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THE STRENGTH & BENDING OF OLYMPIC BARS
Why are some manufacturers' bars susceptible to bending?
MY PLATES DON'T FIT YOUR BAR!
Why is it that some plates will not fit the Ivanko bar? We'll look at some key points regarding the engineering of Ivanko bars that address this question.
Ask Tom (Part II)
Hi Tom,
Just discovered your site [www.ivankobarbell.com] and found it very interesting with a lot of good information. I bought 2 used olympic weight sets and found one with bearing ([brand redacted] - used but looks in very good condition) and one with a bushing ([brand redacted] - almost brand new... used for 2 days before I bought it).