IronCore
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I think kets is simply referring to center knurling... and if thats the case he is right... whens the last time you did a big bench or pulled a heavy dead from the center???? the only time I really "use" the center knurling is to get my grip accurate on close grip... other than that it has no use.
I think kets is simply referring to center knurling... and if thats the case he is right... whens the last time you did a big bench or pulled a heavy dead from the center???? the only time I really "use" the center knurling is to get my grip accurate on close grip... other than that it has no use.
I dont diasgree... but the OP didnt question for powerlifting... he said "Center knurl or Not for General Weight Lifting"... I highly doubt someone asking this question will be bending the bar anytime soonHe stated it keeps the bar centered (referring to squatting) which is not the case. The knurling on the bar keeps the bar on your back. It digs into your back and grips itself to you. Have you ever tried squatting with a bar with shitty knurling? It's damn difficult to keep the bar in it's place on your back. Now, think about how hard it would be if there was no knurling. He also said it doesn't make a difference.... We all beg to differ b/c we know a quality bar w/ nasty knurling will make the lifter safer since he/she can get it set for squatting better, can grip the bar for pulls better, etc... I mean hell, if we go by his thought process we should just go and buy some 50 dollar bar from Walmart. Who cares if it bends, breaks, etc...That's not hardcore, that's stupid.
Our best squat bar is by far the Iron Wolf.He stated it keeps the bar centered (referring to squatting) which is not the case. The knurling on the bar keeps the bar on your back. It digs into your back and grips itself to you. Have you ever tried squatting with a bar with shitty knurling? It's damn difficult to keep the bar in it's place on your back. Now, think about how hard it would be if there was no knurling.
He also said it doesn't make a difference.... We all beg to differ b/c we know a quality bar w/ nasty knurling will make the lifter safer since he/she can get it set for squatting better, can grip the bar for pulls better, etc... I mean hell, if we go by his thought process we should just go and buy some 50 dollar bar from Walmart. Who cares if it bends, breaks, etc...
That's not hardcore, that's stupid.
Never used one but it'd be interesting squatting with a 65lbs bar. There's one for sale (used) for 500 I saw. I have a Texas Squat Bar and bench with a Texas Bench Bar. Just need to pick up a DL bar.
Man I've been squatting without the center knurling for a while now. Only reason I don't use the ones with the center because those are high speed bearing bars
and when lifters turn them in the racks, they slowly wear down the knurling for snatching. We definitely need a good squat bar with center knurling. Helps for sure.
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