Would it feel like it takes more energy or not?

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The discussion centers on the comparative energy exertion when lifting a long barbell with 200 1 lb weights on each side versus a standard barbell with 200 lb plates closer to the hands. It establishes that the longer barbell configuration introduces a 1-degree angle difference and varying descent speeds (20 cm/s on the left arm and 18 cm/s on the right arm), which generates a centripetal force. This force necessitates the engagement of different muscle groups, potentially leading to increased energy expenditure. The scenario with the longer barbell is concluded to create more angular momentum, making it feel heavier during the lift.

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Ive been wondering if you had a very long bench bar with 200 1 lb weights on each side, would it feel heavier than one plate that weighs 200lb on each side that's closer to your hands?scenario 1: oooo----oooo,vs scenario 2:---O---O----. When going down, the bar isn't straight and there's a 1 degree difference, the x-axis goes through the center of your two hands. If the bar is going down around 20cm/s on the left arm and 18cm/s on the right arm, wouldn't it create a small centripetal force?, which would then force you to use a difference muscle group that could make you use more energy that will counter the centripetal force? Would there be any difference in the two scenarios?
 
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The oooo case would have more angular momentum - and therefore be harder to handle.
Depending on how one feels, they could describe that as "feeling heavier".
 

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