After testing my 1RM on Deadlift (160kg) Squat (120kg) and Bench (80kg) I have noticed that my Force USA Commercial Grade Olympic Power Bar (1500lb) is no longer straight. I never dump my deadlifts and I have never dropped the bar on to the safeties.
I am going to take the bar in there today and upgrade it. The best bar they have in there is either the Troy Texas Power Bar or the MuscleDriver Pendlay HD Olympic Bar 20kg
I have read some reviews and a few people have mentioned the Texas to be very strong, but the Pendlay is of better quality, though it does have a bit of a whip to it. Have any of you guys tried both bars? I want something for all round use, though I don't do many cleans, jerks etc. Mainly do the big 3 and some bodybuilding usuals.
I would honestly prefer to get an ABC bar or something like that but these are the best from the store I purchased from. I am concerned as the way they advertise the Troy is as if it were a Force USA bar? I dare say they aren't the same company.....
I am going to take the bar in there today and upgrade it. The best bar they have in there is either the Troy Texas Power Bar or the MuscleDriver Pendlay HD Olympic Bar 20kg
I have read some reviews and a few people have mentioned the Texas to be very strong, but the Pendlay is of better quality, though it does have a bit of a whip to it. Have any of you guys tried both bars? I want something for all round use, though I don't do many cleans, jerks etc. Mainly do the big 3 and some bodybuilding usuals.
I would honestly prefer to get an ABC bar or something like that but these are the best from the store I purchased from. I am concerned as the way they advertise the Troy is as if it were a Force USA bar? I dare say they aren't the same company.....
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