Cerberus Power Bar - All Bark or All Bite?

Hey everyone, today I'm talking about the Cerberus Strength Power Bar, which offers some unique features to help it stand out in a crowd. Is it worth your money? Let's find out!
If you'd like me to get my hands on their squat or deadlift bar let me know!
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[@MacStrengthCo]

Interesting background on Ceberus strength and another fantastic review!! Thanks B!🤙🏼

[@BasementBrandon]

Too many options these days lol

[@reginaldchesterfield8110]

Thanks for the detailed review!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for taking a look!

[@joecowan3719]

Always love a power bar review from your perspective. Looks like a unique option at a solid price point. Thanks Brandon!

[@BasementBrandon]

Just another option lol.

[@heath832]

Hey, just wondering if you have a review on the Titex power bar. 225,000 tensile high Rockwell thin collars… would love to see one in action

[@BasementBrandon]

@@heath832 Not a review but I've used one in comp. Basics are it's a good bar, but wish it came in a finish other than black zinc. IIRC they aren't making them anymore.

[@rockettt7]

Great review - thanks BB! and Yes, please review the dead lift and safety squat bars from these guys! I bought their strongman sandbags (2nd edition) and love the quality and build (even thou I'm not a "strongman") and literally just got the GP sand bags delivered today and look forward to filling and using them this weekend. So needless to say I was thrilled when I saw you had this review up! since i already have a PB from Rogue, I was looking at Cerberus's offerings as I want to round out my bars w a DL and SSB ... but of curse they're outta stock. Anyway, keep up the great videos. Sincerely, a fellow New Englander!

[@BasementBrandon]

Will see what I can do!

[@portastsic]

Lol. The pitter patter from above bring back memories of my kids when they were small. Made me smile

[@BasementBrandon]

Haha they always choose to run around when I decide to record something!

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Great review. Thanks for the info!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for watching!

[@babygiantbarbell1014]

Going next level with macro shots of the sleeves! you are truly a trend setter man😂 Appreciate your take on a power bar as always Brandon!

[@BasementBrandon]

Haha trying to take the camera off my face as much as possible.

[@DJ-fy7dc]

Enjoyed your great review, would love to see your review on their deadlift bar !

[@BasementBrandon]

Appreciated!

[@gluttonusrex329]

Honestly the bar looks great, the red Ring is a very nice touch. Looks so cool with the Black and red theme definitely something I would potentially get if I get a Home gym in the far far future.

[@BasementBrandon]

Appreciate the response!

[@Thepokechoprx]

Would love to see the Cerberus deadlift bar reviewed. It’s longer than both rogue and Texas version so I’m curious how that effects things

[@BasementBrandon]

Noted!

[@TheKurtlocker]

Awesome video. I’m happy I’m not far off of your opinion when I reviewed it.

[@BasementBrandon]

Sometimes we see eye to eye..... ;)

[@olivermartinez4240]

Hey Brandon, great review you should also review the iron skull power bar and compare it to other bars since it’s also on the lower price range.

[@BasementBrandon]

I have their blue collar bar so will def review that.

[@javiersgym]

I’m already patching the paint chips on my uprights just thinking about owning this bar lol Great review 👍🏽

[@BasementBrandon]

Lol true that.

[@dic4]

I never would have considered this bar before this review. I’m not in the market, but if I were. Thanks B.

[@BasementBrandon]

It's like picking which beer to drink, there's too many options

[@928guy]

Great review. Hopefully you could review the Sportkraft USA power bar lineup in the future 👍

[@BasementBrandon]

I'll see what I can do!

[@danieljonespt2876]

Awesome, a UK made power bar review! Thank you

[@BasementBrandon]

Have to spread the love

[@ClarksvilleBarbellClub]

Another great review, B!

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks brother~!

[@ClarksvilleBarbellClub]

@@BasementBrandon Have you reviewed the iron cowboy bar?

[@BasementBrandon]

@@ClarksvilleBarbellClub I have not. It's made my solid bar fitness and white labeled for a lot of companies. Lots of people like it (i've only gotten my hands on it but have not used). Just wish they made 29 mm bars :)

[@ClarksvilleBarbellClub]

@@BasementBrandon Ah! EliteFTS has blemished versions for $199, and I almost got one. That's why I ask.

[@dadbod488]

I own two straight bars, rogue power bar and the rogue deadlift bar. Love them both, but I have been thinking about adding another power bar, and this one might be the ticket. Thank you.

[@zfortyounce]

Those are the exact two straight bars that I own! I don't see myself getting any new straight bars unless I transition to stainless, the bare steel bars have held up great in the garage but stainless would be pretty cool.

[@BasementBrandon]

Unless you want comp sleeves (if you have the 45lbs OPB), I think this may be too similar to what you already have.

[@dadbod488]

@@BasementBrandon I understand that, but sometimes I have multiple people come over and train with me, and switching bars / plates around can at times be a hassle.

[@kashbadash5167]

I've been using their safety squat bar and it has some interesting features: 225k psi tensile, 2.4m length, rotatable sleeves, knurled handles and all red cerakote shaft and padding, although bought mine shortly after product release and current one seems to now have a black shaft (have been told they're going to revert to all red). Not Cerberus, but as far as European power bars go you need to get your hands on the ATX Ram Bar 2.0, an upgraded comp spec version of the normal Ram Bar which has been around for a while - 2.0 is a great black oxide power bar with excellent knurling imo

[@BasementBrandon]

I've tried to get ATX to let me buy stuff here but they haven't :(

[@jacobrogers55]

Like their lever belt, Had no idea they made bars too

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on!

[@twistedbarbell3950]

Decent bar at a great price point. Those thin collars really put those plates close to the uprights!

[@BasementBrandon]

Def for those who like to live dangerously.

[@GavinBrown]

Come to Scotland and do a review from here! Mountains, power bars and Brandon. Best video ever.

[@BasementBrandon]

I would be down for that. Would be able to see my old buddy Mark MacQueen!

[@HughLeFitness]

Are the collars thinner than the Bells of Steel Barenaked Powerlifting bar? Similar specs overall at 210 tensile strength and 1500 lbs. capacity.

[@BasementBrandon]

I no longer have mine but they appear smaller.

[@eddy3722]

Hi Brandon, how does this bar feel in terms of stiffness compared to the OPB? Works out about 80 quid cheaper than the Ohio here so a tempting option if they're comparable

[@BasementBrandon]

Very similar to the 20kg OPB

[@matthewjohnhamilton3691]

I brought one recently knurling very disappointing. Smooth. Find myself having to chalk up bar where I grip either deads or pressing to get decent grip. Any news on the bar you’re coming out with?

[@BasementBrandon]

How does it compare to the pictures I showed here?

[@jamestonbellajo]

Hades! Incredible game. You ever think about doing video game reviews again? I remember your Assassin’s Creed review way back when. If not, maybe dabble with streaming your gaming and workouts? Hahaha

[@BasementBrandon]

I think the problem is I'm so far behind that by the time I play a game it's been out for a while lol.

[@aWildNelby]

Hades is such a great game.

[@BasementBrandon]

agreed!

[@capocino3161]

In my country, Cerberus is the only brand with dl bar with a local distributer here. I just got a Cerberus Deadlift Bar a couple of days ago. Haven't use it in actual deadlift training day yet, but I tried pulling heavy with it. If we talk about the overall quality of the bar, it's pretty mediocre. The finishing and knurling don't feel that great. It came pretty dirty off the box with dust all over the collar and some faint red paint on the bar. However, functionality wise, it worked wonderfully. I almost pulled my PR right away and the bar seems pretty durable.

[@BasementBrandon]

Interesting, I didn't have those issues with this bar, appreciate the insight!

[@ciscokidcspf]

Is that collar not the size of the bells of steel/strongarm collar?

[@BasementBrandon]

These are thinner.

[@rodolfomedini9931]

I know you don't care about end caps but I'm a little disappointed by the majority of companies and their end caps. This company did well with the red powerlifting markings I do like that touch as it's a step in the right direction... Kabuki strength is on point with their end caps and no else one comes to mind with a decent end cap... What's wrong with standing out and making people feel like they have a premium product? Just how I feel maybe it's Coop's influence but with so many people competing in this space might as well stand out in a good way.

[@BasementBrandon]

I can see your point, but with the Buki, they're all the same with just a slight change to the text.

[@P3ak930]

What are you using to hand your chains off bar. Thanks.

[@BasementBrandon]

Spud Inc Looper Strap

[@keithhoneycutt2324]

My walk out is too dirty for those slim collars. Curious design choice 🤷‍♂️

[@BasementBrandon]

One way to stick out!

[@babuu1102]

Between this and Luxiaojun ss power bar which one do you like better?

[@BasementBrandon]

The Lu M1 bar is a lot better. Stainless shaft and more aggressive knurl. However I don't believe it's available any longer.

[@kozmo7]

Brandon uploads I’m there

[@BasementBrandon]

my man.

[@Reppintimefitness]

Big B Dogg 🔥💯🔥

[@BasementBrandon]

Ayyy!

[@kozmo7]

Been watching your channel for so long and I don’t think I ever knew you played video games. Thoughts on the Souls games? Dark Souls, Bloodborne, Elden Ring etc?

[@BasementBrandon]

Played Dark Souls 2&3 and Bloodborne. I liked them a lot. I don't have a ton of time to game these days so hesitant to sink my teeth into elden ring lol.

[@kozmo7]

@@BasementBrandon Hell yeah man. Somehow I like you even more. No hetero I mean uh….

[@hdcdry03]

Do the deadlift bar vs the rouge deadlift bar and the texas power bar deadlift bar.

[@BasementBrandon]

I have a few DL bar videos. I think most whippy is the Kabuki but best DL bar for most is likely the Texas.

[@comically_large_chungus]

It is nice that the collar is small because that's just another variable that's close to competition

[@BasementBrandon]

I do like comp collars in some regards, but not for every day training b/c it reminds me my walkout is shit :)

[@comically_large_chungus]

@@BasementBrandon fair enough. My walkout sucks too.

[@justingomez8477]

What shoes are you walking out in ? Olive drab green bottom ?

[@BasementBrandon]

They're notorious lift slippers. Those are black with a gum sole.

[@NoFate247]

The NEWB in me loves that red mark on the bar. $40 price difference is a lot of money but not as much as it used to be.

[@BasementBrandon]

You also get an additional 10% off code if you abandon your cart but you didn't hear that from me :)

[@NoFate247]

@@BasementBrandon I will abandon my cart faster than I plan to abandon my kids at Foxwoods 💎😂💎

[@shmegatron]

I have the cerabus Squat bar, one of the only Squat bars I could find that's fully knurled. 1500lb yeld strength...a monster. Best power/Squat bar I have EVER used. Would love to hear you opinion as well

[@BasementBrandon]

Have you used the Rogue? That's my personal favorite as it's fully knurled with similar OPB type knurling and a fully stainless shaft at around $450.

[@shmegatron]

@@BasementBrandon I have not, it still has center knurling, spacing, then more knurling. That cerabus though...only has a center line and one for each hand that's about ¼ of no knurling. It feels welded in place.

[@BasementBrandon]

@@shmegatron Nope, the Rogue is fully knurled with only 3 rings, one in the center, and 2 powerlifting marks.

[@shmegatron]

@@BasementBrandon hmm, totally my bad, guess I was to busy piecing together a rack from Rouge. I have a touch of counter culture in me, so I wanted none Rouge bars

[@portastsic]

@@shmegatron probably thinking Texas Squat Bar

[@Sparhawk]

Hades is a great game!

[@BasementBrandon]

Agreed, I need to stop myself from playing it as I imagine it goes on literally forever lol.

[@DemnedInBlack]

The cerberus ssq bar plz

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah?

[@SaulFemm]

I've heard people say "Some people don't like Rogue" but I've never actually seen that. What's not to like?

[@BasementBrandon]

I see a lot of hate towards Rogue. Most of the arguments are it's overpriced/overrated.

[@martystrasinger3801]

Great presentation! I’m assuming 190 psi or greater tensile strength for the shaft, and 29mm diameter? Their stuff sounds interesting, never heard of them before, will check out their website.

[@BasementBrandon]

I think I mentioned it later in the video but listed at 210k!

[@gregors00]

A) Hades is so good. B) I want to see them out the Cerberus from Hades on the end cap. C) is it just me or are you looking real tan my man?!?

[@BasementBrandon]

I venture out of the basement sometimes in the summer months.

[@GalickGon]

I already brag to my friends about having the smallest thing In the world thank you very much

[@BasementBrandon]

my man

[@Oldschoolgrizzly]

Compare Rogue Ohio, Cerberus, Kabuki PR, Texas, and Rep Hades deadlift bars…I have a Rogue Ohio power bar for benching and a Rogue Ohio deadlift bar that I pull with…I have only used Rogue and Texas deadlift bars…I choose Rogue…They have not let me down and seem to be much better Quality barbells🐻

[@BasementBrandon]

I haven't used the Hades, but from what I've seen it doesn't do anything the others don't already. From my viewpoint if you want a DL bar with the most whip, the Kabuki is likely the best choice.

[@Oldschoolgrizzly]

Hades is about 91+ “, Cerberus 94+”, Texas 92+”, Kabuki 95”+, and my Rogue Ohio deadlift bar is 90+”…I am curious about which deadlift bar is the best selling…I care more about long term durability…My bars look brand new…They are over 3 years old and I take care of my equipment…Keep on lifting🐻

[@zacherys77]

It’s a awesome barbell and you would be saving a lot of money Cerberus offers after pay so you don’t have to spend the whole $330 at once which is nice.

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on!

[@zacherys77]

You should do a review on the Cerberus deadlift bar

[@BartTrojanowski]

Thump thump thump thump.

[@BasementBrandon]

Kids gonna be kids!

[@potfliptop8183]

1:29-1:34 That’s what she said…

[@BasementBrandon]

Hey now

[@Bob-ir4lr]

Tsk tsk...a bar review with only a few penile jokes?

[@BasementBrandon]

I think I got a lot in considering lol.

[@GalickGon]

@@BasementBrandon that’s what I said too. She didn’t laugh

[@pipozZz]

Why does it sound like you're actively trying to mispronounce Lu Xiao Jun as Loo Sean John?

[@BasementBrandon]

Doesn't sound that way to me.