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10-01-2004, 09:42 PM #1
I feel stupid asking but...
What is the weight for a standard olympic bench press bar? I thought it was 45 pounds but I can't remember.
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10-01-2004, 09:43 PM #2LORDBLiTZ Guest
45 is correct
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10-01-2004, 10:09 PM #3
45, iron is better than chrome.always.
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10-01-2004, 10:50 PM #4Associate Member
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yup, 45 pounds
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10-02-2004, 04:31 PM #5
Why is Iron better than chrome?
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10-02-2004, 04:54 PM #6Originally Posted by 63190
iron does not flake off.
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10-02-2004, 08:11 PM #7
Is that it? Nothing about dangers of chrome hardening process raisning chances for breaking? I guess it's just plated and not chrome induction. Sorry, I'm a gear head.
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10-02-2004, 08:30 PM #8
the reason i take iron over chrome is because, when i chalk my hands up, the grip is better on iron, especially when your hands start to sweat.anothing thing is that, most iron bars ar 1" while most most chrome bars are 1 1/4". i like using the thinner bars, gives me a better grip and better control. iron is also stronger than chrome, and it doesnt flake like big mike said.
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10-02-2004, 08:32 PM #9
Are the bars really iron, or are they steel? Seems like steel would be a better application, stronger, less brittle, less corrosion etc.
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10-02-2004, 11:28 PM #10Anabolic Member
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Originally Posted by MMC78
**** if they were in iron, it would snap like a match when heavily loaded. its made of steel, i would never bench heavy with an iron poll
and yep the chrome bar is just plated. induction plating are reserved usually for hydraulic cylinder rod. LOL i dont see any utility for a surface hardening on a lifting barLast edited by FCECC2; 10-02-2004 at 11:31 PM.
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10-03-2004, 12:14 PM #11Associate Member
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how can you tell what the bar is made out of?
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10-03-2004, 01:50 PM #12Originally Posted by se11
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10-03-2004, 02:06 PM #13Anabolic Member
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Originally Posted by TheChosen1
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10-03-2004, 02:38 PM #14Originally Posted by TRLS63
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