Bruh I don’t think I can buy a single weight plate for my home gym right now. I just bought everything else and waiting for weights and bars to get in stock
I found Olympic Bar at a thrift store 25 years ago It holb's 1200 pounds The thrift store thought it was a piece of furniture And had it marked the lamp post 5 bucks I quickly grabbed it took it up front Paid for it an got the hell out of Dodge .
@@izsubs316 it was!. but he barely has time to go to the gym cause of his traveling for work and he's an athlete (boxer) and misses the gym (and it's also his therapy) so I brought the gym to him, including boxing stuff like bags. he was soooooooooooooooooooo happy. and I get to use it too ;)
pingufromindia Thank you for the question. When you do a clean, (where you bring the bar to the chest, neck, and shoulder area) before driving it up over head. That is when the middle of the bar can come in contact with the neck area. Or just below the neck area. That is why they manufacture bars with and without a center knurling.
pingufromindia Also, if you're doing front squats a center knurl is not usually the best. Most of the big Olympic lifters use a bar without a center knurl for the reasons stated above.
@pingufromindia Hi bud. If you're main lifts are dead lifts, squats and bench presses I would probably go with a center knurl. I use and own the Original Texas Power bar. Sharp knurl with a center knurl. I think that would serve you well. I also own a Rouge Bar without a center knurl. Very nice bar. In fact I just got off the phone with Rouge a couple of minutes ago and I want to buy their Freedom Bar. It's on back order. Have you seen that bar? It's sweet. If you go with the Texas Power bar make sure you get the original manufactured by Buddy Caps. If you just get one bar you can always add a second one later. The Rouge Freedom bar does not have a center knurl. Check their web site at Rouge Fitness. Lot of cool stuff there.
If you get a stainless steel one in your humid gym and it rusts it is a low grade stainless (304 Chinese stainless) if you find a 316 north American stainless you can store your bar in the ocean and it won't rust
The one with the best grip is most important. Although I prefer a little more of a wider grip, one must be comfortable with how the barbell feels in his or her hands.
Bulky item pick up on the street is the way to go..if you dont have extra money to buy one I have found a half dozen this way cheap bars to high end olympic!
Rogue is down the street from me. It's so nice to be able to just go and pick up a piece of equipment that you are wanting. It's a great company with excellent equipment.
I think the Ohio power bar is the best power bar even vs texas power bar, Eleiko power bars, and even vs specialty bars like iron wolfe bench bar ( when it comes to benching with OPB). When it comes to WEIGHTLIFTING barbells, the pendlays are super good, especially with pendlay bumpers, they fit so well, pendlay bumper plates fit amazing on all barbells though.
Hard to beat at price point the rogue Ohio ipf approved bar ... but the eleiko still beats it overall if price weren't an issue... Texas power bars imo aren't very good knurling to aggressive and to flexy if you're going to have to lift on platform on an eleiko or titex or similar ... titex is a good bar of you're in the States and can get hold of one they're close to an eleiko at less cash ... I've got an eleiko and I use a SS power bar (205k psi) for squats and bench in rack to keep knurling pristine on it ... it's just the business for ipf lifters
I can understand if you are saying that the Ohio Power Bar is the best value per dollar. If you don't bring price into the equation, the Eleiko is a better bar. Now, is it possible that you prefer Ohio to Eleiko? Sure.
@@GarageGymReviews I just received the Cap Barbell OB86PBCK and it is actually a great power bar. I'm sure it won't out perform a Texas PB, Ohio PB or anything Chris Duffin makes, but, for the price, it is freaking awesome.
I own a few Texas Power bars and picked up Rogues Ohio barbell last year. The Ohio barbell will do the job for the average person. My plan was to replace all our Texas power bars with the Ohio because they are cheaper and Rogue has great turn around time. I notice when I get up 400 plus on the bench press the Ohio bends strange and it feels like it’s gonna roll out of my hands. I also notice when deadlifting at 600 or higher something just feels off like it is rolling forward and weights tend to feel more difficult to pull. We pull with Texas deadlift bars at our gym as well but sometimes I want less aggressive knurling and a 28.5 diameter to work grip. I’ve powerlifting for 16 years (lifting 24) so I’m pretty picky with my barbells and notice slight differences other might not. We do like the Rogue Echo weightlifting barbells over the Pendlay weightlifting barbell. I didn’t see that happening but if the kids have a choice of weightlifting bars for clean max outs they do tend to choose the Rogue barbell. Most will clean between 185 to 225 pound range with a few hitting 275 pounds. Just thought I’d share my opinion.
I’ve been using Xtraining barbells and their associated plates and have had no problems. I do compete, I’ve used the Rouge base models up to the Eleiko competition bars. The best barbell for price, quality, and overall versatility is the Xtraining competition bar. You can get it around $230 (minus shipping), our gym has switched to these bars, and now a year and a half later these bars are holding up.
i have been using a CAP barbell for a few years. abused it to the max, left it outside in the rain and elements and it still gets the job done. it got rusty and it doesn't even spin anymore but i'm not getting rid of it. the only thing i don't like is the knurling in the center, sometimes when doing cleans or power cleans it scratches my lower neck. Also, just purchased a rogue bar 2.0... so excited !!! so, after some research i figured it was the best barbell to get and you seem to agree. thanks for the video
Allright dude...based on your review, and a bunch of other research, I just bought a Rogue limited edition "Black Friday" Ohio Bar with the Cerakote finish. It has identical specs as the Rogue Bar 2.0, plus the Cerakote finish...which was an extra $60, but I think it will be worth it to keep the shaft looking nice over time. The black zinc on the 2.0 seems pretty good, but I really wanna give the cerakote a try. Thanks for making this video. very informative. BTW, most of my stuff is Titan (with no complaints), but I'm following your advice and investing in a quality barbell!!
I bought a Vulcan One basic bar. It has 2 bronze bushings per sleeve and 190k psi tensile strength for $248. It is a fabulous bar for the quality that went into its construction such as excellent hard chrome finish and for outstanding maintenance. I don't think you can go wrong with one of these in your garage/basement gym for general purpose lifting.
I personally train for Olympic lifting and typically train with eleiko bars and plates with a guy whos training me ( all different ones ranging from training to competition bars). that being said I personally bought the rep fitness gladiator bar and love it. compared to the other oly bars from rogue at the same price the spin is much better. I think the first rogue barbell to match the spin is like double the price. I don't do bench very often but for squats, deads, clean and jerks and snatches ive loved this bar.
I'd say you need a lower key center knurl when squatting, but one that won't rip you up when doing cleans. The Rogue BnR bar is just about perfect. If Rogue would make a stainless version I bet it would be a top seller.
I have a 30mm diameter, 220cm long steel rod with welded on stoppers ca. 40cm in on each side, roughed up where the grip is. No turn at all. Basically some misshapen son of a Barbell and an Axel bar. But it's doing the dam job. Not even stainless. Seriously it's amazing just how much you can do as long as it's just simply holding up weight.
Actually the black oxide aids in the bar not being slippery. If the bar is chrome then you need kneeling for squats. Some high end bars have a passive knurl that can help but is less likely to hurt.
I like the rep fitness stainless steel weight lifting bar at $400 shipped, then the American barbell California Bar with Cerakote at $330 shipped, or Rogue Cerakote version at $385 shipped.
Love the videos coop, love the blogs too. I was wondering if maybe you wouldn't mind doing a write-up or video on nylon belts. I'm not a fan of the leather. Like the rogue USA nylon belt, or the fire team fit, or whatever other nylon belts are out there. Advantages and disadvantages of the top contenders.
Sammy, this particular cap barbell was around 130 a few weeks ago. I remember looking at it and the price has been increasing for all workout equipment or becoming unavailable on amazon. A lot of workout equipment can be expensive depending on the brand. I will say that some brands may be increasing but on there store online they may be the same price but I’ve noticed a lot of well known brands have stopped shipment and are unavailable at the moment.
The wonderbar is missing the center knurl, it sucks for squats and bench. I bought one and returned it. Don't know why have it in #2 with this obvious flaw, unless you are not power lifting and doing mostly Olympic lifts.
Nice video but I kind of expected you to talk about a lot of barbells' pros and cons then present the best one for categories. Hearing what's not as great on some barbells is super helpful. And I guess you really didn't talk about the knurling - or why these have the best average knurling
How about the Xmark Lumberjack? It costs the same as the CAP OB-86B and claims 700 lbs without deforming. The Amazon reviews on the OB-86B say that it bends on +400 lbs deadlifts/squats and the sleeves leave metal splinters. I'm eyeing the Lumberjack and the Wonderbar but the Lumberjack doesn't disclose tensile strength.
My bench can only handle 300 pounds so a basic cheap bar is all i need and yes i bought one that can also only handle 300 pounds. If i want to do anything heavier then i will just do more reps.
Coop, I am sure getting a thorough education since I've become a subscriber! I can't thank you enough. You Sir are the "Consumer Reports" of Home Gyms! = )
Texas Power Bar missed but gets my vote. For in rack training, the size of the sleeve spacer mattered to me. Most rogue BB are half of the size of the Texas Power Bar and your plates may clank against the rack sides.
What bar is the one hanging on the wall behind you to the far left, facing the viewer? That would be the one on your far right in the video. The one with the knurls in the middle. That's the one I currently have, and I'm just curious to the quality of that bar in your opinion. I've had that bar for almost 20 years now, and it held up very well under some very heavy useage. It only got a little corroded along the knurled grips where I bench the most and did some standing barbell curling for many years. It doesn't have a lot of spin on the ends so it's great for benching and is a very stiff bar. It's great for bench and squat. Terrible for deadlift.
Why didn't you say the max capacity of em. How many bars do you have and how many do i need. All I can think of is one for curls one for bench one for deadlift and one for squat. Of course you can use different bars.. would you suggest that.
I picked up a 20kg, 1500 lb bar from Merax because I it was a lot cheaper than anything else I found in a rush (approx $150 if you catch it as price seems to fluctuate) and I planned on beating on it with deadlifts, rack pulls etc. Its 28mm in diameter and it works grerat for those exercises. It has a higher tensile than a lot of bars 190k if memory serves me, and a lifetime warranty against bending. I have beat it pretty good and it isn't showing any signs of stress. I wish they made one with a 30 or even 32 mm diameter. For the money I think this bar would compete against anything I saw on this video. I have no idea where it was made and my luck it was probably made overseas but it is a great bar. I have a Capps power bar in my arsenal as well now and I paid about $300 for it. Its a great bar but unless I am going to be pulling 1500 lb deadlifts I think I wasted my money on it and the Merax performs at half the price . Grab one of these Mr. Reviewer and try to break it.
I literally just ordered the 0B86B barbell the other day for 109 dollars, im glad it was in stock and a really good price ! now i need to find plates in stock :/
The rogue bar has a nice grip and I used to use just the fat barbell which I didn’t mind. Then tried more slimmer ones and encountered the rogue barbell
Our bars in high school powerlifting where old rusty, skinny and the grip was so aggressive that if you dropped it, it would take your skin with it. It helps you finish because you dont want to shred your hand. Shit was straight up a cheese grater! I loved it though, I always hated the thick cheap ass bars at other schools. Most of the time the grip was so warn out and slippery
I have no intention of owning more than one Olympic bar, so I got the Rouge Ohio power bar in stainless steel and I couldn't be more pleased with it. Not only is it aesthetically pleasing sitting on my rack, it's a barbell that does everything well. The center knurling makes it ideal for squatting and the 29MM shaft makes any sort of pressing lift comfortable.
@@Glassgate I have the Titan fitness X-3 Flatfoot rack. I've never had any other home gym rack to compare it to but it's rock solid and does what I need.
Thank you for the interesting film! With which "sleeve" barbel would you recommend? Smooth or, rough? Does the rough not damage / scratch the plates when you put them on? As far as I see you top barbel has the rough one. I hope you know what I mean :) Thanks in advance.
I bought a Rogue Ohio power bar SS for squat, bench, and deadlift. Not sure I love it for deadlifts though. Is there one bar better suited for deadlift and olympic lifts that has enough whip for both?
Hey Coop, thanks for your work. Really appreciate all your vid. Iam a bit suprise with that last choice ...I really would prefer the stainless ohio bar or the cerakote instead of de 2.0 ... what do you think about that?
No idea what my bar is. Random used one, but it’s straight and hasn’t given me a reason to replace it yet. Mind you, haven’t had more than 355# on it, but still… We’ll see what I think farther down the line. I’m still a beginner.
Is it ok to bench, incline decline, push press with a 6ft Olympic barbell? I have limited space where I wanna put power rack?? Or should I just place power rack in different place where I can use 7 foot Olympic barbell?
What are your thoughts if u needed to choose between the VULCAN ONE BASIC OLYMPIC BAR and the Titan Atlas bar for overall fitness for me and my son, high schooler who plays football. These seem to be in my budget. Thanks
Is the spin that big of a deal on a bench press? The reason I'm asking is that I'm putting together a home gym, and I really prefer 28MM barbells over 29MM variants for grip purposes. However, all good 28MM barbells are Olympic, meaning they have high spin. Now I know that the bar recommended here is 28.5MM, however unfortunately I can't really try it out anywhere, and I really don't want to go through the hassle of shipping it back. Hence, does a good Rogue or Eleiko Olympic barbell really unsettle you that much or cause wrist stability issues?
Coop: "Everybody has their favorite barbell." Me: Feeling like a little kid who just wants to learn what I need to buy that's good while spending the least amount of money possible. Thanks for the video!
Hi Coop, Firstly I love your videos especially the barbell rust removal restoration I've used your methods a few times over 👍 much appreciated. I was wondering if you could help me with some information? As you seem to know a lot about Olympic barbells. I brought a rusty 20kg Olympic barbell cheap, that has caps on the ends of the sleeves so no bolt or easy access but the sleeves do not spin at all, do you know if there are barbells made that have fixed sleeves that do not spin?
I wanted to get your opinion on the Texas Power bar. Have you ever used it and what are your thoughts on it? Also which Ohio Power bar is better, the 45lb version or 20kg version?
This is way too complicated to me. I'll stick with my 1970s York standard barbell .I wasn't aware that there was so many different types. I guess that's good to have so many choices. I don't get the spinning plates thing,no more than I understand wheels spinning on a car. Do they have glow in the dark barbells? Now that would be something!!
The Tattoo the spin is important for Olympic lifting (snatch and clean) because you spin the bar when pulling under. It is much quicker to spin just the bar within the sleeves rather than forcing the plates and sleeves to spin as well. For squats, presses, deadlifts, spin is not a factor so you wouldn’t need to consider that as much. Hope this helped! 👍
Hello :) what is the coatage of the black bar plz ? Black zinc or e coat ? What is the blackest choice pls ? I know ecoat is shinny pretty much than the black zinc but it looks like pretty much dark i think ;)
Hey Coop, quick question, I'm working on setting up a home gym due to the virus going on right now and I don't know what barbell I should get. The one I've trained with consistently was a standard length barbell that felt very high in whip, I was looking at the Vulcan 4.0 Olympic bar and the Lynx Hybrid Bearing 3.0. I'm a football player and cleans are a large part of my regiment, but I also squat and bench a lot too, would the spin on the vulcan or lynx be too much? Im sorry for the load of info, im brand new in the home gym scene. Thanks -Alex
Hey Coop - great picks. As a regular user of the Ohio bar - I think one in Cerakote is pretty much the choice pick for garage environments. The only downside with the Rogue 2.0 bar is that the black zinc coating is not particularly long lasting. Either way you can't go wrong with either of these rogue bars (nice Tee by the way).
@@GarageGymReviews would you recommend the Echo bar? It has bright zinc over the black zinc so I thought it would be more longer lasting. I was planning on using this in a spare bedroom gym anyway
By Rogue 2.0 do you mean the Rogue Bella bar? Also which would you recommend between the Rogue Bella bar & the Womens Olympic Bar? Doing olympic lifting but will also use for the bar for all accessory & strength work in program such as squats, pulls, bench etc etc. I am in Australia so we don't have Fringe sports here.
