Long story short this is the only 45lb barbell at my gym.As you can see in the pictures it's bent in the middle on the right side a bit and as the weight is starting to get heavier I noticed that I'm pushing a little bit more with my right when squatting which is strange since my left leg is stronger from all the jumping (former basketball player).Similar thing on the OHP -right side pushing more(right handed though).So is it because of the uneven barbell?Right side stronger than the left?Or both?
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09-08-2018, 12:37 PM #1Registered User
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Is it safe/smart to squat/ohp with this barbell?
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09-08-2018, 01:09 PM #2Registered User
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I have a bar bent like that at home that I use strictly for rack pulls. I made a few attempts at pressing, bench and overhead, and it’s dangerous as hell. When I unracked the bar with the bow facing downward it shifted abruptly in my hands and felt like weight was being “dropped” on me.
Doing squats wouldn’t be so bad, considering they make a “buffalo bar” that is purposely bowed to do squats. However, that bar looks like it’s bowed unevenly. I’d probably look for another gym quite honestly
Buffalo bar:
https://www.strengthshopusa.com/buffalo-bar.htmlLast edited by Roidmonster55; 09-08-2018 at 01:18 PM.
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09-08-2018, 04:37 PM #3Registered User
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I'd leave that bar alone.
And if the staff doesnt replace it in the next day or so, I would find another gym.
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09-08-2018, 04:41 PM #4
Does this gym have tile floors?
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Rack, bench, and weights, ftw.
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09-08-2018, 05:56 PM #5Registered User
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Doesn't look that bad, compared to pre-bent bars. I think it could work, potentially.
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09-08-2018, 10:41 PM #6Ceo
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If the bent is significant enough one side of your arm will be at a mechanical disadvantage and it's probably why you feel weak/stronger on one side.
Not sure why you should even be concerned about it. Is this the only barbell in the gym? lol. The gym needs to replace it.Kindness is all that matters in life
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09-09-2018, 06:20 AM #7Registered User
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since you're feeling a lot of the pressure in the other leg then it's time to talk with the gym guy to change it or change that gym.
probably that's the solution for you to have even legs since your left leg is stronger
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09-09-2018, 10:01 AM #8Registered User
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No point talking to the gym owner,that bar has been there for months lmao.And nobody cares since everybody here just train arms all the time.Thanks for all of the advice brahs,I already found a new gym.Hopefully there aren't any uneven bars there.
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