T-grip barbell

Shafpocalypse Now · Post by **Shafpocalypse Now** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 12:39 pm

Just picked one up locally...looking for a parallel grip barbell, and this wasn't a bad option, and pretty inexpensive from the guy I bought it from.

Got the 7' one. Will use it this morning for the first time.

TerryB · Post by **TerryB** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:06 pm

Does it make Fran easier, or harder?

Shafpocalypse Now · Post by **Shafpocalypse Now** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 3:17 pm

This is actually a pretty versatile bar. I'm glad I grabbed it.

Abandoned by Wolves · Post by **Abandoned by Wolves** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:46 pm

Interesting looking product, a lot like something I've seen elsewhere. But jeez, that clip...how many different "video" ways can you say "you can lift weights with your hands in a neutral position"?? I think the point was made 30 seconds in.

Of course, now I want one.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 4:17 pm

Looks nice, but I'd prefer a swiss bar for more grip options.

What did it run you?

Shafpocalypse Now · Post by **Shafpocalypse Now** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 4:36 pm

$200.

This is, overall, more versatile than the Swiss Bar, which can be used for just pressing and rows. The guy I bought it from had a Swiss Bar too, and he almost never used the alternate grips.

I'm pretty pleased with this. Benching with it really brings the bar low onto the body and uses way more triceps.

TerryB · Post by **TerryB** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 4:42 pm

You spent $200 to bench with a parallel grip.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 5:53 pm

Shafpocalypse Now wrote:This is, overall, more versatile than the Swiss Bar, which can be used for just pressing and rows. The guy I bought it from had a Swiss Bar too, and he almost never used the alternate grips.

I didn't watch the video before posting. Hadn't thought about the lower body stuff, so it does look more versatile.

What's the bar's weight capacity?

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 6:08 pm

Jesus. The 7 foot bar is $379 plus shipping here: http://t-gripbarbell.com/retail-products/

TerryB · Post by **TerryB** » Fri Apr 13, 2012 6:36 pm

Ryan wrote:
What's the bar's weight capacity?

The sleeves seemed to be pretty short on the one I looked at online. Same problem as you'd have with a standard tarpbar I'd think.

Shafpocalypse Now · Post by **Shafpocalypse Now** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 3:06 am

No. Same as a standard Olympic barbell.

So, what I've done with it so far:

Bench, curl (3 different kinds), press, row, including using it like a tbar row stuck against the rack.

Benching is funky, it's really feels like a reverse grip bench, really low on the chest and a lot of triceps. 195 felt pretty heavy after about 6 reps.

Curls are curls. Always awesome. A curl and press feels pretty good with the hammer grip.

I have also tried some pulls....RDLs felt a bit funky, but not bad.

So, I like it, and I think it's more versatile than a Swiss bar, racked it up on the shoulders once to try a front squat....not bad either, but didn't load that yet.

The Crawdaddy · Post by **The Crawdaddy** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 11:23 am

Interesting. May have to keep my eyes open for one of these.

Quick question (s): for bench, did the set grip location have any impact/cause and difficulties? How narrow/wide is it (i.e. CG vs PL lift)?

Holland Oates · Post by **Holland Oates** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 2:47 pm

How does this compare to the "football" bar that EliteFTS sales?

TerryB · Post by **TerryB** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 3:32 pm

Ed Zachary wrote:How does this compare to the "football" bar that EliteFTS sales?

They are very very similar in that you don't need either one.

Holland Oates · Post by **Holland Oates** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 3:33 pm

protobuilder wrote:
Ed Zachary wrote:How does this compare to the "football" bar that EliteFTS sales?
They are very very similar in that you don't need either one.

LOL

Thanks.

TerryB · Post by **TerryB** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 3:36 pm

This bar solves a problem that never existed.

I'm shocked that Shaf hasn't figured out he can do DB presses with a neutral grip and achieve the same effects rather than buying a $200 specialty bar that locks your hand spacing into one position.

And I think we all know he's never going to front squat with it, or do any meaningful pulls, and nobody does curls long enough to see any real point to buying a bar that keeps your palms facing one another.

Next he will be eating chia seeds and purchasing a new tarp bar.

Shafpocalypse Now · Post by **Shafpocalypse Now** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:47 pm

I've got 2 trap bars already

TerryB · Post by **TerryB** » Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:22 pm

Shafpocalypse Now wrote:I've got 2 trap bars already

break the cycle....break the cycle

Holland Oates · Post by **Holland Oates** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 12:00 am

protobuilder wrote:
Shafpocalypse Now wrote:I've got 2 trap bars already
break the cycle....break the cycle

Proto, that nigger has got like 20 kettlebells! THERE! IS! NO! HOPE!

Shafpocalypse Now · Post by **Shafpocalypse Now** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 1:23 am

fuck you proto, if purchasing used weight equipment makes me happy, like your penchant for transsexual hookers and blood covered rubber sheets, then you should be happy for me.

Holland Oates · Post by **Holland Oates** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 1:48 am

Shafpocalypse Now wrote:fuck you proto, if purchasing used weight equipment makes me happy, like your penchant for transsexual hookers and blood covered rubber sheets, then you should be happy for me.

You talking to Proto or me?

The Nightman · Post by **The Nightman** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 1:56 am

Ed Zachary wrote:
protobuilder wrote:
Shafpocalypse Now wrote:I've got 2 trap bars already
break the cycle....break the cycle
Proto, that nigger has got like 20 kettlebells! THERE! IS! NO! HOPE!

pffft..... only 20?

Holland Oates · Post by **Holland Oates** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 2:01 am

The Nightman wrote:
Ed Zachary wrote:
protobuilder wrote:
Shafpocalypse Now wrote:I've got 2 trap bars already
break the cycle....break the cycle
Proto, that nigger has got like 20 kettlebells! THERE! IS! NO! HOPE!

pffft..... only 20?

Bobby · Post by **Bobby** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:08 am

Shit I only have 17 kettlebells.....

The Nightman · Post by **The Nightman** » Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:59 pm

last time I counted it was over 60...

IGX

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