Because nearly 400 pounds of weight were added to both sides, the barbell bar already had a slight bend.
Moreover, since the weights are made of pure steel, they look small in volume when attached, but actually have a substantial mass. Just a few thin manhole-cover-sized weights weigh over a hundred pounds, completely mismatching their external appearance and actual weight.
After Wang Ye lifted 180 kilograms, he decided not to add any more weight.
He felt that his bones and muscles had been pushed to the limit, and even when he lifted the 180 kg barbell just now, his elbow, knee, and other joints made struggling pops. If he continued to mindlessly add weight, it could easily lead to deformed movement, exhaustion, and injury, bringing unnecessary pain.
So he decided to stop there.
