StrongArmSport Squat Bar Review

Usually these beasts of a bar are reserved for those squatting 1000lbs. They're also usually extremely expensive. In today's video we take a look at a bar that's not only affordable, but it might be more functional for your every day lifter!
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[@patricktalbot6725]

Again, thank you for supporting a great Canadian company 👍🏽

[@BasementBrandon]

They're really doing some nice things over there!

[@jefferylord3068]

why am i watching this? with my poverty squat i could just use an old pushbroom handle!

[@BasementBrandon]

You and me both

[@keysersoze5920]

Brandon: Nice going on giving Ironwolfe a shout-out. I am fortunate to have 5 of these terrific barbells, including one deadlift bar, all are custom made. I am also fortunate to have journeyed to York, PA, and have met Lisa and Keith Wolfe at their shop back in 2013. They are now retired, but their barbells endure. Mine are all stainless steel, and they were about $1000 each; worth it for the lifetime craftsmanship.

[@BasementBrandon]

Joe Sermeno I would love one but no one ever wants to give them up!

[@thehalfnam4331]

Vancouver island here. Gonna buy this bar thanks to Brandon. 🇨🇦

[@BasementBrandon]

Nice!

[@3358g]

The bit about geared lifters is legit lifting comedy gold.

[@BasementBrandon]

:)

[@andrewf528]

Love the cheeky word play

[@BasementBrandon]

Comes with the territory on bar reviews lol

[@skullkid112]

How will this handle my 285 lb squat? I hate bending new bars :(

[@johnh6928]

Lmao

[@ghostguysauce656]

Jessie Klassen your joking right

[@skullkid112]

This kind of strength is no laughing matter. I've had to stop squatting because I can no longer find jeans that fit my quads.

[@skullkid112]

@@ghostguysauce656 *you're

[@johnh6928]

@@skullkid112 why, you are getting too fat?

[@dasdos002]

Dude, I am getting stoked! I'm hoping to get my bar mid August. It's a beautiful bar. Definitely maxing out on it as soon as I get it! Hopefully I don't bend the bar with my sub 400 lb squat 😅

[@BasementBrandon]

Keep me posted.

[@erictong3385]

What type of coat should I get if the gym I go to can't control the temperature. It's a "warehouse gym so if its humid bars and weights while have a little bit of moisture.

[@BasementBrandon]

Eric Tong even the most resistant bars can oxidize, upkeep will just be better. Stainless is supposedly the best, followed by cerakote. I would prefer stainless as there’s not as much “filling” as there is in cerakote. Rogue usually provides a graphic that rates corrosion pretty well on any of the bar pages.

[@Massenomics]

Good review!

[@BasementBrandon]

Now just need to Jefferson Deadlift with it.

[@Massenomics]

Brandon Campbell Diamond that’s the true test of any decent barbell

[@danielmondor5609]

How do you find this bar and the strong arm deadlift bar hold against oxidation? They claim to be made of a different steel that is less easy to rust and they are noticeably a different colour when compared to standard bare steel bars.

[@BasementBrandon]

All of my strongarm bars have remained mostly rust free with the exception of my buffalo bar through them. I've been very impressed.

[@stevemf11]

Have you checked out Titan's safety squat bar yet? Heard it's supposed to be decent, like to hear your opinion if you haven't made a video on it yet

[@BasementBrandon]

I've heard nothing but good things about the V2, it's the V1 you want to avoid.

[@veronicaebrus1679]

are you gonna do a review on the strongArm power bar?

[@BasementBrandon]

Did that one awhile ago! Just was the Bells of Steel bar (same bar).

[@TheJdangle]

Can you use this bar for regular power lifts? I want a longer bar but I am worried about the center knurling being too wide for deadlifts as you mentioned it may hit the shins

[@BasementBrandon]

You could, but deadlifts wouldn't be very fun with it. Thicker diameter so tougher to hold, and the added knurl could eat up your legs.

[@TheJdangle]

Brandon Campbell Diamond thank you!

[@saurelius5217]

Do you have any recommendations for a swiss bar that is $200 or below? I ordered a Titan bar and the plates didn't fit. Then I ordered another bar and it was too long for standard squat rack.

[@BasementBrandon]

S Aurelius search my channel for archon bar review! Good bang for your buck.

[@YelaDuck]

The most I've seen some squat is 505 in my gym. Where are these humans that can squat double of that!?

[@BasementBrandon]

They only come out at night.

[@killerDIRK1]

Ravaging the state of OHIO . !

[@ciscokidcspf]

If I do recall it's a bare steel bar, buuuut it's an alloy that has better corrosion resistance I believe

[@BasementBrandon]

True, chromium alloy

[@JamesPhillipsOfficial]

i got an olympic bar that has a limit of 661lbs (revised) - 300kg so i think i'll be good for a good number of years at least. for me that Bodymax bar is all purpose. it costs around 500 dollar all in package deal with 215kg of weight plates and 20kg bar the 235kg deal - 518lbs i dont think it matters to start out with the best bar. i'll keep using mine until it bends out of shape lol i dont see point in having multiple bars unless your running a gym business. i would consider different types of bar like axle bar, farmers walk bars, trap bar, curl bar because they serve different purposes but not loads of 1 type of bar lol

[@jefferylord3068]

James P the difference comes in the wobbly factor when you walk out a max squat. unless your a wimp like me and thats 225.

[@BasementBrandon]

Like most things, it depends. For many of us, it's something we enjoy investing in. The same thing could be said about any real product or service.

[@JamesPhillipsOfficial]

@@BasementBrandon well said ;)

[@skyekingdom0]

Classic Brandon video, stick as many sexual innuendos in the video as humanly possible lmao

[@BasementBrandon]

getting it in when I can.

[@thechairman74]

How dare you fool me, this was not the kind of review I was looking for.

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah?

[@moetthepoet]

Weird question. How bad would this bar be to deadlift? I pull sumo and lift in the 200kg area for now (I'm short). Squat is about the same. Right now these are in stock but their regular barbell is out of stock. Looking at options

[@BasementBrandon]

Harder to grip due to diameter

[@kamenkostadinov2487]

Hi! How is the knurling of the Strongarm power bar? Compared to TPB ?

[@BasementBrandon]

The copy I had was really good, but one downside to import bars like this is that consistency varies from batch to batch.

[@ethanvancamp2144]

Hey Brandon! Looking buying one of these, how does the knurling placement compare to the Texas squat bar? is it pretty much the same width and is the smooth area the same width? Thanks!!

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah pretty similar, this has thinner collars thouhg, which is better IMO!

[@ethanvancamp2144]

@@BasementBrandon thanks!! Was looking at the measurements on the Strongarm, didn't know how placement of the smooth bits would line up on low bar compared to the Texas. Looks like it might be the winner

[@killerDIRK1]

Knurl compared to Buddy Capps Squat and Kabuki : more aggressive , less aggressive or about equal ?

[@BasementBrandon]

I don't consider the Kabuki bar aggressive (it's grippy but not overly sharp). I'd put the Strongarm bar as on bar with the TSB.

[@theadnudcyk]

Hey Brandon, are you still using your kabuki strength power bar? still recommend it?

[@BasementBrandon]

I think it's a great bar, but that being said, as I said in my review it's price point doesn't make sense as you can get other great bars for half the cost.

[@cs834nn]

For my Texas Squat Bar l spent 1150 AUD , pretty much 820 Usd. Welcome to Australia man :)

[@BasementBrandon]

Damn

[@racingdesire]

Worth the price just for walk outs in a 3 by 3 rack

[@BasementBrandon]

Hah true true

[@lukeplunkett6082]

If you had to choose between this bar or the Strength Shop Bastard Squat Bar, which would you choose?

[@BasementBrandon]

Strong Arm

[@JasonLeeno]

I know this doesn’t pertain to anyone out side of Canada, but Bells of steel also offers free freight shipping to major cities 🤤

[@BasementBrandon]

The Bells of Steel US site does this in the US as well! Although it's very close to what StrongArmSport would cost shipped direct.

[@chrisnewman8918]

I forgot about strongarm when I was ordering a texas bar but I got lucky and the website kept freezing. I paid 350 shipped for the strongarm bar. My 7ft wingspan should enjoy the extra length.

[@BasementBrandon]

Nice!! Great bar for the $

[@kennethsteelhammer]

Would like to see you test an open deadlift bar from Eleiko or Kabuki:)

[@BasementBrandon]

I'm curious to see when the Kabuki bar actually comes out lol

[@kennethsteelhammer]

I´m curious to see the prize tag lol

[@dasdos002]

I know this is an odd question, but would it be OK to use this bar for bench?

[@BasementBrandon]

If you want. Some like a thicker diameter.

[@Pler1978]

Wonder how this compares to rogue squat bar?

[@BasementBrandon]

The knurling here is fantastic, the Rogue one is Stainless Steel so corrosion-wise it's way superior to this, but it's also about 2x the cost.

[@TangDominates]

How would you compare the knurl to a zinc coated Ohio power bar? Thanks!

[@BasementBrandon]

This is more aggressive. Knurl here is like mountain peaks, OPB is like a volcano.

[@TangDominates]

Brandon Campbell Diamond thanks!

[@Roeunyin]

Goo bruh get it family

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks dude

[@MarantoPower]

Price has increased to $325 + $58 for shipping to the US. Still under $400 though.

[@BasementBrandon]

You have to make sure you change the currency to USD. It's $325 CAD, or $241.251USD!

[@theoorstad4023]

How tall are you and what weight class do you compete in?

[@BasementBrandon]

6'3" and 105kg/231lbs

[@dlroto]

Yo dude you Rocking that beard nicely. I have a question for you, when using the ssb yoke bar, can you Squat the same amount of weight that you use on a normal bar, if not what is the weight difference.

[@BasementBrandon]

Personally I'd say no, as it puts the bar in a position that's more akin to high bar/front squatting, which most people are not as strong in. However you can even this out some by doing hatfield squats.

[@dlroto]

Brandon Campbell Diamond That makes sense because I feel it much more in my core with the yoke bar.

[@rohitram1824]

Would the Rogue Ohio Bar (not the power bar) be good for deadlifts?

[@realmaniac]

yes its fine

[@BasementBrandon]

You can do a lot with an Ohio Bar. Personally I find the knurl to be too passive for my liking and it doesn't have center knurl. But it's still a solid all around bar.

[@realmaniac]

@@BasementBrandon no center knurl being a positve for deads :)

[@rohitram1824]

@@BasementBrandon I'm debating getting the Ohio Bar or rogue training bar. Which one should I get? This bar will be used for deadlifts and Olympic lifts.

[@BasementBrandon]

RamZz RohZz i would personally go Ohio bar as it’s meant to be a hybrid. The training bar doesn’t even have powerlifting knurl marks.

[@eukleidesk6759]

Given the larger dimensions, does the bar weigh more than the standard 20kg/45lbs?

[@eukleidesk6759]

Never mind, I see now it’s 25kg.

[@BasementBrandon]

Yes, sorry, I somehow neglected to mention that!

[@strongarmsport6016]

Yes, it's 55 lbs. Texas squat bars are the same.

[@jmart2022]

You have a gift for the Gabb good sir

[@BasementBrandon]

Easy to talk shafts!

[@CaptDantastic]

With all the bars you have, are you going to keep them all, or are you going to downsize them too when you move?

[@BasementBrandon]

I've sold 8 bars already! Right now I only have 5.

[@CaptDantastic]

@@BasementBrandon Did you keep the Kabuki "Power" bar?

[@BasementBrandon]

CaptDantastic yessir

[@ZedRebel]

I just bought this bar and I regret not getting the rogue one because the ribbing on the collars is too aggressive. It's scraping the paint off of my brand new plates. Maybe if you don't care what happens to your plates this will still function fine, but man was it a huge disappointment for me after buying myself all my dream weights.

[@BasementBrandon]

In my experience any good plate with tight tolerances (calibrated, machined) the insides rub off on any normal 2" olympic bar. Has happened to my ivankos, rogues, hansu, and strengthco's. They make the plates as exact as possible and the paint/powdercoat/ecoat) are an extra layer on top of that. They don't usually account for leaving extra room, thus it gets rubbed/wear easily.

[@ZedRebel]

@@BasementBrandon thanks for responding, that makes me feel a lot better!

[@stephenvannevel9216]

What's the tensile strength on this bar? 200k+?

[@BasementBrandon]

They don't disclose.

[@stephenvannevel9216]

@@BasementBrandon do you think it's better than the Texas squat bar?

[@BasementBrandon]

@@stephenvannevel9216 meh, it's tough b/c youdon't know what you're getting with strongarm. If you get a good copy i'd say it's on par, but there's a good chance you don't.

[@HPCthulhu2011]

110,000 psi, and 1,500 lbs max capasity.

[@HPCthulhu2011]

You need really high psi only if you are dropping the bar on the ground from a high height with bumper plates.

[@TheAragus]

Hey Brandon, Have you heard any good stuff about this bar? www.thegymrevolution.co.uk/index.php/atx-comepetition-powerlifting-bar.html Seems like good deal for us in Europe as it's stiff and rated up to 230K PSI.

[@BasementBrandon]

I've heard mostly good things about ATX in general, but it's all been 2nd hand. Haven't gotten my mits on any of their stuff before. Specs look good.

[@TheAragus]

@@BasementBrandon Thanks for feedback man. Heard same things myself for their Ram power bar and Black mamba bar. I just wanna buy myself barbell that will last me at least a decade. :)

[@bulletproofstrengthsystems9604]

I’d like to see more of your equipment....🤫

[@BasementBrandon]

hey now!

[@J.E.B0615]

Grand scheme of things

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeeep

[@kennethsteelhammer]

Brandon is Mr Shaft!:)

[@BasementBrandon]

Gotta collect em all!

[@kennethsteelhammer]

Right on!

[@DjamesMurphy251]

wow cant beat that price

[@BasementBrandon]

I've been really surprised at the bang for the buck with their bars so far.

[@bmstylee]

Not a bad looking bar. Not something I would use. I'm excited to get my Ohio Power Bar. I grabbed one out of the boneyard for $250 For the 20 kg version. Shipped and tax for $285.

[@BasementBrandon]

Nice!!

[@bmstylee]

@@BasementBrandon the bar came today. It's a Boneyard Bar but if there is a flaw I can't find it. Looks good hanging next to my Ohio Bar.

[@BasementBrandon]

Wild Bill boneyard deals are hard to beat!

[@dasdos002]

You literally can't beat the price! After shipping and tax I paid $314! That's nothing for a squat bar of that caliber. I'm super stoked to get it. It's going to take at least 5 weeks to get here though :/

[@BasementBrandon]

Looking forward to hear your thoughts.

[@dasdos002]

@@BasementBrandon Eh my opinion doesn't mean much. I've been training mostly in commercial gyms with sub-par to mediocre equipment. The bar I'm using now was from Fitness Gear and it came with "255 lbs" worth of weight. I'm in the camp of just starting to buy nice gym equipment because I truly believe this virus isn't going away for a while (until we get a vaccine). This pandemic is just an excuse to buy "nice" stuff lol. I'll never have another squat bar to compare it to, so I'm sure I'll love it because it's my one and only (and a lot nicer than what I have now). I'm riding off your opinion and reviews on the site. You and Coop have been helping me out quite a bit and grateful for what ever information I can get before spending hundreds of dollars on equipment. By the way, you've definitely have turned me into a StrongArm fan. Their calibrated plates (in USD) is cheaper than Rogue six shooters. I don't want to convert to kilos for several reasons, but I'm considering since they are calibrated and I do enjoy the accuracy for that price point. It's hard to pass up.

[@BasementBrandon]

@@dasdos002 You can be the voice of the people! Plus it's nice to hear feedback that could potentially differ from my own opinion. Hear ya on the equipment front, gonna start picking up some new toys myself!

[@dasdos002]

@@BasementBrandon I'm not ready for that kind of pressure! lol I'm excited to get it. For that kind of price, it's well worth it. Dude, I can't wait to see what you're looking at. I'm looking forward to those videos. It seems like I'm a solid 2-2.5 years behind you. One day, I'll go for the RM and Ghost roller cups lol. Maybe even a Rogue SB! Who knows? lol My wife would kill me if I did that one. I couldn't look her in the eyes and justify it lol. I'll drive down to Cleveland and test that bad boy out. That would be cool. Maybe even pick up a rack ha...it never ends, does it?

[@dasdos002]

@@BasementBrandon Hi Brandon! You were right about that squat bar, it's amazing. I love it. For the price and quality, you truly can't beat it. The only thing I have noticed is that there are parts of the knurling that are nonexistent. Like they just chopped off the "volcanic" tips. It does bug me but it sticks to my back fine. Love the 32 mm. Excellent bar. It's my favorite piece of equipment, bar none lol I live in Michigan and it's pretty humid right now. But there is absolutely zero rust on my squat bar. I also grabbed a Rep Power Bar EX that came in August. I was out in my garage yesterday and found rust on my power bar but still none on my squat bar! It was so odd. The Rep PB is amazing too! Do you think it's worth still owning a OPB? I want it in bare steel but I also feel like I've spent a lot of money on bars lol. I also kind to want to know what a OPB feels like since I've only heard great things about them. Dude, I have been absolutely loving your content. Love the new rack (plus bells and whistles), dumbbells and Echo Bike! I want one but I will have to hold off on that purchase for the time being. What an awesome set-up. Hope all is well and Happy Holidays!

[@666dram]

It's thick and feels good in your hands...🤣🤣🤣

[@BasementBrandon]

;)

[@truth4357]

Brought to you by Carls Jr. ;P

[@BasementBrandon]

Could go for some now

[@lastsonofkrypton3918]

1:36 "this bar is meant to be *stiff* and *rigid* " mmmmmm, that's how I like 'em too daddy #nohomo

[@BasementBrandon]

I have a way with words.

[@andrewvaughan5686]

shocked no cheesy pun at 43 secs in

[@BasementBrandon]

We just talkin bout shaft!

[@rockstarsmg3632]

Geared in other senses🤣🤣

[@BasementBrandon]

I got jokes!

[@3358g]

Came to comments looking for this! Such a good delivery.

[@tru333talk]

1st

[@BasementBrandon]

my man

[@aldayeditz9772]

Just saw a 10 min video of a guy talking about a bar. Whyyyy

[@BasementBrandon]

I like talking about shafts.

[@TheEmperorXavier]

disappointed that there weren't any jokes after mentioning that the shaft was longer. thumbs down

[@BasementBrandon]

Only jokes about short shafts.

[@TheEmperorXavier]

@@BasementBrandon noted