Three things I would love to own:
1) Safety Squat Bar
2) Swiss Bar
3) Trap Bar
Some day...
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08-29-2014, 02:23 PM #31
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08-29-2014, 02:28 PM #32
I'm on my work computer, the right click on the mouse does nothing, I can't copy or paste with it. I'm surprised bb.com isnt filtered, at least I get to lurk here when I'm bored.
The blackwidow link I can type for you, the actuall listing is too much to type though, I have ADHD!
www.blackwidowtg.com <------ click the link.
click "bars" then click "press bars" then on on the "Multi grip press bar" Look at how the bar is in the middle, your head/face should clear easier with the bar like this.
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08-29-2014, 05:03 PM #33
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I need to stop reading threads like this. I see other people and their cool toys, and then my bare bones home gym starts to look more and more poverty.
I need to go online and find a poster that says "STFU and just be happy with what you've got".One day, maybe not soon, but one day, it will be mine turn to feel the bar bend. One day.
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Keep lifting cause too stubborn to give up Crew
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08-29-2014, 05:09 PM #34
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08-30-2014, 02:24 AM #35
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08-30-2014, 08:31 AM #36
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08-30-2014, 08:33 AM #37
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08-30-2014, 09:02 AM #38
The bar ends are made of schedule 40 tubing which is 1.9". This make is slightly under a standard oly size. The difference is nothing really. Only issue is spring clips wont work on it. I use the 'lock jaw" style clamps and they hold just fine. (sold by Rogue and several others). I would recommend them for ohp and front raise type movements.
I can tell you this.....I am very excited to have this and I KNOW this will be a staple piece of equipment for years to come. Wish I had gotten one years ago.RAW lifts
635 Dead http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mATRBZ0gwdg
585x7 Dead reps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yf2ZkdNNNQ
420 Bench (paused) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ2_Q-TLIB8
535 Squat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdgVaiTi4-8&feature=youtu.be
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08-30-2014, 09:25 AM #39
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08-30-2014, 10:21 AM #40
I read that the home depot clips work great, and are super cheap too.
I'll find a pic for y'all since I'm on my home computer. BRB!
Edit: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Pony-8-in...HT-K/100348650
Pony spring clamps.
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08-30-2014, 01:37 PM #41
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08-31-2014, 02:01 PM #42
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09-01-2014, 07:42 AM #43
I ordered one, and I'm doing a program similar to SS, it's the Greyskull LP program. I'll be using this bar for bench,OHP, and rows. I ordered the multi grip press bar from Black widow.
I'm pretty excited to get it, it takes a few weeks to get them since they are not made by Chinese children or 3rd world countries, this here bar is all hand made in 'Murica!
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09-01-2014, 08:02 AM #44
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09-01-2014, 11:05 AM #45
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09-02-2014, 08:13 AM #46
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09-03-2014, 05:33 AM #47
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I have this bar. I also have a custom power rack, and a yolk bar made by Dean at Black Widow. He does really nice work. The rack I bought from him is exceptional. If I were to complain about anything, is that he does not have the ability to add knurling, which I would really like to have on the football/swiss bar, and I think he needs to get a new guy to do his powder coating.
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09-03-2014, 06:15 AM #48
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09-03-2014, 06:58 AM #49
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09-03-2014, 08:03 AM #50
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09-03-2014, 11:18 AM #51
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I bet one of those would be just what the Dr ordered for front squats... Love front squats - hate wrist pain. Anybody tried it yet?
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09-03-2014, 03:39 PM #52
I dont think it would work for that. The 'cage' which your hands rest would not rest on your upper chest shoulders well. It would be trying to rotate as it would not be transferring through the center of mass.
As another note, I was able to do some awesome 'french presses' for triceps with the bar. REALLY awesome. Hits probably better then skull crushers with no elbow or wrist strain. I'll post a vid next time I do them in this thread.RAW lifts
635 Dead http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mATRBZ0gwdg
585x7 Dead reps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yf2ZkdNNNQ
420 Bench (paused) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ2_Q-TLIB8
535 Squat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdgVaiTi4-8&feature=youtu.be
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09-21-2014, 07:56 AM #53
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12-01-2014, 05:19 AM #54
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12-01-2014, 08:51 AM #55
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Cheapest on the web with great reviews:
http://www.strengthshopusa.com/bars/...swiss-bar.html
Stores in the US and Europe.
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12-01-2014, 09:07 AM #56
- Join Date: Jul 2013
- Location: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
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Says currently out of stock on the link, brah.
But I guess I am more interested if ID would buy his again in hindsight. i.e. does he like it, does it work, is it a staple of his routine now, etc.
I'm not as concerned with price/cost, since I don't even buy anything for myself anyway.Epic Beard Man crew
My Journal: https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=164109201&page=61
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12-01-2014, 10:04 AM #57
I saw black widow had a black friday sale at like 175 on the bar. I am VERY VERY happy with bar.
I have been using it weekly. When my shoulders act up, that is all I do for bench is use this bar. (so much easier on the shoulder) I also still rotate OHP between this and a normal bar. I even started to use it for bent rows.
Really cant say enough good things about it. Wish I had gotten one years ago. I can safely say that this will be in the rotation as long as I workout.
I dont think you would regret spending on this. Very few things I consider a "staple" and this has become one of them for me.
Hope that helps some.....RAW lifts
635 Dead http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mATRBZ0gwdg
585x7 Dead reps http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yf2ZkdNNNQ
420 Bench (paused) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ2_Q-TLIB8
535 Squat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdgVaiTi4-8&feature=youtu.be
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12-01-2014, 10:26 AM #58
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Looks like I missed the boat on that. Says $200 on the website link now.
You think there is much of a quality difference in yours and the one JRT6 linked? They wanted $150 (but like I said, says out of stock so may not be an option).
Thanks for the input, ID. I just have had MANY people tell me that I will be looking at shoulder issues down the road with the frequency/amount I bench/incline bench/OHP. Right now I would say I have 100% shoulder health. Never had any pain, ROM issues, injuries, as far as the shoulders go---and I would like to keep it this way. So kind of think this would be a good preventative action to take, as well as a way to breath some new life into my workouts (break up the monotony some).Epic Beard Man crew
My Journal: https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=164109201&page=61
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12-03-2014, 10:55 AM #59
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Your guy Dean is hooking me up, ID. Just need to double-check some measurements on my bench before I order. He said he could even custom build me one for the same price if it doesn't fit my bench for whatever reason.
Epic Beard Man crew
My Journal: https://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=164109201&page=61
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12-03-2014, 11:15 AM #60
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