Gungnir Allrounder Review: The Olympic Barbell w/ Built-In Collars...

[@goldlord7773]

Man these would be very useful in adjustable weight dumbbells

[@BrandonSchwartz1]

I agree. I don’t know the exact width of that locking piece, but this could potentially let you get another 10lb plate on each side since it looks thinner than a regular collar plus it could save some time when swapping weights.

[@gungnirofnorway7834]

Hi! We are making dumbbells as we speak, first a 25mm sleeve type (1" plate holes) and later an Olympic (50mm) variant, we just have to do more testing to ensure pristine quality!

[@JamesPhillipsOfficial]

@@gungnirofnorway7834 watsons gym produce a 20mm thin 2 inch dumbell collar

[@hughphillips5129]

Gungnir of Norway Olympic dumbells would be awesome! Just please don’t make them $800 haha

[@JamesPhillipsOfficial]

@trugonomics i just said Watsons gym make a collar that is less than an inch wide when gungnir is working on a collar that is 5mm wider. Why don't you read?

[@robbyybt]

This could be a game changer for plate home adjustable dumbbells!

[@gungnirofnorway7834]

It is coming 😊👍 First an 1" inch plate hole variant and then Olympic later. Sign up for our newsletter if you want to be informed when it arrives! 😊

[@robbyybt]

@@gungnirofnorway7834 Good to hear, im off to sign up now :)

[@wandererstraining]

@@gungnirofnorway7834 That's awesome! I'm excited for such dumbbells, but I need so many more 10 lbs plates! :D

[@mostdope9785]

Yea for the small price of $500 a dumbell

[@robbyybt]

@@mostdope9785 compared to £5000 for a full set of normal dumbbells?

[@GarageGymReviews]

I need to clean my fingernails... Beat you to it :)

[@ITzNybble]

lol I was about to comment on this sir!

[@thaijitsu100]

Came here to say this😂

[@flippino35]

no! we were suppose to point it out!

[@Just_Me]

You stole the words from my [fingers].

[@nicholo1234]

Damn you!

[@user-om4fc1lm3b]

It's titanium, not cast aluminum. This makes a hell of a difference

[@incorectulpolitic]

Please elaborate

[@christofear]

@@incorectulpolitic way stronger

[@JanneOksanen]

For context: In Europe this bar is no more expensive than Rogue bars of equal tensile strength.

[@unlisted9494]

Who would have thought shipping 20kg across the planet was expensive...

[@comicbookguy2326]

it's 719$ in europe

[@esteem2]

Pedro Gonçalves I think what he's saying is that a Rogue Bar in Europe is just as expensive

[@comicbookguy2326]

@@esteem2 yeah i guess i just thought that rogue weightlifting bars were cheaper than they actually are since their powerlifting bars are like 400 dollars

[@esteem2]

Pedro Gonçalves look at my most recent post in regards to fair comparison

[@thasandman88]

Dig the name - gungnir was the spear of Odin that would never miss it's target

[@Grambo-qp4pp]

If I owned a gym I think it would be worth the buy, ppl are always moving the clamps around and losing them, but for the home probs not

[@raunefare]

The amount of times I couldn't find them. And did the lift without 😅 But for my home gym I don't see the need

[@kristianuggen4027]

They have done extensive testing, with over 14,000 drops and up to 320kg: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n6KxoWejqbKEo5o. The test is shown at 0:40, but it is worth to watch the whole clip. I have tested the bar myself and it is super smooth to use. The quality and feel is just like the high end Eleiko bars they have in most gyms in Norway.

[@kopasamsu01]

If I had the money I would definitely buy it. Collars are in no way an inconvenience but this is such an elegant solution. Maybe the next few iterations will be cheaper.

[@homegym_overlord1370]

This costs the same as a normal rogue bar here in norway. And costs way less than most eleiko bars as well. Great video tho!

[@MLGB0Yz]

Honestly had no idea bars were that expensive, makes a gym membership better than buying one for yourself

[@mariusjohansen702]

Yeh Eleiko bars are retarded priced. It's basically 10k + nok (1000 dollars)

[@homegym_overlord1370]

marius johansen Dyr livsstil med hjemmegym hær i Norge altså haha

[@mariusjohansen702]

@@homegym_overlord1370 Jepp, har nå brukt en del... Og mer blir det.

[@leonbremer4216]

@@MLGB0Yz A barbell is a long time investment.. It will pays off after some years

[@BluegillGreg]

You've just introduced 3 new Cross Fit events: 1. Travelling Clean and Heave 2. Plyometric Barbell Pogo Jump 3. Rack Climb Sumo Barbell Target Drop

[@AndyBatchGeocaching]

Need to calculate the 78% 8.42RM on the RCSBTD

[@trytojustify]

this would be amazing for commercial gyms, if they weren't stingy

[@tylerzimmerman1641]

THIS! THIS is what we’re subscribed for.

[@4kSouL]

Tried a test example in our gym. Absolutely great barbell, especially for CrossFit / barbell cycling workouts.

[@landerval7882]

5:09 - If you are ever looking some collars, you got a pair next to your power blocks ;)

[@drewsweany]

"Go ahead and throw a 100 pounder here ... " hahaha

[@drewsweany]

@brett linthicum I have not watched every one of his videos so was unaware. You sure seem like a miserable individual though! ha

[@harrisondavis8660]

I thought it was funny, that guy is as asshole

[@TozeBanana]

Brett is definitely a douche guy name

[@scrilla4047]

I can't believed that reaction lmao what an asshat

[@HogShark]

@brett linthicum Hahaha!!! You're a miserable!!!! HAAAAA!!!!

[@cylences9709]

10:41 Everyone : watching the bar falling down slowly Me: watching the fan spinning slowly

[@threebrothergaming4677]

Lol me too 🤣

[@Yourboibrad]

Im high

[@scarrington]

$800... Yikes, that's nearly as expensive as a REP Half Rack! 😳

[@christian9506]

Wow! Was thinking it was expensive but $800. Wow

[@unlisted9494]

Special manufacturing, tooling, and machining. If it was made in America it'd be $1500. Time is MONEY when you're paying skilled machinists and don't want to throw away a bunch of QC failures.

[@scarrington]

@@unlisted9494 If you're into flushing money down the drain, rock on. But I got a PERSONALIZED Ohio Power bar and aluminum collars from Rogue for about half that, so thanks, but no thanks. I'm good.

[@unlisted9494]

@@scarrington they're literally not comparable. The craftsmanship on this is equal to that of a Kabuki bar. Where the rubber meets the road is knurling, and I've yet to use a Rogue bar that has knurling that last the test of time. They're sharp out of the box, but you have to pay a lot to get one made out of actually decent steel.

[@fransk.rikheim471]

christian some eleiko bars costs 15000NOK. (Around 1500dollars)

[@dradeel]

It's from Norway!? I didn't expect that. Fun to hear we actually design/make good stuff like this in our country. And in that case, if you care to know for trivia's sake, I can say that it's pronounced either "Goong-neer" or "Gong-neer" with the R rolling at the tip of your tongue or sharply in the back of your throat (we have two Rs), depending on dialect. 😅

[@gavinpatterson9754]

I don't think I would spend ~$800 on that bar when I can buy a Rogue or Texas Bar and 10 sets of collars for the same price.

[@ethanking4954]

It's probably going to be more popular in upscale gym chains and overseas

[@thomaswilliamson625]

Keep Rocking!, woah shipping a 20Kg bar 5 thousand miles is expensive?!?!!

[@thomaswilliamson625]

Keep Rocking!.... #Sarcasm 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@donelrico1688]

Stripper coop when he isn’t getting paid during quarantine

[@esteem2]

Correct me if I’m wrong. This bar has a tensile strength of 216KPSI It’s 28m in diameter Has dual knurl & Weighs 20KG With a lifetime warranty It presently cost $719 + free shipping Rogue has a bar that’s comparable for $545 It’s not that much expensive. One is made with chrome while the other (Rogue) is coated in Chrome only Big Deal. They both have a lifetime warranty. And when was the last time I had a problem with inferior made bars in a home gym or personal training studio? Never

[@DannyOuellette22]

Could they just sell the sleeves without the bar... then you can purchase any bar and replace the sleeves with these one?

[@Chrontard]

nope, cuz every bar has different shaft thickness and legth under sleeve

[@gungnirofnorway7834]

Hi Danny, this was one of our ideas in the beginning, but like Chrontard says, there are so many variants of shafts. Also, we want to make sure that every bar has a durability we can put our name on, and that leaves only a very few bar manufacturers (Eleiko, Kabuki etc.)

[@JamesPhillipsOfficial]

That system you describle would have to be unique to one company who endeavours to make "compatibility" a selling point. Posture this idea on Dragons Den, it might do well.

[@gavinknapps6138]

7:08 somebody come get her…

[@danielthemaniel3856]

Lmao

[@tyrekeism6153]

This is good

[@MajesticSkywhale]

"I'm not Norwegian I'm Midwestern" That's...right ..so probably Norwegian maybe

[@joeschmo2693]

I think it's pronounced swee-dish.

[@media6969]

Eh, don’t be do racist

[@media6969]

Eh, don’t be so racist

[@demirkafasutlac2343]

@@media6969 how is it racist?

[@Rocket4ce]

They need to come up with a collar that sits at the end of a sleeve. So we can max out a sleeve with actual plates. That would be revolutionary. It's like 5 bumpers and a collar.

[@JamesPhillipsOfficial]

My idea would be a T plate that screws into the end cap, with ball bearing in the end of the screw to stabilise, then a small remote control to release the ball bearing to unscrew and additional headless bolt to put in as to not compromise bar strength

[@dayento2]

10:45 - I can hear Jim Ross screaming "As God is my witness, he is broken in half!"

[@untappedstrength7548]

This would've come in handy a few days ago as I forgot to put on the collar on one end and as a result all my plates slipped off while squatting. Broken window too. All of which was captured on video and available on my channel. 😡

[@JamesPhillipsOfficial]

How you manage to blame the collar for YOUR forgetfulness is quite impressive.

[@untappedstrength7548]

James P I was going to say something but forgot... 🤪

[@ikid8810]

The disrespect to that unsuspecting barbell in the intro :’(

[@zfortyounce]

0:20 OSHA would not approve of this behavior.

[@bobojenkins5805]

got an amazon basics bar for 65 bucks cant tell the difference between it and my rogue bar, the percentage increase in quality is not equal to the percentage increase in price, if there even is a difference in quality and if you even need that quality for your purposes

[@drew.-]

He looks like your standard middle-aged dad until you realise he can lift that much👀

[@potato31415]

40kgs? It’s really not that much

[@williamkelly5689]

it was 135lbs...

[@drew.-]

@@williamkelly5689 I wasn't paying attention lol

[@kosukekoichi8666]

That collar bit is TITANIUM. Not aluminium

[@zacharygrosser4115]

Kosuke Koichi fact check yourself next time my guy🍵🐸

[@Universal_Craftsman]

Heh, using titanium... Why? It's expensive and lightweight, perfect for a weightlifting bar... 🙈

[@soljah52]

Uhh...he's right tho...

[@Universal_Craftsman]

@@soljah52 This was sarcasm.

[@kosukekoichi8666]

@@Universal_Craftsman the size of the collar is small. Weight wouldnt matter. Its the toughness. Try harder.

[@mrr7870]

I love watching gym equipment reviews when I can't find so much as a 5lb dumbbell in stock or that isn't $600. Guess it's burpees for another 3 months. Thanks COVID-19!!

[@shawnadams1693]

It’s been 3 months since your comment, have you been able to get some weights?

Gungnir is the spear of Odin.

[@Unclemikesshadycorner]

In 10 years these better be standard issue in commercial gyms

[@SoulDelSol]

"800 is stupppid expensive!! Especially when you can buy a regular barbell for 700 and a pair of collars for 50!!" Dude, the extra 50 bucks is for convenience

[@SoulDelSol]

Then he adds "other brands charge 800 which is i guess ok, kind of expensive but really not too bad". You're inconsistent at best

[@threatassessment216]

you couldt clean you nails before doing this !!!! and you broke it !!!!!!!!

[@keagans.7296]

8:19 the fan top left looks weird

[@breionyoung3665]

THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!!! I’ve never thought about that!

[@Neckbreaker9000]

So many people complaining but i honestly love this idea and would love a barbell like this even with its terrible price tag. And those who say its better to buy collars well the best collars cost 40 or more with heavy priced shipping less you spend alot of money and the cheaper collars get broke too often by numbnuts who love throwing them or slamming weights on them. I will iterate I believe this is built more for crossfitters, olympic lifters, or athletes who do multiple compound lifts not so much for bodybuilders, regular gym goers, or powerlifters so I would look at perspective about it.

[@ragedrephaim5570]

Powerlifters don't do multiple compound lifts?

[@Neckbreaker9000]

@@ragedrephaim5570 im referring to more than just the 3. Probably should have clarified that.

[@noelmejia7542]

love your vids. What's your opinion on the Tytax t3-x home gym for an avid weight lifter?

[@cindyb2299]

Compare it to the x9 hybrid

[@leexu2073]

You got some "good" form for power cleans

[@jackyoung2598]

I'm studying innovation and entrepreneurship and I thought about an idea almost exactly the same as this, then looked it up and came across this. Rats, got beaten to it

[@TheNairobistar254]

Make a cheaper easy collar with more options in barbell sizes and you're set

[@unclemearl]

Really strange Coop. When I did this I got a different outcome? 1 broken leg and 3 cracked ribs? Guess ill leave the testing to you in future

[@gileee]

"I keep losing my collars" Just keep them on the bar, it ain't that complicated

[@numbers111222]

Won't be aluminum if its magnetic

[@rhettkoller9676]

Guy walks into gym Sees 10:28 Guy walks out of gym

[@TommyOnTheRun]

My gym has 3 1/2 collars and 13 stations that need em

[@jordanmasse2954]

Oly dumbbells like this would be heaven

[@gungnirofnorway7834]

It is coming, sign up for our newsletter if you want to be notified when it comes 😊👍

[@ragedrephaim5570]

@@gungnirofnorway7834 sweet they'll look good as a set w the allrounder I just ordered :p still wish there was an option for the blue!

[@jacksevil4182]

Would be cool if they make the sleeves to be sold separately, and designed for specific bars. That way it is kind of a barbell upgrade.

[@MrTonglong]

Totally agree. This is a great idea. Cheaper shipping too.

[@bradr539]

Not practical. Maybe if you could ship them your sleeves and have them machine and re chromed. Still would cost maybe $300 - $400.

[@rorycarter6948]

With this bar I can finally become 6 foot 5, 110kg, 6% bf... win

[@Chedda3000music]

That’s some pretty cool ingenuity

[@Superman-av]

Honestly i used to think something like this for hassle free switching every time I change weights.

[@lexg1455]

Haters will say this story is fake

[@asdasdd320]

Is that an Oura ring on your finger? Awesome innovation from the happiest country in the world, Finland!

[@dan_2846]

11:56 That moment when you realize "ahhh fuck I might have actually broken it" hahaha

[@LosFerrer]

I am in EU. I may have thought it if I would have known it before buying from Rogue EU an SS Ohio Power Bar with chrome sleeves... that was 500€. Here the Gungnir is 650€.

[@Christerhenriksen]

Fun fact: gungnir is the name of the spear of the norse god odin :)

[@jirace]

Not cast aluminum. Titanium collar. Nickel plated sleeves. Hard chrome bar.

[@gungnirofnorway7834]

Correct, thanks Justin! 🤗 The Nickel coating is also electroless, which is harder and more durable than electroplated nickel.

[@jamesbrown1562]

Finally the gungnir review. Wasn't sure if you were going to be able to get it considering it comes all the way from Europe but good honest review man. 2 thumbs up.

[@ewanharrison2263]

this bar is pretty cool and they (gungnir) tested it rigorously. the collars were holding like 215kg on their side, tandem deadlift at 500kg, they dropped it from height with alot of weight

[@minikdam4617]

Please do another review on this 🙏 such a nice bar

[@Synophic]

Only the IT needs will understand this but that sound gives the same satisfaction just like peeling the plastic of glass PC case panels!

[@dic4]

Great video, but would not ever pay $800 for that bar. I would buy an Ohio and safety squat bar and save $50. Keep them coming Coop.

[@MattTolbers]

This was fun to watch bro! And very cool bar, never seen one!

[@Metallica891FAN]

10/10 would buy just for the sexy sounds it makes :D

[@gonzo0392]

"I'm going to climb up on top, then throw it off..." *OSHA has entered the chat

[@jablosounds]

Fxck that barbell... Fxck that barbell... Ridiculous price. I was whipping out my wallet about to buy this shxt right now lol great review, great stress test, even BETTER product. TRASH price. Very unfortunate.

[@XzINFIDELzX]

Who else feels that Coop is a systematic blend of Mythbusters and Dirty Jobs for garage gyms

[@seungk8607]

Actually $800 is not that expensive for this kind of bar

[@bmstylee]

@Eastside Dumbbell Ohio Power Bar and collars. Half the price. Even the stainless version

[@th3lonestar169]

Rogue echo bar with collars- one quarter of the price. 😂

[@Wyrdrock]

These are DUMB. Not only do they never press tight against the plates AS HE SHOWS WHEN RATTLES THE PLATES, but they are not as secure and you're adding small part complexity to one of the only pieces of gym equipment that would otherwise be eternal and indestructible.

[@neandertalensis1608]

A luxury gadget and a disaster for the discs center holes. Just buy an Eleiko Weightlifting Training (or Performance Weightlifting) bar, used or new, it will still serve for your grandchildren's if you use it with a reasonable amount of care.

[@thomasbrown7328]

You had me at Chick-ah-chick-ahhhhhhh

[@jamb4741]

Idk what's more baby making. the intro music and the sliding of the collars or the intro music and Coops laugh. all in all A+ baby maker vid. Good job coop. Oh and also nice barbell I guess.

[@Natefirethemagnets]

Liked for the intro.

[@londonsweeneyboy]

I don’t know how I feel about that into....🤔🤣

[@ronalddagostino3674]

funny as hell!!

[@willelkins8225]

Romans 10:9-10 "That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved."

[@Porsche91142509]

"Fun fact. No charge" the dad jokes are impeccable hahaha

[@MP2Diesel]

They apprear to down to $599 now, still pricy for a multipurpose bar that isn't "big name" They are going to be selling adjustable weight dumbbell set with this system also. Of course they are very pricey too

[@TheFinalBoss405]

Above the rack deadlifts, done by every gym bro, coming to a gym near you.

[@toolate6971]

You know what makes me wonder, you have all those weights, gadgets and gizmos, and it doesn't look like you have lifted a weight in your life. A regular pencil neck. WOW!

[@jacobwilhide1189]

My guy has probably like 100k worth of gym equipment and he doesnt even look super big and strong like someone who would work out a lot. I still love the content, it's awesome and super informational, no hate at all because some people just have different body goals. I had just thought ab that and thought it was kinda funny.

[@TheBcs82000]

Great video but please edit the audio so i can’t hear you breathe so much. (You breath like a normal human, it’s just uncomfortable. Have you ever done a wod with other people and no music?...hearing the breathing is weird. That’s how i felt watching this video)

[@Spartan-ww3bb]

How come I'm not subscribed in this channel and KZbin only recommend stupid shit anyway now I'm it's really great content and useful

[@johnhammond6225]

I am way way to OCD for that slop. 100% bar or plate damage from prolonged use. No way that thing holds up with 600+ lb pulls.

[@easye8097]

Nicely done Coop. Your wife has been on the phone making sure your insurance is current. 🤣

[@nickzema4683]

Looks great but it’s not 100% snug onto the plate. Lots of clanking/noise and the collar most likely will damage the metal on the plate over time of dropping regularly.

[@deepeshtripathi2965]

And here I am struggling to find a 20 pounder plate

[@TheRealRocknRollaTwo]

If you train at home, alone, with no power rack and the safeties in the right level DON'T use this bar for benching. Even without the collars the weights don't slide of easily and that's a recipe for bad things to happen. I cannot stress this point enough...

[@AJH10000]

Concerning you climbing on top squat rack Why take unnecessary risks cause you never know because if you fell it could be devastating to you and others who rely on you. You should were safety strap roofers use and connectto cieling beam . U can purchase at home depot to be osha approved. Its just a thought God bless you and your family

[@Mr.Saephan503]

When I saw the thumbnail I automatically knew I would love it and it doesn't look cheap. It looks well made and thought out.

[@QuickQuips]

I'd love a comparison with the Rogue Russian barbell.

[@metab3e104]

I bought this today! Wow it’s such a great bar the the sliders! Wow!! You don’t realise you need this in your lifting life, until you have it! 😂 get it, zero regrets

[@bmstylee]

Gym equipment is finally hitting jump the shark. A solution to a question exactly no one is asking.

[@NickM-pq4si]

It feels good knowing im way bigger then people with a half or full size gym in there house / collection that costs a shit ton of $$$$$ ! When im just doing push ups and pull ups at the park 😂

[@scottsanimaladventures4238]

Theres nothing stopping them making smart collet plates manufactued to always give a good fit

[@noahblevins9569]

I would rather just buy 2 barbells with collars for that price. Gimmicky expensive items do not interest me. I would like to see how it performs in 5 years with a little wear and tear on the grooves, or perhaps a bit of rust.

[@alidan]

for dumbells, perfect, I will trust that collar to not drop weight on me, for barbell... its really hard to justify because I dont have weight fall off so the trust in the weight being in place is un needed

[@bobzombie8072]

I like it, I get your point though, $800/ £600 odd is a lot of money for a bar that is t proven yet. Good though, great idea.

[@lastactionhero7541]

Cool idea but I’ll keep my 300 dollar Texas power bar with my proloc collars for the price.