Rogue Safety Squat bar vs Davidsdottir bar
This is a comparison of the Rogue Safety squat bar and the Davidsdottir bar including pros, cons, and alternatives. 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 Rogue Safety Squat bar
This overview of the Rogue safety 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: 395$
Overview of the Rogue Safety bar
The
Rogue safety bar is tested at 1000lbs and 70lb/35kg. It has a frame and padding attached to it so that you can fully focus on your legs. There will be less balancing needed as with a
normal barbell. Also, your elbows will not suffer as much as with extensive heavy squatting.
Safety bar squats are not ideal for beginners. You need to build basic strength first to be able to progress to this beast. Do not think that 140kg of
back
squat with a barbell is the same as with the safety
bar. The name can be a little misleading.
Pros of the safety bar
The safety bar is very popular with seasoned powerlifters. The older you get the more wear and tear your body shows. Especially when you have been lifting heavy for decades.
The safety bar addresses these issues. You can lift heavy weights without taxing your ligaments and shoulders as much.
Cons of the safety bar
This bar can only be used for squats. If you only have a budget of 400 USD for the
bar in your home gym do not get this
bar. The same goes for gyms. Most of your clients will be
intimated by the size of this beast and not know how to use it. You probably will only need one unless you are
specialised
in powerlifting. It is also huge and awkward to store. It fits on the lowest position of the gun rack. Know exactly why you want this
bar before purchasing it. Otherwise, you have 395USD gathering dust in your basement. If the price tag is too high you can also opt for the
camber bar. The
camber bar comes in at a lower price and has a similar effect to the
safety bar with less material protecting the lifter.
Conclusion
The Rogue Safety bar is a great tool for seasoned powerlifters to take stress of their lower backs and still train hard. You will also be able to mix things up a little more. You can also look int the Rogue Rhino Belt Squat as an alternative.