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120 of 121 people found the following review helpful
I purchased this bar for use in conjunction with a squat rack. This is because my current 152cm (5') was not quite long enough to fit on the squat rack, since the distance between the weight plates was not long enough.
So I have decided to provide everyone with suitable dimensions so that they can see if the bar is the length they require for their particular application.
The bar is 105cm (41") from the inside of the lip for the weight plates to the inside lip on the alternate side; i.e. this is where you put your hands. The length of each end where you put your weights is 37.5cm (15"). The remaining 2.5cm (1") making up both lips. So will safely fit on any rack/bench with holders less than 100cm (39").
I have noticed the bar does bend a little when you put a bit of weight on it. I know it is rated up to 150kg (330lb), but when you load 80kg (176lb) on the bar, there is a slight bend. When I loaded 115kg (254lb) on it, it didn't seem to bend any more than it did for the 80kg (176lb). So I would say that it is certainly capable of holding 150kg (330lb).
People are talking about this bar hurting their hands, and wearing gloves. I can tell you that all bars will `hurt' your hands. The knurled sections are designed to provide grip, and grip means friction. Your nice soft hands are not used to handling large amounts of friction, so they `hurt' in response to this. Over time, your hands build up a thicker layer of skin to cope with the friction - calluses. This is why builders have rough skin on their hands, to better cope with friction.
Now, I do wear gloves when I work out. Mainly because I don't want calluses. But they are fingerless, like most weight training gloves, which means that your fingers will still get calluses on them. Which means they will get sore - sorry lads, there is no way around it unless you wear full gloves.
I would also like to say that the spinlocks do not come loose on my bar. The rubber ring on the inside of the spinlock prevents this from happening if you tighten the spinlock enough.
I have also weighed the bar and can confirm that it is roughly 7kg (15lb).
I hope this review was helpful.
So I have decided to provide everyone with suitable dimensions so that they can see if the bar is the length they require for their particular application.
The bar is 105cm (41") from the inside of the lip for the weight plates to the inside lip on the alternate side; i.e. this is where you put your hands. The length of each end where you put your weights is 37.5cm (15"). The remaining 2.5cm (1") making up both lips. So will safely fit on any rack/bench with holders less than 100cm (39").
I have noticed the bar does bend a little when you put a bit of weight on it. I know it is rated up to 150kg (330lb), but when you load 80kg (176lb) on the bar, there is a slight bend. When I loaded 115kg (254lb) on it, it didn't seem to bend any more than it did for the 80kg (176lb). So I would say that it is certainly capable of holding 150kg (330lb).
People are talking about this bar hurting their hands, and wearing gloves. I can tell you that all bars will `hurt' your hands. The knurled sections are designed to provide grip, and grip means friction. Your nice soft hands are not used to handling large amounts of friction, so they `hurt' in response to this. Over time, your hands build up a thicker layer of skin to cope with the friction - calluses. This is why builders have rough skin on their hands, to better cope with friction.
Now, I do wear gloves when I work out. Mainly because I don't want calluses. But they are fingerless, like most weight training gloves, which means that your fingers will still get calluses on them. Which means they will get sore - sorry lads, there is no way around it unless you wear full gloves.
I would also like to say that the spinlocks do not come loose on my bar. The rubber ring on the inside of the spinlock prevents this from happening if you tighten the spinlock enough.
I have also weighed the bar and can confirm that it is roughly 7kg (15lb).
I hope this review was helpful.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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Does exactly what its designed for. Spin lock design can be tedious if you're changing plates a lot but will work your wrists!
NOT suitable for Olympic size plates as I found out, only 1 inch diameter, don't make the same mistake I did through ignorance! I've now ordered an Olympic bar.
NOT suitable for Olympic size plates as I found out, only 1 inch diameter, don't make the same mistake I did through ignorance! I've now ordered an Olympic bar.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:5ft/152cm|Amazon Verified Purchase
i needed a long chin up bar to use in the garage. All the actual ones i could see were not long enough for what i needed, so i tried this so far it works. I am 13st and it has no problems so far with my weight.....i know its not supposed to be used like that but it copes oh and i can use it as a barbell.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
It's long, it's round in profile and it's made of metal.
What can be said of a weights bar?
It's a 1" diameter bar, 5 feet long. It's a spinlock, which may not appeal to some but it's more than good enough for my needs. Read more
It's a 1" diameter bar, 5 feet long. It's a spinlock, which may not appeal to some but it's more than good enough for my needs. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lazarus
A bargain
This bar is perfect size for a women doing power pump workouts. Will fit most size dumbells and secures them well with spinlocks. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Jelly tot
Bar for weights
Great bar, exactly what i needed for home workout. I've put quite a lot of weight on it and no sign of bending. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr O Stephens
good item but has its issues
the only defect i found with this item was that the spin locks were too big for the bar, so i would suggest for you to just buy the bar on its own, then buy some spin locks that... Read more
Published 15 months ago by jotto
Good for the money
Not a bad bar. Robust, and does what it says on the tin.
Could have been packed a bit better though. Read more
Could have been packed a bit better though. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Tunafied!
Not Silver for Long!
I've had this bar about a month now and from the very first time the silver paint has been flaking off all over the carpet. The bar is practically bronze coloured now. Read more
Published on 21 May 2010 by Craig Cheetham
Does the job
Good value, does what it's supposed to do. I've been using this for months now and I can't fault it.
Published on 26 April 2010 by N.W.L
I ordred a six foot bar and thats what i got
What can you say about this product? It doest exactly what it is supposed to do no frills attached. Dont get the previous comments regarding sore hands as a negative towards the... Read more
Published on 10 Mar 2010 by J D
Good Product
I have had the Spinlock bar for about a month now. I think it is an awesome product, it is extremely sturdy and heavy duty. Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2010 by Mr. Mz Asghar
good
after receiving an initial faulty product and had to return its entirety which was not necessary as the replacement par t wa s only required as stipulated in an e... Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by H. Henderson
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