by min0 lee

But Max isn't.

Beware........

Stop spreading vicious rumors, tranny!

**P-funk** · 11-23-2004, 07:59 AM

Shit Mudge!! Nice set a wheels you got there!!

11-21-2004, 10:58 PM	#1
Twigz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 408 Photos: 4	olympic vs. standard Im just curious if there is any real difference (besides the diameter) between olympic weight barbells and standard weight barbells. I have a lot of standard plates and use them for everthing, but my leg press, which I have alot of olympic plates for. Recently I bent my standard barbell and was wondering ifmaybe the olympic barbells are a little stronger, etc? Thanks for any help.
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11-21-2004, 11:03 PM	#2
MaxMirkin Cheerfully Offensive Join Date: May 2004 Location: NYC Posts: 3,696 Photos: 4	The standard plates don't fit around the circumference of my dick, so I am forced to use Olympic.
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11-22-2004, 12:59 AM	#4
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 22,997 Photos: 1	Waaaaaaaaaaaay stronger, the cheap Olympic sets are rated to handle 500 pounds. My standard set with a shorter bar, would bend with 100 on each side.
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11-22-2004, 02:52 PM	#6
Twigz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 408 Photos: 4	OK, first Max I am trying to talk about stiff bars, not that 3 inch long thing that doesn't get any harder than a marshmellow. Mudge, thanks for the input. The standard bar I have if pretty nice, and is also 7 foot, but im guessing from your statment that the size length really dosen't matter. Well time to tell my wife that I need to spend about $500.00 on new weight equipment. HAHAHA
	ILLEGITIMIS CON CARBORUNDUM!! (don't let the bastards grind you down) I love vegetarians, they're a great source of lean protien!

11-22-2004, 02:59 PM	#7
Mudge Pizza the Hut Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 22,997 Photos: 1	The longer the bar the more it will bend, but the diameter does not allow for much in the way of strength unless your standard bar is extra thick. Keep in mind most standard sets were built to be around 110 pounds or 160-165, so they were not intended for big weights. Even the Olympic bars at my gym are bent from probably 600+ weights, they wobble a bit with 545. An entry level Olympic set should take care of most folks.
	Kinesiology Vote @ Top 25 Deads Comp Bench Motivation Bench form MaxCalc Charles Poliquin When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be. Lao-Tzu I don't know any sources so don't ask - thanks

11-22-2004, 05:02 PM	#13
Twigz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 408 Photos: 4	Ok, I will buy your first bottle of viagra max, im sorry, I didn't know that you would take it so hard. heheheh I said hard.........um, sorry , ahhh carry on please......
	ILLEGITIMIS CON CARBORUNDUM!! (don't let the bastards grind you down) I love vegetarians, they're a great source of lean protien!

11-22-2004, 05:31 PM	#14
Twigz Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 408 Photos: 4	and yes Mino I am straight, Enter through the front door, cause the back doors is exit only , and if the key don't fit don't force it.
	ILLEGITIMIS CON CARBORUNDUM!! (don't let the bastards grind you down) I love vegetarians, they're a great source of lean protien!

11-22-2004, 05:42 PM	#16
Archangel High Intensity Freak Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Intensity Island Posts: 10,178 Photos: 4	I use all Olympic, my Dad uses both. Buy an olympic set, pretty cheap at Sports Authority around $99-120. Use both and you'll be fine!!!
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11-23-2004, 07:59 AM	#18
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 30,373	Shit Mudge!! Nice set a wheels you got there!!
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