This is a much better barbell for pressing than squatting IMO. The fat shaft and curve is just right to release a little pressure on the shoulders and I find I can bench as much or more with this than a power bar. The knurling is crazy good. I had to sand down the sleeves to fit weight plates on the bar because Rogue effed up their initial run of matte black sleeves. They didn’t own up to is, but whatever, great bar regardless. Just took some sandpaper to get my ROGUE plates to fit.

Just picked some of these up for a good price. My review rating is based on the $4+ price per pound shipped. I’ve had DT Fatbells for a long time and wanted to see how these measure up. They’re really well made, but for something to use sporadically ( with bandbell bar, some cleans and some rowing) I couldn’t justify retail price.

Yeah, they do the thing well. No complaints. Last forever.

I really want to like this more than I do. It’s perfect for seated military press and tricep work, mid-rows, and just about anything else you need headspace but a way to brace your seated body. But it’s not the cleanest looking thing and the pin to allow it to stand up is wonky. I wouldn’t feel comfortable using it for flat bench, or even incline. It’s just not wide enough. But it’s a specialty piece and one that fits a need in my gym.

I absolutely love this bar. I think it’s just perfect for my shoulder width and hand size. I don’t have any wobble so don’t think I’m going to get the updated version. This suits me just fine.

I’d get this again and again. Fully knurled, strong as hell, and if you get it during BF, they run a big sale every year, 25% off I think. Build quality is outstanding. No whip at all. Knurling will leave some red marks on your back so you can remember where to put the bar the next time you squat.

These suck. They had burrs and scraped my barbells and cut my hands. Yuck.

This is SHARP. I’m a knurl guy. Love my Texas bars, Chewy bar, love to get my calluses calluses. But holy buckets! This is sharp. Well-made, a tad too long so it pinches the wrists a little, but it’s a nice piece of kit.