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N987		bar advice	02-05-2012 @ 10:56
Member 1736, 25 posts SQ 220, BP 150, DL 220 590.0 kgs @ 100kgs UnEq	hi, im after some opinions.. setting up a home gym and need a bar on a budget. i was after the texas power bar but it eats up alot of my cash, can anyone advise on a cheaper alternative. it will mainly be used for squat dead and bench but occasionally for some cleans.

Thing		...	02-05-2012 @ 11:00
a large fingered spastic that demolishes plant Member 89, 31706 posts SQ 260, BP 220, DL 290 770.0 kgs @ 142kgs UnEq	N987 said:hi, im after some opinions.. setting up a home gym and need a bar on a budget. i was after the texas power bar but it eats up alot of my cash, can anyone advise on a cheaper alternative. it will mainly be used for squat dead and bench but occasionally for some cleans. i have one of these https://www.strengthshop.co.uk/equipment-and-bars/bars/olympic-weig... its done me well as currently i'm not squatting of deadlifting huge weight. but anything over 250 then i would just get a texas power bar.

bryce		...	02-05-2012 @ 11:01
Juice loose aboot this hoose Member 1401, 3962 posts SQ 160, BP 107.5, DL 210 477.5 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq	Get the texas bar, its steep but its a very good price for such a solid bar.

bryce		...	02-05-2012 @ 11:03
Juice loose aboot this hoose Member 1401, 3962 posts SQ 160, BP 107.5, DL 210 477.5 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq	Thing said: i have one of these https://www.strengthshop.co.uk/equipment-and-bars/bars/olympic-weig... its done me well as currently i'm not squatting of deadlifting huge weight. but anything over 250 then i would just get a texas power bar. Yeah there is one of those at the junction. Its rather bent now though - much nicer than a texas bar for cleans though.

Thing		...	02-05-2012 @ 11:08
a large fingered spastic that demolishes plant Member 89, 31706 posts SQ 260, BP 220, DL 290 770.0 kgs @ 142kgs UnEq	bryce said: Yeah there is one of those at the junction. Its rather bent now though - much nicer than a texas bar for cleans though. mine is fine but i have not had anything over 250 on it so that why. but if i can i woul have a Texas Bar or a Ivenko Bar

bryce		...	02-05-2012 @ 11:10
Juice loose aboot this hoose Member 1401, 3962 posts SQ 160, BP 107.5, DL 210 477.5 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq	Thing said: mine is fine but i have not had anything over 250 on it so that why. but if i can i woul have a Texas Bar or a Ivenko Bar Yeah I think it bent with 400 on it. I got my texas bar off richards so was pretty cheap.

davycummings		...	02-05-2012 @ 11:14
he's got betty davis eyes Member 1684, 6001 posts SQ 250, BP 186, DL 291 727.0 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq	Thing said: i have one of these https://www.strengthshop.co.uk/equipment-and-bars/bars/olympic-weig... its done me well as currently i'm not squatting of deadlifting huge weight. but anything over 250 then i would just get a texas power bar. I would not get this one if you intend to shift any weight. We got 2, and one is still fine because it has never been used for anything heavy. The other one bent over my back practicing squat walkouts. You would be much better investing in a texas power bar, which if you look after it will last decades


Fazc		...	02-05-2012 @ 11:34
Sports an extremely muscular arse. Member 38, 6253 posts	Yep, I'd agree with this too get the TPB. I started off with a cheapo bar a few years ago when I set up my home gym, I ended up bending a few bars over the years until I finally invested in a TPB. I should have just got a TPB to start with.

N987		...	02-05-2012 @ 13:16
Member 1736, 25 posts SQ 220, BP 150, DL 220 590.0 kgs @ 100kgs UnEq	how about benches and plates, im looking at the adjustable bench from gymratz at £340 and the tri grip plates from fitness superstore. any advice on another bench to consider or plates, fitness superstore has 20kg plates for £25, i couldnt find any cheaper but am concerned with the design and whether they would break when deadlifting.

Eagle		...	02-05-2012 @ 13:40
Member 1000, 125 posts	Hello mate I got my plates off ebay, had to play a bit of a waiting game to find good deals but I definitely payed less that a £1/kg and a got a couple of bars thrown in with some of them (not great ones but still). I also got a Watson's bench off ebay for £120 ish, played an even longer waiting game for this so guess it depends on how much of a hurry you're in. Cheers

jamiea		...	02-05-2012 @ 14:31
has perfected the anvil roll Member 353, 3292 posts SQ 230, BP 160, DL 275 665.0 kgs @ 100kgs UnEq	Fazc said:Yep, I'd agree with this too get the TPB. I started off with a cheapo bar a few years ago when I set up my home gym, I ended up bending a few bars over the years until I finally invested in a TPB. I should have just got a TPB to start with. Same here

MrSmall		...	02-05-2012 @ 14:38
Gone and easily forgotten....... Member 331, 22298 posts SQ 185, BP 100, DL 230 515.0 kgs @ 85kgs UnEq	For those with the WL bar - how did it end up bent? Anyone else have feedback?

Robbo		...	02-05-2012 @ 14:40
When I have enough cash, I get a deep tissue. Member 465, 11029 posts SQ 240, BP 175, DL 302.5 717.5 kgs @ 104kgs UnEq	MrSmall said:For those with the WL bar - how did it end up bent? Anyone else have feedback? If your referring to the strengthshop bar that got bent at junction it was down to pulling 400kg+ on it.

bertie		...	02-05-2012 @ 14:41
I work as a boner Member 3115, 490 posts SQ 240, BP 140, DL 300 680.0 kgs @ 132kgs Eq	Savage strength have a jordan elite bar rated to 1500lb for around £170 and members off here get a 10% discount too.

Robbo		...	02-05-2012 @ 14:43
When I have enough cash, I get a deep tissue. Member 465, 11029 posts SQ 240, BP 175, DL 302.5 717.5 kgs @ 104kgs UnEq	I said: If your referring to the strengthshop bar that got bent at junction it was down to pulling 400kg+ on it. Either that or some muppet dropped it on pins. Cant remember now. Great bar though

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