The Rogue Ohio Power Bar is a rock-solid choice for lifters focused on squat, bench, and deadlift work.
The Rogue Ohio Power Bar is a rock-solid choice for lifters focused on squat, bench, and deadlift work. Its stiff shaft, aggressive-but-comfortable knurl, and durable finish options make it a staple in home gyms and commercial facilities alike. While it's not built for fast Olympic lifting due to its bushing system, it remains one of the best value powerlifting bars on the market.
I've had this bar for over a year now doing heavy squats and deadlifts. Zero bend, knurling is still sharp, and the black zinc finish has held up great.
Stiff, no whip, and the center knurl doesn't tear up my shirt too badly. This is my go-to bar for max effort lifts.
Love this bar for powerlifting but if you also do cleans or snatches, the bushings feel slow compared to a bearing bar. Still a great purchase overall.
Bought the stainless version and it's stunning. No rust issues even in my humid garage gym. Knurling grips perfectly without shredding hands.
Been using it for 8 months of heavy training. The bare steel version needs a little oil now and then but performance-wise it's excellent.
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