Question that shows my ignorance-On Barbells and exc

[May10April]

OK. First of all: how much does a barbell weigh with no plates added?

Second, when recording weight used on a barbell do you record the total number of weight plates added? For instance 15 lbs on one side 15 ont he other as a total of 30? or is it just 15? I ask, because DB would only be the weight lifted in each hand.

Alright, so at what point does your body get used to the extra weight? You see, I did deadlifts the others day-30lbs on each end for a total of 60 lbs. I could have increased the weight increment, but when I tried, I felt like the bar was going to fall out of my hands if they didn't pull my shoulders out of socket first.

Also can do squats with 40 lbs but any higher than that my upper back/neck and lower back will ache.

Both of these exercises are challenging with the weight i currently use, but I know that I can increase that weight just a little bit except for the fact that other parts of my body are saying no.

[PowerManDL]

Most 7-foot Olympic barbells in gyms will weigh 45 lbs/20 kg.

You'd want to record the total weight used for the exercise, which would include the bar. The stress from the load won't deduct 45 lbs for bar weight, so you shouldn't either.

Adaptation can take some time, esp. if you're a beginner. It's not just muscles getting stronger, it's connective tissues, heart/lungs, nervous system, a lot of systems in your body go into weight training and exercise in general that we don't usually think about. All of these things are developing at different rates.

Be patient. Strength gains will come if you're smart about it, and the last thing you want is an injury because you added too much too quickly.

See the other thread about bar position for squats, chances are you've got it in the wrong place.

If the weights are challenging, then stick with them. You'll adapt with time and be able to add weight.

[Willie]

Originally Posted by PowerManDL

Most 7-foot Olympic barbells in gyms will weigh 45 lbs/20 kg.

You'd want to record the total weight used for the exercise, which would include the bar. The stress from the load won't deduct 45 lbs for bar weight, so you shouldn't either.

Adaptation can take some time, esp. if you're a beginner. It's not just muscles getting stronger, it's connective tissues, heart/lungs, nervous system, a lot of systems in your body go into weight training and exercise in general that we don't usually think about. All of these things are developing at different rates.

Be patient. Strength gains will come if you're smart about it, and the last thing you want is an injury because you added too much too quickly.

See the other thread about bar position for squats, chances are you've got it in the wrong place.

If the weights are challenging, then stick with them. You'll adapt with time and be able to add weight.

Ditto!

[Tia]

Originally Posted by May10April

OK. First of all: how much does a barbell weigh with no plates added?

Mine is a shorter padded barbell that weighs just 10 pounds alone, so it really depends. The best way to find out is to hop on a scale with your barbell and then alone....subtract the 2nd # from the 1st!