Rogue Bella Bar Review: Best Women's Barbell Ever Made?!

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The Rogue Bella Bar is the best-selling women's barbell of all time. But...is it the best 25MM?
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The Rogue Bella Bar has been in existence nearly as long as Rogue Fitness has. It was their original bar designed for female CrossFit Competitors and those that prefer a lighter and thinner shaft barbell.
At 25MM and 15 KG, although this is largely considered a "women's barbell" it could be used by anyone.
For this review, we had GGR Lead Editor and Olympic Weightlifter, Kate, give her opinion of the bar and how it compares to other 25MM barbells she's trained with.
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@ExpeditionaryRanger 2 жыл бұрын

"If you're moving a barbell you're doing something positive in your life." Quote of the year.

@anonymous-mf1ws 2 жыл бұрын

this is so true

@GarageGymReviews 2 жыл бұрын

@ExpeditionaryRanger I agree 100% when Coop said it while were filming, I thought that should be on a shirt. -Mike, GGR Community Manager

@ccb5105 2 жыл бұрын

Went to comment this, but you beat me; take your +1!

@dennisruud825 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGymReviews ok

@kurplop357 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a guy and I bought a 25mm bar for my home gym for several reasons. 1. My space is limited and the shorter bar allows a bit more maneuverability. The shorter sleeves are long enough as long as you don’t use bumper plates. 2. You feel the bending sooner (good for a old guy that still remembers lifting heavier weight). 3. The smaller diameter feels better on deadlifts. 4. Being a girl-bar reminds me that I’m no longer competitive (I’m 67) and shouldn’t be showing off and hurting myself. Reasons not to buy: 1. It’s lighter and after using a 20k bar for years it takes a second to figure how much weight you really have on the bar. 2. Mine has pink on the inner sleeve edge and takes 28% off my manliness quotient. 3. The smaller diameter puts a narrower load path on palms and back when doing benches and squats, making it less comfortable for these lifts when using heavier weights. 4. If I were to use bumper plates, the loading length may be too short for heavier lifts. 5. If space isn’t a concern the full diameter/full length is probably a better choice unless you have family members who would benefit from the lighter weight and diameter. Just my observations.

@GarageGymReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Great observations and reasons. I have 20kg and 15kg bars in my home gym my wife main uses the smaller of the two but I use it from time to time. -Mike, GGR Community Manager

@mrkang4080 Жыл бұрын

I'm late to the party, but I use my bella bar for deadlifting too. It's got good whip, and is the perfect "2nd bar" after my OPB and for my wife. It's so useful in my gym and keeps me from having to buy more than 2 bars.

@80sruler Жыл бұрын

I also have this bar. I’m 5’8 and not big hands and thought it was a better size for my home gym

@BasementBrandon 2 жыл бұрын

It's all about equality... make 29mm shafts with aggressive knurling the standard for all!! :)

@GarageGymReviews 2 жыл бұрын

I say AGGRO Bar for all. Builds character.

@aspenwagon04 2 жыл бұрын

It’ll put some hair on your chest!…..wait.

@tvoyelitsoglupoye2326 2 жыл бұрын

What are Trump hands? I never heard this. Are his hands small, big?

@marklanston7256 2 жыл бұрын

@@tvoyelitsoglupoye2326 I feel like they’re either really small and weak looking or fat and swollen

@catrat343245 2 жыл бұрын

@@tvoyelitsoglupoye2326 it’s a meme that they are tiny.

@beautyofgrace3915 2 жыл бұрын

Love the female perspective, have her on more often! We like our barbells too😀

@EllaKlein_ 2 жыл бұрын

I loved the duo review/presentation from you and Kate. All if your videos are well-made and thorough yet compact, this was no exception. Thanks for this review Kate & Coop!

@Burps___ 2 жыл бұрын

I own the Bela bar by Rogue and I'm a guy. I got it because its shorter in length than the traditional 45-lb bar and better fits in my basement gym. Its 33 pounds I believe, so its easier to move around my smaller gym. I love it! 5 years now and no rust or tarnish.

@theozarks73 2 жыл бұрын

Coop brings it every review! Kate was the MVP of this one! Am I crazy or was there another female athlete in the beginning? Great review GGR Team!

@GarageGymReviews 2 жыл бұрын

She really was and no Jeff your not crazy. That was one of our writers.- Mike, GGR Community Manager

@krimsondeath22 2 жыл бұрын

You need to have her on more often

@prple-coffee 2 жыл бұрын

Great review Coop! Wondering if we'll see a pyrros bar review soon.

@jrock-xs9vp 2 жыл бұрын

Great review Tks much very informative

@hitleractually8180 2 жыл бұрын

*Just purchased the all stainless version of this bar for my wife, for Christmas! Merry Liftmas, baby!!!!*

@GarageGymReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Thats what I bought my life last year for Christmas and she loves it. Great gift! -Mike, GGR Community Manager

@noahm44 2 жыл бұрын

Hehe

@DylanKJohnson 2 жыл бұрын

My wife loves her pink cerakote Bella. One of the best things we picked up for the gym! The cerakote, however, significantly dulls the knurling. IMO it already has very passive knurling, but with the cerakote finish it becomes almost non-existent. She doesn't mind though, so it's never been an issue for her.

@BasementBrandon 2 жыл бұрын

agreed here, plus the pink tends to show dirt a lot more in my experience.

@GarageGymReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. It's already a passive knurl and the Cerakote makes it even more so. Cool looking bar though with the black sleeves.

@pelvispresley 2 жыл бұрын

I actually thought they were going downstairs🤣

@GarageGymReviews 2 жыл бұрын

They sold it well until they started laughing. - Mike GGR Community Manager

@eli9478 2 жыл бұрын

As a dude with smaller hands I love this bar! It also takes up less space so it's great in a studio apartment!

@ScottO84 2 жыл бұрын

I'd have to say the stainless version of the Bella is the best women's bar, but you know me. 👍Additionally, great job on camera and detailing your experiences with the bar, Kate!

@GarageGymReviews 2 жыл бұрын

@Scott I agree 100% my wife has loved hers since she got a little over a year ago now. Kate did awesome! -Mike, GGR Community Manager

@lyndseygarman8286 2 жыл бұрын

I love my Bella bar. I have the Davidsdottir blue one. I’ve never lifted before I got my home gym.

@GarageGymReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Such an awesome bar! What kind of training do you use your bar for? -Mike, GGR Community Manager

@lyndseygarman8286 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGymReviews deadlifting and squats mostly. I started with a personal trainer this year and my max deadlift was 295 and my max squat was 265.

@rustyshackleford2723 2 жыл бұрын

I got the Rep, Saber bar, same idea. Love the 25mm shaft. Both great bars

@tybow19 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Coop, seeing Kate mention barbell care/maintenance, have you ever put a video out on any tips/tricks or products you recommend for cleaning and maintenance?

@adammacdonnell9655 2 жыл бұрын

One of his very first, if not his first, videos is a barbell restoration. maybe that helps.

@JeffRage 7 ай бұрын

I'm a short guy with wee hands. I used this bar at the last gym I went to. I think it's time to get one for my home gym!

@jr.8509 2 жыл бұрын

Bella barbells are just FUN to use and feel good on my wrists.

@WORKOUTSOLUTIONS 2 жыл бұрын

The Bella Bar is a MUST HAVE in home / garage/ commercial gyms HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 💯🌟 Woman, teenagers , young adults reach for the Bella bar more often than a 7 foot bar with larger diameter ✅ We have outfitted all our gyms with at least one version of the Bella Bar, but the black zinc is standard Home gym owners looking for a shorter bar = Bella bar is perfect Home gym couples on a budget for only one bar, get the Bella as both can use it, and if need thicker get a pair of Fat Grips Of all the versions, the Bella Black zinc is what most people, and gym owners, women, couples, young adults prefer = feels better, looks original Thanks Coop 🙌

@GarageGymReviews 2 жыл бұрын

You nailed it, having in our garage helped me encourage my wife to get back into lifting after having our kids and one day it will be the bar my kids will use. -Mike, GGR Community Manager

@WORKOUTSOLUTIONS 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGymReviews YES!!! That’s so beautiful to hear Mike!!!! The Bella bar, and the Rogue Curl bar have been a godsend for encouraging children, young adults, woman, and people that are not as “interested’ yet in lifting, or weaker… A 7-foot 45 lbs bar is too intimidating, and cannot be ‘comfortably” used by many children, young adults, woman, this is why I design home family gyms for all family members, therefore if having the kids and wife pick up a barbell and exercising is important to you, get the Bella and Rogue curl bar, and if on a budget get these bars (Bella and Curl) before purchasing a 7-foot barbell purchase. Not what every man is prepared to hear, but when I consult a married father on a home gym build, I must explain “this gym isn’t about YOU, its about the family” … They thank me after when they experience what you did, wife and kids using the gym = #PRICELESS

@gymreviewer 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome option to help get your teens involved in lifting!

@johnsotelo3125 2 жыл бұрын

Coop could you do a video content on the sorinex self spot bench. Thanks.🤙🤙🤙🤙👍👍

@frayedendz1 2 жыл бұрын

the Bella is a trusty bar!! Love mine so much

@GarageGymReviews 2 жыл бұрын

I agree 100% I used my wives when we were quarantined because my bar was at my training partners house. I didn't miss a beat while using it.- Mike, GGR Community Manager

@aarond2753 2 жыл бұрын

Coop - A question for us Canadians. What do you think of the Bells Of Steel squat rack with the lay pull down and cable crossover attachments for a home gym?

@HickLif3 2 жыл бұрын

I went with the texas power bar 10kg starting strength bar for my wife. For someone that has never lifted in her life it was perfect.

@mattm314 2 жыл бұрын

Rage Fitness has a 15 lb bar that can be loaded with 300 pounds, it's an awesome beginner/technique bar. I got it since my kid has shown an interest but I use it for accessory work/supersets as well.

@HickLif3 2 жыл бұрын

@@mattm314 The texas power bar doesn't have a weight limit that i can find so as far as I know you can load it to as much that will fit on the bar

@psYche7600 2 жыл бұрын

Can you review the Pyrros and American Barbell SS weightlifting bar?

@Harry_16710 2 жыл бұрын

My wife loves her Bella...and I think it's great too! 🏋️‍♂️

@420sparkabowl 2 жыл бұрын

Do a review on the handy gym portable flywheel please

@alanaliyev456GT Жыл бұрын

A solid 25mm barbell can be used for big deadlift ( in home gym) if we avoid violent reception/fall (exit squat)

@ExpeditionaryRanger 2 жыл бұрын

It seems the Stainless 2.0 Bella Bar has black composite bushings. Will these last as long as bronze? Not sure why they did that on a higher price point bar Bella. (note that the pic on their site shows bronze in one, but description says black composite). And, is E-coat indeed a thinner coating than oxide which should improve knurl grip?

@aresxl9375 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 55$ barbell just a basic on that on one side doesn’t spin I’m gonna buy a gym set up from rogue in March for my 19 birthday and spend 6k on the set up because I work out everyday but I’m definitely gonna get this bar if the family wants to work out or try to

@GarageGymReviews 2 жыл бұрын

Thats what I started my home gym with was a $50 bar and now I'm not sure what I'll I've spent outfitting two garage gyms. You would not regret having this bar in your gym. -Mike, GGR Community Manager.

@aresxl9375 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarageGymReviews i even have the knockoff oso collars from the test video of dropping the weight on the rack I got a rack similar to that but for the new gym I’m going all rogue I’m gonna soak the bar in vinegar maybe it will help

@adammacdonnell9655 2 жыл бұрын

Love the "speciality" guest. Nice touch.

@Sam-st5wj 2 жыл бұрын

I'm just here for a review on the Bass Pro Shop hat

@ulfberthwar-bear154 2 жыл бұрын

Bought my girlfriend the Cerakote one. She just said ‘urrrm thanks….?’ 😂 she doesn’t know

@greentube461 2 жыл бұрын

No details on the different bushings of the different versions… The stainless version has composite bushings, why is there no mention of that ? What impact (durability, spin, etc) does it have ? This feels more like an intro to 15KG barbells, and an observation that black zinc will fade (without telling people they will then have to care for their bar like a bare steel one after that) rather than a full review.

@olive_n 2 жыл бұрын

big fan of women

@coreylambrecht5797 4 ай бұрын

Buying for my 10 year old son 👍🏼

@Laotzujm 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Coop, you seem to lean toward the stainless steel bars which have a lower FR rating than any of the Ohio other coated bars from Rouge. I am guessing that some part of the hardening process uses heat which does not work well with the stainless steel bar. Do you feel that the lower FR rating on the stainless steel bar is not an issue? I am shopping for an Olympic bar that will be used outside for the majority of the time.

@GarageGymReviews 2 жыл бұрын

The FR Rating really only matters for high volume gyms, like CrossFit affiliates. For single use home gym owners, the FR rating has little impact from my understanding of the test.

@KenTanThat 2 жыл бұрын

Would be interested to see how the Eleiko XF 15kg Bar compares.

@GarageGymReviews 2 жыл бұрын

I'd like to do that comparison.

@kozmo7 2 жыл бұрын

Something I can’t ever seem to get an answer to about this bar… Is the knurling pushed in more than a men’s bar due to the bar being shorter? My GF has more narrow shoulders so on deadlifts on a men’s bar she has her hands on the smooth, putting her on the Knurl is way too wide. Would a woman’s bar help with this?

@jamestonbellajo 2 жыл бұрын

Hey. I have both this bar and an Ohio Power Bar. The knurl is not pushed in more so I don’t think this would help your wife with a more narrow grip. The Bella Bar is only shorter overall due to the sleeves and collars. The shaft lengths for both are the exactly the same length so the knurl of the Bella Bar starts and ends in the same place as the Ohio Power Bar. Edit: I just measured the knurl for both bars. The knurl on one side of my Ohio Power Bar measured out to 17 and 1/4 inches and the knurl on one side of my Bella Bar measured out to 17 and 3/8 inches, so the knurl on the Bella sticks in ever so slightly. Definitely less than half of my pinky nail. I would treat them as the exact same personally. Shaft length is exactly the same.

@kozmo7 2 жыл бұрын

@@jamestonbellajo Ohhhhh wow okay thank you so much first of all!! I’ve been trying to get an answer for that one for months, you are truly a life saver it was driving me nuts haha So I guess more petite women just have to lift on the smooth? Seems strange there isn’t a bar that would allow for someone with more narrow shoulders to be able to grab Thank you so much for checking for me I appreciate it!

@alanaliyev456GT Жыл бұрын

Logo is really nice. 5’32’’ I love cutes dogs. R.I.P Bella

@aresxl9375 2 жыл бұрын

they have the bar on change plates so alpha

@mikepadgett31 2 жыл бұрын

Can you have Jujimufu deadlift 700# on that bar as a "test"?

@GarageGymReviews 2 жыл бұрын

That would be awesome ! -Mike, GGR Community Manager

@cigarsmoker5077 11 ай бұрын

Can you review more women’s barbells?

@user-wc1em7pc2p 2 жыл бұрын

I never noticed how tiny your hands were til you mentioned it here.

@TWP-rq8yk 2 жыл бұрын

lol the way he waits for her to say her name at the beginning like he doesn't know her name...

@jaku8513 2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if it's possible to take a 25mm womens bar, and remove the sleeves and just use the 25mm shaft as a barbell for 1 inch plates? In theory would this Bella bar can hold like 500lbs or more right even without the sleeves?

@zeeali2722 2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like it'd work but then you'll need to buy additional collars (like scaffold) for the 1 inch sleeve so the plates don't slide down the middle.

@jaku8513 2 жыл бұрын

@@zeeali2722 I think I those old school metal collars are pretty cheap, the cast iron red ones, but I think just a bit of duck tape would do the trick too. Easier than having to upgrade to 2 inch plates I guess.

@lsantilli 2 жыл бұрын

Not sure if it’s the best woman’s bar ever made, but I do know this is the best review of the best woman’s bar ever made.

@ccb5105 2 жыл бұрын

Are female bars used in competition? Or, are they more for training?

@extrasmack 2 жыл бұрын

Depends on the discipline. 25mm bars aka women's bars are used by the women in competitive Weightlifting competitions, 28mm are used by there men. In powerlifting, however, everyone uses the same 29mm bar unless competing in a federation that uses specialty (squat, bench, deadlift specific) bars of different diameters. For home use it really doesn't matter other than standard 45 pound or 20 kilo bars making weight calculations slightly easier. IMHO though, lift whatever works for you or what you got. Weight is weight. Incremental increases over time is what really counts in the end. Hope that helps.

@ccb5105 2 жыл бұрын

@@extrasmack ah...I enjoy lifting for the sake of lifting; never competed. But, I know the rules can be extremely nuanced and nit-picky.

@bcarter9252 2 жыл бұрын

Prefer a thick strong 28 mm shaft........on my bar too !!

@furezj 2 жыл бұрын

The zinc coating is awful. My brand new bar from rogue came with some of the coating already gone.

@markkoval5984 2 жыл бұрын

Eh, never understood the marketing...how can a barbell be a "woman's barbell"?. Got some "light" cross fit bars; have plenty of fun esp. with non big 3 lifts. Whippier, easier to control & maneuver overall. Black zinc oxide is nice; holds up well enough, looks cool, and costs less generally

@rawr2u190 2 жыл бұрын

I think it's a hold over from weightlifting where women compete with a 25mm thickness bar. Whereas men compete with a 28mm. It would be harder for athletes or coaches switching to crossfit from WL. Cleans, jerks, and snatches would just feel weird with a different amount of whip.

@brandonhoover2120 2 жыл бұрын

Women have smaller hands, therefor the bar is made smaller. Women are not as strong, therefor bar base weight is lower. I thought it would be pretty much common sense.

@markkoval5984 2 жыл бұрын

@@brandonhoover2120 Bro, it's a piece of metal. I'm curious on your logic on deodorants/antiperspirants with the same active ingredients marketed specifically for one gender

@brandonhoover2120 2 жыл бұрын

@@markkoval5984 You literally make no sense. It’s a pice of metal? So let’s run all powerlifting with Axles and no knurling? I very clearly explained the genetic difference in men and women that have directly transferred to the creatine of a women suited bar, vs a male. Even though the male bar, is more of a general bar, and the women’s is for women. Like it or not buckaroo

@markkoval5984 2 жыл бұрын

@@brandonhoover2120 I think you are too ignorant to understand that both sexes can use either bars...the stupidity of marketing

@mhmd5q282 2 жыл бұрын

Is crossfit very bad sport , i heard its the least good sport to do , is that right?

@jr.sciencebros.8411 2 жыл бұрын

Lol Coop's wife is bigger than him!

@Rack979 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Coop, how would you convert this bar with collars into proper Freedom Units AKA pounds? Spring clips would get you to around 34 pounds, but that's not so round a number. I don't see any almost 1 pound collars around to make a nice even 35 pounds, but they might exist. 17kg (15kg plus 2*1kg Vulcan collars) is almost 37.5 pounds and 2*1.25lb would make 40 pounds but would need a pair of permaplates. Competition collars plus Bella would be 20kg, then you'd just need another pair of 206g OSO or Rogue HG collars to make a right proper 45 pounds, but now you have two collars. Might as well slap 5kg a side on (2.5kg collars and 2.5kg plates) and make it 25kg/55.1 pounds. As an American, I will do anything to avoid the metric system.

@brandonhoover2120 2 жыл бұрын

😂🤣

@isaacdunson2989 2 жыл бұрын

Uhhhh CrossFit 😑 😂 jk jk what ever floats your boat

@beyoncehadoneofthebest 2 жыл бұрын

“womens bar” is the dumbest name ever. just call it a small diameter bar. tons of guys would be better off with this but will never try it

@Ole-oj3ep 2 жыл бұрын

fr, I feel like an asshole when calling it that

@ccb5105 2 жыл бұрын

Why would they be better off? I imagine this is based on average size / power by both genders. It’s okay to break down by male / female.

@craigman7262 2 жыл бұрын

lol fr. Those smaller guys with smaller hands would benefit greatly.

@Ole-oj3ep 2 жыл бұрын

@@_Zane__ :)

@beyoncehadoneofthebest 2 жыл бұрын

@@_Zane__ yes on average. but the women with large hands aren’t buying “mens bars” they’re just buying regular bars. men with smaller hands do exist (even if it’s a small cross section of them) and a good number of those guys having their ideal option called a “womens bar” will never consider it

@lhpyro9037 2 жыл бұрын

First

@markandersen154 2 жыл бұрын

Vulcan standard womens bar is better.

@GarageGymReviews 2 жыл бұрын

I'll check it out, thank you Mark. -Mike, GGR Community Manager

@baborikinm 2 жыл бұрын

The review is bad. What are the points for women to buy it? The nurling allows better deadlift hands position? Does it whip more so women got the same feeling as men pulling their weights? And so on. You have just read the same information as everyone can find on the website. Coop, you can do better!

@Crotone79 2 жыл бұрын

WOMEN: WE WANT EQUALITY ALSO WOMEN: BUT WE DEMAND A LIGHTER BARBELL

@SarahRoseCO10 2 жыл бұрын

Lol yes, two things can be true. It's not "get treated equally in society" and "also have to move the same weight as men" or else stay in the kitchen This has big "aha, you want to cHanGe SoCiEtY but yet you LiVe in sOCieTy" vibes

@jackdolezal9742 2 жыл бұрын

Make a 20kg 27.5mm bar the standard, I get that it may be easier for women to hold a smaller diameter bar since most women have smaller hands than men but other than that I think it’s unnecessary to have separate gender bars since we all do the same movements so you could argue its sexist to make women use a different bar idk.