The Paladino Strength garage gym is now equipped with a Buddy Capps Texas Deadlift Bar!
Why use a deadlift bar?
Deadlift-specific bars tend to bend more under a load. This allows the middle part of the bar (where it is gripped during a deadlift) to move further upward before the full weight loaded onto the bar breaks away from the floor, becoming fully supported by the lifter. At the top of the lift, the weight sits slightly lower than it would with a stiffer bar, equating to less work done. Although this effect is hardly noticeable at lesser weights, deadlift bars can allow slightly more weight to be lifted — if the lifter is proficient with the tool.
Deadlift bars are also distinct from standard bars in a few other ways. The center of the bar is smooth (unknurled), as center knurling has no purpose in a deadlift, aside from scraping the shins more than is necessary. Deadlift bars are also slightly thinner than standard bars — the diameter of the Buddy Capps bar is 27mm, whereas high-quality standard bars tend to be 28-29 mm.
How did I pick this deadlift bar?
The major competitor that I considered was the Rogue Ohio Deadlift Bar. The Texas Deadlift Bar is the bar used in nearby United States Powerlifting Association competitions, so it is nice to train with an implement that has the highest specificity and carryover to competition. Both the Texas and Ohio bars have pretty aggressive knurling, and I like that the Texas bar’s knurling is slightly less aggressive.
I went for the black zinc shaft and chrome sleeves, for low maintenance (bare steel sleeves require regular 3-in-1 oil application to avoid rust, especially in damp climes like the Pacific Northwest).
Try it out
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