Standard weight collars are a means to secure weights on standard bars. Round weights used on standard bars can injure a person and his or her surroundings if they are not secured with a standard weight collar. These tight fittings prevent any possible sliding of weights off the standard bar and thereby preventing injury or damage. In addition, they allow individuals to be able to place more weights on the standard bar than normally would be possible. Furthermore, the Olympic size bars will allow additional weight to be placed on the bar but there are different sizes for both bars which should be kept in consideration if you are purchasing them online or through a store.
Standard weight collars come in two different styles. The first one involves a bolt and washer which secures the weight to the bar. This is one of the most traditional methods of securing weights to standard bars and is still often used in most gyms. The second type is a compression clip which must be firmly depressed in order to release any weights. It will take a firm grip to release these as they are designed to hold back a great deal of weight from sliding out.
Although the bolt style weight collar is traditional, the new weight collars are very effective and range in price and function. Although initially you might be concerned as to how effective they are, testing shows they are very durable and effective, and many gyms are slowly replacing their old bolt style standard weight collars with the new compression fitting models. They are doing this because the compression style standard weight collar is proving far superior to the other kind.
It is important that no individual ever use standard or Olympic bars without the use of standard or Olympic weight collars due to how dangerous this act can be. If you tilted your standard bar even slightly, your weights could slide off. This can result in damage to your floor and the other still weighted side can swing around to hit you in the side. Proper use of standard weight collars can result in an effective and enjoyable exercise experience. In addition, you will be able to safely build your muscles and avoid costly physical rehabilitation for any injuries you could have inflicted upon yourself.
When exercising, make sure you always take the proper precautions when you interact with any piece of exercise equipment. If you are unfamiliar with the use of standard weight collars and how to properly attach them, make sure you ask a professional who can educate you and assist you with the first time you exercise. You may also wish to enroll yourself in a free trial at a gym in order to get hands on experience at using standard weight collars and learning about them before you continue. You may find you enjoy the experience so much you continue going to the gym.
