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The Rogue Westside Power Bar 2.0 is a collaboration between Rogue Fitness and Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell. It’s one of the best power bars available and at a price that years ago would be unheard of.
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Rogue Westside Power Bar 2.0
Product Highlights
Co-developed with powerlifting legend and strength coach Louie Simmons, Rogue’s redesigned Westside Power Bar is now fully machined and assembled in Columbus, Ohio–just down the road from Simmons’ renowned Westside Barbell training facility.
The Westside Power Bar 2.
Pros & Cons
Bottom Line
When Louis Simmons puts his stamp of approval on a piece of powerlifting equipment, people tend to take notice.
The Rogue Westside Power Bar 2.0 developed along side Louis Simmons is in my mind, the powerlifting bar to have.
Not only does it look like a can of Monster Energy Drink, but it’s a 205,000 PSI, aggressive knurl, Made in the USA, Lifetime Warranty Record Breaker.
If you’re looking to PR on any or all of your Big 3 and want a bar that you can pass down to your grandchildren when you die (because us iron addicts lift till we’re dead and gone) then this is the bar for you.
Specifications:
- Made in Columbus, OH, USA
- Updated, aggressive knurling approved by Louie Simmons
- Center knurl for added “stick” to the back during squats
- 29mm Diameter and 205,000 PSI tensile strength for greater rigidity and reduced whip
- New Green Composite Bushings and Snap Ring Design for smooth spin
- New Green Endcap with Westside logo
- Weight: 45LB
- Finish: Black Zinc on shaft and sleeves
- Lifetime Warranty against bending
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