Rogue 32MM Squat Bar
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
The 32MM Squat Bar is another Rogue-exclusive, Ohio-built power bar, featuring a deep, coarse knurl pattern for optimal “stick” and an oversized stainless steel shaft for reduced whip/flex on heavy loads. We sent the prototype through the gauntlet of abuse (aka product testing) at Westside Barbell, and only after they gave it their approval did we move forward into mass production.
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Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Thick and stiff bar for squatting
- 32mm shaft diameter
- 200K PSI tensile strength
- Stainless steel shaft
- Aggressive knurl runs along entire bar
- Bronze bushings
- Made in the USA
- Full, lifetime warranty
What Needs Improvement...
- Extremely specialized bar
- End caps scratch easily
Product Summary
The 32MM Squat Bar is another Rogue-exclusive, Ohio-built power bar, featuring a deep, coarse knurl pattern for optimal “stick” and an oversized stainless steel shaft for reduced whip/flex on heavy loads. We sent the prototype through the gauntlet of abuse (aka product testing) at Westside Barbell, and only after they gave it their approval did we move forward into mass production.
At a length of 94.49”, the Squat Bar is considerably longer than a standard Oly bar (our Ohio Bar is 86.75”), with 56” between the sleeves and a loadable sleeve length of 16.795” (vs. 16.4” on the Ohio Bar). The 32mm diameter stainless steel shaft has a tensile strength of 200,000 PSI, and the knurling runs across its entire length, with clearcut powerlifting marks and a center mark included. The aggressive knurl pattern ensures a firm grip without being sharp or abrasive.
A squat-optimized bushing bar needs stability, rigidity, and plenty of weight capacity. So we built the Rogue Squat Bar with a 32mm dia. stainless steel shaft, delivering a tensile strength of 200,000 PSI. This design limits the whip / flex on heavy loads. The 25KG Squat Bar also has a longer shaft and sleeves than standard multi-purpose Olympic bars, as the chrome sleeves are spaced 56” apart and offer 16.975” of loadable length. All Rogue Squat Bars are machined and assembled with pride in Columbus, OH, USA.
Through years of experience working directly with top competitive powerlifters from around the world, Rogue has developed and refined a knurl pattern (machined on quality Haas machines) that is deep and coarse enough for a reliable grip or “stick” without being sharp or abrasive. This knurl pattern stretches along the full length of the Squat Bar’s shaft, and includes powerlifting marks and a center knurl mark.
Specs
Loadable Sleeve Length | 16.795" |
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Bar Length | 94.488" |
Bar Type | Men's Bar |
Tensile Strength | 200\,000 |
F Rating | F2 |
Bar Weight | 25KG |
Bushing/Bearing | Bushing/Bearing |
Knurl | Powerlifting |
Shaft Coating | Stainless Steel |
Sleeve Coating | Chrome |
Guarantee/Warranty | Lifetime |
Center Knurl | Yes |
Bar Use | Powerlifting |
Knurl Marks | Powerlifting |
Made In USA | Yes |
Summary
The Rogue 32MM Squat Bar is the Cadillac of squat bars. In review, it's a fully stainless shaft bar that is thick, has an aggressive knurl and is made for one thing, squatting heavyweight. If you're not squatting a ton of weight and don't get a lot of flex on a traditional power bar, then we don't see much reason getting this one other than you just want it, as we do. It's a high-quality, made in America bar that will last for decades.