Website: http://www.gtechfitness.com
Bar: http://www.gtechfitness.com/gp-stain...b7-ss-spb.aspx
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Great Bar! I sold my other two bars that were rusting and bent and bought this Stainless Steel Olympic bar from Gtech Fitness.
They have an Ivanko bar for $840, But the GP Industries bar had everything I wanted for less.
It has a tensile strength of 210,000 PSI, 28.5 mm grip, gun metal finish, meets I.P.F Specifications, center knurling, and it was only $499.
The customer service at Gtech is great. I originally placed my order online for a different GP Industries bar. I went to like them on ********, and saw a post for a NEW GP Super Power Bar with a higher tensile strength. I called them up shortly after and they put a message on my account that I wanted to change bars. 7:30 that night they E-mailed me to tell me know it was taken care of.
I definitely recommend GTech Fitness.
Video Review and video of me using doing
Bench Press: 225 x 3, 275 x 1, 315 x 1
Dead Lift: 315 x 3, 405 x 1, 455 x 1
Squat: 225 x 3, 275 x 1, 315 x 1
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05-04-2012, 07:27 PM #1Steven Proto
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GTECHFITNESS Stainless Steel Bar Review
Last edited by ExtremistPullup; 05-04-2012 at 08:06 PM.
Pullups Max reps: 40 reps
Max weighted pullup:
206.2 lbs x 1 rep
165 lbs x 6 reps
135 lbs x 8 reps
100 lbs x 14 reps
Bench: 365 lbs
Squat: 405 lbs
Deadlift: 505 lbs
Press:225 lbs
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05-04-2012, 07:34 PM #2Registered User
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wonderful video and photos.
Last edited by keeko; 05-04-2012 at 07:40 PM.
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05-04-2012, 07:37 PM #3
Just repped you, but I'd do it again for the review...thanks much!
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05-04-2012, 07:39 PM #4Steven Proto
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I got a nice video thumbnail. Even though I'm a you tube partner I can't pick my own thumbnails yet.
Pullups Max reps: 40 reps
Max weighted pullup:
206.2 lbs x 1 rep
165 lbs x 6 reps
135 lbs x 8 reps
100 lbs x 14 reps
Bench: 365 lbs
Squat: 405 lbs
Deadlift: 505 lbs
Press:225 lbs
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05-04-2012, 07:54 PM #5Steven Proto
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I'm so sore from those lift I haven't done any of them in over a month, I took a week break from the pull up contest I'm in to do the review.
Don't worry I'm in the 200 lb weight class and at 32 reps.Pullups Max reps: 40 reps
Max weighted pullup:
206.2 lbs x 1 rep
165 lbs x 6 reps
135 lbs x 8 reps
100 lbs x 14 reps
Bench: 365 lbs
Squat: 405 lbs
Deadlift: 505 lbs
Press:225 lbs
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05-04-2012, 08:45 PM #6Registered User
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Awesome review!
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05-04-2012, 08:49 PM #7Steven Proto
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Thanks!Originally Posted by fishingeek
Pullups Max reps: 40 reps
Max weighted pullup:
206.2 lbs x 1 rep
165 lbs x 6 reps
135 lbs x 8 reps
100 lbs x 14 reps
Bench: 365 lbs
Squat: 405 lbs
Deadlift: 505 lbs
Press:225 lbs
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05-04-2012, 09:20 PM #8ChatGPT4.5 Bot
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Nice review.
"Center kerneling" LOL
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05-04-2012, 09:24 PM #9Steven Proto
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I'm from NY I just reside in OklahomaOriginally Posted by keyboardworkout
Pullups Max reps: 40 reps
Max weighted pullup:
206.2 lbs x 1 rep
165 lbs x 6 reps
135 lbs x 8 reps
100 lbs x 14 reps
Bench: 365 lbs
Squat: 405 lbs
Deadlift: 505 lbs
Press:225 lbs
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05-04-2012, 09:31 PM #10ChatGPT4.5 Bot
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Hmm...the problem has spread. ;-)
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05-04-2012, 10:53 PM #11Registered User
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Looks like a great bar. Excellent review. (Repped.)
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05-05-2012, 05:45 AM #12Workin' Stabilizers
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That's a sexy bar !
Nice vid, man.
I wish I was strong enough to bend bars lol
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05-05-2012, 07:01 AM #13Steven Proto
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i sold both for 60 bucks. and my 100's for 160.Originally Posted by Skidmarx
Pullups Max reps: 40 reps
Max weighted pullup:
206.2 lbs x 1 rep
165 lbs x 6 reps
135 lbs x 8 reps
100 lbs x 14 reps
Bench: 365 lbs
Squat: 405 lbs
Deadlift: 505 lbs
Press:225 lbs
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05-05-2012, 08:11 AM #14Home gym 'til I die.
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That is an ugly bar, and I don't want one. The welds look terrible, the knurling looks too sharp.
Negged.
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05-05-2012, 08:43 AM #15Registered User
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Why didn't go for one with needle bearing?
http://www.gtechfitness.com/gp-stain...ympic-bar.aspx
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05-05-2012, 09:05 AM #16Steven Proto
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the tensile strength is only 180 on that one Im not big into clean press. so sleeves rotate smooth enough for me.Originally Posted by Andrew_WOT
Pullups Max reps: 40 reps
Max weighted pullup:
206.2 lbs x 1 rep
165 lbs x 6 reps
135 lbs x 8 reps
100 lbs x 14 reps
Bench: 365 lbs
Squat: 405 lbs
Deadlift: 505 lbs
Press:225 lbs
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05-05-2012, 10:18 AM #17Registered User
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Absolutely, the bar that you got is made for power movements and better for you. The bearing bar is a bar that definitely shouldn't be used for heavy DL's or squats.Originally Posted by ExtremistPullup
BTW, nice find on the bar and great review, thanks ."Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do, than by the ones you did" Mark Twain
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05-05-2012, 10:31 AM #18Still lifting
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That's a gorgeous bar and a great review. Those welds look amazing, despite what P&I says
. I'm def. jelly.
Repped.If God had wanted us to be weak, He wouldn't have given us iron.
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05-05-2012, 12:13 PM #19Registered User
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Wondering if you can get this one without knurling going all way up to sleeves to save J-Hooks from excessive wear
GP Industries FAQ says you can specify that
http://www.gpindinc.com/olympic-bars...c-bar-faq.html
"NOTE: If you want a bar to one of these specs you may see accelerated wear to painted or protective surfaces on benches or racks from contact with knurling. PLEASE specify if you DO NOT want a bar to spec."
BTW, never heard of that company.
Bars look very nice, is that stainless steel all way through or just plating.Last edited by Andrew_WOT; 05-05-2012 at 12:39 PM.
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05-05-2012, 12:48 PM #20Registered User
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I wouldn't be worried about the J-hooks wearing, but the knurl on the bar wearing from the J-hooks. Best thing to do is eliminate metal to metal contact and use J-hooks covered with a protective surface that can be replaced when it wears through.Originally Posted by Andrew_WOT
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05-05-2012, 01:11 PM #21Steven Proto
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I had the foresight to heat up some Keydex and shape it around Rhino hooks. After I sprayed it wi bed liner. If I could find a good rubber dip I would do it.Originally Posted by dumb.bell
Pullups Max reps: 40 reps
Max weighted pullup:
206.2 lbs x 1 rep
165 lbs x 6 reps
135 lbs x 8 reps
100 lbs x 14 reps
Bench: 365 lbs
Squat: 405 lbs
Deadlift: 505 lbs
Press:225 lbs
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05-05-2012, 01:14 PM #22Steven Proto
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Solid stainless steel I don't think you can plate it stainless steel.Originally Posted by Andrew_WOT
Pullups Max reps: 40 reps
Max weighted pullup:
206.2 lbs x 1 rep
165 lbs x 6 reps
135 lbs x 8 reps
100 lbs x 14 reps
Bench: 365 lbs
Squat: 405 lbs
Deadlift: 505 lbs
Press:225 lbs
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05-05-2012, 01:37 PM #23LOVIN' MASS
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Nicely Done...Repped!
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05-05-2012, 01:40 PM #24Steven Proto
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GTechFitness.com wish list:
Stainless steel GP ez curl bar
http://www.gtechfitness.com/gp-obz-s...-curl-bar.aspx
Ivanko Revolver 690 lb Olympic Plate Set
http://www.gtechfitness.com/ivanko-o...plate-set.aspxPullups Max reps: 40 reps
Max weighted pullup:
206.2 lbs x 1 rep
165 lbs x 6 reps
135 lbs x 8 reps
100 lbs x 14 reps
Bench: 365 lbs
Squat: 405 lbs
Deadlift: 505 lbs
Press:225 lbs
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05-05-2012, 04:58 PM #25Steven Proto
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York Legacy Dumbbell Set 5-150 lbs
http://www.gtechfitness.com/york-leg...5-150-lbs.aspxPullups Max reps: 40 reps
Max weighted pullup:
206.2 lbs x 1 rep
165 lbs x 6 reps
135 lbs x 8 reps
100 lbs x 14 reps
Bench: 365 lbs
Squat: 405 lbs
Deadlift: 505 lbs
Press:225 lbs
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05-05-2012, 05:36 PM #26Registered User
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Nice, but you could probably get a better deal from Allison Foreman, lol.Originally Posted by ExtremistPullup
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05-05-2012, 05:43 PM #27Steven Proto
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???Originally Posted by twodog
Pullups Max reps: 40 reps
Max weighted pullup:
206.2 lbs x 1 rep
165 lbs x 6 reps
135 lbs x 8 reps
100 lbs x 14 reps
Bench: 365 lbs
Squat: 405 lbs
Deadlift: 505 lbs
Press:225 lbs
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05-05-2012, 09:05 PM #28Still lifting
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She is a York rep and frequently can get discounts of around 30%. I used her for my York plates and she saved me a bunch of coin.Originally Posted by ExtremistPullup
If God had wanted us to be weak, He wouldn't have given us iron.
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05-07-2012, 01:31 PM #29Steven Proto
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2 thumbs down? I guess some people are overly jelly
Pullups Max reps: 40 reps
Max weighted pullup:
206.2 lbs x 1 rep
165 lbs x 6 reps
135 lbs x 8 reps
100 lbs x 14 reps
Bench: 365 lbs
Squat: 405 lbs
Deadlift: 505 lbs
Press:225 lbs
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05-07-2012, 09:17 PM #30Wu-Fabulous User
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How much does the GP EZ curl bar weight? I don't see that listed anywhere...Originally Posted by ExtremistPullup
"We livin this til the day that we die, survival of the fit only the strong survive"
. I'm def. jelly.
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