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Greg Everett · 04-10-2012, 10:37 AM

Huge difference.

You may actually have a lot of misses when you first use a real weightlifting bar if you're coming from a bar that doesn't spin well, but after a quick adjustment period I wouldn't be surprised to see PRs.

04-10-2012, 10:37 AM	#2
Greg Everett Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,609	Huge difference. You may actually have a lot of misses when you first use a real weightlifting bar if you're coming from a bar that doesn't spin well, but after a quick adjustment period I wouldn't be surprised to see PRs. __________________ Olympic Weightlifting: A Complete Guide for Athletes & Coaches “Simply the best book available on Olympic weightlifting." -Don Weideman, Vice President Pacific Weightlifting Association "Without a doubt the best book on the market about Olympic-style weightlifting." - Mike Burgener, USAW Senior International Coach Catalyst Athletics