My Favorite Barbell Coating (don’t tell Mark Rippetoe…)

The coating on your barbell makes a big difference in how the bar feels in your hand. In this video, Starting Strength Coach Grant Broggi explains the differences between the most common barbell coatings.

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[danegrace]

I like the more aggressive knurl on the corps bar, but I can tell you that even the most used zinc-coated bar still looks basically new.

[markhalstead]

I have a zinc Rogue bar and a stainless steel Rogue Power Bar. Stainless Steel is my favorite as the knurling is like bare steel, but it does not have the oxidation issues in a climate controlled gym like bare steel. It does costs more upfront, but that is fine to me.

[barrydworak]

@The Strength Co. Hey look, Grant. I subscribed.

[chrisbowler]

Any particular reason you prefer zinc over other coatings like cerakote?

[latticeworker]

💪Less time maintaining the bar = more time getting stronger!

[korbyn]

Rogue B&R 2.0 is still my favorite.

[Specter]

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