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Contrast training is a unique way to optimize results. Read this article by Lee Boyce about how to incorporate it into your training to pack on lean muscle mass.

By: Lee Boyce Added: March 25th, 2013
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    Kevin K
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    Should I get this bar?

    I am thinking about buying this bar http://jesupgym.com/products.php?cid=12 OPB86M 7' Olympic Power Bar because the bars at my gym suck. My gym has regular bars that have ****ty knurling. After some research, I found this bar for $175 shipped. I don't want to spend a whole lot on a bar because I might keep it in my gym's closet. I would bring with me but I have a small 2 door car and that would be pain in the ass taking it with me.

    Has anybody used this bar? If so, how does it compare to bars used at meets?
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    If you are looking for a good olympic bar I bought one at newyorkbarbells.com it is a thousand pound capacity one andbit comes in either powder coat black or chrome but I've had mine for 6 months and like it alot so far and it cost less than your bar you found but check it out
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    It's a little thicker than a regular texas power bar. They are good bars though. We have a couple of them.
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    i have used a jesup bar in the past and i like it. it will humble your deadlift tho. its like pulling a piece of concrete off the floor. has zero flex in it.
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    I have one, it is a good bar for benching and squatting-and it will make your DL a bit harder
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    Definitely a super thick bar. I have a buddy who trains with one of these and its really helped him pull big at meets because the added diameter really trains your grip.
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    I like the texas power bar as it is solid but has a lsight whip for pulling too.
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    Thanks for the help guys! I think I'm going to get this bar.
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    I have this bar. It is rough. I hate it for deadlifting and find it much harder than a normal bar. It is pretty good for squats and benching though.
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    On an aside, I noticed from the link that they call the hexagon bar a shrug bar. I always thought using it for shrugs was just a hilarious joke.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kevin K View Post
    Thanks for the help guys! I think I'm going to get this bar.
    I've had this bar for about 2 years and love it for squatting.
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