Thread: dropped weight slid off barbell what should i use in future

i had a weight drop off a smooth barbell with clips dropped twice while squatting then while benching im ordering new clips and new threaded dumbbell bars. will the new plastic model lock clips work with a smooth dumbbell bar i keep smoothing out the threads on my threaded dumbbell bars and breaking spin locks even on their first use

I prefer the plastic clips when and if I use clips at all.

Lock jaw clips!! Best clips ever, spendy but worth it


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I dont use any clips on a barbell for safety reasons. You could get stuck under the weight and be crushed. Without clips you can just let the weights slide off.
You'll be good with clips as long as your spotter is badass.

Originally Posted by Gainzbruh

I dont use any clips on a barbell for safety reasons. You could get stuck under the weight and be crushed. Without clips you can just let the weights slide off.
You'll be good with clips as long as your spotter is badass.

their dumbell bars so i cannot get stuck under the bar