let's talk barbells (the bars themselves)

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>>42169116
because sometimes my grip is very narrow, which might just be me doing things all wrong.

so idk. i feel pretty decided on one of these three but it's hard deciding which to go with :O

Hang

Just kill yourself and you don't have to worry about things like this.

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>>42169267
>>42169299
guys this is not the place or the time for silly pol posts. if you have nothing nice to say please don't say anything at all :)

this is serious fitness thread for people wanting to discuss real fitness things. not hate on vegan trap thread.

okay? :)

>>42169116
as much as i hate you, vegan trap faggot, i bought an ohio power bar and it's been great.

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>>42169333
why did you opt for the ohio over the rogue bar? they look very similar to me, with the ohio being more expensive.

and why would you waste your time and energy hating someone on the internet? lol :S

>>42169349
i don't waste time or energy on the internet hating someone. it's a passive thing based solely on your name.

as for the bar, the rogue 2.0 is actually more expensive. take a look at the ohio power. there's two choices, zinc coat or bare steel. i bought the bare steel for 250.

reason? price wasn't the issue, since most their bars are in the same price range. i bought the ohio power because of the knurl marks. it has a center knurl for squats as opposed to the lack of one on the 2.0, and it has power lifting knurl marks, which is the proper width that coincides with basic strength compound movements over olympic knurl marks, which are used for, you guessed it, olympic lifts. since i am not an oly lifter, i use basic power lifting marks as my guide lines.

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>>42169116

>>42169406
oh you're right. wow that's super interesting!

these have the "aggressive" knurls though. do they ever tear up your hands, or clothing? i work hard to keep my skin soft lol. and these are slightly wider in diameter. still not sure if that matters too much for the size of my hands.

are the powerlifting marks where everyone should be placing their hands? even if they're a little smaller than the "average" guy?

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I hate that center knurl, why does it even exist? It's fucking useless.

As a manlet who has trained with both types of barbells, women's barbells are easier to grab. But having a men's one won't hurt you. You'll end up getting used to it desu.

>>42169444
that's actually another reason why i bought it.

you only really have to worry about tearing skin if you're doing sumo deadlifts, which would be the same for any bar you get because the knurl is ALWAYS going to be in your way for something like that.

standard lifting develops the standard palm calluses that can be easily filed down with a pumice stone. i like having them because they hurt when they're developing.

the knurl marks are standard marks, men women, faggots, traps, you all hold the bar the same way.

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>>42169327
you have to go back

Chan is my favourite

Knurling is a lot finer compared to the others

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>>42169580
thanks :)

i think i'll go with a men's bar. if i can wear size medium or large unisex gloves that probably means my hands are big enough for men's bars? men seem to have a lot more options too, which sucks but whatever lol.

>>42169613
faggot is a bad word. i do of course have a pumice stone. and one of those battery powered things. never thought i'd have to use them on my hands but i guess it's okay if it means i'm getting fit. kinda wonder why i don't have calluses already.

is there any reason a power or olympic bar would be better than the other for hip thrusts, glute bridges, and the like?

i'm really close to buying that ohio power bar now :)

>>42169678
there would be literally no difference in the type of bar you buy for those exercises specifically.

the reason you don't have calluses is because you don't lift heavy pulls. i can guarantee that. you probably have nothing to worry about in that regard.

Reddit disgusts me.

>>42169580
The center knurl helps the bar grip your back during a high bar squat.