Non-olympic barbell question?

[TOMMAX]

How much weight can you safely load onto a non-olympic, spin-lock barbell? The bar is about 5-6 feet in length. I will be purchasing it next week.

If it can hold close to 400lbs, then I will be satisfied. I will be using this barbell primarily for squats.

Any guesses guys? I asked the woman at the fitness store but she was some old lady who didnt know ****.....

Thanks in advance.

[HoboWithaRolex]

id say 250-300

i have a 7ft olympic weiging 22 and its suppolsed to not hold more than 400

[Andrew69]

id say 250-300

i have a 7ft olympic weiging 22 and its suppolsed to not hold more than 400

You have an 7 ft oly bar and it weighs only 22 pounds?
I didnt think you could get a oly bar so light.
Mine weighs 45 but it is rated to 700 pounds

[HoboWithaRolex]

sorry, i mean 7ft standard bar

most olympic bars that come in 300lb sets are usualy rated to 400lbs

[Andrew69]

Ah, OK
That makes more sense!