Olympic Barbell Knurling: Explained!
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Күн бұрынBarbell knurling is on the docket today: What is it, and what’s the best kind?
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Whether you’re a weightlifter, a powerlifter, a bodybuilder or a CrossFitter, barbells are the thing that unite us all. And anyone who’s into throwing around weights on a barbell has an opinion about knurling, the crosshatch pattern on the bar that helps your grip.
Naturally, knurling is something that’s near and dear to Coop’s heart. In this video he breaks it all down, including what the three types of knurl are-hill, mountain, and volcano-plus he makes a case for (or against) each, and recommends a few of his favorite bars with whatever type of knurl you’re looking for.
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0:00 - Olympic Barbell Knurling: Explained!
0:38 - Overview
2:54 - "Hill" Knurling Explained
3:52 - "Mountain" Knurling Explained
5:01 - "Volcano" Knurling Explained
7:04 - "Hill" Knurling Barbell Examples
7:59 - "Mountain" Knurling Barbell Examples
8:48 - "Volcano" Knurling Barbell Examples
9:52 - Coop's Barbell Recommendations & Specialty Knurling Examples
11:04 - Final Thoughts
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@BasementBrandon 2 жыл бұрын
This is the hardest thing to recommend when people ask me b/c so much of it is personal preference. I think we need to launch an official barbell sommelier certification.
@GarageGymReviews 2 жыл бұрын
It's true. So much depends on their training too.
@fencingrocks3 2 жыл бұрын
Would cerakote be the equivalent of boxed wine?
@sirfrancisbacon4344 2 жыл бұрын
@@fencingrocks3 nah box wine is cheap
@dasdos002 2 жыл бұрын
@@fencingrocks3 I second Sir Francis Bacon. Either stainless or bare steel all the way
@BasementBrandon 2 жыл бұрын
@@fencingrocks3 more like a flavored whiskey. In theory sounds good, but ends up taking away more than it adds.
@stealthassasin1day291 2 жыл бұрын
Brandon's logo/motto on your shirt eh. Very fitting for the video.
@SkunkyBrew 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that shirt weighs 35... ounces haha
@FunFactOfTheDay 2 жыл бұрын
Frankly I think everything should be knurled - all gym machine handles, doorknobs, and even toothbrushes. If it can be held, it can be knurled.
@gymreviewer 2 жыл бұрын
You're not wrong...
@zano9291 Жыл бұрын
...everything? 👀
@FunFactOfTheDay Жыл бұрын
@@zano9291 "Knurled for her pleasure..."
@zano9291 Жыл бұрын
@@FunFactOfTheDay 😂😂😂
@mikerodriguez556 2 жыл бұрын
Coop, I sincerely hope one of your future reviews will be the Rogue Cave vs Rep PR 5000 with Ares vs whatever Sorinex rack/system that is similar to the Cave. PLEASE
@mattpeters6224 2 жыл бұрын
Crossfitter here. American Barbell is my favorite regardless of price. I Oly lift almost every Workout. Heavy and cycling.
@jordanschaefferfitness 2 жыл бұрын
I love how passionate Coop is about Knurling! I love the videos!
@kylearmstrong5533 4 ай бұрын
Great video! I've been lifting for 30 years and I've never had anyone explain the different knurls to me... thank you very much for the excellent explanation!
@B.L.S. 2 жыл бұрын
Rogue Ohio Power Bar is the GOAT.
@BM-si2ei 2 жыл бұрын
Training my wife 6 months ago on barbell training, using my Rep Powerbar EX Deep Knurl, and to this day she calls the Knurl "the ouchie". She's not wrong
@ericgilmore5949 2 жыл бұрын
We love the stache look brother. Great vid. Just put heat and insulation in our garage (it's a big 28x32' garage), about to build out the home gym. Using your videos for guidance. Peace brother
@DANI_G_GERMAN1793 2 жыл бұрын
This was great. I just got my Rogue Ohio Power bar and i now understand what you mean. GREAT BAR!!!
@ericmason2917 2 жыл бұрын
Sweet vid Coop!
@aaronbohlmann3506 2 жыл бұрын
I want to see a barbel with straight knurling instead of the typical diamond pattern. I worked as a machinist for some time and this was always my favorite type of knurling.
@mrhellboy218 2 жыл бұрын
I used a passive knurled bar for the first year of training and then got a bar with a stronger knurl. And I much prefer a stronger knurl, feels a lot better for grip, mainly in deadlifts for me.
@CentauriCentauri 2 жыл бұрын
My very first bar had hill knurling. Still have it but also have the Ohio power bar with E-coat. Love love love that bar and it's knurling.
@briansmith8507 2 жыл бұрын
Based Brandon shirt. Garage/Basement crossover ??!!
@BasementBrandon 2 жыл бұрын
I'm like Pennywise trying to get Coop to come down to the sewer.
@TruthTellert63 2 жыл бұрын
@@BasementBrandon We ALL float down here.🤡
@tomwilliams3581 2 жыл бұрын
Always wondered about these different options, I guess they all have their place depending on what your attempting and at what level your at with your training. Thank you Tom W
@codyg2921 2 жыл бұрын
I personally love my rogue aggro 2x bar it’s like a more aggressive volcano knurling and love the look of it too plus it’s stainless by far my favorite.
@babygiantbarbell1014 2 жыл бұрын
Volcano knurling for me! Perfect grippiness without feeling like deadlifting heavy with it is a medieval torture method.
@christianramirez8831 2 жыл бұрын
Coop I feel like you undersold mountain knurls. Yes some of them can be overly aggressive, but they can also be done well. American Barbell power bars have mountain knurls with shallow cuts and dense peaks so they don’t feel sharp. I would also argue the Kabuki is more mountain than volcano. The tops have been rounded off but they’re not cut like a volcano
@kozmo7 2 жыл бұрын
I see knurling, I click I’m a simple man
@mursebobby408 2 жыл бұрын
The Okie Deadlift Bar shreds for sure! It was the first deadlift bar I ever used. It was pretty old but I'd like to see what a brand new one feels like
@928guy 2 жыл бұрын
The Elitefts Power Bar & The Westside Power Bar are my go to for training. Can't beat the feel of a mountain knurling (elitefts) but the sticky grippy volcano knurling (westside power bar) is outstanding 👍💪
@ShaneTumminello 2 жыл бұрын
Have you tried the Kabuki bars?
@scottsteffen2516 2 жыл бұрын
Great education bro
@paulshortall6734 2 жыл бұрын
Got Kabuki power bar - really good !
@chiptune_ 2 жыл бұрын
I use a Rep Power Bar with volcano knurling for most things, but a Rep Power Bar EX with mountain knurling for deadlift day, or as a backup when a roommate is using the volcano knurling bar. Also have a very passive technique bar for coaching or accessory lifts, and tbh love all three for their own reasons
@johna9168 2 жыл бұрын
Best shirt!!!!
@1sloshie 2 жыл бұрын
Love my okie deadlift bar
@18721550 2 жыл бұрын
Rep Stainless Power Bar EX Deep Knurl. Good grip, no rip, but slightly less aggressive than I imagined. Also have a rogue 2.0 bar and it feels passive. My hands have calluses from work and lifting, so that factors in too.
@MrRoflmao1000 2 жыл бұрын
American barbells knurl is something else. Never lost grip with it on my mammoth and wl bar, yet never felt uncomfortable in training
@Sboarder-ul6cr 2 жыл бұрын
I love mountain bars. EliteFTS made an "American Fat Bar" with sharp mountain knurl, and on a 2" bar, it doesn't feel too bad since it's dispersed across a greater section of your hand.
@TheRollDdice 2 жыл бұрын
At 8:36 IN I was really getting the Jesse "The Body" Ventura vibe. Nice!
@psykalag 2 жыл бұрын
need to see a review of that hand pressed bar!
@higherlifts420 2 жыл бұрын
Nice shirt!
@graffak 2 жыл бұрын
Can you guys do more videos on basics plz?
@fatalfacial 2 жыл бұрын
I like “aggressive “ powder coat like the kabuki Swiss bar, I like the knurling on their trap bar as well, for high reps I like the Ohio stainless steel bar.
@cameronbatko 2 жыл бұрын
Raw Ohio Power bar and Ohio bar are what I use most often
@temptingfate759 2 жыл бұрын
Nice shirt....great job giving a shout out to Basement Brandon
@SuzukiGil10 2 жыл бұрын
Had an OPB which was great but upgraded to a used Eleiko Powerlifting Competition bar and although it is less sharp than the OPB it feels just as secure during max deadlifts with chalk.
@joelt00b 2 жыл бұрын
Never knew there was a difference. Always wondered why my hands bled after using barbells. Those of us with thin skin thank you
@johndonovan5521 2 жыл бұрын
U need to toughen up your hands
@asvpab 2 жыл бұрын
The knurling on the cerakote Ohio bar is perfect for me. I wish they'd make a pull up bar with identical knurl.
@kashbadash5167 2 жыл бұрын
For the benefit of any British or European lifters, the deep volcano knurling on the ATX Ram Bar 2.0 feels fantastic in the hand. Don't even really feel the need to use chalk and I have sweaty hands. I haven't used a Rogue bar but visually it looks similar to the knurling on the Ohio power bar except the volcano peaks don't seem to be chopped off quite as much. Black oxide finish seems to help the grippy feeling.
@richardjennings4685 2 жыл бұрын
I have an elitefts power bar and I love it. I do prefer a more passive knurl for Olympic lifts which is why I bought a Synergee barring bar. Coop what do you think of the Pyrros bar from rogue?
@fulltimemechanic3109 2 жыл бұрын
Rogue ohio power bar got mine for around one week ago and absolutely love it. Got the cerakote one. Have a little problem with bad spin but else its amazing used a coated ziva before also good but nothing in compare with rogue ohio power bar
@Prospaect 2 жыл бұрын
@GarageGymReviews / Coop Will you soon be making the MX Select Barbell System review?
@TomGally 2 жыл бұрын
I kept hoping that Coop would mention what kind of knurling is best with gloves. I wear gloves for all of my medium and heavy lifting, as otherwise my hands just get too messed up-like, bleeding onto the bar-regardless of the presence or type of knurling. I used to work out at gyms that had a lot of serious bodybuilders and weightlifters, and many of them wore gloves and straps, too. In any case, I still enjoyed the video and learned something yet again from Coop’s enthusiastic thoroughness.
@BluegillGreg 2 жыл бұрын
I do my pressing with a Hudson Steel bar that has hard chrome over hill knurl. I do my cleans, snatches and pulls with a Rogue Pyrros bar that's uncoated stainless steel with a fine mountain knurl. The knurl is sharp but not coarse, I'm guessing that it might render about the same ratio of 4 : 1 compared to a coarse mountain knurl, since the peaks are shorter and closer together than a power bar knurl. It feels great. Uncoated steel makes any knurl more effective than the same knurl on a coated bar.
@giantrobot_cf 2 жыл бұрын
I like the hill knurl on barbells that I only use for pressing movements. Volcano is just to uncomfortable when I train pressing movements.
@richardmather1906 2 жыл бұрын
Coop: how did you avoid discussing the American Barbell knurling. It really is a different take on knurling. I am not aware of other bars that have that combination of "won't tear your hands up" and grip.
@dgheonmd 2 жыл бұрын
The best knurl I’ve used is the Rogue B&R 2.0 bar closely followed by the Ohio Bar Bar.
@gabbadubs 2 жыл бұрын
Coop can you please talk about the best power lifting barbells, as in what is better for the bench the squat and the deadlift. As in can you break down what barbells are best for some one that wants to compete and get used to every single bar in al those three lifts. There hasn't really been a video where one talks about what bar should some one get if they want to practice for competing as in for the bench and other lifts!!!
@dischlerkj 2 жыл бұрын
I Love my aggro 2X it is sharp but not as bad as the 3x. It feels like it is connected to you when you lift with it.
@Jeff-rn4be 2 жыл бұрын
This is Coop, thanks for watching and stay big...I mean..Peace (snap)
@jreda2000 2 жыл бұрын
That 1 inch barbell would probably make more sense since, like you said, you could use the dumbbell weights on it too. With what you laid out benching would end at 155 lbs, but with a 1 inch bar and 4 25 lb plates plus the dumbbell plates a person can lift up to a bit over 200 lbs. That would give the person more time to save more cash for upgrades or finding deals on Craigslist or marketplace.
@Juice34_ 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Coop! Do you have a recommendation for a barbell pad for hip thrusting? (About 500lb)
@longhairwhocares 2 жыл бұрын
Ayo my man looking sickly af
@htp6392 2 жыл бұрын
Could you do reviews on some power towers please?
@joeymohler4386 2 жыл бұрын
Rogue pyrros vs Eleiko weightlifting bar?? Not sure if you’ve done a video comparison of these yet.
@swagoroni77 2 жыл бұрын
I Mountain for my concentration movements where I really focus on form and M.M.connection like rows it reminds me to not squeeze the bar and pull with my lats
@Gazooo29 2 жыл бұрын
Hey coop, how do you clean the eva black plastic from a colored barbell. We have the rogue Cherokee green/black bar and I don’t want to wreck the finish.
@gsjacobs1 2 жыл бұрын
I’d like to see a review of the power bar from Batll Performance.
@joehansonair 2 жыл бұрын
Team, what’s the ETA for the functional trainer comparison video? Some of us are putting off making a buying decision until we see that video!
@JoshuaLTRyan 2 жыл бұрын
I only have a Rep Excalibur at the moment. I like it well enough, not actually even sure what kind it is, maybe mountain knurling? Feels somewhere in the middle compared to others I've used.
@SNOWBOARDZ 2 жыл бұрын
Not sure what knurl it is, but my favorite is the Texas Deadlift bar (2015) idk if they changed it since.
@thehacker4771 2 жыл бұрын
Do a review on Gym Pin
@frankc3635 2 жыл бұрын
Hey how do you store your safety squat bar? I have the Titan v2.
@robertoharo683 2 жыл бұрын
Do you recommend chrome or stainless steel for the sleeve finish?
@staff8518 2 жыл бұрын
Everyone has little things they like and don't like. I feel Eleiko has the best bars and knurling. I do think they need to get broken in before they really shine. . I also have an OHio Bar. Itss nice but doesn't spin as nice as the Eleiko bar. My Eleiko bar is just so damn smooth. TIP: Eleiko bars will get better the more you use them.
@amangupta6154 2 жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on PUNCHING BAG (🥊 boxing) , i want one but i don't have any idea what are the types or filling in the bag ... I thought who would be better than you to explain about it..... Think about it.....
@tas1424 2 жыл бұрын
Somewhat related question. Is anyone in the GGR community aware of a power bar that doesn't have knurling all the way to the end? Coop mentioned the blunting of knurling because of the J-cups and I'm sure we all have experienced that. Unless you plan on doing snatches or snatch grip exercises, I kinda wonder if it would be beneficial to not have knurling where the J-cups go on some bars? Especially if you're a powerlifter and prioritise the big 3 and variations of. Happy to hear any counter arguments on the matter.
@VoteZombie2012 2 жыл бұрын
I actually like thr mountain knurling, because I like to wear weight-lifting gloves, and the mountain gives me the best grip with the gloves
@pob1845 2 жыл бұрын
Without a doubt for me OPB stainless steel!
@willismabobiii 2 жыл бұрын
Do a review for the bodycraft rft
@theologic_us 2 жыл бұрын
After having trained with hills (worn down Texas Power Bar) and touching a OPB, good knurling is addictive. AND THEN Rogue comes out with 2x and 3x? I got to touch both. I like both. I think 3x is novel but I think that would get tiring after a while. For me, 2x is primo.
@mattm314 2 жыл бұрын
When they gonna do the rings with the Aggro knurling?
@cjax2262 2 жыл бұрын
Coop your the man and I respect your opinion but I feel like you go overboard on the EliteFTS power bar knurl. I have Ohio Power Bar and EliteFTS Power Bar, I end up using my Elite bar all the time. Like you said it’s how you train and what your preferences are but the knurl is just aggressive but never hurts when I’m doing Deads or pressing.
@aroostookbarbell5549 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Coop. Did Mac partner with Texas Power Bar? What’s the story behind that? I actually think I might own one of those bars. Having a hard time identifying it though. I want to be sure before I claim what it is. Thanks. Aroostook Barbell.
@THEJavelinX 2 жыл бұрын
Always preferred deeper knurling, "mountain". My Okie DL bar sticks to your hands lol. But I also have 11inch hands and super thick skin on my hands so it never bothered me from a discomfort perspective
@Ringleader3rik 2 жыл бұрын
11in. hands? Are you 7ft tall?
@THEJavelinX 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ringleader3rik 6'3", but I have crazy big hands and long ass thumbs lol, been in an 2xl glove for football since junior high. A buddy of mine is a legit giant/ogre of a human (6'9" 350+lbs) and his fingers are longer, but my hand is wider and my thumb is longer.
@Ringleader3rik 2 жыл бұрын
@@THEJavelinX oh you mean pinky to thumb, not length. Still impressive.
@THEJavelinX 2 жыл бұрын
@@Ringleader3rik yeah, it's how hand size is measured in the majority instances. In the NFL my hands would be the top 1% or probably (considering how many smaller dudes play corner) higher for hand size lol.
@stevesorensen9648 2 жыл бұрын
Any bars available with no knurling at all that you know of?
@jimsolmer1292 2 жыл бұрын
Hey guys this is POOP! Waiting for him to finally say it.
@NoBuddyz 2 жыл бұрын
My personal Sorinex power bar feels better compared to the rogue OPB that I’ve used at a public gym. Maybe because wear of many users. At first Sorinex felt sharp, but I quickly grown used to it. Not for olys though! The Sorinex oly bar feels like a Bella bar. So, I like SHARP for deads and squats.
@Stizzie44 2 жыл бұрын
My favorite Knurling is straps lol
@robertduncan6292 2 жыл бұрын
Is that a Basement Brandon shirt?
@BasementBrandon 2 жыл бұрын
It me!
@HughLeFitness 2 жыл бұрын
I want a phone case that has volcano knurling
@evn7636 2 жыл бұрын
An "Eleiko" tramp stamp would look great with one of those knurled rings.
@adammacdonnell9655 2 жыл бұрын
Why does coop ignore the fact that bells of steel exists?!?! My naked power bar is amazing, and is an arm and a leg cheaper than the "competivitly priced" Rogue WL bar. would love to see some honest reviews of their equipment, and all their bars.
@gad3iii532 2 жыл бұрын
I wear lifting gloves, so the grip is to the glove, is it uncommon to wear gloves? If so is there any reason?
@gad3iii532 2 жыл бұрын
@@Farquad76.547 sounds like bro science
@joshuamartin5095 2 жыл бұрын
I own the rogue Chan bar and I really like the nurling on it. Not sure how it compares to any other bar besides my cheap Chinese made bar that I bought when I was 20 from dicks sporting goods. 600 grit sand paper feels more aggressive than it’s nurling
@IWantMyVisionBack Жыл бұрын
If you think they are bad on your hands, put it on your back when doing heavy squats
@TimJustice 2 жыл бұрын
I've seen fitness equipment websites list their barbells with "standard" or "aggressive" knurling. How do you interpret that? Is standard knurling "volcano" and aggressive knurling "mountain"? I've also seen a couple websites that state an actual knurl measurement, like 1.2mm knurl. Again, I don't know how to frame that. Is 1.2mm a standard knurl and is a standard knurl volcano? Lastly, are you seeing certain knurl standards change from barbell to curl bar to trap bar?
@beteayao5422 2 жыл бұрын
1.2mm is just the width of knurling
@TimJustice 2 жыл бұрын
@@beteayao5422 Do you know if there's a way to measure the depth (or height) of a knurl?
@heinodersanger9809 Жыл бұрын
How fast do knurlings wear down?
@joden5279 2 жыл бұрын
I prefer mountain knurling. Man hands unite!
@fencingrocks3 2 жыл бұрын
My wife makes fun of how often I use the word "knurling" lol
@ciresemaht1271 2 жыл бұрын
If the sharp knurling imbeds itself into the palm of your hand, that will increase lifting capacity by at least 5%.
@bazookabullet101 2 жыл бұрын
Gonna be a lot of time until I’m strong and wealthy enough to worry about this. Really cool information though
@Doviruses.existbaileyonodysee 3 ай бұрын
with regards to bar whip. specifically for the non strong as f people out there. is there any merrit to having a whippy bar (if there are any that whip at sub 150keg weightz)? as u here some strongmen speak highly of how ur core is working more etc.... would a 15kg oly bar be what ome might concider?
@Sports7764 2 жыл бұрын
Anyone know what type of knurling the barenaked powerlifting bar from Bells of Steel uses? Thinking of getting that as a budget powerlifting bar.
@BasementBrandon 2 жыл бұрын
Mine is volcano, but it's a very shallow one, so feels more sharp than something with a deep volcano
@Sports7764 2 жыл бұрын
@@BasementBrandon Good to know! Thanks Brandon! Good luck at your meet in 4 weeks or so!
@john-xena 2 жыл бұрын
Kitchen aid appliances have knurling on their handles.
@thebodybeatdownDiTi 2 жыл бұрын
how are bars cheap if they have hills? The differences are there for a reason "comfort" not for "cheapness"..I personally dont like the pointy knurling. No reason to hurt your hands more than we do.
@WuKong_OG3 6 ай бұрын
Eleiko knurling is about as good as it gets for me. Good grip but not to the point it tears my calluses out of my hands
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