# Barbell that weighs only 2.5 kg? **URL:** \ **Category:** App Feedback\ **Created:** [January 7, 2024, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.freeletics.com/t/barbell-that-weighs-only-25-kg/13513 "2024-01-07T15:30:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![patrick1](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.freeletics.com/patrick1/32/3029_2.png) [@patrick1](https://forum.freeletics.com/u/patrick1)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2024, 3:30pm UTC](https://forum.freeletics.com/t/barbell-that-weighs-only-25-kg/13513/1 "2024-01-07T15:30:01Z")
I get confused about the weight of the exercises. Surely the wieght includes the barbell. However I have never seen a barbell of 2.5 kg. I this a bug? ![Afbeelding van WhatsApp op 2024-01-07 om 16.25.33_20a8b0f6](https://europe1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/uploads/freeletics/original/2X/2/239cc3087215497a953ef67d2e9236e78a9f7afb.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![melaLetics](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.freeletics.com/melaletics/32/1821_2.png) [@melaLetics](https://forum.freeletics.com/u/melaLetics)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2024, 6:44pm UTC](https://forum.freeletics.com/t/barbell-that-weighs-only-25-kg/13513/2 "2024-01-07T18:44:57Z")
No, it isn’t. Hot Iron Bars are in fact available with 2.5KG. ---
**Author:** ![patrick1](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.freeletics.com/patrick1/32/3029_2.png) [@patrick1](https://forum.freeletics.com/u/patrick1)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2024, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.freeletics.com/t/barbell-that-weighs-only-25-kg/13513/3 "2024-01-07T20:52:40Z")
Sorry but the average barbell is 15kg for ladies or 20kg men. What barbell are we talking about…? Do I need to get a barbell to warm up with 2.5 kg? Where could I buy one? ---
**Author:** ![TomG](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.freeletics.com/tomg/32/3296_2.png) [@TomG](https://forum.freeletics.com/u/TomG)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2024, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.freeletics.com/t/barbell-that-weighs-only-25-kg/13513/4 "2024-01-08T00:07:28Z")
Hi @patrick1, I personally replace with dumbbells or plates if the weight is lower than an Olympic barbell. ---
**Author:** ![melaLetics](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.freeletics.com/melaletics/32/1821_2.png) [@melaLetics](https://forum.freeletics.com/u/melaLetics)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2024, 4:11am UTC](https://forum.freeletics.com/t/barbell-that-weighs-only-25-kg/13513/5 "2024-01-08T04:11:56Z")
@patrick1 I just answered your question whether it’s a bug or not. And no, this isn’t a bug. There is no way in the app to setup which kind of barbell do you have (Hot Iron, Olympic, Biceps Curl one,… there is a wide range of different barbell types). So if you are facing a warmup with an empty barbell weighing less than yours, than you can either use another weight (like KB, DB, Plate, PVC or a bottle of water - whatever feels comfortable) or switch the weight so it’s fitting your barbell. ---
**Author:** ![patrick1](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex013/user_avatar/forum.freeletics.com/patrick1/32/3029_2.png) [@patrick1](https://forum.freeletics.com/u/patrick1)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2024, 8:03am UTC](https://forum.freeletics.com/t/barbell-that-weighs-only-25-kg/13513/6 "2024-01-08T08:03:37Z")
Ok thanks. This is where my brain malfunctions. When I see a barbell exercise my brain doesnt allow other equipment. I’ll try to be a bit more flexible 😏😘