The diameter of the bar is a bit small at 27 millimeters.
Okie deadlift bar review.
Okie tm deadlift bar has been used in numerous local state regional national world and international competitions.
Deadlifts and literally nothing else.
Deadlifts and literally nothing else.
It has a coarse knurl which will give you a great grip.
Like the rogue it weights 20kg 44 lbs.
This thing is made perfectly for one thing.
The okie deadlift bar has 15 15 16 sleeves pretty long.
Made to the maximum length and minimum diameter creating a big spring.
Despite being made so long ago its construction has never changed and to this day it s still being used in powerlifting competitions.
It s a beautiful piece of nostalgia but it s certainly been passed by the myriad of deadlift bar options available today.
The okie deadlift bar has been used in many national and international competitions so you do not need to worry if you plan to enter in deadlifting competitions anytime soon.
Crain s okie deadlift bar is one of the most legendary barbells ever made.
5 0 out of 5 stars the gold standard for pure deadlift bars reviewed in the united states on august 29 2017 i bought this bar personally from ricky dale crain i live in oklahoma so it was a short drive to his gym.
Designed by rickey dale crain this bar was the first of it s kind.
This thing is made perfectly for one thing.
Unfortunately despite new methods and manufacturing abilities the okie deadlift bar is still made the exact same way as it was in the 70 s.
5 0 out of 5 stars the gold standard for pure deadlift bars reviewed in the united states on august 29 2017 i bought this bar personally from ricky dale crain i live in oklahoma so it was a short drive to his gym.
You ll fit another plate on each side compared to the others.
The okie deadlift bar is known for being the first barbell made specifically for the deadlift.
Don t let anyone else tell you different.
