The Best Olympic Barbell Deep Dive 2024! Rogue, REP, Eleiko, & Many More!

Coop's definitive guide to the BEST barbell for any and all uses! What coating, components, materials and knurling are right for YOU?

0:00 - The Best Olympic Barbell Deep Dive 2024! Rogue, REP, Eleiko, & Many More!
1:22 - Things to Consider when Choosing a Barbell
2:44 - Barbell Categories Covered
4:00 - General Training Barbell Overview
5:11 - Power Bar Overview
5:52 - Olympic Weightlifting Bar Overview
6:52 - The F-Rating Factor
7:37 - Let's Talk Knurling
11:26 - Coating Benefits and Drawbacks
15:21 - Warranty Considerations
10:49 - Pricing & Value Proposition
18:25 - Spin (Rotation System and Components)
19:53 - Coop's General Purpose Picks
20:53 - The "Money is no Object" Pick
21:34 - The Best Power Bar
24:53 - Coop's Perfect Trifecta
25:32 - Final Thoughts

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[BasementBrandon]

Might be a hot take but the Eleiko Power Bar does not have good tolerances. Several import bars available for less and in stainless (Hansu, TSS) that have better tolerances, better knurl, and still have those thin IPF comp collars. Rogue has also refreshed the 45lbs OPBs to have lower profile grooved sleeves and better tolerances on the sleeves themselves like the Ohio Bar 2.0S (the 20kg versions and aggros have not yet been updated). Best built bar I own is the American Barbell Chewy bar, which is stainless steel, tig welded sleeves, grippy knurling, and around $600.

[Benzene]

I've been running the American Barbell stainless bar (humid basement) for years and it's been incredible. Love that thing and it still looks basically new. Pheromonal company, phenomenal bars.

[mikejensen]

I have used many of the higher end bars. Gungnir is the only must have. Nothing is as convenient or as thought through as that bar! Hands down my favorite!

[yuenohana]

Love my American Barbell Stainless Gym Bar. Find myself using that more than my other bars!

[BriDawg_Cards]

Picked up the AB California bar when equipment was hard to find. I love it. Definitely an underrated bar/brand.

[EfficientAthletics]

I have had my Eleiko XF bar for 3 years and I love it. Got it for a really good deal, so I can't speak on value for everyone. But it is a great barbell, I use it for everything except back squats and deadlifts.

Coop touched on it very briefly about the knurling, but I think it has just the right amount of aggressive knurling. I would give the knurling 6 out of 10 on aggressiveness. But it is an absolute 10/10 for my hands. I've had no problem with 315lb clean and jerks and 365lb bench presses. It is an all-around great bar

[lousantiago]

AB bars are the house choice. Chewy, Griz, and both type CA bars. Absolutely solid.

[DV-tyyc]

My pick is the 30 year old CAP barbell in my home gym. Never cleaned and has not corroded. Gest the job done and no worries on damaging an expensive bar.

[hvskyline]

For me and my training I’ll probably do the American barbell Chewy bar as a power bar rogue Ohio stainless general purpose bar and either eleiko or eusaka olympic bar

[thefititguy]

Love my Colorado Barbell, best barbell I’ve ever used.

[LoveMountainAdventures]

I vote for the AB Chewy bar...I've owned both the retail version, which is a 20 tpi volcano knurl, and a 20 tpi mtn knurl version. Amazing quality that sets them apart from other bars I have owned or used.

[nootnoot]

Can’t wait to watch the AB chewy review which I’m sure is now fast tracked. If that video causes the chewy to blow up we can just call it the ABC

[Fliggidy]

I bought the Reps Alpine bar Stainless steel and have been absolutely loving it for my training. At first the knurling seemed aggressive but after a couple months my hands have adapted. I also wish the center knurling was removed(great at times but has rubbed me wrong also). Coming from a Rogue Ohio bar I can say bar whip on the Rep Alpine has been really noticeable and so has the spin with the hybrid bearings. I take great care of my bars and can see this one lasting with me through life. Great addition to my arsenal

[astang]

My go-to is the Rogue 45lb Ohio Power Bar, bare steel. Best bar for $275. Pretty aggressive knurl but just use chalk and your hands will toughen up to it. It’s a tank of a bar! Also have a 15kg Rogue B&R bar for wife and kids. I just got a Rogue Boneyard 28mm training bar for $150 and it’s awesome for power cleans. I like bare steel, no coating to chip/fail, just scrub it off with a slightly oily rag every few weeks and it will slowly patina and darken.

[GioFukinton]

Just got a Colorado bar and that thing is noice! For the average person it’s top notch, no complaints

[benbarnett]

Why include American Barbell in two categories but leave out their Chewy bar for the power bar segment? That's their best bar and the best of that category.

[JoeyLisano]

18:43 Coop, brass (copper and zinc) and bronze (copper and tin) are not the same material. Bronze has a low coefficient of friction against other metals, which is preferred for bushings.

[authentichealthcoach]

I have used a bunch of different bars but the ones i own that i really love are as follows: General Training Bar - LuXiaoJun Bar (unfortunately not available anymore) Power Bar - Rogue Ohio Power Bar - Im not a power lifter but i got this bar and i really like it and then for Olympic Weightlifting which is what i do more often is the Eleiko Training bar( I have 4 of them)

[richardmather]

American Barbell. All their bars seem really good to me. And the knurling gets a bad rap, IMO. Yeah, it won't tear your hands up. But its plenty grippy. And they know how to do chrome right. Holds up very well.

[vintageweightspgh]

Viewers, get a snack, get comfortable, and I’d suggest a notebook and pen, because this breakdown has a TON of good information. Solid work, brother. 💪