One of the best features of the OPB is the volcano knurling. And whip is not a good thing for the bench press and squat. It may not seem like much but the diameter of the bar is probably the most important factor in how much “whip” a bar has. This makes the bar more stiff than 28.5mm bars (like the Texas Power Bar) and more ideal for slow lifts like the squat and presses. It was also only one of three bars to score a perfect 12 out of 12 against our criteria. The Rogue Ohio Power Bar (OPB) has become known as the overall best power bar in powerlifting circles. Best powerlifting barbell: Rogue Ohio Power bar So here’s why these power bars made the cut…ġ. For now all you need to know is there was a lot of time spent in excel spreadsheets and using decades of experiences from people using these barbells.
I’ll go into more detail later about how I researched and tested these barbells. We’ve compared over 100 barbells out there on the market in this epic research. You can also find our best Olympic barbell recommendations and buyers guide here. Buddy Capps The “Original” Texas Power Bar
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Upgrade runner up: American Barbell Mammoth Power Bar Power bar runner up: American Barbell Grizzly Power Bar Best powerlifting barbell upgrade: Kabuki Power Bar Here’s what I’ll share with you in this power bar buying guide… But most people will be able to lift anything they want on here and it has a decent zinc finish. The tensile strength isn’t as good and the knurling is much more passive than the OPB. The affordable price, high tensile strength steel, and amazing grip from the unsharp volcano-style knurling make it pretty hard to beat.īut the REP Sabre bar is what I would recommend to people on a budget. If you’re in a hurry, The Rogue Ohio Power bar is the power bar I would recommend for most people. This helped me pick the top options out there for every budget and training level. Then the Strong Home Gym team, including certified personal trainers and gym owners, ran them against twelve criteria. So I’ve spent over 60 hours researching, talking to manufacturers and users about over 40 power bars on the market. And it’s becoming super hard to know what the best powerlifting barbell is today. Every year more and more Olympic barbells enter the market.
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