TITAN Safety Squat Bar vs Rogue Bella bar Davidsdottir [Article, Video]
This is a comparison of the TITAN safety squat bar and the Rogue bella bar davidsdottir. Follow the links for more details.
Overview and review Rogue Bella bar Davidsdottir
This overview of the Davidsdottir bar was originally published in my comprehensive guide on which Rogue barbell to buy. If you are currently considering to buy a Rogue barbell it is worth a read to get input on the latest models. I update the guide on a yearly basis depending on Rogue's new releases.
Price 375$
What else to consider from Rogue
Overview of the Rogue bella bar Davidsdottir
The Rogue Bella Davidsdottir edition pays tribute to two times female Crossfit champion
Katrin Davidsdottir. It comes with her sledge dog logo and has the
Rogue logo imprinted. The effects are achieved by
Rogue's cerakote finish which they have adjusted from the gun industry.
The
bar base is derived from the
Bella bar, the "female" version of Rogues flagship
Ohio bar. It is made to IWF standards and comes in at 15kg. The diameter is 25mm and the loadable sleeve length comes to 13.00. The sleeves rotate via bushing and the
bar withstands 190K Tensile strength. The whip is good to accommodate its versatile use.
Pros of the Davidsdottir
A nice design which inspires you to think of
Katrin Davidsdottir's wins in the Crossfit games. It might be bought is a package with the
Thor power bar so that a couple can train in the home gym. It is an all-around
bar which is up to the task.
Cons of the Davidsdottir
The
Davidsdottir bar is currently only available with Cerakote sleeves. These are more likely to show wear and tear from the plates. If you use it at home and want to keep it crisp consider getting
bumper plates instead of
steel plates with this
bar. You can also wait until
Rogue offers it with chrome sleeves like the
chan bar. The design might not flow as nicely then.
Conclusion
If you need a 15kg barbell which looks good and has been built on the solid foundations of the Rogue Bella bar this is the one to go for. On top of that you also get to connect to champions mind whenever you lift. If you do not want to invest the few extra dollars for the Cerakote design there is still the bella bar is a more cost effective alternative.
Overview and review of the TITAN Safety Squat bar
The Titan Safety squat bar will put you back about $200 TITAN is well known for their very good prices compared to their competition and will get you started on your home gym. This review was originally posted in “which barbell to get from TITAN”
Overview of the Safety squat bar
A s
afety squat bar is a good tool to help with the development of your lower back strength. Strongman like it as a bar to prepare for the squat events in strongman competitions where the weight usually sits a bit lower from the bar based on the contraption they are using. If you want to take your squat to the next öevel and make it easier on your lower back, a
safety bar is a good alternative to a straight barbell. Here are the features and specifications for the
TITAN safety Squat bar:
Safety squat bar details
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Shoulder and arm pads for a comfortable lift
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5" drop keeps the weight plates lower for a stabilized center of gravity and better balance
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6" hand grips for control when needed.
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Extra thick pad comes in one piece to prevent sliding on the bar while squatting.
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Capacity: 1500 LB
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Weight: 61 LB
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Overall length: 90.5”
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Handle Spacing: 12.75”
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Shoulder Pad Spacing: 8"
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Bar Diameter: 1.5”
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Loadable Sleeve Length: 16”
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Camber Drop: 5”
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Handle Angle: 22 Degrees
This is a good edition for dedicated athletes or gyms who want to specialize into tailoring to strongmen.
Pros of the Safety squat bar
It is an extra tool in your belt to get stronger and bring up your lower back strength. It is easier to hold on to bigger weights and less taxing on the back. Some also like it to do good mornings with. TITAN also has a pretty good deal on this compared to the competition in the market.
Cons of the Safety squat bar
The cons of the
safety squat bar are its single-purpose use, that it is cumbersome and that you buy it from TITAN. You can only use it for squats, not for bench pressing,
Olympic lifting or powerlifting. TITAN is also known to cut corners on welding and finish of their products which is important for
safety bars, as they are usually assembled by hand.
Alternatives to the Safety Squat bar
The TITAN Bison bar is curved to ease the strain on your back when you are squatting. This bar can also be used for bench presses as well as squats. The downside is that it does not have as big as a capacity and might be a little tight for very big athletes.
The
camber bar works with a very similar concept as the
safety bar but without the handles in front. This makes the
camber usually a little less expensive and a good choice in combination with handles for very deep squats.
The
TITAN log bar is a great addition to your setup if you want to go for strongman competitions. For a proper strongman gym, you will want to have a
log bar,
safety bar, farmer's walk bars and some tires to flip.
Summary for the TITAN Safety bar
The TITAN
safety bar is a low-cost
Safety bar compared to other options in the market. With the savings, you might even be able to pick up another strongman item. The downside is that the finish might be not up to par.