Rogue Ohio deadlift bar vs Trap bar
This is a comparison of the Rogue Ohio deadlift bar and the Trap bar including pros, cons, and alternatives. Follow the links for more details
Overview and review of the Rogue Trap bar 1 & 2
This overview of the trap bar 1 & 2 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 295$/375$
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Overview of the Rogue Trap bars
The
trap bar 1 & 2 of
Rogue are their take on the trap
bar.
Trap bars are a great tool for Strongman competitors and powerlifters to get some stress of the posterior chain while still developing deadlift strength. Another application is farmer carries which makes it a very versatile strength tool.
The
trap bar 1 comes in at 58lbs while the
Trap bar 2 comes in at 60lb. The designs are also a good example of how
Rogue handles customer feedback. The first generation of these trap bars was very heavy. This has been remedied in the second generation which you can purchase now. The sleeves come in at 1.91 diameters which means you can use all standard plates from
Rogue with these
speciality bars.
The difference between the
trap bar 1 and
trap bar 2 is that you get a pair of extra handles in the more expensive version. I leave this to personal preference. I always found that these extra handles were in the way and rather a hindrance than a help. However, I am 185cm high. If you have taller athletes you might want to get the
bar which leaves your team/members with more options.
The production process of a
Trap bar involves several welding steps. With
Rogue, you can be sure that the production line knows what they are doing as
Rogue has the volume of purchases and passion which is needed for a good welding job. You can also be sure that someone in America did the weld job. This can not always be said of other
speciality bars in the market. It is unlikely that you will break a
bar, However, if the weld is poor, someone will take away substantial injuries if it breaks mid lift.
Pros of the trap bar
Trap bar deadlifts a great addition to your training routine to get more deadlift volume in. You are putting less stress in your back as you would with the straight barbell. Especially if your gym has a lot of seasoned athletes consider a trap
bar to have more options to address their needs. If you have lots of space in your home gym this is a good purchase to cover some of the more Strongman reölated exercises.
Cons of the trap bar
The trap bar takes a lot of space to store and train with. Most home gyms will not have the necessary space to do farmers walks and store it unless you actually own a farm. Many members in commercial gyms feel intimidated by the sheer size of a trap
bar and it will just sit there and gather dust. Take a hard look at the use case as this is one of these toys which look good when you purchase it and
than won't be used.#
Conclusion
The Rogue trap bars have a good finish and the new iteration has less weight to make it easier to use. Trap bars are a good addition to any powerlifting gym to get more volume in for the deadlift.
Overview and review of the Rogue Ohio deadlift bar
This overview of the Ohio deadlift 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: 355$
Overview of the deadlift barbell
The
knurling on this barbell has been made extra aggressive to
minimise chalk need or
maximize the grip strength when chalk is applied. The loadable sleeve length is 15.50. There is one version in zinc and another with raw steel available.
Overall,
this bar gets very good reviews for the purpose of deadlifting. Be aware that when you purchase this
bar, it is specially built for deadlifting. It is a great addition to your arsenal when the basic needs are covered. For your first purchase, you might want to look at the
Ohio bar,
Ohio power bar,
freedom bar or
chan bar before moving to this piece of equipment.
Pros of the Ohio deadlift bar
The
Ohio deadlift bar is special as it is one of the few cheaper bars from
Rogue with a great whip. The only other
bar which has this is the
training bar. This makes it a great tool for anyone who wants to squeeze out the last couple of pounds on the deadlift. The whip is mostly received in a positive way.
Cons of the Ohio deadlift bar
Conclusion
The Ohio deadlift bar is a great option as an addition to the existing barbells of a CrossFit gym or as some of the first equipment to buy for a powerlifting gym. You will get a good piece of steel that bends to make the range of motion just that little bit shorter on the deadlift to establish a new PR.
