globe barbell

[globetrotter]

anybody have one? I am thinking about getting one for home use. basically, I am not interested in gaining, I want to keep stable at a certain point, and it seems like a neat way to do it. I'd use it for overhead squats, mostly

 

[fuji]

Why would you want a barbell you can't change the weight with. I know you said you don't want to increase the weight, but your not gonna be able to warm up with it either.

 

[Nicola]



Why would you want a barbell you can't change the weight with.

Gyms get fixed weights so they don't have to deal with the issues of people not putting locks on right. Or other things.

But I agree at home they don't make much sense unless you have a big enough gym to own a collection.

 

[globetrotter]

here's the thing - what I want to do is a small number of excersizes, very quickly, with no need to **** around. I'd go to the gym, maybe once a week, to do more stuff, but on days when I didn't have other excersize, I'd do a quick and simple rutine at home. short run, overhead squats, kettlebell press, pullups. maybe 45 minutes for everything, door to door. and, by keeping the wieght stable, I keep the rutine unchanging indefinatly.

 

[fuji]

I don't understand why you don't just get a barbell and some plates. A globe barbell offers no benefits over a barbell with plates. its not like you can't just put plates on the barbell and put the collars on and never change the weight. Unless a globe barbell is significantly cheaper I don't see why you would want one.

 

[Nicola]

Yup if you have the room no need to unload the bar. You can even load the bar the night before.

 

[Fran]

Did you end up ever finding anything, man? I agree with you- one of those would be useful. Especially, I think, if you don't have room for a squat rack at your place. Any of these barbells you find today will probably actually be adjustable. They made them that way back in the old days, too. Weighted each globe with shot.
Do a web search for "loadable globe barbell" and you'll find some manufacturers, as well as videos of guys doing some old-school strongman exercises like Steinborn squats, bent presses, etc. Definitely a worthwhile addition to a home gym that can add a lot of versatility.