What is a spinlock collar?
Spinlocks provide a very safe way to lock the weight plates onto the bar. The collars are edged with rubber to prevent slipping when tightened and when spun down the thread ensures a safe and secure fit to the dumbbell or barbell bar.
How much do spinlock collars weigh?
The screw and wingnut design offer increased security of the collar to the bar, while the spin lock adjuster keeps plates firmly in place. Each collar weighs in at 5 lb. These collars are great for home, school, or commercial gym use. Olympic Spin-Lock Collars are sold in pairs.
How do you fix a dumbbell spinlock?
Ensure the spinlock collar and dumbbell handle both have a rubber o-ring or rubber washer in place. Wrap the dumbbell sleeve with medical tape to increase friction. Add a second spin lock collar to either side of the dumbbell (a spring collar will also work)
Should I use collars on barbell?
Barbell collars are necessary for barbells with threaded sleeves and are used to prevent the bar from spinning within the sleeve. You should put collars on barbells before inserting them into a power rack, safety cage, or other objects where they’ll remain stationary.
Do you need spring collars?
That being said, spring collars are fine for most regular gym goers and humble home setups. You may want to consider a good quality pair of snap lock collars if you’re moving up to higher weights or performing a lot of dynamic movement – such as olympic lifts or CrossFit.
How much do spring collars weigh?
Collars can range from a quarter of a pound (spring collars) to a couple of pounds, with competition collars weighing in at 5.5lbs per collar. You always want to know how much your collars weigh, so you can have an accurate number for the total weight you’re lifting.
Are barbell clips necessary?
The barbell collars are necessary for threaded sleeves and prevent the weight from spinning within the sleeve. Barbells with fixed sleeves do not require these items because they will never slip out of place during a lift, but it’s still advisable to use them as protection against dropped weights.