Is this a good beginner weight set?

Question by hatefakesmiles: Is this a good beginner weight set?
Is this a good beginner weight set for $ 60. It's used on sale on craigslist. Is it cast iron?

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(1) barbell bar
(2) dumbell bars
(6) locks for the bars
(2) 25lb plates
(2) 10lb plates
(2) 5lb plates
(4) 2.5lb plates


Best answer:
yh were you get it from i need some

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Team Performance Solution Polaris 10-Series Primary Clutch Weight Set - 10-60 902037

• Use to fine-tune your clutch
• Bushed weights for Polaris 10-Series clutches sold in sets of three

Use to fine-tune your clutch
Bushed weights for Polaris 10-Series clutches sold in sets of three

List Price: $ 79.95

Price: $ 61.53

Bar Collars – Weight Training Equipment Necessities

Article by Laura Schneider

Weight lifting bar collars are one of those accessories to which little thought is given- until you have lost the ones you had or you don't like the ones that may have come with your weight set. Take a moment to learn more about why they're such an important and necessary part of your home gym weight training equipment.

Lift bar collars are a vital part of your weight lifting equipment. Basically, they hold the weight plates on the lift bar. It is not safe to lift weights without them because the weights would spin and slide off without the collar or clamp to secure them.

There are different types of bar collars you can use, which is often determined by the type of lifting bar being used and how much weight is being put on it. Much of that determination boils down to personal preference and how confident the weight lifter feels about the security and stability of plates as they are being lifted and then put down- or even dropped- often repeatedly. If a good bar collar, spring clip, spring clamp, spring collar, or "muscle" clamp is being used, the plates shouldn't spin, wobble, slide, or roll.

There are instances where some spin is desired, particularly when quick movement of the wrists is required. In this case, the "sleeves" on the ends of the Olympic lifting bar allow it to rotate within the sleeves so that the sheer weight of the load does not prevent the weight lifter from "snapping" the wrists due to inertia. A good lifting bar allows for this, so this function doesn't need to be part of the criteria when choosing bar collars or clamps.

A spring clamp or spring collar is a ring, usually made of metal that slides onto the end of a lift bar to hold the weights on. It often has a couple of grips on it which, when pushed towards each other, open up or expand the clamp in order to slide it on or off the bar. When the grips are released, the clamp then contracts to close onto the bar. Others snap on or off by way of flipping a lever. Spring clamps are the preferred choice of many weightlifting enthusiasts because they are easy to use and inexpensive.

When lifting heavier weights such as in Olympic weight lifting and power lifting, a collar with a stronger grip is often necessary. These can be made of metal or composite materials and may have a twist screw on them to adjust the strength of their grip. While they may require a few more seconds to install or remove, they tend to provide a more secure hold than a spring collar.

Bar collars are a must-have in your weight training equipment collection, whether you lift standard weights or Olympic weights, or are a recreational weightlifter, power lifter, or Olympic weight lifter. It is always good to have several pairs and even a couple different types on hand. These often overlooked necessities are one of the keys to safe and successful weight training.

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