barbell weight

[smiffy180]

As I've changed gyms recently I've noticed a massive weight difference in barbell weights. The one at the old gym was 20kg. The one at the new gym is slightly thicker and possibly longer. Anyone any idea what it would roughly weigh? The staff I've talked to so far dont know.
(It would make me very happy if it's 30kg which would mean my deadlift is back since injury)

[bonkbonk]

Would be incredibly unlikely to weigh more than 20kg

[smiffy180]

bonkbonk said:

Would be incredibly unlikely to weigh more than 20kg

It honestly feels heavier and the owners of last gym said their barbell was 20kg.

[rykard]

normal 7' olympic bars are normally 20kg shorter ones 15kg

[smiffy180]

Confused then, ill have to try and ask owners see if they know

[bonkbonk]

smiffy180 said:

It honestly feels heavier and the owners of last gym said their barbell was 20kg.

Well I suppose it's possible. I have come across a number of different brands and shapes of barbells in my time and none of them have been over 20kg. My guess is that you're imagining it or the owner of the last gym was misled but I could be wrong!

[smiffy180]

bonkbonk said:

Well I suppose it's possible. I have come across a number of different brands and shapes of barbells in my time and none of them have been over 20kg. My guess is that you're imagining it or the owner of the last gym was misled but I could be wrong!

Even the OH thinks its heavier. I might even pay 20p just to weigh it whilst im there

[SignalGruen]

I know of a gym that supplies a 25kg bar in their deadlifting area. Even the 20kg Oly bars vary in weight, I just try and use the same bar everytime. I believe at Mark Rippetoe's gym they number the bars.

[smiffy180]

SignalGruen said:

I know of a gym that supplies a 25kg bar in their deadlifting area. Even the 20kg Oly bars vary in weight, I just try and use the same bar everytime. I believe at Mark Rippetoe's gym they number the bars.

It may be a 25kg bar then.....

[Jimbo NW]

I've used 5-6 gyms over the past 4 years and have noticed small things like grip thickness and where the knuckles are has a big difference on how heavy it feels.

Especially for bench and ohp

[smiffy180]

Jimbo NW said:

I've used 5-6 gyms over the past 4 years and have noticed small things like grip thickness and where the knuckles are has a big difference on how heavy it feels.

Especially for bench and ohp

It could be in my head then

[R8Steve]

Generally the thicker the bar the harder it is to lift, i have standard dumbells at home and also 'fat gripz' adapters for them - with them on (2.5") any weight feels a lot heavier than it actually is.

I'd go for it being 20kg with a thicker bar. On the plus side, it'll improve your grip and should also improve your form.