Types of Barbells and Weight Lifting Plates
Barbells are the go-to equipment for serious gym goers who are interested in bodybuilding. But when it comes to using them, there are multiple varieties, and all have different uses and specifications. The different types of barbells are listed as follows:
1. Standard Barbell 2. Hex or Trap Bar
4. Swiss or Football Bar
7. Arched or Cambered Bar
8. Log Bar
9. Deadlift Bar
A standard barbell works perfectly for most workout routines, but you can bring variety to your routine by increasing the difficulty levels with these different types of barbells.
Lifting weights are an essential part of a bodybuilder's routine. So, knowing the types of weights helps you have a more effective workout session. There are broadly two types of weight-lifting plates. They are listed below:
● Standard weight plates: They have a one-inch hole for the bar. These have lower weight capacity than Olympic ones, and so they are good for a home gym set. ● Olympic weight plates: These are the standard for most boards and gyms. They have a much higher weight capacity. The primary difference between the two is the size of the hole for the bar to go through. Olympic weight plates have a two-inch hole. What weight of dumbbell should I buy?
If you are beginner and just starting to workout, weight range from 2kg to 10kg is most recommended.
At Decathlon we offer multiple dumbbells of various kinds and weights which can be chosen as per the convenience of the buyer!
Q1: What are some helpful weight training accessories?
The most helpful workout accessories for weight training are knee & wrist wraps and weightlifting gloves (for better grip).
Ankle weights
Ankle weights can help while running or skipping a rope. Usually, it is used for exercises like a hip extension or side leg raise. While looking for ankle weights we need to make sure to buy the weights which are comfortable when we put it on and have some extra pocket space to add more weight if/when required
Weight Plates
Weight training is one of the best forms of exercises to tone your muscles and lose excess weight. And weight plates is one of the commonly used equipment for weight training exercises. You can do your home workout with the help of gym weight plates that are reasonable in price. We have a wide range of gym plates available in different sizes and weight, explore now!
Add weight plates in your regular exercises and increase the intensity of your workout.
Olympic Weight Plate
An Olympic weight plate is a flat, heavy object, usually made of cast iron that is used in combination with barbells to produce a bar with a desired total weight for the purpose of physical exercise. We know you miss going to the gym and this is why we, at Decathlon, design gym plates for your weight training home workout. Now creating a home gym is easy with Decathlon! We bring to you a variety of home gym equipment and accessories so you can stay fit - at your home, at your own pace!
Hand weights
If you are a beginner, it is advisable to invest in hand weights for your strength training rather than buying heavy equipment at first go which is more expensive than this exercise equipment. Training with hand weights first and then moving on to more expensive equipment over time may prove to be worthwhile.