TITAN hex bar vs Rogue Multi grip bar [Article, Video]
This is a comparison between the TITAN hex bar and the Rogue Multi grip bar. Follow the links for more detail.
Rogue fitness vs TITAN fitness
Rogue Fitness is the current market leader when it comes to a functional home gym and commercial gym equipment. They have one of the widest portfolios including racks, barbells, benches, dumbbells, and apparel for the weekend warrior and dedicated athlete. The biggest downside of Rogue Fitness is their comparatively high prices to the competition.
TITAN Fitness is the clear cost leader when you want to build a home gym on a budget that is still similar to what Rogue offers in function, look, and feel. While you will save about half on the sticker price you will run a higher risk of inconsistencies in quality compared to a purchase from Rogue. The equipment will be safe but is more likely to have blemishes, quality issues with welds or that pieces will not easily fit into place. That makes TITAN a good option for a DIY enthusiast who does not mind tinkering with their equipment, but not the first choice to get the best equipment and treat yourself.
Overview and review of the Rogue Multi Grip Bar
This overview of the Rogue multi-grip 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: 245$/275$
What else to consider from Rogue
Overview of the Rogue Multi Grip bar
The
Rogue multi-grip bar is a great tool for anyone who wants to break through their bench press plateaus. The handles are spaced out at different intervals to enable variations on the bench press. This will help to attack your muscles from different angles while being easy on the wrists. This training can also be done with an ordinary barbell but this will put more stress on your ligaments and joints.
The
Multi-grip bar weighs around 40LB depending on the configuration. Together with the camber
bar and safety
bar it is part of
Rogue's
speciality
bar line up. The multi-grip
bar is available in three configurations. The
MG1 has only straight handles, the
MG2 only tilted handles and the
MG3 has a mix of both.
The handles are knurled. The sleeves come in at 1.91
diameter
which means that your
Olympic plates will fit. As with any
speciality,
bar pays special attention to the welding. You can rest assured that
Rogue will do a proper job. If you get a low price alternative it might not fit the plates and collars which are standard or break just at the wrong moment.
Pros of the Multi-grip bar
The
multi-grip bar is a great tool to mix things up and build a stronger bench press. It will also help your athletes to give their wrists and shoulders a break while still going heavy on bench presses. The different angles also avoid that you have to get a whole set of dumbbells for your home gym to attack your chest from different angles.
Cons of the multi-grip bar
Not a lot of people will use it and it takes up a lot of space. Unless you are sure that you or your members will take bench pressing serious think twice before getting the
multi-grip bar. You might want to get some
dumbbells instead if you have space.
Conclusion
The Rogue Multi Grip bar is a great addition to your arsenal especially when you like training westside. You have many grip variations to train the bench press from multiple angles in one or several sessions.
Overview and review of the Hex trap bar
The Titan Hex trap bar will put you back about $200. 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 hex trap bar
A
hex trap bar is a great option to introduce beginners to the deadlift or to have a multi-purpose tool to do farmers walks. Lifting the weight from inside the frame while making it less strenuous on your lower back limiting injury risk. The specifications and features of the
hex trap bar are:
Bar details
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Dual handle design
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Raised set of handles stands 7.5" from the floor for a raised starting position when lifting.
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Frame measure 49" across so you can easily rack the bar on your power rack safety system.
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Solid 48mm weight posts for maximum capacity and long term durability. Tested at 810 LB over a 24 hours period.
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Overall Length: 87.5"
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Hexagon Frame Length: 49"
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Handle Spread: 25"
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Handle Diameter: 1.25"
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Handle Length: 24.5"
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Weight Post Length: 15.75"
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Weight Post Diameter: 48 mm
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Weight: 60 LB
Good tool when you have lower back problems or beginners.
Pros of the Hex bar
A
hex bar lets you develop about the same muscle groups as the straight bar for the deadlift with a lesser risk of lower back injuries. It can also be used for farmers walks in Strongman classes.
Cons of the Hex bar
Hex bars are usually hard to store and intimidating to beginners. Because of their higher weight and big frame beginners usually don’t like to set them up. Apart from the farmers walks and deadlifts the applications of the
hex bar are quite limited.
Alternatives to the hex bar
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.
For only about $100 more you can get a yoke. Most people who consider a hex bar already own a barbell. You might as well consider a yoke as it gives you a lot more options for only slightly more money.
If you are already looking into strongman equipment, you might want to have a look at a log bar. These are great to develop overall body strength and have been a staple of strongman competitions for years.
Summary of the hex bar
The
hex bar is a great tool to get athletes used to the deadlift or lower injury risk for people who are not into powerlifting but want to reap the benefits of the deadlift.