Can you add plates or weights that aren't golds gym brand to these barbells? Also how thick are the bars?
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yes you sure can add weights differents than the gold gym's, bars are about 1 1/2 inch diameter
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100 lb barbell sets are pretty common. If you want more plates you can buy them at almost any department store.
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This barbell is fitted for 2" Olympic Plates only. If it were a 1" standard bar it could be used in combination with 2" plates although it wouldn't be ideal. I would search "CAP 1" Barbell" or something similar on Amazon and see what pops up.Thanks,MichaelMatters of the Cart
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I'm not sure what you are asking. If you are asking if the dumbbells are fragile - no. Prone to injuries - no more than any other use of free weights. But these dumbbells are larger and a little more awkward to use than individual weight dumbbells. This is because you have the option to have s weight from 5 to 50 lbs on one bar.
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Use standard flat plate weights that have a 1" hole when using the Total Gym Weight Bar.The maximum user weight plus additional weight must not exceed 300 pounds when a person uses the Total Gym Weight Bar with the Total Gym.When using the weight bar the weight should be added equally and evenly to both sides of the weight bar when stacking plate weights.Do not stack more than 25 pounds per side without adding equal weight to the opposite side of the bar.1" weight spring clip collars must be installed when the weight bar is in use.
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If you don't mind I will answer your question tomorrow. I am at work and I know I have another set of weights, but cannot remember if they fit on the bar that came with set
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I bought this to use at my gym so just used the plates there. The 5lb Olympic plates just fit but with it takes a bit of finagling. If you are looking to purchase weights, then you can find individual plates at any large sporting goods store such as Dick's, Modells, etc. According to other reviews I read, it would be better to look for plates with 1" diameter holes as opposed to the larger diameter holes on Olympic plates as they should be secured more easily.
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This piece of equipment requires weights to be placed on the three spindles on the top platform. The weights are not included in the price of this unit. The spindles are narrow, and will not snugly accommodate the 2" hole in a standard Olympic plate, but adaptors are sold which solve this problem. As to what kind of plates to purchase, that depends on what type of plates you may already own, any additional equipment you may have, and what plans you may for additional equipment. I do highly recommend checking Craig's List for used plates.
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Yes you can. Each pair comes with 4 2.5 plates. All the other plates are 5 lbs each. Upgrade kit consists of 22.5 plates. These are one of the 2 best adjustable dumbbells (powerblock being the other) and if you get them you will be happy with your purchase "Osamabin laden" really!? Well it's not any better than my user name lol!
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They can fit like 25lb plates. How would a rack assist with deadlifts? lol. Go buy a cheap flat bench and you do bench press. Its worth the money. I have one and love it.
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Yes you can, they are seperate so you can move them although most use the standard 7' barbell. The feet shouldn't get in your way. Still using them and like them so far.
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I think the weights will work I use them on a curl bar and they work fine the long bar should be the same diameter by the way I love these dumbells I bought 2 pair
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Only weights with a 1" diameter (small) hole; not Olympic weights. I'm not sure of the available range of weights with the 1" hole.
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Yes, you can use an olympic bar. I use a Rogue 45 lb male barbell and works just fine.
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One of the reviewers of the dumbbell set referred people to this site and said it's the cheapest he could find for add-on plates. http://www.warehousefitness.com/exercise-equipment/RDD/default.aspx Hope this helps!
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Yes, you can turn them any way you like. I've found myself having unintentionally rotated the weights switching between exercises to the point the logo (on top) was completely upside down. There was no change in the plate positioning, weight distribution, grip, etc. I've had (and very actively) used these for six months now and they are phenomenal.
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No extra weights. They are just standard plates you can pick up just about anywhere..even amazon.