The Best Barbell You Can Buy

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It's becoming more and more common place for people to build their own home gyms, open private gyms, or even provide their own equipment to the public gym they belong to. One of the first pieces of equipment people buy is a good barbell. Today we take a look at the very popular Rogue Ohio Power Bar and see if it's the best barbell you can buy.
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@ZachTrinca 7 лет назад

We have one of the 45 lbs versions at our gym, really enjoy using it, that is when I get to. It's like winning the lotto when I walk in and it's not being used to curl 10lbs in the squat rack.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Haha I don't doubt it!

@broadneydangerfield 3 года назад

Hahaha!!

@dougerber 2 года назад

tbf it's 55lbs total on those curls

@alandaher 7 лет назад

That feel when the only bars you can use are shitty bent commercial gym bars with no knurling :(

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Ah been there, done that!

@babneetdhillon2818 7 лет назад

Alanz0 lmfao those commercial bars that look like buffalo bars.

@McKinleyGriggs 7 лет назад

oh ya that is a day to day! Maybe one day the knurling with be aggressive and the bar straight! Unlike Brandon, I like straight bars haha zing jk

@scrumpoxjnr 7 лет назад

My University gym has Eleiko bars throughout. When I go home to a commercial gym it's poverty AF

@koreaface 3 года назад

We have Eleiko ipf and iwf bars

@PhyFK8 7 лет назад

Great detailed review Brandon! Been thinking of getting one myself so this is much appreciated

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Not a problem, I think you'll be very satisfied with it if you go that route.

@imsoglad8999 7 лет назад

I've been eyeing that one you picked before video Thanks !

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Sure thing!

@twaddington 7 лет назад

lol, that record scratch. Loved this video. I have the 45LB Ohio Power Bar at home. Love it. I agonized over which bar to get for a while but I have no regrets whatsoever.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

awesome to hear!

@eukleidesk6759 7 лет назад

Thanks for the review Brandon. I'm considering getting a decent bar this year, so this will help me choose.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

This is worth it IMO!

@StingRey8404 7 лет назад

Having used low grade commercial gym bars all my life I had no idea how much of a difference a good quality barbell can make until I put together my home gym. Makes sense though, it is without a doubt the piece of equipment we interact with most. I went with this bar (Black Zinc Rouge Power Bar) & really enjoy working out with it. Thank you for the review Brandon. I enjoy the low maintenance feature of the zinc (practically zero maintenance for a home set up) but it does feel different then all the other bars I used. Kinda wish I went with the standard bare steel for the more traditional feel even if you have to maintain it.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

The bare steel def grips harder too, can't go wrong either way!

@vinnylopez88 7 лет назад

Thanks for the info and video, I have recently experienced what hitting the squat rack feels like during my walkout for squats.....sorta wish I would have spent a little more money on the westside bar to minimize this possibility.....

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

On the positive side, it's made me improve my walkouts!

@MarkMacqueen 7 лет назад

Im hoping to pick one up soon, thanks for this!

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Good luck with shipping costs!

@thatguyfromhastings 4 года назад

I am amazed you respond to almost every comment. But based on your review I made a purchase and also subscribed to your channel. Thanks

@BasementBrandon 4 года назад

Thanks man. It’s a great bar! Which finish did you go with?

@ClarksvilleBarbellClub 2 года назад

Another great review, B!

@BasementBrandon 2 года назад

Thanks my dude!

@mikeb9396 4 года назад

I blew it big time today. They had a 2.0 Bar in the Bone Yard for $165. I had dinner, came back and found that they were all gone.

@BasementBrandon 4 года назад

Yeah boneyard stuff is usually gone in about 30 minutes these days!

@saywhat4082 3 года назад

Currently have the black zinc ohio power bar. Definitely love the knurling and minimal whip that it has! 2 years strong!

@BasementBrandon 3 года назад

Nice!!

@PeakBagger999 6 лет назад

Love the OPB! I have the 45lb version with black zinc shaft and bright zinc sleeves. Only problem is Rogue didn't package mine along the entire length, so one side was open causing the sleeve to get a bit banged up. I called Rogue and they offered the option of replacing it or getting me 20% off, so I took the 20% discount and got something else with it. Overall, the bumps, dents and scratches are cosmetic, but don't effect the performance of my bar. They're just an eye sore that I could live with.

@BasementBrandon 6 лет назад

Right on!

@MarkReadsReddit 7 лет назад

Almost tree fiddy for that?! Great review as always man, keep it up. And something motivational for 2017.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Thanks Mark!

@canererbay8842 6 лет назад

Oh yes. I had to deload the bar with almost no knurling and reload a better one as it became available mid-warmup when I was going for a no-chalk double-overhand deadlift PR at my commercial gym just a couple of weeks ago.

@BasementBrandon 6 лет назад

Right on, hope ya got it!

@pivot500 7 лет назад

This is really helpful!!

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Thanks for taking a look!

@Gina-bl1mh 7 лет назад

i own this bar and keep it at the small locally owned box gym i go to. the gym is nearly empty almost all the time aside from trx class times but somehow unless theres zero people in there, I always have to wait for my bar :p. i dont lock it bc im a nice person with entirely too much trust in people...plus the gym owner knows who it really belongs to lol. Great bar.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Haha I would be annoyed if I went to train on a bar I purchased and had to wait for it, you have much more patience than I!

@argentotenebre 7 лет назад

one thing to add, the smaller knuckles on the Ohio bar or the Eleiko don't make well for attaching bands. The bigger knuckles on the Westside or Texas power keep the bands farther away from the uprights

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Good point!

@traininvincible974 7 лет назад

Great minds think alike Uncle Campbell... OPB is one of my favorite investments for the home gym so far.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Good to hear!

@stingray6114 5 лет назад

Subscribed!!! Good info

@BasementBrandon 5 лет назад

appreciate it.

@rexlax7305 7 лет назад

totally agree about the collars. I didn't foresee the problem-- wish I could return my 20kg version and swap it for the 45lb.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

On the bright side, it has helped me improve my walkout.

@Nemesis093781 7 лет назад

Thanks for the video, thumbs up.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Thanks boss!

@keysersoze5920 5 лет назад

Hello again Brandon, again a good video from you; thanx! The Ohio Power Bar is excellent, probably the best bar most lifters CAN buy, but it is not "the gold standard;" Eleiko is still the "gold standard," though most lifters sadly cannot afford it. The Ivanko all-stainless steel OBX29SS and the Iron Wolfe all-stainless steel bars are also "golden." If you'd like to upgrade to a "platinum standard" on both bars and plates check-out Schnell, but it's really tough to export them out of Germany. Hope you gain that weight you've been wanting to gain. Lift hard, there is NO tomorrow.

@BasementBrandon 5 лет назад

Thanks Joe!

@MonsterChuck 7 лет назад

Have this bar in my home gym. Only bar I have right now and love it. Rogue makes good shit.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

awesome to hear

@fedguy9182 5 лет назад

I have the bare steel version and it looks great No rust just a nice patina that eventually will be an anti rust inhibitor as well. I spend about 5 minutes twice a month brushing and oiling. I kind of like rubbing my shaft now and then.

@BasementBrandon 5 лет назад

The bare steel or stainless def have the best feel to them!

@mcelhinn 4 года назад

I really like my Kansas Power Bar from Solid Bar Fitness. The distributor was Gtechfitness and no I am not on anyones payroll lol. Just have one Rogue bar and waiting for one that hasn't arrived yet week 5. During the wait, I ordered and already have three Solid Bar Fitness bars and all were amazing. Two Cerakote power bars and the Kansas bar. I like the aggressive knurling on the Kansas. Just giving other MADE in USA options.

@BasementBrandon 4 года назад

I'm not a fan of 28.5mm bars for powerlifting personally.

@Alvsmondares 7 лет назад

great review Diamond, do you just free style what you are going to say? Cause when I do this I forget at least one thing I wanted to mention, but your videos just flow nicely.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

In most cases I have an idea of what I'd like to say, but I always end up forgetting stuff. Throwing up some text in post can help some lol.

@smokinHawkjh 7 лет назад

Hey Brandon, you should note that the westside bar you have is the first version., Not the Westside power bar 2.0 (all black bar with green composite bushings). Rogue doesn't sell the original westside bar anymore. The westside 2.0 I believe has the same shaft as the ohio power bars, just a different sleeve and composite bushing, Where the original westside bar doesnt have bushings. I also have the original westside bar, and to me the knurling isn't more aggressive then my ohio power bars I have. I do notice that my bare steel ohio power bar is more aggressive then my zinc coated power bars, as the zinc slightly tames the knurl. It is nice that the collar to collar length isn't in IPF spec (slightly longer like you said) to help out not hitting the rack when walking out the squat.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Good points, I would have included the specs of the 1.0 bar, but I had a hard time locating them. It's interesting to hear you say that about the knurling on your bars b/c mine is noticeably more aggressive with the Westside, even after 2 years of use. Perhaps some differences in quality control during production?

@RusselNguyen 7 лет назад

Had my black zinc OPB for quite some time now and its been through hell and back. All kindzz of scrapes and bruises but it gives it some character. Didn't know the kilo version had longer sleeves though. Only complaint that I have against the bar is the chipping of the knurl. Of course the more you use it the knurl becomes slightly less aggressive, but it was chipping away on certain parts and gave me a splinter once. Maybe I'm just unlucky lol

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

I've developed some patina/oxidation on my Westside bar, but haven't had any chipping of the finish yet. Seems my OPB is standing up even better, but I'll do a follow up if it does happen.

@FyrFytr998 4 года назад

My favorite bar in bare steel. Gonna patina awesome!!

@BasementBrandon 4 года назад

Nice!!

@chasewatter1581 3 года назад

I got the 20kg with raw shaft and bright zinc sleeves in the boneyard for $235 shipped. Im so hype!

@BasementBrandon 3 года назад

nice get.

@justinfauver2095 4 года назад

Definitely appreciate all the product reviews. Do you still hold true that the black zinc is the best option? Over cerakote and stainless steel? Thank you

@BasementBrandon 4 года назад

at the time of the video those were not an option, however I would say in most cases now I almost always prefer bare steel or stainless.

@yeti9254 7 лет назад

That edit at 5:10 made me lol.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Kind of pissed me off, ruined my perfect take!

@yeti9254 7 лет назад

Brandon Campbell If anything, BC, I think it added some comedic character to your video. I appreciated it, haha.

@joshanderson3640 6 лет назад

informative video. just ordered the $275 version, well the "biance" is getting it for me for christmas. never thought I'd be so excited over a barbell haha

@BasementBrandon 6 лет назад

You'll love it

@joshanderson3640 6 лет назад

just got it yesterday, i can definitely tell all the differences between it and the beater bar. well worth the money it seems.

@coachlift5260 7 лет назад

Im pretty fortunate that all the bars and weights at my gym are from Eleiko, I guess that is more available when you do live in Sweden.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

No doubt!

@MrJPineda13 6 лет назад

Liked the review Brandon. They now have the stainless steel option for this bar. Is it worth the extra cost for the stainless. The bar would be in my garage full time. I live in California but about 50 miles inland so it’s not too humid

@BasementBrandon 6 лет назад

I think it's the likely the bar that will hold up the best, but performance wise there should be no difference!

@MichaelKory 7 лет назад

Shout out Brandon

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Nephew!

@McKinleyGriggs 7 лет назад

hoping to train with Michael and Maxx when the time is right. Mike is only a couple hours drive from me. :)

@HaarisMajidTraining1 7 лет назад

I agree but would like to try the west side bar again

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Right on

@miguelrmusic 7 лет назад

Love your channel man. I have stopped watching most others as their stuff is either too much rambling (10+min 3xday) or pointless vlogs opening food wrappers and pouring shakes etc. I find I still click on yours cause I know I'm in for a concise subject matter that I can get in/get out. Cheers.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Thanks dude! Figure I'd rather put out less videos and try to have something worth saying/showing other than just making videos to make videos.

@thechairman74 7 лет назад

I'll probably upgrade to the $275 Power bar when my current bar becomes too beat up. I guess you would be better off using the bigger collar bar for squats and bench, leaving the smaller collar bar for deadlift. You can get more plates on, and also the weight is slightly closer to the center. Obviously only makes sense for a stiff bar. For a DL bar you'd want the opposite.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

I just feel the difference is pretty moot between the 45lb and 20kg versions, roughly half an inch.

@VisionaryTraining2016 7 лет назад

I really enjoyed hearing you say shaft in this video.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

I'm a man of the people.

@thechosenonesk 7 лет назад

Compare the Westside Power Bar 2.0 and the Ohio Power bar with the eleiko powerlifting competition bar in regard to whip/flex and knurling and finish!

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

If you would like to donate $1000 for me to buy an Eleiko bar, I'd be more than happy to :)

@kornelhaduch8183 2 года назад

Hi, great review! I'm afraid of banging the weights with the 20kg version. How often did you find yourself doing that? I've got the SML-2 90” MONSTER LITE SQUAT STAND. Really hard to choose between the lb and kg versions...

@BasementBrandon 2 года назад

A lot at first

@samuele.marcora Год назад

What about the stump version? I have a cramped basement gym and do not lift super heavy as when I was younger

@BasementBrandon Год назад

I know a few people with limited width and they like the bar a lot for that purpose.

@jamesgillam6478 7 лет назад

I have an 20kg black zinc Ohio Power Bar in my home gym and I agree that's an amazing bar, I hit the rack a few times early on so now I just an extra clip lock on each side before I load any weights, pushes the plates out by around 2 extra inches each side, problem solved :)

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Yeah I think it forces me to improve my walkout!

@L3x4Pr0ne 7 лет назад

Responding to every comment...you baller. For my home gym, all my major equipment is rogue. Sometimes seems a bit expensive when I purchase it, but every time I open the box I always retract my statement and am exceptionally pleased with their equipment, build quality, and customer service. One q. Does the Beyoncé work out at home with you/Does she use this bar? I'm a bit worried mine might hate me if this is THE bar I go with and she bloodies up her hands. She does the basic movements as well but is not PL driven.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

While Rogue isn't cheap, I'd much rather pay for the quality you get after seeing my friends order more budget friendly alternatives and see the craftsmanship that comes with them. Beyonce doesn't train at home often, however I bought her a regular Ohio Bar that has less aggressive knurling.

@shiftbyshiftguy4313 7 лет назад

so far ive been using a commercial cap 2' power barbell. ima novice lifter but is this worth the upgrade? tempting though

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

That's up to you. If you're satisfied with what you have, no use in dropping more money IMO

@sikandarzahid3924 7 лет назад

Looking to open up my own gym facility and being based in the UK leaves me with high shipping costs. I was thinking of going with Lynx barbell as they are cheaper and I have seen from many reviews that they are a better option than Rogue considering their price and customization options. Would love to know your thoughts on this

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

I'm not overly familiar with them to be honest.

@mattwypijewski4192 7 лет назад

Thoughts on a dedicated deadlift bar(i.e. Ohio Deadlift Bar) for someone just training with no interest in competing?

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Think the Rogue option is a good bang for your buck for sure.

@davidkoch1520 7 лет назад

I got the all steel OPB. I liked the look of it better. It does require upkeep, though. Just hit it with the wire brush every 3months or so. I've had it almost 2yrs and haven't oiled it yet. Its probably time for some 3in1 or wd40... Something you wouldn't have to do with the zinc coating.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

I've actually found it still good to use the 3in1 on the bars. But then again I live right next to the ocean so more salt here.

@pritulaag 7 лет назад

Do hookgrip with your deadlifts on the westside bar, then tell me it's still your favourite bar.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Nah, I like to have feeling in my thumbs.

@mykemathews 7 лет назад

I own the 45lb. Zinc Ohio Power bar and it's awesome.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Good choice!

@jaredm6617 5 лет назад

just discovered this channel today, very nice content. i guess you can still consider me a novice lifter but i have a fitness gear half rack with the fitness gear 300lb olympic barbell set and I've just about outgrown it so i'm looking to upgrade to a better bar. my barbell has pretty weak knurling, how is it adjusting to a more aggressive kind? also i heard fitness gear weights tend to have a slightly larger hole than more professional olympic style weights, i can't imagine that would have a noticable affect being only a mm difference but could it be a problem?

@BasementBrandon 5 лет назад

I don't think the OPB is too over the top personally (unless you get a bare steel bar), I think you'll find it quite nice actually. Wouldn't worry about the weights either, being too big is better than being too small in this case.

@jaredm6617 5 лет назад

@@BasementBrandon awesome, thanks for the info man. keep up the good work

@ColinDeWaay 7 лет назад

Trying to get the gym owner at Powerhouse to get a couple new bars, hoping he'll go for one of these even if the cheaper bar. Everything we have is freaking garbage!

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Yeah that's the tough part of being a gym owner I imagine. For the average gym goer, they don't realize how expensive and nice some bars can be, so they treat them like garbage and they get beat up pretty badly. From an owners perspective, I'd rather have that happen to a beater bar, than a nice OPB!

@ColinDeWaay 7 лет назад

Brandon Campbell For sure. We were talking about locking them up and only allowing the powerlifters to use them. Our gym has a lot of serious lifters who know their shit, but PLENTY of the aforementioned too who would use them to do a lot of stupid stuff. If he won't buy it, we've been chatting to get about a dozen guys to chip in 20 some bucks to have one for ourselves.

@DaveLotito 7 лет назад

Great video dad. I love my power bar, honestly for the cost like you said you can't beat it!

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

true true!

@codyd6385 4 года назад

Hey do you feel a legit difference when using a chrome finish vs a black zinc finish on either the Rogue Power Bar or Texas All American Bar? Thank you.

@BasementBrandon 4 года назад

I do not.

@Gold-oj8do 7 лет назад

Hi Brandon, Does the Westside Bar only come with the composite bushing now?

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Yeah they've since changed it. I believe the knurling is a bit different too.

@BreadAndGatorade 3 года назад

Thanks bro Just ordered my Cerakote OPB Going to sell my Synergee Open 20kg when I get it I miss center knurl, don't really like the passive knurl, or that it's 28mm, and overall this synergee bar just isn't as high quality as I'd like

@BasementBrandon 3 года назад

Nice! What color?

@BreadAndGatorade 3 года назад

@@BasementBrandon black on black I hope i can see the knurl marks since I can't with zinc flat black in my dim light home gym

@michaelp1793 5 лет назад

If you had to decide between the OPB and the Westside 2.0, (only to be used for squats), which would you choose ? Thanks .

@BasementBrandon 5 лет назад

OPB

@MC23CPA 3 года назад

Hey Man, I’m in the market right now for a bar. The one I was using was a cheap cap one with no grip really. Do you think the upgrade to an OPB will be too intense because of the aggressive knurling?

@BasementBrandon 3 года назад

I equate the OPB to aggressive but grippy. I think you'll be fine!

@smine3268 5 лет назад

Wait, are the rouge ohio power bars that have color options the same as this one in the video?

@BasementBrandon 5 лет назад

Kind of, they don't offer the 20kg version in cerakote (yet), but other than that they're identical.

@rikhouben1019 5 лет назад

Strange question maybe, but how smooth are the sleeves on the OPB? My current barbell has ribbed sleeves and they are very aggressive on the calibrated plates. Almost like a file. It wears out the center hole in the plates quite fast.

@BasementBrandon 5 лет назад

Slight ribbing but overall passive

@rikhouben1019 5 лет назад

@@BasementBrandon Thanks. So the OPB might be a good replacement then. :)

@ZackKravits 7 лет назад

I like this color grade 🙏🏻

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

I like any one that makes me less pale.

@HoldMyTube 7 лет назад

This is Gold... Goddamn where the views at !!

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Watching Rich Piana getting punched.

@HoldMyTube 7 лет назад

In fairness i did enjoy that video.. He's a horrible person. Still ur content is quality Brandon.

@tonyramirez6903 6 лет назад

What do u recommend I’m in the market to get a barbell from rogue looking to spend $275/325 I do bench ...dead’s ..and squats which do u recommend buddy I do want strong knurl for grip

@BasementBrandon 6 лет назад

Depending on your environment a bare steel OPB could work. If you want most aggressive knurl, the westside power bar is 325.

@tonyramirez6903 6 лет назад

Perfect I’m in Los Angeles I was thinking of getting the west side bar I wanted the the new Cerakote bar but wasn’t sure about it’s knurl

@ToddMatthewsFitness 7 лет назад

After the 20kg bar got IPF approval I was a bit disappointed I bought the 45lb Ohio Power Bar earlier. Who knew my bar choice was the "best bar ever"! Brandon Approved! :D

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Seems no matter what it is, as soon as you buy something you like, they come out with a better version the next day!

@HackMasterBlaster 7 лет назад

I'm so glad you do these reviews. I have a very low budget. What are your thoughts on the "beater bar" from rogue. I know you get what you pay for but I'm not lifting with more than 455. Would a "beater bar" do for me or should I still spend the money on a better bar?

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

I think that depends on you. Personally I'd rather spend a little more and get a good barbell as that's something you could have forever, rather than buy a cheap bar that's not ideal and I would likely want to replace at some point.

@HackMasterBlaster 7 лет назад

Thanks for the response

@pokeyouindaeye 20 дней назад

What if you do the snerks with some regularity? Recommended fav. bar for powerlift/snerk?

@BasementBrandon 20 дней назад

Prob not the best to answer this but I'd look for a crosstraining bar that's around 28.5 mm with a medium to light center knurl. If you want to stick with Rogue something like the Chan bar would prob be most ideal.

@pokeyouindaeye 19 дней назад

@@BasementBrandon Thanks BBBB (BigBeautifulBasementBrandon). I'm checking-out the Chan, Texas All-American or SS Bar, or Strength Co - Standard Olympic; currently have the Bells of Steel Utility Bar bar and it has me 80% of the way there... just looking for the next upgrade =)

@monkeydoublebackflips240 5 лет назад

How does the IPF Rogue Power Bar compare to Eleiko Powerlifting Bar in terms of quality ? Thanks :)

@BasementBrandon 5 лет назад

Quality is up there, the Eleiko is much more stiff however and has a more aggressive knurl IMO. But then again it's 3x the price, so I'd still likely suggest the OPB for most.

@andrewsmith378 5 лет назад

About to purchase this bar, is the stainless Steel version(45lb) worth the extra 100$? I know they say that the knurl is better with the stainless shaft, but I’ve never used a power bar before. Will I be missing out if I get the zinc shaft? I live in Virginia Beach so the climate isn’t too extreme. Thanks for the review.

@BasementBrandon 5 лет назад

melk bomb there is a stainless steel version in the boneyard right now for 275. Jump on that if it’s still there.

@andrewsmith378 5 лет назад

I saw that this morning. Thank you

@JamesKeeton1 6 лет назад

In light of the new SS version... Would you still opt for the zinc? Any experience with SS bars? Has the zinc on your bar worn?

@BasementBrandon 6 лет назад

I think for most it makes sense to get the black zine due to SS being $100 more expensive. Mine hasn't worn, but I take good care of it.

@JamesKeeton1 6 лет назад

Thanks for the response Brandon... I have an equipment buying problem...

@harrisashraff 7 лет назад

suggest a bar that is good for a medium Olympic lifts as well as full time power lifting

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

That's kind of tough b/c a WL bar is usually 28mm and you want some whip to it. A PL bar is 29mm and you want it to be stiff. Since you said medium WL and fulltime PL, I might suggest the Rogue B&R bar.

@McKinleyGriggs 7 лет назад

Brandon sure knows his bars!

@cody4916 3 года назад

Do you think the e coat or the black zinc is better on the Ohio power bar? Price is the same

@BasementBrandon 3 года назад

According to Rogue's marketing, the e-coat should hold up better, but I haven't had an e-coat bar, so can't really confirm.

@uberwhitey 6 лет назад

Has any of the finish on the black zinc shaft worn off over time?

@BasementBrandon 6 лет назад

Only very slightly for me, but mostly not noticeable.

@jclueben 6 лет назад

Hey Brandon I see you using your ohp 20 kg on all three lifts. Does it perform good on the deadlift as well. I guess it is IPF approved. I personally think its the go to bar. Thoughts?

@BasementBrandon 6 лет назад

Best bar for the buck

@jclueben 6 лет назад

Hey Brandon, do you have the stainless 20 kg ohio as well. thought I seen it in a training video. if so how you like it

@davidtoth2001 6 лет назад

How long does the zinc coating on the Ohio Power Bar 20 Kg last?Thank youDavid Toth

@BasementBrandon 6 лет назад

If you take care of it, forever.

@MH-yp6wg 4 года назад

Is the knurling on the Rogue Westside Power Bar 2.0 as aggressive as in the old version? Which one is more aggressive, Westside PB 2.0 or Ohio Power Bar? Thanks. :)

@BasementBrandon 4 года назад

The 2.0 is not as aggressive. If you compare the 2.0 black zinc to the OPB black zinc, the WPB is slightly more aggressive, but just know black zinc dulls the knurling slightly on both.

@MH-yp6wg 4 года назад

@@BasementBrandon Thx for the information. The old Roge Westside Bar does not seem to be available anymore. :( Any alternatives with similar specs (no whip, same tensile strength, 29mm diameter) but really aggressive knurling?

@BasementBrandon 4 года назад

M H you might like the new Rep EX bar.

@alhangee 6 лет назад

Hi Brandon. Going to buy the Ohio Power bar. And you recommended the cast iron weight plates from rogue. Would those plates do more damage to the sleeves then other plates? Thank you beforehand.

@BasementBrandon 6 лет назад

I think I may actually suggest trying to find plates local or 2nd hand, would save you a lot of money. Won't do any more/less damage to the sleeve, it's pretty resilient!

@alhangee 6 лет назад

Brandon Campbell Diamond Thank you Brandon for helping us out 😉

@alhangee 6 лет назад

Brandon Campbell Diamond Would you suggest the rogue calibrated plates voor a novice? I can buy the 159kg set. It is expensive. But it suites my autism better. The idea that plates have different weights is creepy for me 😂

@BasementBrandon 6 лет назад

Gökhan I think they’re a great investment but likely overkill.

@alhangee 6 лет назад

Brandon Campbell Diamond 😊😊😊

@GaviRG1 5 лет назад

I just bought the cerakote version

@BasementBrandon 5 лет назад

nice!

@edisongabutero9455 7 лет назад

Hey Brandon not really a comment about bars but I have a question about squats. What causes/fixes the problem when 1 leg flares out a little more than the other?

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Usually a hip/glute problem.

@bryantcarruth2852 4 года назад

What do you think of the cerakote version of the OPB?

@BasementBrandon 4 года назад

I think it looks nice, but knurl doesn't feel as good as bare steel or stainless.

@robescalante2983 7 лет назад

MY BOY LUKE ON THE SHOUTOUT

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

sub max squad

@robescalante2983 7 лет назад

#submaximalboiz

@Matt-xi8zr 7 лет назад

How well does this bar work for powercleans; considering it's aggressive knurling and stiffness?

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

I think ideally for that you want might a bar with a bit more whip in that case. A lot of weightlifting bars also will use ball bearings instead of bushings like these PL bars have, so that you can more easily get under the weight as you pull the bar up.

@Matt-xi8zr 7 лет назад

I do the main power lifts and power cleans. I guess there's not a bar that is ideal for this. Getting two bars would be nice. But I'll likely get the Rogue B&R bar and not worry too much about its performance for power cleans. It too has center knurling. I haven't found a good multi purpose bar with center knurling that I like. The Matt Chan bar knurling is set too wide for me.

@HackMasterBlaster 7 лет назад

Brandon I'm from Ohio and I lift at a local rec center. How do I talk my gym into buying some new shit?

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Speak to the managers. If they won't consider it, speak to other people in the gym who are interested in powerlifting and get a collection going. If you get 10-20 people to chip in for a bar, it can be pretty cheap.

@McKinleyGriggs 7 лет назад

with the amount of flex you don't have to worry about the stiff black shaft! :) That knurling is going to be rough though! 0.0

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

hey now!

@grahamsmith3986 6 лет назад

What about the cerakote bar, should I spend another 50 bucks for it?

@BasementBrandon 6 лет назад

I've heard mixed things, I think if you're going to spend more, go with the stainless steel, but the regular finishes would perform the same, just require less upkeep.

@grahamsmith3986 6 лет назад

Brandon Campbell Diamond ok thanks for the reply

@dustinmcd91 7 лет назад

Just ordered the 45lb zinc version. Picking up a setup from Titan next weekend (I know I know) and then it's bye bye gym membership.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

I've actually heard Titan has really improved, Sounds like a good set up!

@dustinmcd91 7 лет назад

Brandon Campbell Diamond from your repost from Coop it seemed like a good option for my budget. Since they have "free shipping" it's a pretty good discount if you're close enough to pick up from them as well. Some items I'll get at 20+% off.

@TheJackal159 7 лет назад

I've been using the new Ohio bar for a while now, but I can definitely say I prefer the Texas Power Bar

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

How come? I've used the TPB and find it a little lower construction quality with more whip.

@TheJackal159 7 лет назад

Brandon Campbell When I compete I use a Texas Deadlift bar, so I find when I do stiff bar pulls I still prefer a little bit of whip. Also the Texas Powerbar is a little bit thinner, but it is noticeable, which I prefer for bench and deadlift. The Ohio bar is better for squats though, but I use a Texas Squat bar for that. However, if I competed in the IPF, I would definitely prefer the Ohio bar.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Gotcha, thanks for the response!

@denmyos 7 лет назад

I lift in kg kilos. the best bar at my gym is somekind of noname bar. we have Titan bars aswell but they suck.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Nice!

@Tmarshy51 7 лет назад

Thank god, I just ordered the 45 lb black zinc Ohio power bar to go in my home squat rack 😂

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Nice!

@gnarleypunkroker5 7 лет назад

of course, you like hte longer one with black shaft.

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

hey now! The TDL is longer... ;)

@timo-jaakkokuusisto9925 7 лет назад

How do you think it compares to eleiko bar?

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Eleiko is a bit more stiff, but it's also 3x as expensive.

@killerDIRK1 6 лет назад

but how many people actually lift USAPL / IPF compared to ALL the other Feds combined ?

@BasementBrandon 6 лет назад

A majority

@harshabandreddi2632 5 лет назад

i bought the 45lb ohio power bar, in reviews people said its knurl is aggressive, i did not find that to be the case. It is passive compared to my ivanko 20kg barbell which will shred my hands. Now im wondering whether i got a piece with a defected knurl or whether thats just how the opb is.

@BasementBrandon 5 лет назад

What coating did you get on it?

@harshabandreddi2632 5 лет назад

Brandon Campbell Diamond the cerakote version!

@BasementBrandon 5 лет назад

@@harshabandreddi2632 Cerakote and black zinc def have a dulling effect compared to bare or stainless steel.

@harshabandreddi2632 5 лет назад

Brandon Campbell Diamond some reviews for the cerakote on RU-vid state it’s very aggressive I don’t know if it’s due to inconsistencies in the Knurl or just a overall dull effect or the reviewers exaggerating the Knurl. Thanks for the quick reply.

@BasementBrandon 5 лет назад

Harsha Bandreddi it’s more aggressive than a regular gym bar. However it’s not what I would consider super aggressive. The bare steel or stainless will give you the best feel here though as there’s not a coating like cerakote or black zinc

@jarek1117 7 лет назад

Always knew BC loved the big black bars

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

guilty as charged.

@jarek1117 7 лет назад

Knurling for his pleasure?

@Jackmerius_Tacktheritrix5733 7 лет назад

8 people felt shafted by this video

@BasementBrandon 7 лет назад

Better to be the shafter than the shaftee.

@zodiaceng 5 лет назад

Would you still say the Westside 2.0 is the best general use Powerlifting bar?

@BasementBrandon 5 лет назад

No. I've actually heard the 2.0 is worse than the 1.0 that I owned. I think for the money the OPB is the best bang for your buck bar.

@zodiaceng 5 лет назад

Been leaning that way as well. I dig the Westside since the black zinc looks so good new, but I think with the OPB now available in full black Cerakote I may go that route since it should wear a lot better. Thanks!