Have a sports authority 300# barbell set that came with spring collars. For the life of me, I have to struggle a good 3 mins just to get these suckers off and back on and almost fully exhaust my forearms and grip in the process. Problem is, these clips have to be fully closed to get around and slide up the barbell and it takes a large amount of force to close them.
My grip strength isn't great, but I can close a captains of crush #4, so I suspect maybe getting a better quality set of spring grips would solve this or is my grip strength just that poor?
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03-07-2009, 01:19 PM #1Registered User
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Struggle to remove and put on spring grip collars.
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03-07-2009, 01:26 PM #2Registered User
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Your grip strength isn't great yet you can close the #4? something doesn't add up.Originally Posted by Lazy_Dumb-Bell
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03-07-2009, 01:29 PM #3Equipment Geek Mod
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So you are claiming to be one of the 5 guys in the world who can close a 365# COC 4 and you can't close a spring collar?
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03-07-2009, 01:35 PM #4Lifetime Member
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I have a whole box of those clips and never use them. The only time I clip is when setting a new rm at squats. I dont wont to think about anything side to side, I just want to get it done.
Dont stress over it.
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03-07-2009, 01:35 PM #5Registered User
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LOL to this thread. OP just wishes majorly. Damn trolls
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03-07-2009, 01:37 PM #6Frackin shoulder.
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Probably a ribbed bar but worth a laugh anyway.
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03-07-2009, 01:43 PM #7Registered User
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Sorry, I meant the #2s, gave them away a while back- forgot they started at 0 and then went up.Originally Posted by Wildtim
And yes, the bar is ribbed with a thin screw thread. Does this mean I need to get some regular collars?
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03-07-2009, 01:49 PM #8Registered User
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Or a new barbell lol I personally hate ribbed sleeve bars, could just try and find a looser spring, or search on here for info on one of the many quick release collars like muscle clamps etc. Or get bulldogs or proper olympic-style clamps.Originally Posted by Lazy_Dumb-Bell
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03-07-2009, 02:15 PM #9Registered User
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Even with a #2 you won't have a problem. maybe it could be that your collars are off in size and that's why they don't fit. Go and buy some new ones and see if they have the same problem. Do the existing springs close fully depress before going on the bar?Originally Posted by Lazy_Dumb-Bell
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03-07-2009, 02:18 PM #10Frackin shoulder.
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I have one of those bars they are a pain in the ass. Get another set of clamps or a new bar thats the only way around it. My first bar was like that. Its a piece of crap.
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03-07-2009, 02:49 PM #11Registered User
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What I need to do is basically grip the collar with one hand to the point where the two short metal grips touch while forcing the collar off with the other hand using lots of exertion and some twisting around the numerous screw grooves. It's shocking these collars would ship with this bar unless sports authority subbed them.Originally Posted by HardKore79
Anyways, for the threaded bar- would either of these be a problem?
http://www.amazon.com/Quicklee-Plast...6465827&sr=1-3
http://www.amazon.com/Muscle-Clamp-W...6465827&sr=1-9
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03-07-2009, 02:52 PM #12Frackin shoulder.
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Either should work. I just got a better pair of springs but never use them except on my SS bar. Be very carefull with the bar you have it can start to bend around 450 pounds.
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03-07-2009, 02:55 PM #13Registered User
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I have both and I like the Clamps better.Originally Posted by Lazy_Dumb-Bell
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03-07-2009, 04:19 PM #14Stiff knee guy
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Originally Posted by Lazy_Dumb-Bell
I have this same bar. It came with my Sports Authority weights. It currently resides in the corner of my garage. It does have the ribs and he is not kidding when he says the clips are stiff. I couldn't believe how much effort it took to to close them. No F'n kidding. You could use them as grip trainers. Most spring clips are pretty easy to squeeze and just slide them on. These are crazy stiff. If I ever use that bar, I will get some decent spring clips or some clamps.Originally Posted by PullBig
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03-07-2009, 08:51 PM #15Registered User
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buy new clamps....they should not be the cause of any stress
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03-08-2009, 01:13 AM #16Registered User
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I have the same thing.
Hate that bar chipping away and I get metal splintiers in my hands ahh.
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I've got 4 sets of the muscle clamps. They are worth the money.
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