Olympic Bar vs Standard Bar - the assembly manual states there's a short 8" bar for use with the squat rack if you have a standard bar. Is this true?
1787454
Not sure what you mean. 8" bar ? There are little studs that protrude to set the bar for different heights to pick up not sure if its for standard size though I think a standard bar will work.
1787455
I own this product there is no extension for use of a non Oly bar. An oly bar fits the stand with about 3" between the edge of the stand support and the oly bar weight collar. There IS a adaptor to allow use of Oly plates that have a 2" hole with the leg extension weight peg vs standard plates that have a smaller hole. FYI. The recommended Max of 150lbs on the leg extension peg is accurate. More than that can bend the peg (maybe) or tip the bench (certainly)
1787456
I'm not sure what you are really asking, but I have a 6' and a 7' bar, and only the 7' fits on the rack. the 6 is 6" too short to lay properly on the posts that make up the rack. Maybe they updated it, but when I got mine in August, there was no 8" bar to adjust the rack size.
1787457
I'm very interested in this set as I used to lift weights years ago but I may not be as dedicated as I once was so I can't see springing for an Olympic bar that will cost just about half of what the entire setup cost. To those who checked out Gold's Gym website and viewed the pdf manual, it clearly says that you have a choice of making the squat rack fit shorter and Olympic bars. I just wanted to be as sure as possible before I made this purchase. I just may go ahead and get this but order the 7' standard bar.Thanks for all your input with my questions.
1787458
I bought (separately, but as forewarned in the XRS manual) a 7-foot bar for squats, bench press, et al. There was nothing mentioned in my instrux about an 8-inch bar. I'm not even sure what you're planning to use one for, but I'm pretty sure it has to be purchased separately.
1787459
I don't believe a shorter bar came with it. Maybe something you would have to order separately
1787460
Not in the box, looks like that is something to purchase separately to make the rack have shorter width. However instead of that - if you are locked into 'standard' weights, you can easily purchase a 7'-length standard bar here on Amazon for about $40 I believe. I've done this, as I couldn't spring for a full Oly weight set yet, and it works just fine with this bench and rack. Just my $.02
1787461
http://www.getgoldsgym.com/fitness/en/GetGoldsGym/Strength/golds-gym-xrs-20 (Click on Features) then scroll to bottom of page and click customer service, on left side click user manuals. Put in Model No. GGBE1486 and name XRS 20Adjustable-Width Uprights (Olympic to Standard) Able to accommodate both Olympic and standard-width barbells (adjusts for 7' and 5' bars).
1787462
I answered this elsewhere too. The part you are looking for can be ordered from www.iconservice.com. They are the company that handles part replacement for Gold's Gym equipment. The part number for the standard adapter is 245691. If you would rather look up the part yourself, search for XRS 20, model # GGBE1486.0. It is listed in the diagram as Part 8, "Short Bar". However the part will cost as much as a 7' standard bar anyway so decide for yourself if you would rather buy the adapter part or buy a longer bar. Hope that helps!
1749444
I have no idea what that means. I assume you are using a translator? Do you mean: "what bar does this work with, standard or Olympic?"If so, this Standard lock... Works with standard bars.
231134
Yes the bench lays flat for your normal bench press and a 60" bar may be too short. Use the standard olympic bar. 7 foot bar
758823
This pad fits a Olympic bar. I don't know if it is official but I do squats with mine once a week.
116624
Hi Ron, Yes it is. I now own the marcy pro mid-width bench with 2 vertical uprights for benching and squats($179). I connected the cross bar on the outside of the knee (angled) braces to bring the width from greater than 3' (36") to less than 3' to accomidate the smallest olympic 5' bar. This is one problem customers want to overcome for mid-width. The other is the upper attach bracket for this lat tower kit because it was for me a really tight fit. The lower bracket bolted right on to the standard 2" frame, and it fit perfectly into the 2" hole in the bench frame as well. Either option got me up and running immediatly. I replaced their upper bracket with a bolted on wood block that also serves well as a footblock for cable back rows. This lat tower comes with a lat bar and all cables and clips. It is very strong and well made, and completes your equipment for the best deal you will find out there. Happy Iron Pumping! Tim
666214
I bought this rack with the 6' Olympic Black Bar w/ Chrome Sleeve OB-72UL also sold here on amazon. the bar works with this rack just fine. The sleeves sit just outside the uprights. Not a whole lot of room to rack the bar when your done so keep that in mind.
836773
Yes, this bar uses the 1" hole plates. All other dimensions are just like a standard Olympic bar.
1924823
The 7' olympic barbell fits with not much room for the weights hub (the part the plate rests against when its on the bar), a 6' bar would probably fit with the hub inside the upper arms of the rack.
1007100
It only goes up to 4 .6 feet in height, which is very short but then it is not built for heavy squats. I'm 5'5" and it is too short for me....and won't hold up under the weight I normally use as 315 is only my third warm up set.... If you are going heavier, get a better and more expensive rack. There is no way anyone who is over 6' could use it. They'd have to take the bar from the bottom position and that would no work with heavy weight.
1258288
Hard to say. The inside measurement on a regular olympic bar is 52" and the inside measurement of the 5' bar is 42." Just depends on the width of your rack.
332781
2" standard Olympic bar. Little snug but graphite or grease took care of it for me.
1490553
I have a standard olymipic barbell that use with no issues on this rack. I measured the the rack and it is 46" from the outsides of the rack and my Olympic bar is 51 1/2" between the sleeves so I have 5 1/2" for re racking. I hope that answers your question.
272353
Ok. I'm confused. Why are half of you saying the distance between the collar is 52 1/4 and the others saying 47 1/4. I have a squat rack that takes a minimum of 51". I'd hate to deal with having to send this back. Can someone confirm that this is the bar we're referring to - 6' Olympic Black Bar w/ Chrome Sleeve OB-72UL
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This barbell is fitted for 2" Olympic Plates only. If it were a 1" standard bar it could be used in combination with 2" plates although it wouldn't be ideal. I would search "CAP 1" Barbell" or something similar on Amazon and see what pops up. Thanks, Michael Matters of the Cart
1326529
Yes, you can use an Olympic bar (72 inch or longer). However, the plate storage pegs on this stand are made for standard weights. The olympic weights will fit on the pegs, just not tightly like olympic weight size pegs.
1749446
I have the Troy Lite barbell which has a 1" diameter bar and the 1" Lock-Jaw Collar works perfectly. I think, as mentioned here, Olympic bars have a thicker diameter bar.
1582785
Yep, it's more than wide enough for an olympic barbell. I use it for benchpress all the time. I wish the pins went a little lower though. I usually remove them. With the pins removed the white safety bars are 22.5" high. With my bench that is the perfect height that will catch the bar if I fail, but still allow me to touch my chest with the bar on normal reps. I have an incline bench that is a tad shorter than it should be when set to flat though. The pins at the lowest point are about 26.25" high for what it's worth.