TITAN Blues city barbell vs Rogue Camber bar [Article, Video]
This is a comparison of the TITAN Blues city barbell and the Rogue Camber bar. Follow the links for details.
Overview and review of the Rogue Camber bar
This overview of the camber 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 295$
Overview of the Rogue Camber bar
The
camber bar is another variation of the
specialty
bars of
Rogue. It is very similar to the
safety bar with a few differences. The first is that the hands can be placed lower on the frame. This helps even more with athletes suffering from a shoulder injury. The other difference is that the weight swings more during the movement. This helps with bigger core activation. While the
safety bar lets you squat more weight deeper the camber
bar actively works on balance.
The
camber bar comes in at a weight of 85lb. The shafts fit regular clips and plates. The
camber bar comes fully welded. Pay special attention to quality when you buy
specialty
bars. The production process is usually less
mechanized
than for barbells. You need a good welding job to be safe. Yes, you can get these bars a lot cheaper from craigslist. However, you might end up with a terrible welding job.
Pros of the Camber bar
The
camber bar is unusual and will challenge your athletes. Not a lot of people have ever seen, nevermind used a
camber bar in the real world. Combining the
camber bar and
safety bar is especially useful for strongmen who have to get used to moving weights at different angles and positions. If you want to use this as a cheaper replacement for a
Yoke carry be cautious You can not put this
bar down in the middle of the walk.
Cons of the Camber bar
This
bar already weighs 85lb unloaded. It is also very cumbersome and awkward to store. This is a tool for big gyms with lots of floor space. If you are already constrained for space this is not the
bar to get. It is also more challenging than the safety
bar. If you are a beginner deciding between a safety and camber
bar, go for the
safety bar.
Conclusion
The rogue camber bar is a good tool especially for strongman training.Alternatives can be the Rogue safety bar or a Rhino hip belt squat to take tension off the shoulders and wrists.
Overview and review of the Blues City Cerakote
The Blues City Cerakote barbell will put you back about $300. 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 Blues city Olympic barbell
This is the top of the line barbell from TITAN you will get a great barbell with all of the necessary knurlings to do powerlifting or weightlifting. You can decide between colors and the
cerakote finish give this bar a good look, while still being up for high standards. Here the specifications and features of the
Blues City:
Available colors:
Bar details
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Made In The USA.
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No center knurling.
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Cerakote shaft to prevent corrosion and abrasions.
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Dual knurl marks with standard knurling.
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Zinc sleeves with Bronze Bushings for consistent spins.
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High tensile strength.
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Provides a good whip.
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Weight: 20kg
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Overall Length: 86.75”
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Shaft Grip Diameter: 28.5mm
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Overall Knurling Width: 16”
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Tensile Strength: 190,000 PSI
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Loadable Sleeve Length: 16.25 per sleeve
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Knurl Type: Standard Knurling
Pros of the Blues City barbell
For a
cerakote bar, this is a very good price. Compared to other TITAN barbells the price might be a little high for you, especially if you don’t care that much about the color of your barbell.
Cons of the Blues City barbell
If you are buying in bulk this might not be the option for you as the costs will multiply out. If you want to simulate closer what happens in competition this bar is neither IPF nor IWF approved. For this, you would have to go with
Eleiko or Rogue bars.
Alternatives to the Blues CIty
The
Titan Atlas bar is a great option from TITAN to save money when you buy in bulk while still providing great service to your clients. The
Atlas bar is the all-around workhorse out of the TITAN portfolio.
The
Rogue Pyrros bar has been co-designed by Rogue and three-time Olympic weightlifting champion
Pyrros Dimas. It has recently been approved by the IWF to be used at official competitions.
Summary for the Blues City bar
If you want a stylish
cerakote bar on a budget this is the one to get. If you are buying in multiples or you are preparing for a professional competition you might want to go with different options.