equipment problem - JP Fitness Forums

igunick · 07-31-2005, 06:44 AM

I found out that my bars can be loaded with a max of 160kg (352lbs) and that isn't much. So now I'm looking for a good barbell with a 25mm diameter. otherwise my weights won't fit anymore.
so does anyone know a good brand of barbells, preferable in Europe?
Also, should I just change to olympic equipment and sell the rest I have now?

Newlife · 08-01-2005, 09:26 AM

Ivanko hands down. Go oly as you will use it for life. Not cheap to purchase, but you get what you pay for. I paid $365 for mine shipped to VT from Ivanko directly. It's the black powerlifting bar with center knurling. 200,000 PSI rating....I don't think you'll break it or worry about the weight limit.

Ivanko.com

igunick · 08-13-2005, 07:04 AM

ok thx newlife, I already started saving

because it's so DAMN EXPENSIVE!!!
anyway, should I buy 'bumper' plates? or normal ones because I already have floor protection.

igunick · 08-24-2005, 04:40 PM

okay, other question
since olympic plates don't fit on Db's how do you guys deal with dumbell training?

Newlife · 08-24-2005, 05:00 PM

Expensive, yes, but well worth it. As for bumper plates, they are nice to have, but I don't have them yet. A nice set is about $800. What I did instead, was get the wedgelock collars that ivanko makes for their bars. They really lock the plates well, and I didn't care about my floor as I also have 1 inch rubber.

As for DB training...I purchased the hex dumbells from 5lbs to 95lbs and just contacted Ivanko a few days ago to price out the pro DB's they make. I want something that will last after all the pounding they take when benching with them. They don't seem to make the cast hex DB's over 100 lbs.

Good Luck.

Here are the collars on the bar if interested.