Comparing Olympic vs Standard Barbells for Home Strength
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I am comparing Olympic versus standard barbells for home strength training in my New York apartment. I have used both in various gyms but I am trying to decide which one to buy for my personal setup.
The Olympic bars have the thicker sleeves and can hold much more weight but they are also much more expensive. Standard bars are cheaper and the plates are easier to find second hand but they seem to have a much lower weight limit.
If you are just training for general health and fitness do you think an Olympic bar is overkill? I am not planning on competing in powerlifting anytime soon. I would love to hear your opinions on whether the investment in Olympic gear is worth it for a casual lifter.