Texas All American Bar Review 

my man

awesome to hear!

I think they did make a chrome plated one as well but I'm not sure if they'll make that a mainstay in their offering.

Hah def happy to add it, will likely be ditching my ohio bar.

I think it depends on what you are looking for. If you're looking for something to do the big 3 as well as a whole bunch of other things (and don't want super aggressive knurling) this would be something to consider. Rogue makes great bars as well though.

Brandon Campbell Diamond thanks for the info. Yes, I'm looking for a bar that can do big three and occasional OHP and hip thrusts.

Thanks for the feedback!

They both are aggressive, main difference is the Rogue bar will be stiffer.

I'm sure I could.

Appreciate you still taking a look

Aha seems like so long ago

Yeah I bought the black zine ohio bar for a "multi" bar but haven't ended up using it much since it didn't have center knurling.

especially on a black shaft.

Brandon Campbell Diamond truth. Although it's more about girth than length in my book. 28.5 mm seems like it would please most people though.

I read it with Brandon's voice ahah

They both are similar and will wear over time, the TPB sleeves are usually raw and wear much quicker however.

Ones that I had a welder make me. They have rollers built in to them.

I have a call with Buddy next week, he wants to talk to me about my video lol.

Brandon Campbell Diamond discount code incoming !!

BBWs

Nice!

Lol thanks!

J!

They're still several weeks behind. I know people who have been waiting for their TPB for almost 2 months. Sleeves are slightly grooved, collars on any Texas bar are going to be pretty thick, especially if comparing to a thin powerlifting spec one!

I have used the Rogue but don't own it. From my experience (and feedback I've heard from others), the Rogue version is a tad more stiff. However it's also built a bit better IMO and comes with a better warranty if needed. I think the TDL is a better bar to get more out of, but it's also about $100+ more expensive.

Thanks for the feedback Brandon!

You think?

Easier to take off and clean IMO

The all american bar can be used for all lifts, so no issues doing deadlifts with one.

knurling prob feels a bit better as it's raw vs coated. I'd go with the cheaper one personally as the SS ones seem to up the price for no reason.

I seen the collars are a bit thicker on the ss at 3.25inch. I am also torn between the two .wonder if they have the same knurl.

I think that's the thought, but not sure if it's true.

That might be a good comparison too, the Chan to me just has such passive center knurl it might as well not be there lol.

My black zinc WPB def started to fade and have seen OPB in the wild that were basically stripped.

Haven't used a B&R bar in years so hard to say

Which part?

OPB!

Right on!

I still think the value and quality of the Ohio Power Bar are tough to beat.

Not the best

depends how passive you want the center knurl. Chan bar is more passive in the center than it is on the sides.

Brandon Campbell Diamond ok. i think ill try the all american

Did you end up getting the AA Bar?

I prefer a 29mm bar for powerlifting as 28mm will have more whip under heavy load. Can be felt most on squats.

@@BasementBrandon Ok, would you prefer a zinc or hard chrome finish for power lifting?

Can't say I have, I will say the ohio bar has better spin on the collars

you know it

Yeah it's similar although slightly less diamter. Could also compare to a Chan or Ohio bar, just depends

Try through their IG, they've been super responsive.

They post some "history" videos on their IG stories.

KEKistani i just own one but have used the okie and rogue versions as well

Depends, both can be great. Texas has more history and is more aggressive. Rogue has a full knurl and better finish.

Closest I'll get to one now

No you need a specialty calf bar for that, it's only $1000.

$1000 per calf.

Which one?

Not released, so no specs. Even on their released bars they don't give a ton of info

@@BasementBrandon oh wow I didn't know that. I just used one this morning at Marc Lobliners gym here in Cincinnati but couldn't find anything on google at first. Found a deleted page image search that confirmed my suspicions that it was a 55lb bar at least

Sure it wasn't a squat bar?

@@BasementBrandon 100% positive. I squatted with the squat bar just before, but grabbed the bench bar for my other work. And I scrutinized the end cap because I was trying to find a kg or lb marker

@@BasementBrandon it's a longer bar with thicker collars like the other bars but the center knurling is narrow like a normal bench bar, and unlike the wider knurling of the squat bar

Right

OK your video says 34 that's why I mentioned it

Some people don't like the center knurl for cleans.

Thanks for taking a look

No reason to, much better bars out there now for powerlifting.

@@BasementBrandon Rouge is for girlie crossfit men.

No

comes with a box of tissues to dry your tears.

Brandon Campbell Diamond cuz its so bad ass

They had a contest. I entered.

Knurling, diameter, knurl marks.

@@BasementBrandon So, if I do the basics: dead lifts, squats, bench, and hang power cleans & power cleans along with "bodybuilding" movenments, what would you recommend? Thank you on advance.

@@soldragon666 If you want a bar from this company, I'd go with the all american bar or one of their starting strength bars.

@@BasementBrandon Great. Thanks for the advice and taking the time to answer my question. I appreciate it.

Well to be fair I was meaning whip compared to using my power bars and DL bar with kilo plates :)

If I ever get one.

a waste of money if none of us squats over 600 and its only suited for one purpose

If you compete in a fed that uses squat bars, then I could see it being worth it. Definitely has a different feel, and I don't squat 600, so it helps to be under one.

Yeah not every one was as happy as I was.

This was one of the ones to go!

Not even close lol

@@BasementBrandon Name one bar better ??? Cant be done.

Edison b&r

@@BasementBrandon Gimme a break. Bare steel, no whip. Hell no!

@@PokerStarsPA brandon is just a tpb hater. ... These are great bars despite how much he tries to hate on them. He hates on them because of specs... Then uses the bar and you can tell he was conflicted because the knurl was good and he expected it to be whippy. I guess when rogue treats you like a king, it's hard to say you like other manufacturers

Nah sold it.

Hah just that southern drawl.

R32R38 the Texas bars did it first.

I think Rogue actually copied that idea from Buddy Capps. It's been on the Texas Power Bars for years...well before there was an Ohio Power Bar. Edit: Just saw Brandon's reply...beat me to it.

Nice!

You think? Too passive for my liking.

@@BasementBrandon As I recall you said in the video that it was neither overly passive or aggressive.

@@palabrajot505 I like a pretty aggressive knurl, so even though it's probably a 5 out of 10 on aggressiveness, it's too passive for my liking. Does that make sense?

@@BasementBrandon I've only had the luxury of a decently knurled bar once or twice in my life. That goes for home equipment and the shit that most commercial gyms provide. On the rare occasions when I've used good bars with aggressive knurling, the difference was noticed and appreciated. At present, I'm patiently waiting for my Texas Power Bar to arrive and it is expected to be a bar that I will have for the rest of my life. If I do add bars in years to come they will likely be Rogue or Kabuki. Regardless, even a substandard gym bar is better than the cheap Cap 3 piece bar I've been using since the day before the world went on lockdown. In any case, my initial comment was simply pointing out that you implied that the All American Bar's knurling was something of a sweetspot for the general strength trainer who isn't focused on one specific aspects of the iron game, be it powerlifting, olympic lifting or even bodybuilding.

Lol

Disagree, doesn't even make my top 5.

Brandon Campbell Diamond please do tell!

No

@@BasementBrandon It's just as good. 2.0 bar has weak knurl and none in the center.

@@philivey4105 The all american bar has weak knurl as well, it also costs about $25 more to get similar finishes. The biggest issue with Texas bars is their thick collars cause the bar to whip more under heavy load. I would agree it's comparable to the 2.0 bar, but the Ohio bar is much better overall.

No it's not lol. It's 45lbs.

@@BasementBrandon yeah I thought it was the Texas squat bar that's 55 my mistake

yep

I never found them too aggressive personally.

More whip than other bars.

@@BasementBrandon Better for snerks and deadlifts

Going for a new PR every day...am I overtrainng? ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

rpe 10 cuz u dont ave any left in the tank

must be twerkin