JFIFC    $ &%# #"(-90(*6+"#2D26;=@@@&0FKE>J9?@=C  =)#)==================================================<K" }!1AQa"q2#BR$3br %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz w!1AQaq"2B #3Rbr $4%&'()*56789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz ?Rǖq0UtLDA p{֞J .|d`gwZ|Z늖rG]h.mi$ă$ucVCʦfkJ+2Gt}:0k&Im}| =tLzйzq~UJqfU\ : w@ֵ: `HVy\HHiq_J%k | 5u8.xg]לȾ^T>_3zXoJo-` y57tt4wK8P)d[f1}>gg0O,k)$ih should be 4-feet in length and one and one-eighth inch in diameter. The cost is about $3.50 per wooden dowel and can be purchased at most lumber outlets. You could also use broom handles or buy a synthetic dowel from BFS. (Cost is $2.25 for one or 10 for $19.95. They come marked with correct hand spacing). These dowels are quite sturdy. &nbsp;</P> <P>The BFS Training Plates weigh only 5-pounds but are the same diamter as a 45-pound weight. This is important because it allows the student to assume a safe starting postition with the lower back. The 10-pound BFS Bumper Plates offer the same benefit. They are more expensive but can be purchased in school colors, are more awesome and can have steel weights easily added.&nbsp;</P> <P>The Aluma-Lite bar is made of aluminum and even though it weighs only 15-pounds the inside collar dimensions are the same as a regular 45-pound bar. The 10-pound BFS Bumper Plates and the Aluma-Lite bar are used with both Matt and Danelle in the following illustrations.