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Benfrancis1993 | Stiff Bars | 30-07-2014 @ 18:49 | |
Cut toe in half = bad day. Member 4359, 3581 posts SQ 270, BP 140, DL 310720.0 kgs @ 137kgs UnEq | Swolebros, time for another s**t thread, Im looking for a quality PL bar, sub 500 quid and it has to have no flex ideally. hit me with your expert opinions | ||
General_ill | ... | 30-07-2014 @ 18:57 | |
3rd place Europes strongest man 2016 U90kg Member 1239, 13275 posts SQ 280, BP 155, DL 310745.0 kgs @ 89kgs UnEq | Use a scaffy bar. Cost Nowt. Flex none. | ||
brownbear | ... | 30-07-2014 @ 18:58 | |
Morrisons - rump - 7£ Member 2206, 11578 posts SQ 228, BP 150, DL 260638.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq | squat bar? dem american who half squat like 500 dont seem to have too much flex when they squat | ||
JackRevans | ... | 30-07-2014 @ 19:13 | |
'There was also a sausage in my mouth.' Member 2477, 16481 posts SQ 190, BP 130, DL 235555.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq | Post Edited: 30.07.2014 @ 19:16 PM by JackRevans I was in this exact situation a few months ago. The answer is you can't. Anything for less than 500 quid will be bendy and break within a matter of weeksEdit: plus youl be down £500 and will never ever get anything more than its scrap value back | ||
Benfrancis1993 | ... | 30-07-2014 @ 19:18 | |
Cut toe in half = bad day. Member 4359, 3581 posts SQ 270, BP 140, DL 310720.0 kgs @ 137kgs UnEq | Texas power bar seems like the logical choice, How did your Okie bend ravens? Rack Pulls? | ||
JackRevans | ... | 30-07-2014 @ 19:24 | |
'There was also a sausage in my mouth.' Member 2477, 16481 posts SQ 190, BP 130, DL 235555.0 kgs @ 83kgs UnEq | The Texas power bar is pretty bendy. I'm not entirely sure what bent the okie bar but I only used it for squat bench and deadlift and the most it ever had on it was 240 | ||
JohnGym | ... | 30-07-2014 @ 19:48 | |
Hamstrings feel activated. Member 1107, 6964 posts SQ 220, BP 152.5, DL 252.5625.0 kgs @ 93kgs UnEq | My research into this concluded two options. Either - Cheapest suitably rated bar you can find (£150) Or Eleiko Powerbar Anything in between is a waste of money. | ||
rob0210 | ... | 30-07-2014 @ 20:09 | |
Member 1723, 821 posts SQ 280, BP 200, DL 330810.0 kgs @ 110kgs UnEq | JohnGym said:My research into this concluded two options. Either - Cheapest suitably rated bar you can find (£150) Or Eleiko Powerbar Anything in between is a waste of money. Pretty much this. Its either a really cheap bar bar from Jordan fitness etc thats 32mm, so doesnt bend because its thicker. Cheap but s**tty bars, knurling can be a bit iffy on them and wont last as long and repetitive dropping beats them up pretty quick. Otherwise its a premium bar like an eleiko/ivanko that are about £1k. For what its worth I wouldn't bother with that black ivanko on pullums thats £500ish, everyone seems to put it across as a cheaper option. It's really flexy and pretty much a WL bar just with sharper knurling. There's a chrome competition ivanko thats a bit cheaper than an eleiko PL bar, thats a really good bar but the price is close enough you may as well just get the eleiko! | ||
Benfrancis1993 | ... | 30-07-2014 @ 20:40 | |
Cut toe in half = bad day. Member 4359, 3581 posts SQ 270, BP 140, DL 310720.0 kgs @ 137kgs UnEq | I was under the impression the TPB were stiff. if the best recommendation is a 32mm piece of arse then ill carry on using the one I've got. thanks lads | ||
milsy | ... | 30-07-2014 @ 20:57 | |
Ne n coner a fuickex .ay ouse part we .be Member 1425, 4647 posts SQ 340, BP 227.5, DL 335902.5 kgs @ 125kgs UnEq | Are club are looking at buy these http://www.jesupgym.com/products.php?cid=12 It's a company called jessup heard good things about the bars obviously its not a comp standard bar but good enough for a training bar from what feedback we had Will be ordering a few if you are still after one when we get them we can get you one with no import tax sting etc | ||
Ramsay777 | ... | 30-07-2014 @ 21:56 | |
Member 3942, 1107 posts SQ 200, BP 160, DL 315675.0 kgs @ 102kgs UnEq | I know it's different but an axle doesn't tend to flex much, and if you use straps..? Strengthshop have cheap ones in various diameters. | ||
martin | ... | 30-07-2014 @ 22:27 | |
Why not just not get fat in the first place? Member 132, 1406 posts SQ 331, BP 200, DL 320851.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq | Haven't a clue what people are doing with their bars!! Anyone who breaks a TPB or Okie bar must be dong something wrong. They do bend a little with over 300kg on it but so it should do. Of you want a very stuff bar then a 32mm squat bar would do it if it's a necessity. | ||
Benfrancis1993 | ... | 30-07-2014 @ 22:31 | |
Cut toe in half = bad day. Member 4359, 3581 posts SQ 270, BP 140, DL 310720.0 kgs @ 137kgs UnEq | martin said:Haven't a clue what people are doing with their bars!! Anyone who breaks a TPB or Okie bar must be dong something wrong. They do bend a little with over 300kg on it but so it should do. Of you want a very stuff bar then a 32mm squat bar would do it if it's a necessity. cheers martin, Ill get a tpb. I just want something that can be used for anything, but wont make deadlifting any easier. | ||
martin | ... | 30-07-2014 @ 22:39 | |
Why not just not get fat in the first place? Member 132, 1406 posts SQ 331, BP 200, DL 320851.0 kgs @ 98kgs UnEq | No worries. I have all three okie bars but just tend to use my okie power bar for everything instead. I like it just as much as the Elekio power bar I have used in the past. I doubt you'll be disappointed with a TPB | ||
unit94 | ... | 30-07-2014 @ 23:03 | |
what is everyone's fran time? Member 3986, 10432 posts SQ 340, BP 200, DL 400940.0 kgs @ 129kgs Eq | I've had 345 on my Texas bar and it's absolutely fine. | ||