Barbells - Everything you ever wanted to know

[togijog]

this was an awesome read thanks

[flekew]

Hello everybody

I recently picked up an old barbell, only I am struggling to determine the brand, maybe you guys can help me out? It has a split sleeve but i cant find any marking/brandname..

I payed 50 euros for it dunno if thats a good deal or not.


Some details:

- bar length: 7 ft or 213 cm

- Sleeve length: a little bit more than 13 inches or 33,5 cm (see picture)

- No centre knurling

- weight: 20 KG


As i cant directly upload to this forum, i posted the photo's to my bodyspace (Gallery photo's)

i already made a post in the vintage iron thread and the york barbell thread but i dont think alot of ppl will read it as there is alot of spam
Also posted on startingstrenght forum and mark rippetoe replied that he thinks its european


Thanks!

[homegymman]

Besides American Barbell, Kabuki, Rogue, Eleiko, Texas power bar, Werksan, ZKC, and Uesaka are there any other really high tier barbell makers? If so can you please name them?

[s0l1d]

Great Thread!!

[sera310]

Besides American Barbell, Kabuki, Rogue, Eleiko, Texas power bar, Werksan, ZKC, and Uesaka are there any other really high tier barbell makers? If so can you please name them?

I have a couple of bars from Wright Equipment that I really like, especially for the price.

[bestGeorge0]

There are two types of barbells: free weights and barbells, both of which consist of a long metal bar with weights attached at either end. The bench press is a piece of gym equipment that can be found in most gyms, and is commonly used for strength training exercises such as squats, deadlifts, bench presses, and overhead presses.

There are a few things that you should know about barbells that you may want to know:

Various kinds of barbells are available on the market, each of which is designed to meet the needs of a particular purpose. There are many different types of barbells that can be found on the market, including Olympic barbells, powerlifting barbells, and specialty barbells such as trap bars and curl bars.

Barbell Parts: Generally speaking, a barbell is made up of a bar, sleeves, collars, and weight plates. Bars are usually made out of steel or aluminum and they are usually knurled so that they are easier to grip. This is where the weight plates are loaded into the sleeves, and the collars are used to secure the weight plates in place, as they are the rotating parts.

It is important to know that barbells come in different weights. For women, they can range from 15 to 45 pounds, and for men, they can range from 35 to 45 pounds. In order to compete in Olympic competitions, men use 45 pounds Olympic barbells and women use 35 pounds Olympic barbells.

Depending on the type of exercise you would like to perform, the length of a barbell can be shorter or longer, depending on the type of exercise you intend to perform.

The strength of a barbell is determined by two factors: its yield strength and the tensile strength of its steel. When a barbell is yielded, it holds a certain amount of weight with no sign of bending, whereas it is tensed when it bends

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[marklook22]

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[sophiaWindsor02]

All this information is really useful.

[sophiaWindsor02]

I absolutely love this thread! It's a fantastic initiative to shed light on the significance of the Olympic barbell for a home gym. The detailed breakdown of characteristics, like shaft diameter and whip, is invaluable for making informed decisions. Kudos to the author for helping others find the perfect barbell match!

[freddyexists03]

I only buy stainless steel bars. Unless the bar is made of stainless steel, it'll require more maintenance, which I don't have time for.

[adamsum41]

Just had to jump in here and share the scoop on my latest home gym addition – the CultSport Adjustable Barbell. Guys, I'm seriously loving this thing!

I've been using it for a while now, and it's become the star of my workouts. The adjustability is a total game-changer for me. Whether I'm going heavy or keeping it light, it adapts like a champ. Quick adjustments mean no workout interruptions, and that's a win in my book.

If you're on the hunt for a reliable, versatile barbell, this is it. Trust me; it's become my workout partner in crime, and I can't recommend it enough.

[radrd]

Just had to jump in here and share the scoop on my latest home gym addition – the CultSport Adjustable Barbell. Guys, I'm seriously loving this thing!

I've been using it for a while now, and it's become the star of my workouts. The adjustability is a total game-changer for me. Whether I'm going heavy or keeping it light, it adapts like a champ. Quick adjustments mean no workout interruptions, and that's a win in my book.

If you're on the hunt for a reliable, versatile barbell, this is it. Trust me; it's become my workout partner in crime, and I can't recommend it enough.

How long have you worked for Cultsport?

[jasonp360]

I really wish I could find some of these bars in real life to test out!

I've been using a 30 year old POS no-name 30mm bar, with the hex bolt end caps. It has hardly any knurl left on it and barely any (chunky) spin. It's getting harder to hold onto with SLDL reps etc, I think it's finally time to move on.

I've read this whole barbell thread, and spent weeks and weeks reading reviews of all the bars online and watching all you-tubes. All their different uses, knurlings, whip, etc. My main concern is feel and stickiness without sharpness. I don't mind about maintenance (I don't think).

- I have soft girly hands. Buying a cheese grater by accident will not make me happy.
- Workouts are in the 4-12 rep range compound movements, Squat, Bench, SLDL, BOR, Push Press etc. etc.
- No bumpers or olympic lifts
- Weights have just crossed 200's. Realistically how much stronger will I get from age 50-60? My dream is 300s maybe 400s

A friend keeps pushing me to the Rouge Power Bar, he swears the Cerakote tones down the knurl and it's fine. But he lifts 400-600s and is a big dude with huge hands. I'm worried my skinny office boy hands will just get killed. And I don't really want to toughen up my hands anymore.

I've narrowed down my choices to two that I think and hope are sticky yet not-sharp:

1) Rogue B&R: all bare steel, 29mm, has center knurl, not too aggressive knurl, will have to brush/wipe down
2) American Barbell Elite Power: stainless with chrome sleeves, 29mm, has center knurl, not too aggressive knurl, won't have to brush/wipe down

Anyone used these two bars? Should I spend double on the AB stainless? Or save that money for buying a second bar down the road?
Am I unjustifiably scared of the Ohio Power Bar knurl?

Again I really wish I could try these in real life. Argh.

[Deep-Voiced-One]

I really wish I could find some of these bars in real life to test out!

I've been using a 30 year old POS no-name 30mm bar, with the hex bolt end caps. It has hardly any knurl left on it and barely any (chunky) spin. It's getting harder to hold onto with SLDL reps etc, I think it's finally time to move on.

I've read this whole barbell thread, and spent weeks and weeks reading reviews of all the bars online and watching all you-tubes. All their different uses, knurlings, whip, etc. My main concern is feel and stickiness without sharpness. I don't mind about maintenance (I don't think).

- I have soft girly hands. Buying a cheese grater by accident will not make me happy.
- Workouts are in the 4-12 rep range compound movements, Squat, Bench, SLDL, BOR, Push Press etc. etc.
- No bumpers or olympic lifts
- Weights have just crossed 200's. Realistically how much stronger will I get from age 50-60? My dream is 300s maybe 400s

A friend keeps pushing me to the Rouge Power Bar, he swears the Cerakote tones down the knurl and it's fine. But he lifts 400-600s and is a big dude with huge hands. I'm worried my skinny office boy hands will just get killed. And I don't really want to toughen up my hands anymore.

I've narrowed down my choices to two that I think and hope are sticky yet not-sharp:

1) Rogue B&R: all bare steel, 29mm, has center knurl, not too aggressive knurl, will have to brush/wipe down
2) American Barbell Elite Power: stainless with chrome sleeves, 29mm, has center knurl, not too aggressive knurl, won't have to brush/wipe down

Anyone used these two bars? Should I spend double on the AB stainless? Or save that money for buying a second bar down the road?
Am I unjustifiably scared of the Ohio Power Bar knurl?

Again I really wish I could try these in real life. Argh.

The AB Elite Stainless Steel Power Bar is one of the bars I own and right down to the construction of it, you'll know where your money was spent. In regards to a passive knurl, this is the bar I would highly recommend, also has a nice bit of grip to the hands and feels great for high volume squats since it don't tear into your back.

I also own a blemished AB Chewy 25 TPI Mountain knurl version of that bar which has more bite and grip, but doesn't tear the skin...it's my favorite bar, but that one is definitely not passive next to the AB Elite.

[radrd]

I don't find the Rogue OHP knurl all that aggressive. I'd snag one from the Boneyard.

https://www.roguefitness.com/weightl...eyard-barbells

If you don't like it, Rogue bars have good resale value and you can pretend you were renting it for a while.