Why The Texas Deadlift Bar is The Best

Answering a common question about which deadlift bar is best!
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[@andrewherberger8960]

“Every inch matters especially when you’re busting out…a measuring tape”

[@TCCR]

Beat me to it!

[@samthelad4313]

I'm glad someone else booked this

[@kurtmuso]

you should see his other bar reviews 😂

[@BasementBrandon]

Truth

[@Bearded360]

That’s so hard not to say what my 17 year old would say to that…

[@Massenomics]

I have a good feeling when the video starts and you’ve already got a tape measure in you’re hand. May I also add that the Texas Deadlift Bar is strong as a house with the best knurling and it is maintenance free.

[@BasementBrandon]

THAT'S WHAT HE SET OUT TO DO!

[@myoptik3x103]

Good info, thank you!

[@BasementBrandon]

Sure thing!

[@homegymscanada]

Great video, Brandon! Definitely looking at picking up a Texas DL bar in the near future.

[@BasementBrandon]

StrongArm also makes a decent one IMO if you're looking to support a Canadian brand.

[@TheJoshBartlett]

Thank you so much for this video! I’ve been debating between getting the Rogue Ohio deadlift bar and the Texas deadlift bar for a while now and after seeing this video yesterday I finally pulled the trigger on the Texas Deadlift Bar! Awesome video as always 💪

[@BasementBrandon]

Awesome, which finish?

[@TheJoshBartlett]

@@BasementBrandon bare steel shaft and sleeves 💪💯

[@PhilFitworldexposed]

@@TheJoshBartlett how long did the bar take to arrive?

[@TheJoshBartlett]

@@PhilFitworldexposed about a week longer than the lead time was . I ordered my Texas power bar back in may 2020 and didn’t get it for almost 4 months . They don’t run their website very well or respond to customers in a timely fashion, but they will eventually get you your bar! If you look at the BBB for Texas power Bar you will see they eventually get everyone their bar or at least will give you a refund if it’s taking too long! It’s worth the wait though and in my opinion they make the best deadlift bar out

[@GlucksGym]

When the king speaks, you listen. I have the Rogue bar but being a boneyard it was the best deal for me especially since I'm not pulling 500 daily.

[@BasementBrandon]

I do think the boneyard ohio DL bar is the smart pick being so affordable and not tremendously different.

[@keithhoneycutt2324]

This video was about diving boards and tape measures. 🙌

[@BasementBrandon]

Going full Greg Louganis

[@tonyadora6112]

Thanks for the review, Brandon! I was trying to decide between getting the Rogue Ohio DL bar and the Texas DL bar. I just purchased the Texas DL Bar (cerakote)...

[@BasementBrandon]

Can't really go wrong!

[@jrock-xs9vp]

Great video tks much

[@BasementBrandon]

Very welcome

[@claytonb7915]

Great video as usual. I have had the bare steel ODB, the zinc ODB and now the cerakote TDB. I like the TDB the best at this time but am a sucker for SS for it's feeling and lack of coating so I'm waiting for someone to drop one! Given the variety I think Rogue is the most likely candidate but...not yet. I'd really like a SS TDB but that seems unlikely. which makes me sad. :(

[@BasementBrandon]

I know ISF was considering doing one

[@chrisfisher2501]

I've got the Rogue and have no issues with it although I couldn't get my hands on the TX due to COVID. I'll have to check it out.

[@BasementBrandon]

I think most will be a one and done with this one lol.

[@mikebeatty7348]

Thanks Brandon this is really helpful. Has the Texas bar changed since you filmed this? I can see it now has 18" sleeves on the sales page and with a length of 92.5" I work that out to be 56.5" from the distance you measure in this video. Any insight into this would be great thanks!

[@BasementBrandon]

Not to my knowledge!

[@P3ak930]

Great review as always. What squat bar is below the Texas dl?

[@BasementBrandon]

That's the Rogue Squat Bar

[@simpledude9539]

A few weeks ago I grabbed a boneyard Rogue dl bar to save some $$$. I have no doubt that you’re right about the Texas dl bar… but for me, I’ll settle. Plus I had seen your previous reviews and knew the Rogue one was still very good. Thanks for the great content!

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah that price point is hard to beat!

[@jr.8509]

Love my Texas Deadlift bar... feels great in the hands and seems to help me keep good technique throughout the lift.

[@BasementBrandon]

Good stuff!

[@PhilFitworldexposed]

Stiff bars break down ur technique?

[@axelramirez7337]

I have a boneyard Ohio deadlift bar and I’ll say the difference is crazy noticeable. I went to my first uspa meet this year and they had a Texas deadlift bar. My 446lbs flew off the ground. Still my boneyard was 225 shipped last year so I’m happy with that.

[@BasementBrandon]

That cost difference can fix a lot of the issues pretty quick lol.

[@MacStrengthCo]

When you own several deadlift bars! GOD MODE!! Nice review!

[@BasementBrandon]

Gotta collect em all

[@BeardedJuJu]

How has the white cerakote finish been holding? Deciding on what finish to go with thanks.

[@BasementBrandon]

Better than I would have thought. I'll do a cleaning video/update on them soon.

[@BaldOmniMan]

Just ordered one actually

[@BasementBrandon]

Good choice!

[@johnwallwizards2]

Do you ever find issues with rust on bare steel bars/especially deadlift bar where knurl is king? It looks like the ISF is bare steel

[@BasementBrandon]

It can be but I keep up on maintenance and run a dehumidifier to limit humidity.

[@NickWright]

For deadlift bars: 1. Texas 2. Okie 3. Any other bar besides Ohio 4. Ohio deadlift bar after all other options are exhausted.

[@BasementBrandon]

I've seen good and bad Okies. They would measure just under 59" if I'm not mistaken. I think they're more of a legacy brand, meaning they used to be one of of the best but newer bars have surpassed.

[@Someguy8822]

Are rogue Ohio bars good for deadlifting?

[@jamestonbellajo]

I’m on/off on whether or not to get this bar and today I was probably the most on I’ve ever been. I even rewatched your first video on the Texas Deadlift Bar and you just dropped this. Must be a sign. But if I don’t compete and just lift to stay in shape, is it worth it? Are there benefits in that regard? It looks super fun to lift with but not sure if I’d price that fun at $500 if it that’s the only non-competitive benefit.

[@BasementBrandon]

If you like deadlifting yes. However I think there are other specialty bars I’d buy first.

[@sargyndanilov3594]

cool video! thanks.

[@BasementBrandon]

Thanks for taking a look!

[@jamesestrella9602]

When do you feel like the whip starts helping weight wise? Question is open to anyone btw. Also, great video. Thanks for all of your home gym reviews, they are real helpful and it helps having the side of someone lifting to a competition standards to base some criteria on especially comparing your opinion to other with different backgrounds and training methods.

[@samthelad4313]

If you're comparing a deadlift bar with a IPF-style stiff bar, then I'd say at around 400lbs and up you'll definitely feel the difference - both from the ROM reduction starting to kick in, as well as the proprioceptive feedback mechanism of having a much more pronounced/noticeable slack pull. However, if you're used to deadlifting in a commercial gym, switching to the deadlift bar might not feel like as much of a difference because commercial gym bars are usually more bendy than the stiff bars they use for powerlifting (due to them being lower quality). So it's sort of like a pseudo halfway point between a stiff bar and deadlift bar.

[@DaveSchneider7]

Depends a lot on what kind of plates you use. Bumper plates are wider, so push more weight out to the ends and make it more bendy. I can feel a noticeable difference with bumpers starting somewhere around 140kg (308lbs)

[@DaveSchneider7]

@creatine addict I use a stainless Rogue Ohio Power Bar as my daily driver, and the difference is night and day. Haven’t been to a commercial gym in a while, so I can’t remember what cheapo bars feel like lol

[@BasementBrandon]

I usually say it becomes apparent on 405 and up.

[@Dr_Footbrake]

should add the smaller diameter is likely to help anyone as they approach their grip max whether that's 135lb or 1000lb

[@nickclaro5444]

hey brandon can we get a video of your kpb and other comparisons

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah for sure. I think I did one of these a few years ago but due for an update.

[@nicholasbailey2634]

I just picked up a Rogue Deadlift off the Boneyard. I was trying to decide between the Texas and Rogue for a few weeks but the Rogue popped up on the boneyard and I impulse bought it. Hope I don't regret it, maybe I'll throw some collars on before I put on weight plates.

[@BasementBrandon]

It's a great bar, esp at boneyard pricing.

[@carps_gym]

This still holds up

[@BasementBrandon]

Pretty much!!

[@mitchellhornerMEHOLLow123]

Brandon what power bars would you recommend for the UK since most either don't ship to England or cost hundreds in shipping

[@BasementBrandon]

I thought the strengthshop one was ok personally, but have heard mixed things from those in the UK. I'd prob also look at ATX.

[@mitchellhornerMEHOLLow123]

@@BasementBrandon thanks man ill look into it

[@freakied0550]

"thinner shaft" with no joke after... the times they are a changin'

[@freakied0550]

saved it at 3:06 lol

[@BasementBrandon]

My whole channel is a penis joke.

[@FoxwalkPrimitive]

which bar has more loading space on the sleeves?

[@BasementBrandon]

ISF and Texas are marketed as 15.75, Rogue is 15.5.

[@ryanoconnor9210]

Hey Brandon, looking to get the Texas deadlift bar, but I was wondering what finish you recommend? I live in Colorado if that helps.

[@BasementBrandon]

IIRC correctly that means not a lot of humidity so you could go bare if you want. Bare will offer the best feel, then black zinc. Cerakote looks the coolest, but is the least aggressive of the options (and most expensive)

[@ryanoconnor9210]

@@BasementBrandon awesome thanks man!

[@928guy]

How is the knurl sharpness on the ISF Deadlift bar compared to the Texas Deadlift bar ? (Which is more aggressive/sharper) ? Appreciate it 👊

[@BasementBrandon]

So it will depend on which finish of Texas you get, but I actually found my ISF was sharper.

[@MrRoflmao1000]

Hey man quick question, i also got the white cerakote texas deadlift bar, and was wondering of you have the same issue. It seems to get almost stained bu dirt and other stuff and almost impossible to clean, Do you clean yours any certain way or just with a brush and 3-1 oil

[@BasementBrandon]

For mine the UHMW on my jack def leaves marks. The hand areas are still relatively clean. I've read a mild soap solution might help clean cerakote in general, but I haven't tried yet.

[@bmstylee]

I snagged a Boneyard Cerakote bar probably 2 years ago for $285 all in. I'm pretty pleased with it. However until you're at minimum 405 on the bar it really doesn't feel much different. Now 500+ it definitely gets slinky. I use it when friends come over but most of my training is with a 20kg Ohio Power Bar also from the Boneyard.

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on!

[@SoyLaBonBon]

I use an ODL bar at home, and a TXDL bar at the gym…both work just fine for me. And I see the monsters (6-800 lb deadlifts) at my gym train on both. 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@BasementBrandon]

The difference is prob less than most would think, but if you're going to buy just the best bar I do think the Texas is the choice.

[@kyuubibarbellclub4979]

Im living in Europe (Germany) The Rogue Ohio DL costs 500€ with shipping. The Texas Costs ~700€ with shipping. For in Europe living people, the Rogue may be the better option, maybe put some 2.5kg plates on the sleeves to get more whip. As always, great video

[@BasementBrandon]

Damn, need to find a european DL bar!

[@kyuubibarbellclub4979]

@@BasementBrandon Strength Shop has a Bastard Deadliftbar - Its solid. I bougth the Rogue

[@Oldtimenattylife]

@@BasementBrandon I’ve just purchased a deadlift bar from a company called stronggear it was fairly cheap I’ve yet to try it out properly I’ve only repped on it with 550ish but will be trying a 700 pull on it soon I’m sure if you could get your hands on one it would be a worthwhile review for people

[@BasementBrandon]

@@Oldtimenattylife Will keep that in mind for people asking over in EU as well, thanks!

[@CeroAshura]

Buy the ATX deadlift bar 2.0, it's solid.

[@evilryutaropro]

Would you say to get a Texas DL bar over rep’s new Hades DL bar?

[@BasementBrandon]

I have not used the Hades, but from what I hear the knurling is more passive than a TDL bar.

[@kozmo7]

Hey Brandon, kind of an odd question Does the Knurl on the shaft come in a bit more closer to the middle than on say, a Ohio power bar? The GF is stuck using the smooth on my OPB to deadlift and it sucks for her Thanks man

[@BasementBrandon]

They're pretty standard, although some bars (like the Strongarm Sumo) offer different knurling patterns.

[@kozmo7]

@@BasementBrandon Awesome never heard of this one, thank you my man

[@mikebeatty1251]

Great thanks. So is the Texas bar 92.5" and the Rogue bar is 90.5" long in this video?

[@BasementBrandon]

Yes, it is

[@Sithnix]

Do a comparison with the kabuki, show whip difference, kneerling etc

[@BasementBrandon]

I prob could at some point. I haven't been using my DL bars though as I'm prepping for a comp that doesn't use one.

[@mattward9296]

You can put some 2.5s or 5s on the collar first to "push" the heavier 45s farther out from the center of the bar. Obviously you'll have to adjust your plate-math, but it can get you a bit more bar flex.

[@johndonovan5521]

Or just get some 2" schedule 40 pvc pipe and cut some spacers

[@BasementBrandon]

I think this is also a reason many people throw a 45lbs bumper on before adding regular plates!

[@mattward9296]

@@BasementBrandon the natural conclusion: 10 lb iron on first, then 35 lb bumpers, then 45s

[@David-tm9wr]

Or quit lying to yourself about how much you can deadlift and use a stiff bar.

[@johndonovan5521]

@@David-tm9wr :sadface:

[@rjdrums26]

Some say this is the go-to bar of the Massenomics podcast. They’re strong as a house, with the best knurling.

[@BasementBrandon]

the pride of aberdeen.

[@devildog1989]

My experience, I've always preferred Texas Power Bars so I can imagine the quality that you're getting with the deadlift bar

[@BasementBrandon]

Right on!

[@FitnessNews24]

Could you use the diff all bar for block pulls? 🤔

[@FitnessNews24]

Lol duffalo

[@BasementBrandon]

I mean you could do almost anything if you put your mind to it :)

[@DaveSchneider7]

I just checked, and my StrengthShop deadlift bar is slightly longer than the Texas deadlift bar. It’s 61.38 inches plate-to-plate vs the Texas bar’s 61.25. It’s also $345 with free shipping. Thought it might be worth a mention for those of you looking for a deadlift bar

[@BasementBrandon]

StrengthShop has some good offerings but my experience is their build quality is more inconsistent than some of these other brands I show.

[@samrmills]

I've found myself on the edge of getting into the market for a deadlift bar. thank you for this review. Have any plans to try out REP's Hades when it's available? If my math is right, based on specs, it measures to be 63" sleeve to sleeve despite having not as much room for plates on the sleeves compared to Texas 18" sleeves. REP sleeves at 15.75". I'll never max out the sleeves anyways.....From your experience have you ever used a deadlift bar that felt tooo whippy?

[@BasementBrandon]

The Kabuki prob fits that bill. It's a pro and a con. Lets you get into the best position, but also the whip may be offputting and cause you to teeter at the top. I had a call with REPs design team a year or two back about the squat and deadlift bar creation and have a follow up with them next week, so stay tuned.

[@samrmills]

@@BasementBrandon awesome! Looking forward to whatever content you release on those two and comparisons of course. Thx for the insight on too much whip too…was just researching that kabuki

[@samrmills]

@@BasementBrandon forgot to mention...I'm also curious what you'll think about how their cerakote turned out since I've seen your general opinions on that too

[@BasementBrandon]

@@samrmills Curious as well. I told them my feelings on it and they at least addressed it in their DL teaser video they released this week lol.

[@nlarzv9352]

Why isnt there a stainless steel option for the Texas or Rogue Deadlift bars? Is the tensile strength too high for what is needed for this type of bar, or do they think people don't want this option?

[@BasementBrandon]

I have a feeling it has to do with the softness of stainless.

[@nlarzv9352]

@@BasementBrandon Interesting! Thanks for your reply. Love your videos!

[@isffitnessequipment1003]

White cerakote still holding up good?

[@BasementBrandon]

Better than I would have thought!

[@tannerconley44]

I’m going to order a texas deadlift bar if/when you respond. Should I do bare steel, chrome or a different option they have? tia

[@BasementBrandon]

If your gym is heated/cooled with low humidity bare steel is fine. I'm not a huge fan of black zinc, but it will offer the 2nd best feel of the knurl compared to their other offerings, next would be cerakote with chrome prob being my last choice.

[@joemfahey]

They changed the collar size from 2.75" to 2.25 though 🥺 I love the older ones. I emailed them asking why but never got a response

[@jamestonbellajo]

I think so the sleeves would be longer. The sleeves were pretty short in the first version so the increased the bar’s length by 2.5 inches and reduced 0.50 inches from each collar so each sleeve gained an extra 1.75 inch assuming all my math is correct haha.

[@joemfahey]

@@jamestonbellajo yea I figured it might be something like that. The original sleeves still held like 1200+lbs though lol. Either way it is less fun now :/

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah on my first one that I've since sold the collars were ridiculous lol

[@joemfahey]

@@BasementBrandon the next time i see one for sale I'm snagging it

[@marc1speed]

Have you tried the Cerberus Deadlift Bar?

[@BasementBrandon]

I have not!

[@HeathWatts]

Would you choose the Texas Deadlift bar over the Kabuki PR Deadlift bar? Does the Cerakote affect the grip? Thanks!

[@BasementBrandon]

If you wanted the best, I'd go Kabuki.

[@HeathWatts]

@@BasementBrandon Thanks for your reply. What would you suggest Cerakote, bare steel, or another finish? I live in a humid place (Philadelphia), so my Kaubki power bar is Cerakote. However, I don’t want to diminish the knurl on a DL bar, if I buy one.

[@BasementBrandon]

@@HeathWatts Cerakote def will have the most impact on loss of feel. I went black oxide for the look and low impact on the knurl (with minor oxidation resistance), however in a humid area it prob wouldn't hold up very well.

[@ExpeditionaryRanger]

You mentioned no issues with grip. But, how much is lost going for Cerakote vs raw steel? Is it enough to require chaulk, where the raw steel may not require chaulk?

[@BasementBrandon]

It's going to depend on the cut of the knurl. But if comparing let's say a raw TDL to a cerakote one, the bare still will offer a lot better feel. Grip strength is relative to the lifter, but you would likely want chalk on a cerakote bar before a bare one given knurl is equal.

[@ExpeditionaryRanger]

@@BasementBrandon Makes sense.

[@ExpeditionaryRanger]

@@BasementBrandon Is the knurl on a cerakote texas deadlift bar more aggressive (or grippy) than a stainless/bare steel OPB? (I assume by default a bare steel TxDL is more grippy than a bare steel/SS OPB). And, at what weight does a deadlift bar start to make a difference/become worthwhile? Some say 315, some say, 405, and on and on.

[@BasementBrandon]

@@ExpeditionaryRanger I'd take the knurl/feel of the OPB SS over my TDL in cerakote any day. If you want best grip, def don't go cerakote. I think DL bars become more beneficial starting around 405.

[@dantheman1015]

Brandon, Can you address the lower F Rating of stainless steel bars vs bars with other finishes. Bare steel OHB has an F Rating of F-8R while stainless steel has an F Rating of F2. I understand the appeal of SS for easier maintenance, but it seems the composition of the SS makes the bar less durable.

[@BasementBrandon]

I think in general it makes the metal softer, which is one of the reasons I think some people have stayed away from using it for a deadlift bar. But that's just an uneducated guess. I don't think the difference is enough to worry about with the weights a human could lift however.

[@antjtw]

Not sure if you've had chance to watch Plane Ride from Hell, but you 100% want to get the Ric Flair 'woooo' out of your outro

[@BasementBrandon]

Can't say I have.

[@ravenomega6185]

Try the valor fitness deadlift bar I actually find that I prefer it's grip/whip compared to other deadlift bars it has 61 1/2 inches between

[@BasementBrandon]

Have seen that!

[@ravenomega6185]

@@BasementBrandon been watching your channel for awhile now I created my own home gym n im always looking out for more info even on bars I already got😅

[@BasementBrandon]

@@ravenomega6185 Lol same.

[@MrPanthers23]

You gonna review Rep fitness bew deadlift bar? The specs look promising

[@BasementBrandon]

Maybe! I haven't been using DL bars much the past year

[@ClarksvilleBarbellClub]

My Texas deadlift bar was supposed to get here yesterday. It's stuck in Nashville apparently. Stupid FedEx! 😭

[@BasementBrandon]

Looks like it came today!

[@ClarksvilleBarbellClub]

@@BasementBrandon Two days after FedEx said it was going to arrive! 😒

[@thecappy]

I have the TX bar in my tiny garage gym. It is almost too long. It is f'ing fantastic though.

[@BasementBrandon]

Being too long is usually a good thing.

[@thecappy]

@@BasementBrandon hahaha. To bad for my wife.

[@DERDM]

I currently have a Texas Power bar. If you had $200 to spend what would you get between these four: Bells of Steel Barenaked barbell Boneyard Ohio Deadlift bar Titan fitness multi-grip bar CFF FIT Trap bar

[@BasementBrandon]

If it were me I'd get the DL bar, but I train for PL and some feds I compete in use them.

[@GavinBrown]

Hey Brandon. Any idea why the Rogue Deadlift Bar isn't offered with a stainless steel shaft? All the other bars do, Ohio Power Bar, Squat Bar etc. We all know a good shaft is important.

[@BasementBrandon]

This is an uneducated guess, but I'm assuming stainless is a bit softer than other metals, so more chance of bar issues with all the bend/whip.

[@GavinBrown]

@@BasementBrandon I'm sure there is a "soft" joke in there somewhere. Cheers by the way.

[@martystrasinger3801]

I’m an engineer not a deadlifter, but 1. Suspending the weighted bars (with maybe 400-500 pounds) from straps or webbing located at normal grip positions and measuring the amount of deflection would be a much better test. Just because the bars are all 27 mm doesn’t mean that their other metallurgical properties are the same. 2. Any reason the Crain Okie bar wasn’t included in the review?

[@thonaswinterer1804]

You know Mr Engineer that the young modulus is fairly consistent for a wide range of steels?

[@martystrasinger3801]

@@thonaswinterer1804 I did not (I’m electrical, not mechanical). Thanks for the info. If you are suggesting that the tape measure test is better than the test that I suggest, I respectfully disagree. And please, call me Marty or Mr. Strasinger. “Mr. Engineer” has an odd feel to it.

[@BasementBrandon]

I agree that would be a better test, however the means to set that up isn't exactly convenient and the results would be the same. Did not include the Okie b/c I do not own one.

[@jlalonde1000]

The longest bar overall is better you can use spacers to keep the plates at the end of bar look how Brian shaw trains for the elephant deadlift he uses around a 10 foot bar keeps the plates at the end

[@BasementBrandon]

True that, I also think however for those that compete, you don't want to exceed what's allowed in competition (powerlifting).

[@mariusjohansen702]

I still haven't tried the texas deadlift bar. I once said I wasn't gonna get a deadlift bar, but I have the rogue ohio deadlift bar and the strengthshop bastard deadlift bar. I prefer the rogue one, the strengthshop one bends more and I assume that is closer to the texas bar.

[@BasementBrandon]

Could be! I see some mixed reviews on the strengthshop one in the comments.

[@mariusjohansen702]

@@BasementBrandon the knurling isnt as aggressive as the rogue and it bends at like 160kg.. which is weird.

[@miguelsanchez-nr9lw]

Cant beat boneyard deadlift bar at less then $250. Also are you planning on buying the new aggressive knurling power bar by Rogue?

[@BasementBrandon]

Yeah the boneyard is such a good deal for DL bars. I'm prob going to hold off on the aggro. Just don't see a need.

[@christianramirez8831]

Still waiting for someone to come out with a stainless deadlift bar

[@BasementBrandon]

I have to believe it's something with the strength of the metal making this not as good of an idea.

[@MindisJurenas]

My TX DL bar is 61.5” on the dot FTW

[@BasementBrandon]

Nice!!

[@MindisJurenas]

@@BasementBrandon not sure why mine is longer than yours 😅 but I’ll take it. I got mine in 2013

[@BasementBrandon]

@@MindisJurenas They shortened the collars to allow for more plates to be added. Did it in like 2019 IIRC.

[@MindisJurenas]

@@BasementBrandon good to know 👊🏽

[@ecco04041985]

Will be interesting to see how the kabuki deadlift bar compare to these

[@BasementBrandon]

Meh, they said it was coming 2 years ago. Wouldn't hold your breath!

[@ecco04041985]

@@BasementBrandon a few weeks ago i saw an instagram post someone using the bar and questioned kabuki on it and got this reply: "As you observed, the bar is still in the prototype stage, so it may be a few more months until all testing is complete and we decide on a final version. We will be doing a large marketing campaign on our socials and in our newsletter, once we actually begin the manufacturing process, so everyone will know of the release date."

[@mattb7406]

Will you get whip at 330lb DL?

[@BasementBrandon]

prob nothing of significance. Most standard barometer is 405

[@mattb7406]

@@BasementBrandon thanks Brandon. my NoviceLinear Progression taken my skinny butt from 175 to 305 in a 3 months. 400 seems a long way off... trying to figure out my next bar. i have a junky used bare metal bar, and a Texas Power Bar. Would like a StrengthCo Corp bar. Want to start learning snatches and cleans... thanks for your channel.

[@1sloshie]

I like the okie deadlift bar

[@BasementBrandon]

Nice!

[@johnnygunzfilmbuff7821]

I never understood other barbells squat deadlift and bench barbells. No disrespect who have a deadlift barbell. I use a regular barbell and I do have a multi grip and hex bar for working around injuries.

[@BasementBrandon]

They're more geared towards powerlifters and federations that use them, but a lot of others can still get use out of them. The squat bar for example allows for those with shoulder issues to take a wider grip than a normal barbell.

[@johnnygunzfilmbuff7821]

@@BasementBrandon ah k. Well for me I have the Dave draper top squat barbell attachment and I have a coachulla iron hip belt squat. I have miner back spasms havent done much back squats not taking the risk

[@TheKurtlocker]

Every 1/8" matters!

[@BasementBrandon]

damn right!

[@Josh-o]

Texas deadlift or kabuki pr ?

[@BasementBrandon]

If you want the bar with the most whip, Kabuki.

[@MetalsForBrunch]

if I deadlift at least 400lbs then I'll consider getting one. I'm stuck at 280lbs -300lbs 🤣

[@BasementBrandon]

Get to it!

[@MetalsForBrunch]

@@BasementBrandon I can't man... I'm 5'6 tall weighing at 144lbs. I'll be saving my lower back and hips strength for Muay Thai instead. I'm getting old and stiff. 😭

[@meisdetermined]

Mr. Campbell, how do people communicate with you without the entire world being able to see a comment/idea/information?

[@BasementBrandon]

I leave my email in the description box. People also use IG to DM me quite a bit.

[@cw9515]

Can’t wait to order mine. If i deadlift one more Time with my standard bar I’m gonna throw it out the window 😂

[@BasementBrandon]

😝

[@loubromberg4976]

I got the Texas Buildbuilding Bar in cerakote and am super pleased. Designed by Buddy Capps and Branch Warren (a short bodybuilder). Like Branch, I am five foot seven and have small hands. At 27mm, with a slightly less aggressive knurl than the deadlift bar, I can do more multiple reps for all lifts and I have better control of The bar. Superb friendly customer service. Packaged like a tank, took me Over an hour to unpack it and lightning fast shipping, it shipped The same day as my order. I wish they would make a curl bar!

[@BasementBrandon]

Appreciate the insight!

[@Xplora213]

Yeah once these get exported, the Texas costs almost as much as the transformer bar (totally cereal)... Rogue is almost cheap.

[@BasementBrandon]

Ah good point

[@wilsoncanfield1091]

The Texas deadlift bar isn’t cheating is it ? I did 440 x 6 on a 28 mm Fringesport bar and wasn’t sure if that’s a deadlift bar or not?

[@BasementBrandon]

It is not. A deadlift bar is typically 27mm and a bit longer than a "standard" olympic bar. The fringe bar you used will be the same length as a regular bar, but 28mm will have more bend than say a 29mm power bar.

[@wilsoncanfield1091]

@@BasementBrandon awesome thank you very much does it help significantly with deadlifting heavier weight then a stiff bar?

[@BasementBrandon]

@@wilsoncanfield1091 Most people find they can pull more on a deadlift bar. I think I have a "deadlift bar basics" video that goes over why this is.

[@rodolfomedini9931]

That sucks about imports and inconsistency... I wouldn't recommend ISF for other reasons like resale, not made it USA, door to door cost is almost negligible compared to Rogue, I don't believe the claimed tensile strength on any Chinese import, and poorer steel quality for example Rep's stainless bars rust ask Coop about his curl bar...

[@BasementBrandon]

I know you're not a fan of them, but it's a great bar. I actually find I use it the most out of my 3.

[@albienb6533]

Hey Brando..! Have you started the TRT yet?

[@BasementBrandon]

I have not.

[@johndonovan5521]

Buddy Capps just makes the best bars all around....hands down

[@BasementBrandon]

They do some great work, although if I had to pick only 1 power bar it likely would not be a Texas :)

[@johndonovan5521]

@@BasementBrandon , it looks like we can't be internet friends anymore!

[@fabianmolina7784]

I really want to get a Texas Deadlift bar but I found a used Ohio deadlift bar for sale. I got him down to $120 for the bar. I thought it was pretty beat up from the pictures . . . Then I cleaned it up and saw I basically stole this bar from him. I do like the Texas Bar's knurling way better though

[@BasementBrandon]

Good deal!

[@TheJdangle]

Now sell it for 200 and buy the TDL bar 😜

[@fabianmolina7784]

@@TheJdangle ha ha good idea

[@tomlyons7066]

Thickness of your plates is the #1 factor for whip

[@BasementBrandon]

Not necessarily. It plays a role for sure though.

[@TheMichaelx]

You should throw valor in the line up

[@BasementBrandon]

I've heard mixed things. I also just worry about a bar that's supposed to flex having a 1200lbs capacity and what I assume a lower tensile strength.

[@TheMichaelx]

@@BasementBrandon I pull on an Ohio now ,but I have a valor inbound right now. I’ll let you know what I think 😂

[@rwATR_USN]

Newbie Question: why do people like whip when deadlifting?

[@derekw9405]

Its a way of cheating just a little bit because you dont have to pull the weight as far. For instance if the bar bends by an inch before the weights break off the ground then that first inch of pull is much easier than if you were pulling with a standard stiff bar. However it doesnt really matter until you are pulling weights heavy enough to actually get the bend you are looking for. If your only pulling 300 pounds or so you wont notice much.

[@rwATR_USN]

@@derekw9405 thank you

[@BasementBrandon]

Derek summed it up well but I'll add 27mm is easier for people to grip and the bars tend to be more aggressively knurled, which also helps with grip.

[@rwATR_USN]

@@BasementBrandon thanks!

[@buttsechs91]

boneyard deadlift bar + 5 lb plate = best of all worlds

[@BasementBrandon]

lol

[@atp_powerlifting560]

Because Adam has one from Brandon ? That's gotta be the answer

[@BasementBrandon]

Lol

[@carps_gym]

A man of inches. They all matter 😂

[@BasementBrandon]

100%

[@Klepzeiker1984]

Elephantbar....

[@BasementBrandon]

Eh maybe if you compete in strongman that uses one.

[@roberthicks767]

All about that early Algorithm

[@BasementBrandon]

Uploading at 10pm EST prob isn’t good for it 😂

[@SimonLi]

stiffbarsonlyyyy

[@BasementBrandon]

stiffy hehehehe

[@BrendanTietz]

Haven’t watched yet, about to… but the Texas deadlift bar is the only deadlift bar. All others are absolute shit especially the rogue bar. Rogue fails so hard at all powerlifting innovation. They need real lifters to talk to.

[@BasementBrandon]

Lol my man coming in hot.

[@arcaneknight9799]

Why not use a stiff bar? Isn't deadlift bar cheating?

[@BasementBrandon]

No. Some feds use them in competition.

[@arcaneknight9799]

@@BasementBrandon But what about for the recreational lifter? Wouldn't it be more hardcore and Orc Mode to use a stiff bar?

[@BasementBrandon]

@@arcaneknight9799 I mean I use both for deadlifts, I think that's up to the lifter.

[@arcaneknight9799]

@@BasementBrandon but Jason Blaha used to say that belts, straps, wraps, sleeves, etc. are for pu$$ies. I believe he also didn't advocate deadlift bars. Ours is the old way, right?

[@BasementBrandon]

@@arcaneknight9799 different strokes for different folks

[@keysersoze5920]

Why f*ck around with so many different coatings? Stainless steel is the way to go!

[@BasementBrandon]

Most people don't want to pay for it or care about rust.

[@keysersoze5920]

@@BasementBrandon You’re right. But why not buy a barbell ONCE, one that will last a lifetime and have no maintenance issues? Rust is cancer to a barbell.

[@BasementBrandon]

@@keysersoze5920 I agree as an enthusiast, but a lot of people really care more about price than they do quality lol.

[@keysersoze5920]

@@BasementBrandon Hence my belief that most people are just plain stupid.

[@93danne93]

The video starts with a man holding a tape measure and talking about shafts, my kind of video.

[@BasementBrandon]

I know my audience.

[@fusiongains]

Jacked? Or wearing a shmedium shirt?

[@stephennolan219]

I've had these three, as well as ones from StrongArm and Strength Shop. Texas, ISF and StrongArm were super similar and the Strength Shop one was trash. The Rogue is appreciably different than three good ones, both with the volcano knurl and lack of whip. I sorta liked that it whipped less - I still throw myself off with too much whip near my max - but just hated the knurl. I ended up keeping the white cerakote Texas, just because I wanted to be a snob.

[@BasementBrandon]

It's like picking your favorite kid, hard to choose :)

[@LukesGarageGym]

TEXAS FOREVER!!

[@BasementBrandon]

lol

[@LukesGarageGym]

@@BasementBrandon hoping you got the reference

[@BasementBrandon]

@@LukesGarageGym T'Challa approves.

[@kangkim6534]

1st

[@BasementBrandon]

My dude