Rogue, Kabuki, REP, EliteFTS and More. Barbell Collection Summer 2020 

Rogue OPB: 0:53 Rep Fitness PB EX: 3:52 Kabuki Power:: 7:01 ISF Power: 9:40 Titan Blues City: 12:03 Rogue Ohio Bar: 13:17 Rogue Squat Bar: 14:55 StrongArm Deadlift: 16:51 EliteFTS SSB: 18:35

Great macro photos and review, as always!

I love when you talk about stiff things

GREAT video. Exactly what I needed. Thank you for your videos.

You have the best info on home gym equipment thanks for all the info

Just got my first Ohio bar and happy I did...loving life!! Great vid B!!

Nice video Brandon! Very informative. You have some great bars. :)

finally a new video. ive been waiting patiently brotha!

I’m here to share my personal opinion. You’re doing good work.

Just purchased my ISF PowerBar in Black oxide after watching your review! Located in RI so shipping wasn't bad at all. Can't wait to try it out.

I’ve been using the kabuki during this lockdown, got it from my powerlifting gym so I’d used it before but tended to use the ohio power bar, gotta say though since getting acquainted with it its an absolutely stellar bar. Very well engineered, sleeves have a built in side to side buffer to protect it with deadlift impacts. Knurl takes some getting used to and it does mark up with oxidation pretty quick but its great for all lifts. Agree though that if i had to buy one though the Ohio is almost as good and a fair bit cheaper

Bout time you posted a video...I thot that Rona got you!! Glad to see you’re doin well! Great review as always!

Stainless steel, no oxidation whatsoever! Love my Rep Fitness ex bar!

Two things: 1. I have the Titan SSB V2 and love it with two exceptions. The chrome finish is reminiscent of a hollywood gun and I hate it. The second thing is that in my RML690 the bar isn't long enough to sit flush onto the standard J-cups 2. The Mike Bartos Power Center FuBar is an awesome bar that you should check out. I used my coach's a few times and just recently purchased one (should be here this week)

excellent job!!!

Ive bought a handful of things from rep fitness and have yet to be disappointed. They make great oly bars for a great price and the cheaper plates are solid and durable. Glad to hear there consistent across multiple things haha. Also a tip is some items can be bought from amazon for a marginal difference but shipping is usually free. So i bought the one barbell for about 10$ more than there store and got it shipped to the east coast for free. So always worth checking.

Got the isf squat bar and after using a Texas and rogue squat bar I’m sincerely impressed! A fully knurled squat bar shipped to my house in Florida for $300 was a no brainer.

I just got my kabuki transformer and I’ve got to agree with what you said. Mine was spotted all over with oxidation, had deep scratches, on both levers like it had been dragged on the ground. Kabuki told me “those are where the machine bends the metal”....nothing came finished and all of the edges were sharp. The bar seems solid and it’s great to use, but it’s hard to imagine a $740 shipped bar going out looking that bad and it not be an accident.

Just got my Rep EX today. Looks and feels great, but I'm wary that it might feel overly aggressive for high bar squats and bench. Is it worth splurging on the SS OPB to rotate/replace this bar with, or will I learn to love the Deep Knurl as my one-and-only daily driver? (btw: the knurling on my shaft stops a full centimeter before the collars, they might have fixed that design in the new batches)

so where is the eleiko bar you put in the teaser 🤔

I've got the Rogue Ohio Power Bar, Rogue Deadlift Bar, and the Rogue Squat Bar...love them all, but I agree that the Squat bar is uniquely awesome...wish they had sold a bare steel one to bring price down since the stainless steel was like $450, but still totally worth it

I got a Titan bar at the start of the pandemic for $110 from Amazon. It was the only barbell I could find. It will be my landmine bar. It is very very passive. I have since received an Ohio Power Bar.

I use my curl bar a fair bit. I have shoulder issues (who doesn’t!!) and the hand position feels good to me for lots of exercises. Curls and overhead extension obviously, but, bent over row and overhead press as well when my shoulders are in a particularly bad place

Been using the 20kg Ohio Power Bar for almost a year. I don't have any issues hitting my Monster Rack. It's my daily driver.

I would love to see a video or at least hear ur thoughts on the rhino power bar from synergee. Thanks for the content man.

It will be so nice when I can buy a new bar. Hopefully by next year the suppliers will be restocked. I suspect the used market will be plentiful once gyms open back up again....

Would love a review on bells of steel SSB. Helps us Canadians out with budget equipment!

I actually found a lady in my town selling a home made saftey squat bar that I expected to be very crappy but I’ve used it a few times and it actually isnt bad😂 would love to have an Elite FTS one though.

Just saw this, Brandon. Nice collection. Here are mine: York USA elite Oly, York USA power, Schnell Oly, Schnell power, Schnell power stainless, Ironwolfe power stainless (3), Ironwolfe deadlift stainless, Eleiko Rack (2), Eleiko Hybrid. Coming soon: Uesaka power.

"Which I might have mentioned already, ahh, but, I'm a couple bars in and I don't really know where I am at this point in my life." Touche, Brandon, touche.

Great video..!!! U asked what bar I’d like you to do a video on.. a trap bar .. would be great

I don’t see the ISF bar listed in the description with the others, but I did see your review in the video. I’ve have good luck with them as well

One year later my Rep Fitness stainless steel deep knurl bar is holding up great. It’s my daily driver so I haven’t babied it.

As someone new to lifting, what do a lot of the variations mean when looking at barbells? Rogue has the ohio bar, the ohio power bar, the echo bar. When it says bar use is powerlifting does that mean clean and jerks? And would be overkill for something like a bench press?

"daily driver" love it

"When I opened [the ISF bar] I was like GOD DAMN" lolol there's an honest review

Might be time for an updated collection video! 😄

Great review! My current barbells are Rep deep knurl bar ex, Rogue 28.5mm Ohio bar, Titan SSB and of course an old beater bar but it actually has needle bearings in the collars. Maybe I’ll get a deadlift bar eventually.

Hey Brandon, I recently ordered a SS OPB. I understand it’s supposed to be a maintenance-free barbell for the most part. However, I was wondering if you do anything (in terms of maintenance) for your barbell? Oiling, brushing, etc.

Always enjoy your videos. Have you ever tried the Lynx hybrid bearing bar? It’s bearing and bushing and spins F-O-R-E-V-E-R

Is the knurl on your shoulderok the same as the knurl on kabuki's power bar? I have a shoulderok and am not too impressed with the knurl, I understand it's a diff movement than you would do with a barbell but it kind of stinks in my opinion.

Great video, thx! Do you ever use a Swiss bar (aka football bar)? I know you had one a while back that was pretty cheap. Also, any suggestions for selling equipment? Craigslist?

Can you say something about how tight the sleeves are on the bar in case of the ROPB? Can you move the sleeves from letf to right in any way? Or move them up and down? So is there a "klack" wenn you start pulling during deadlifts?

I know you’ve had a couple buffalo bars, but aren’t in love with them. I picked up a Fringe Longhorn and really like it. Don’t have any experience with those type of bars in the past to compare though. Lots of good bars on your list and we have several of the same bars but different finishes.

If the price was the same would you recommend the rogue ohio power bar in stainless steel or the kabuki power bar? Do rogue calibrated plates fit the kabuki power bar?

Do you find that your Kabuki bar oxidizes even with the nickel plating? I’ve also heard people report mild rusting on their Rep EX bars (apparently Rep uses a lower grade of stainless steel), not sure if you’ve noticed it happening?

I noticed that my Rep Power Bar EX has a lot more play in the sleeves than my girlfriend's OPB. For example in vertical storage it can be made to rattle if the bar is shaken whereas the OPB doesn't make any noise. Just curious on your thoughts on this and if it's something to worry about. The OPB is brand new so I wasn't sure if this is something that happens over time. I'd say main thing I notice is that it's louder on deadlifts than the OPB.

Hey Brandon, thought on Ohio Power Bar vs Westside Power Bar 2.0, which would you get if you had the option? Thanks

hello brandon, i bought a barbell and its center bar rotates it and not fixed with the side bars, not sure if its normal. Whats your thoughts on this?

Have you tried a Kabuki Kadillac Bar? Would love to get your take on it. Coop loves it, but I'm more curious from a competitor's standpoint. My shoulders are trashed from 30+ years of lifting (and 2 shoulder surgeries). Could someone train on the Kadillac bar and get good carryover when competing with a power bar?

Thanks Brandon. I've never used a safety squat bar before. In terms of squatting what are the benefits of a safety squat bar?

Awesome video man as this helps me with some potential future purchases for my garage gym. That Rogue Squat Bar sounds awesome man. How do you think it compares to a Texas Squat bar or even Kabuki's Squat bar? I also want to pick up that Rep EX Power Bar in the near future.

Appreciate all the barbell reviews they’re very helpful. If you wanted a multipurpose barbell but wanted one that had a good grip for deadlifts would you go with a AB 29 mm Grizzly in chrome or the AB 28 mm California bar in Cerakote ?

Do to this pandemic, I was only able to get a hold of cheap bar but I make the best of it at home. Which brand would you highly recommend for outdoors.

How often do you usually maintenance your bare steel barbells?

Why did you end up getting rid of the Texas All-American bar? I was looking at getting one and would like your feedback

What happened to Eleiko? It was in the thumbnail...?

How does the Rogue B&R bar knurling compare to that of the OPB?

I feel it would have helped if the focus was adjusted so you could see the logo on the caps as well

Another reason to use the Titan SSB V2 bar over EliteFTS SSB is that the EliteFTS has smaller diameter sleeves which are more of an axle size (1.9"). Not a deal breaker, but annoying to have additional collars just for 1 bar. The finish also flakes A LOT on the EliteFTS... Just my $0.02

Can you do a review on the Belfast bar from Blk Box Fitness and Gorila Training Bar from Gorila Fitness

Can you review the rep fitness ab 5200 bench? Trying to compare it to the review you did on the rogue ab 2.0

how the strongarm dl bar knurling compares to the rogue ss opb?

How does the Rogue Squat Bar compare to the StrongArm Squat Bar? Did you use your StrongArm to buy the Rogue SB?

I’ve had both the Elite FTS and Titan SSB at the same time. Titan padding is not nearly as good and the angles were off on the camber. Always found it uncomfortable whereas the Elite just feels perfect. That said, I hate the clear coat which was the only reason I gave the Titan a try.

Looking for Help....what is best recommended for a BAR that I can bench, squat and conventional deadlift for my garage-gym. As I'm getting to 3,4,5 plate sets on my lifts, my current bar is bending. It's a cheapy...it doesn't have a name. Best all-around BAR ? THANKS

Brandon do you think a more expensive bar is necessary for an average recreational lifter ? I do have an Ohio deadlift bar for dling, but for front squats (back issues can't back squat) benching and pressing I've been using the same $150 bar I got on amazon for a couple years. Never had an issue with it.. isn't bent or anything. Works fine. Do I really need a nicer bar? Been looking at Ohio bar and Texas power bar but seems like a waste of money of mine works? Haha. Cool bars though 😎

Can I ask why you don’t use the kabuki as often anymore? I remember you originally said it became your daily driver. I want a single bar and was going with the kabuki over the OPB. I don’t mind the price. I also want the better, less sharp knurl. What do you think? Kabuki has a red and black cerakote just like rogue that I am comparing.

You're not kidding about Elite FTS and their shipping. I ordered a bar and it said, ships in 1-3 business days. After 4 weeks, and sending two requests for my bar, I got a lovely response from them a few days ago. ''Sorry, but your bar won't until August.'' Look at their website now, almost everything says, call for a price and estimated ship date of August. I'm not sure what happened, but they're basically down.

Regarding the Elitefts SSB Yoke vs the Titan SSB v2.: I used the Elitefts SSB Yoke for years, then bought the Titan SSB v2 when we built our house and moved into the garage. I prefer the Titan. Reasons: the Elitefts version flakes really bad, because of the finish, the diameter of the sleeves (you need specialty collars for the Elitefts version and the titan version has standard sleeves); and, the price/shipping. If I factor in shipping, I could buy 2 Titan SSB v2 bars for the price of 1 Elitefts version and use them for a 4 week block before the Elitefts version ever arrives. I love Dave Tate and Elitefts/Williams Strength, but they are just too damn expensive. I'm not a fan of Rogue due to their stupid high prices. You can check the price of American steel and their prices don't reflect any change in steel prices. That tells me something.

Do you think Eleiko Öppen deadlift bar is worth buying?

Good Video! Have you heard of or tried the Marrs Squat Bar?

I like your videos I watch a lot of them to learn about fitness, I don’t see any about supplements I am interested in collagen and bone broth what supplements do you take? Maybe make a video!

I’d like to hear your take on the Premium Safety Squat bar by Bells of Steel. It’s something I’ve looked at as it’s shipping is much more affordable for Canadians. There’s mixed reviews though on its geometry.

Heyyyy. This popped up in my feed. Believe I have watched it when it came out. But watched again.. Are you able to do another updated version? I think you have a heap more bars since moving into your new place? 👍🏼

What do you think of Bare Steel Equipment power bars?

13:15 "I would avoid staying away from this particular bar." Just to be clear, you meant to say you "would avoid this particular bar" or "would stay away from this bar" right?

Is a buffalo/duffalo bar coming once you’re in a permanent residence? If so, which one?

Did you get rid of the Texas deadlift bar? Why?

I'd like to see you review a Rhinoflex HD or Super

I’d hate to post this randomly on a new video so forgive me for the slight necro… Have you stated anywhere (I don’t have IG), that you plan on looking at the Rogue Aggro bars? We are both the same height and Probably same hand size? 😉 and your thoughts on what is aggressive Match mine so I trust what you’d say about that 3x more than some others … Thanks Brandon

Hi Brandon! I believe u have a lot of european subscribers, my self included. It would be interesting to make a video about the options we have in order to create a home gym. I'm romanian and since all gyms have been closed for about 2 month in my area, i looked into a home gym. The only brand that seemed to be high quality and that i could find was ATX. I ordered a 810 halfrack, a atx crossfit olympic bar and bumper plates(the ones i found in stock are realy thick, the 20kg have a 12 cm thickness) since those were the only things i could find in stock. There seams to be no benches available. Thanks for the help!

What do you do for bar maintenance?

Regarding the shaft it doesn´t matter too much if it´s made of American, Canadian, Swedish or Finnish steel imo:)

Have you ever tried the Marrs Squat Bar?

Any particular reason you don't own a Swiss bar or a trap bar?

Have you tried the kabuki kadillac bar?

One thing to mention about trying to deadlift with the rogue squat bar is that your shins won’t exist after 😂

Need the Vulcan ss power bar... B side for 425 and it blows away the other ss I've tried

Any thoughts on Fringe Wonderbar 2.0?

you should do a review on eleiko

What’s the most expensive bar you would consider purchasing?

So I know you have reviewed some archon items in the past. Im curious if you've ever used any of their standard barbells. I'm asking because I'm looking for a beater bar that could have some functionality in other ways and the 100/150 price point is obviously attractive.

review an elieko competition bar please

Excellent video Brandon. If I could sub twice I would.

Review the Matt Chan bar! Would love to know your thoughts on it

Just shared this video with my GarageGym411.com Facebook Group (11,300+ members strong!) Playback Speed 1.0 = 'Bladder full of Preworkout' BCD Playback Speed .75 = 'Head trauma/insomniac' BCD The cheapest I have seen the EliteFTS SSB Yoke Bar was during a Summer ‘overstock’ Sale for $300.00 (plus there was a coupon code) bringing the price down to $280.00 (before shipping) Kabuki Transformer Bar padding was updated Jan 2020. Kabuki CEO, Chris Duffin, has been taking care of any Transformer Bar owners that have experienced any 'padding issues.' Right now, Kabuki is offering multiple payment options through a partnership with Klarna. I'll be ordering a Kabuki Kadillac Bar soon. (I know BCD liked the Archon Multi-Grip Bar during his 'basement years.')

What other flavors does the ISF bar come in Brandon 🤣🤣🤣

Should I get a squat bar or a duffalo bar?

How about Eleiko power bars!?