TITAN 12-inch log bar vs TITAN Rickshaw farmer's walk
This is a comparison between the TITAN 12-inch log bar and TITAN Rickshaw farmer's walk 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 Rickshaw farmer's walk
This is an overview of the TITAN Rickshaw farmer's walk including pros, cons, and alternatives. The Original was published in Which Strongman equipment to get from TITAN. Follow the links for details.
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Titan Rickshaw farmer's walk $150
Overview of the TITAN Rickshaw farmer's walk
The
TITAN Rickshaw farmer's walk is a frame for farmer's walks with handles. The design is simple and effective. The main benefits are that the weight is closer to your body compared to regular farmer's walk handles and that the plates do not touch the ground. This makes them last longer and the plates easier to load and unload. The full specifications of the
TITAN Rickshaw farmer's walk are:
- With weight sleeves off the ground, easily load and unload plates in between sets.
- Great for deadlifts, shrugs, and farmer’s walks to give your legs, back, and shoulders a grueling workout!
- Rubber feet protect the Rickshaw and your floor from damage when setting down the Rickshaw between reps or sets.
- Inside dimensions of 24-in x 17-in allows ample amount of room for farmer’s walks.
- 13-in of loadable sleeve length.
- Overall Height: 15.5-in.
- Overall Width: 56-in.
- Overall Length: 19-in.
- Color: Powder-Coated Black
- Weight: 50 lb.
This is a great alternative to farmer's handles and a
trap bar if you only buy one or a few of them. Especially the loading of the plates is a lot more convenient than with a
trap bar or traditional farmer's walk handle setup.
Pros of the TITAN Rickshaw Farmer's walk
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Easy handling of plates with a deadlift jack
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Weight more centered than with farmer's walk handles
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Plates will not get damaged
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Price
The
Rickshaw farmer's walk handle is all about convenience for farmer'a walks. Especially if you are beginner or seasoned athlete you will appreciate that it is not a lot of hassle to get this thing loaded and ready. At a price point of $150 you will get 2 for the price of one saving on a
trap bar and farmer's walk which will use put you back $300 to $400 if you get both. Definitely an insider purchase if you are not too nit picky about some details.
Cons of the TITAN Rickshaw Farmer's walk
The
Rickshaw farmer's walk is not as easily stored against a wall than as a
trap bar. It will also not fit into most barbell stands, which is also harder with
trap bars, but at least possible. If you have a very small home gym you might stay clear os this one. In comparison to a
trap bar the starting point for a deadlift is also a little higher.Keep that in mind depending on your training goals. In comparison to farmer's walk handles it will also be hard to store multiple sets for group training in your commercial gym and the weight distribution is different. If you want a true farmer's walk, this is not the right product to get.
Alternatives to the TITAN Rickshaw farmer's walk
The
TITAN trap bar is a good alternative to the
Rickshaw farmers walk if your goal is too go heavy in deadlifts as a supplement for straight barbell deadlifts. The sleeves are a bit longer for a
trap bar and you also have more variations on the grip. If you use a trap bar for farmer's walks the distribution of weight is very similar to the
Rickshaw. If you only care about carries for grip strength and core work, rather than simulating strongman events, than a
trap bar Rickshaw are both viable options. Multiple trap bars will be easier to store than multiple
Rickshaw frames.
The TITAN farmer's walk handles are a classic of strongman training and the cheapest to get for this amount of training. They are also very easy to store in bulk against a wall, if you do strongman training for groups. The only downside with the classic handles is that your plates will get more damaged and it can be quite inconvenient to change the weight on these handles. This is the right choice for a commercial gym that wants to buy in bulk and already has some
trap bars and barbells.
The
TITAN upright Farmer's walk handles are in my opinion the best option for an individual who wants to train the farmer's walk and go heavy. The weight distribution is the same as for the classic farmer's walk which makes it harder than having it close to your body. You still do not damage the plates as they will not be in direct contact with the floor. The
upright farmer's walk handles will also be easier to store than the
rickshaw. The downsides are that they are not as good for deadlifts and it is a little more work to load them.
Conclusion for the TITAN Rickshaw farmer's walk
The
Rickshaw farmer's walk is a great option if you want to save some money on buying a
trap bar and farmer's walk handles. This does both as long as you have a dedicated space in your gym to store it. Its hard to just push in a corner or some nook and cranny like you can do with Farmer's walk handles. Overall for a single user this is a superior choice to regular farmer's walk handles. If you are aiming to train groups and buy in bulk, the classic handles are a better choice.
Overview and review of the TITAN 12-inch log bar
This is an overview of the TITAN 12-inch log bar including pros, cons, and alternatives. The Original was published in Which Strongman equipment to get from TITAN. Follow the links for details
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12-inch Log bar V2 $250
Overview of the 12-inch log bar
The
12-inch log bar from TITAN is the biggest
log bar you can get from them. It weighs 84 pounds and can take up to 1000 pounds for your heaviest overhead lifts.
Log bars are a staple in strongman competitions and vary in weight. Sometimes they are done for repetitions, other times for maximum weight. The neutral grip handles make the
log bars a lot more forgiving on the wrists and arms than regular barbells for heavy overhead presses. The
log bar is usually lifted from the ground and brought to the mid section of the body to then bring it overhead. A great tool to develop strength and try out something new, but a big boy toy. The full specifications of the TITAN 12 inch
log bar run as followed:
- Rackable on most standard power racks
- A staple for Strongman training and competitions
- Durable steel construction with laser-cut Titan logo
- Neutral knurled handgrips at 26-in on center
- Fully welded seams and end caps
- 14-in loadable sleeves which fit Olympic plates
- Available in 10 and 12-inch models
- Grip Diameter: 1.65-in.
- Handle Length: 11.3-in
- Handle Spacing: 23.6-in.
- Sleeve Diameter: 50mm.
- Overall Length: 80.3-in.
- Loadable Sleeve Length: 14-in.
- Sleeve to Sleeve Length: 50.6-in.
- Knurling: Medium
- Weight Capacity: 1,000 lb.
- Product Weight: 84 lb.
This is a good budget option from TITAN for your strongman training at home or in the gym.
Pros of the 12-inch log bar
This is the type of
log which dimensions would be the same in a proper strongman competition The only difference would be that this one is metal and not wood. This makes the
TITAN 12 inch log bar more cost efficient and weigh a little less by itself compared to wood. That makes it more approachable for beginners. The chambers for the grips are generous in size and you will have no contact with the outer edges of it. This can sometimes be a problem on poorly designed
log bars, especially for big athletes who then have trouble getting their hands and arms to the grips. You will also not need to worry about whether your standard plates will fit this
log.
Cons of the 12-inch log bar
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Big boy toy
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Not wood
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A little too long
This is a big boy toy and therefore not necessarily suitable for most commercial gyms. To really have fun with a
log bar you should already know a little bit about lifting and not be scrawny yourself. This is not a beginners training tool so look somewhere else if you are only starting out on your strength journey.
The more experienced athletes will get a great
log bar for a good price, but it will not fully simulate what happens in competition. Many competitions will get an actual wooden
log bar as it is a better showpiece for spectators. So if you are training for serious competitions, you might as well invest the little extra money to get a heavier wooden
log that also has a bit of a different feel about it.
TITAN has not normed this to average barbell length. If your gym is already tight, be aware that the
log will protrude considerably more from the
rack than your barbells do.
Alternatives to the 12-inch log bar
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.
The
TITAN Multi grip log bar offers you two different grip widths while giving up some of the weight compared to the 12 inch log bar which makes it a bit cheaper. If you want some more variety in your log presses you can opt for this model from TITAN.
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 12-inch log bar
The
12.inch log bar from TITAN is a solid budget option for anyone who is considering a
log bar for their gym. Be aware that a
12" log bar is massive and that most normal humans would be better of getting a 10" or even 8" log to not overwhelm themselves. Still, if you are goliath yourself, knock yourself out with a 12-inch. Maybe get a pizza of that size first and see what you get yourself into. Chances are if you can not eat a 12" pizza by yourself, you should not get the corresponding
log bar.