Deadlifts with a 5 foot bar?

[Rob87]

Does anyone see any issues performing deadlifts with a 5 foot bar? I have an olympic bar which I use for squats, bench etc however Iwould prefer to leave that on the rack so I can quickly rotate between lifts

 

[The Hamburgler]

It would depend on what it is rated at (not much if it's 5 foot I'm tipping) and what you plan on deadlift.

I have a bar that is about 5 foot and I can make it bend with my own hands. Hardly ideal for deadlifting 150kg+

 

[Martigan]

If it's a solid bar it will be stronger being only 5ft.

 

[dandexter]

Give it a go, I don't see a problem in trying it out.

 

[Rob87]

Cheers, I am a beginner so it should be ok for now. It was only an old hand me down from a family friend so I have no idea of the quality, although it seems more solid than my old 6ft bar so I will stick with it until I get stronger. Thanks

 

[Big Mick]

Should be fine, how much you dead lifting??

I just bought a 6 foot bar for $50 including collars, deadlifted over 150kg, and it has no issues what so ever, if I ever get strong enough to bend it I will spend more and buy a better bar, till then $50 will do me just fine.

Then again I also use 20 year old cast plates, but they are just as heavy as new shiny ones

Of course this would be different if I was planning to compete, then you need to spend the money and buy the right gear, but training for yourself at home who cares

 

[sookie]

Don't be lazy. Move the oly bar out of the rack. When it comes to growing, don't be lazy.

 

[Bazza20]

Don't be lazy. Move the oly bar out of the rack. When it comes to growing, don't be lazy.

Stuff that. I agree I hated moving the bar out of the rack to the floor to do deads. I just brought another bar.

Use the 5 foot one until you bend it then get a good Olympic bar.

 

[Goosey]

I'd think about going into the movies, if I could deadd-lift with a five foot bar

 

[Rob87]

Thanks for the feedback. I spent a couple of minutes last night rearranging my workout area to make room so I can now use my oly bar. (I only have a 3.2m x 2m area on my front verandah so I have to be creative with space) FYI I am only lifting 80-90kg during my sets at the moment so there is no risk of the bar bending... oh well gotta start somewhere

 

[Big Mick]

Mate with that weight the bar will be sweet for a while yet

And yes, we all start some where, I was lifting the same only a few months ago, keep at it, and remember it's not a competition