TITAN Atlas Stone platform vs TITAN Multi grip log bar
This is a comparison between the TITAN Atlas stone platform and TITAN Multi grip log bar including pros, cons, and alternatives. The Original was published in Which Strongman equipment to get from TITAN. Follow the links for details
Overview and review of the TITAN Multi grip log bar
This is an overview of the TITAN Multi grip log bar including pros, cons, and alternatives. The Original was published in Which Strongman equipment to get from TITAN. Follow the links for details.
Multi grip log bar $153
Overview of the TITAN Multi grip log bar
The
TITAN Multi grip log bar is a good cheaper and smaller option for home gyms compared to other log bars available from TITAN. As this log bar is short it can not be racked and is also too small to reflect truly what you will have in a strongman competition. That being said it is one of the best options to get a log into a small space and get something else into your training than just barbell movements. The full specifications of this log bar are:
- This bar combines the best of a multi grip barbell with the girth and feel of a traditional log bar.
- 10" Diameter barrel measure 15" long to produce the same motion of rolling the log up your body for lifts.
- Multiple grips let you target different muscle groups and makes this bar more suitable for athletes of varying size.
- Grip spread distances at 19" and 31" apart.
- Heavy duty steel construction and thick powder for a durable training bar.
- Overall Length: 75.5"
- Grip Spread: 19" | 31"
- Grip Length: 5.5"
- Grip Diameter: 1.3"
- Log Length: 15"
- Log Diameter: 10"
- Sleeve Length: 14"
- Sleeve Diameter: 1.95"
- Weight: 60 LB
A good purchase as it is not too expensive, just be mindful of the space available in your home gym or commercial gym as you most likely will have to store on the floor or lean it in the corner as it does not work with most standard storage units for barbells.
Pros of the TITAN Multi grip log bar
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Multi grip
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Smaller size
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Price
The multi grip options on this log bar can be used to make your workout as challenging as with a
12" log bar. Just use the wider grip and you will see how it challenges you. The smaller size also means that it better fits small environments and can be stored easier. In combination with the smaller price tag this is the ideal present for someone who is obsessed with strength and you want to get them something out of the ordinary. Not a lot you can do wring with this.
Cons of the TITAN Multi grip log bar
This log bar is too short to be loaded into a
rack to do presses from a certain height. If you want to train partial movements for the log bar lift, this is not the ideal tool to get. However, if you are considering partial log bar lifts, you probably want to get one of the bigger log bars anyway.
In most competitions the log bars will be bigger and not hollow. This makes their handling a lot different from what you get with the
multi grip log bar. It is still a great tool which is easy to transport and dies not take up a lot of space. For the real deal you might want to look for the slater logs instead to train at home.
As the sleeves have been cut into to make space for the multiple grips, this log bar can be challenging for bigger athletes. You might have trouble to get your hands in the right way or load the log bar to your chest as some pieces or missing. This only applies when you are massive yourself, but definitely something to consider.
The last thing to mention is the TITAN finish. While there no negative reports about this particular log bar that I have found, you still run a risk with TITAN on finish of the products with many welds. That does mean that this must be the case for you, but there is a reason why TITAN can offer their products at such a low price. This usually shows in quality control, customer service and shipping. There is just a wider variance in experience compared to the more expensive brands like Eleiko and Rogue.
Alternatives to the TITAN Multi grip log bar
Alternatives to the TITAN Multi grip log bar are:
The
10 inch log bar from TITAN is the little brother of the
12" log bar. This size is usually used in female strongman competitions, but can also be a bit more approachable for the masses in a commercial gym to get them interested in strongman training. It also comes at a slightly lower price of $230, although I think that the size differences matter more for this comparison than the prices.
Rogue delivers their log bars in (2, 10" and 12" at prices of $345, $465, and $595. Their logs are considerably higher in cost. The log bars usually involve more manual labor and welding in production and Rogue is known for better quality welds than TITAN. Usually these differences are more cosmetic than functional in nature, but be aware that you tend to pay more for better craftsmanship at Rogue for the welding and that log bars, not like barbells, need more of this kind of work.
The slater log is the real deal when it comes to log bars. If you want to purchase a ready made wooden log bar you can get your hands in three different versions from Slater costing $449, $549, and $695. These log bars weigh more for the same diameter and come closer to what you will handle in competition.
Conclusion for the TITAN Multi grip log bar
The
TITAN MUlti grip log bar is a good tool to enter Strongman and build size. If you are already massive you might want to go with one of the bigger logs.
Overview and review of the TITAN Atlas Stone platform
This is an overview of the TITAN Atlas Stone platform including pros, cons, and alternatives. The Original was published in Which Strongman equipment to get from TITAN. Follow the links for details
Atlas stone platform $315
Overview of the Atlas Stone platform
The
Atlas Stone platform from TITAN has been designed to go well with the 20" plate loadable Atlas stone from TITAN. This is a sturdy design using 2x2 tube steel at 42".It can take up to 400 pounds of weight for your heaviest of workouts. This is a professional tool for strongman who repeatedly lift heavy stones to a
platform. The full specifications are:
- Heavy duty 2" x 2" steel construction for a solid, long lasting design.
- 1" Lip around edges keep your stone from rolling off the platform.
- 3/8" Rubber mat for a smooth transition and to keep the noise level at a minimum.
- 8" Center hole diameter to easily hold most size stones, slam balls, or medicine balls.
- 425 Pound weight capacity to stand up to the heaviest of lifts.
- Platform Dimensions: 25" x 25"
- Platform Height: 42"
- Hole Diameter: 8"
- Weight Capacity: 425 LB
- Weight: 125 LB
This is the proper platform for maximum weight attempts with an Atlas stone to a platform.
Pros of the Atlas Stone platform
The pros of the Atlas stone platform are:
This
platform has been designed with heavy stones in mind. Everything about it has been put together to minimize the injury risk from a stone that goes out of control when banged on the
platform. This
platform is unlikely to warp, break or bend even if you put a heavy stone on it and will also prevent it from rolling off the edges. If you are a serious strongman who wants the
platform to lift on to be metal, this is a good purchase.
Cons of the Atlas Stone platform
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Price
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Not adjustable
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Single use
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Can not be collapsed
This is a fairly heavy and cumbersome piece of equipment which only does one very specific thing. It almost costs as much as a
yoke, which can also be used as a stone to
platform simulator by using the
yoke beam. I personally think that an oversight in the design from TITAN is that you can not adjust this
platform for different heights. I do not know how that would work from an integrity perspective, but when I look at the safeties on the
TITAN Yoke, I can imagine that you could build a Adjustable
Atlas stone platform by using the T-3 uprights and the thick safety pins. This
platform can also not be collapsed when not used and most people do not do Atlas lifts every single day, but more like once a week.
Alternatives to the Atlas Stone platform
Pylo boxes are an alternative to a bespoke
Atlas Stone platform. Especially if you already have some and you are only working with light
Atlas stones.If you fancy you might even put the stone on it, draw a circle with a pencil and saw a whole into the top. This is not ideal, and also stay away from using any stones that weigh more than 100kg with a
pylo box. They are often made of press wood and I would not trust it with a massive stone.
Foam cubes are a great low budget option to do stone lifts onto. They usually have a bigger surface than
pylo boxes, want splinter if you load them heavy and can also be adjusted easily in height. TITAN sells a full omdular set of different heights for $500. If you do not have one yet and consider getting into Atlas stone lifting, this is the better option as you can also use these
foam boxes for other things than
Atlas stones.
If you go to your local carpenter and offer him $300 for making you a set of six
platforms you might get lucky. Especially if when you are not in a rush and allow him to use some of the leftover cuts for the
platforms. If you like a DIY job yourself you might even get wood for $300 or less and try yourself at
platforms. If you make them of wood try to get some extra beams inside the box to stabilize which the standard
pylo boxes do not have. Only recommended if you know what you are doing and disclaimer, you can not sue me if that thing is not secure as I warned you.
Another options is to add about $100 to your budget and get a
Yoke instead of the
platform. This
Yoke can be collapsed and also be used for many other things than lifting
Atlas stones. It will not be exactly the same as lifting to a
platform, but it will get very close when you lift a heavy stone over the beam. Just make sure to weigh the
Yoke down with some plates when you do this so it does not shift when the stone touches the beam.
Conclusion for the Atlas stone platform
If you have the money and intend to lift very heavy stones,this is the right equipment to get. Apart from that, I personally think that for the same or similar budget you can get more modular options which are slightly less safe as they do not have a lip running around to prevent the stone from rolling off. The
foam boxes will quickly have a little indenture for the stone to roll into after a few sessions. Choice is yours.