Rogue Westside Power Bar 2.0
Rogue Westside Power Bar 2.0
Product Description
Co-developed with powerlifting legend and strength coach Louie Simmons, Rogue’s redesigned Westside Power Bar is fully machined and assembled in Columbus, Ohio—just down the road from Simmons’ renowned Westside Barbell training facility. Synonymous with its name, the Westside Power Bar excels in the squat, bench press, and deadlift. The 29MM shaft provides minimal flex for maximum stability and is paired with a deep knurl crafted for heavy pulls. No matter the training style, the Westside Power Bar is here to elevate your performance across the big three lifts.
PRECISION MEETS POWER
Every Westside Power Bar is precisely machined and assembled in Columbus, OH using US steel that is proven ideal for heavy powerlifting. We combine a 205,000 PSI tensile strength, low flexion shaft, IPF powerlifting knurl marks and our signature Ohio Power Bar knurling. The knurling is machined in a pattern that is deep and coarse, providing an ideal surface for heavy pulls without being sharp or abrasive. Additionally, it features a matching center knurl that adheres to your back when you need it most.
ENHANCED FEATURES
Best In Class Durability: Rogue manufactures the world's most durable barbells, and the Westside Power Bar is no exception. This bar has been engineered to withstand the heavy demands required from the home gym to the commercial facility. Read more here.
2X Quieter Performance: Refined with even stricter tolerances, precision-machined bronze bushings fit tighter around the shaft, and improved internal sleeve tolerances dampen sound and eliminate unwanted movement, ensuring a smoother and more stable lift.
Low Profile Sleeve Design: The sleeves are now machined using a new low-profile sleeve design that allows for easier than ever loading and unloading of plates.
UNMATCHED REPUTATION
The Rogue Westside Power Bar has set the standard as the premier choice for powerlifting barbells in the industry. With our latest edition, we've taken our flagship power bar to new levels, introducing the most precision machined Westside Power Bar yet. More than just a barbell, the Rogue Westside Power Bar represents where we work, who we are, and the pride we feel in continuing to make the best weightlifting bars in the market.
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ROGUE WESTSIDE POWER BAR 2.0
MEN'S 45LB POWERLIFTING BARBELL
Co-developed with powerlifting legend and strength coach Louie Simmons, Rogue’s redesigned Westside Power Bar is fully machined and assembled in Columbus, Ohio—just down the road from Simmons’ renowned Westside Barbell training facility. Synonymous with its name, the Westside Power Bar excels in the squat, bench press, and deadlift. The 29MM shaft provides minimal flex for maximum stability and is paired with a deep knurl crafted for heavy pulls. No matter the training style, the Westside Power Bar is here to elevate your performance across the big three lifts.
PRECISION MEETS POWER
Every Westside Power Bar is precisely machined and assembled in Columbus, OH using US steel that is proven ideal for heavy powerlifting. We combine a 205,000 PSI tensile strength, low flexion shaft, IPF powerlifting knurl marks and our signature Ohio Power Bar knurling. The knurling is machined in a pattern that is deep and coarse, providing an ideal surface for heavy pulls without being sharp or abrasive. Additionally, it features a matching center knurl that adheres to your back when you need it most.
ENHANCED FEATURES
Best In Class Durability: Rogue manufactures the world's most durable barbells, and the Westside Power Bar is no exception. This bar has been engineered to withstand the heavy demands required from the home gym to the commercial facility. Read more here.
2X Quieter Performance: Refined with even stricter tolerances, precision-machined bronze bushings fit tighter around the shaft, and improved internal sleeve tolerances dampen sound and eliminate unwanted movement, ensuring a smoother and more stable lift.
Low Profile Sleeve Design: The sleeves are now machined using a new low-profile sleeve design that allows for easier than ever loading and unloading of plates.
UNMATCHED REPUTATION
The Rogue Westside Power Bar has set the standard as the premier choice for powerlifting barbells in the industry. With our latest edition, we've taken our flagship power bar to new levels, introducing the most precision machined Westside Power Bar yet. More than just a barbell, the Rogue Westside Power Bar represents where we work, who we are, and the pride we feel in continuing to make the best weightlifting bars in the market.
Patented
Best In Class Durability
With a F-Scale rating of F8-R, the Westside Power Bar is among the most durable barbells in its class. By optimizing materials and manufacturing techniques, the Westside Power Bar has been engineered to withstand the heavy demands that powerlifting places on barbells today, whether it be used daily in the garage or in a high-use commercial gym. Read more here.
LOW PROFILE SLEEVE DESIGN
Our new low-profile sleeve design makes loading and unloading plates easier than ever. The precision-machined sleeve is then treated with our proprietary matte black process, significantly enhancing its resistance to corrosion and impact. This treatment ensures that the sleeves retain their appearance for a much longer duration compared to traditional sleeve finishes.
2X QUIETER PERFORMANCE
Using precision machining, we are able to tighten the fit of the sleeve on the shaft which means a smoother spin, a more connected feeling while lifting and significant noise reduction.
How It's Made
FRICTION WELDING
The collars of the sleeves are friction welded, creating the strongest sleeves in the industry. This bond is as strong as if machined from a single piece of steel, while saving on waste and cost.
Rogue Work Hardening
Our patented, proprietary process more than doubles the durability and lifespan of the barbell shaft compared to our competitors.
Proprietary Sleeve Finish
Our matte black sleeve option involves a new process that effectively transforms the surface of the steel rather than coating it. This transformation significantly enhances the sleeves’ corrosion resistance, impact resistance, and abrasion resistance.
State-of-the-art Gauging
We use gauging normally employed in the aerospace industry to ensure that every bar that makes it to a customer is exactly as designed.
Barbell Durability
RUST RESISTANCE
The resistance of a barbell to oxidation depends on the type of steel and the coating. Barbells at the lower end of the spectrum will require more care and maintenance to preserve their appearance than barbells at the upper end of the spectrum.
BARBELL DURABILITY
The F Scale™ is a durability scale for barbells based on functional testing at stresses similar to what barbells experience when being dropped from overhead. Bars that have been treated with Rogue Work Hardening (RWH™) are designated by having an R in their F Rating™. For more information on F Scale™ click here.
F SCALE™ APPLICATION
How a barbell is used will affect its durable lifespan and it's a key factor in determining what type of F Rating™ might be suitable for your gym's needs. This graph correlates the F Rating™ of a barbell with different types of usage in order to predict the durable lifespan. Using this data, we are able to make recommendations on what F Rating™ is appropriate for different training situations. With a rating of F8-R, the Westside Power Bar is rated to outlast a lifetime of lifting (50+ years) in a powerlifting facility or home gym.
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Gear Specs
Specifications:
- Made in the USA
- Co-developed with Westside Barbell's Louie Simmons
- Exclusive, aggressive knurl pattern + center knurl
- 205,000 PSI tensile strength shaft for reduced whip
- Bronze bushings + snap ring design for smooth spin
- Green Endcap with Westside & Rogue logos
- F-Scale Rating: F8-R
- Unloaded Weight: 45LB
- Finish: Black Zinc on shaft and Proprietary Matte Black sleeves
- Lifetime Warranty against bending*
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Powerlifting BARBELL
Designed for Powerlifting: Squat, Bench Press, Deadlift
F-RATING
Our barbells are tested by a third-party to determine their F-Rating, or fatigue resistance, which is a measured representation of the durability of the barbell.
BARBELL BUSHINGS
Precision bronze bushings provide reliable fast spin while being exceptionally durable when subjected to impact from being dropped.
WHAT IS ROGUE WORK HARDENING?
Rogue Work Hardening (RWH) is our patented process for treating the shafts of our barbells to improve their durability.
BARBELL WEIGHT
Available in 45LB to pair with pound plates.
BARBELL WHIP
The amount of springback provided by the bar that can be used by the lifter to increase the weight they can lift in dynamic movements.
BARBELL DIAMETER
29MM is the standard diameter used across Powerlifting federations.
MADE IN THE U.S.A.
Made from US steel, the Rogue Ohio Power Bar is machined and assembled at the Rogue factory in Columbus, OH.
TENSILE STRENGTH
Expressed in PSI, tensile strength measures the maximum weight a barbell can support before deforming. The 205K tensile strength falls within the optimal range of minimal flexion for maximum stability throughout the lift.
BARBELL KNURLING EXPLAINED
Our signature power knurl is machined in a pattern that is deep and coarse, providing an ideal surface for heavy pulls without being sharp or abrasive.
Gear Specs | |
| Brand | Rogue Fitness |
| Color | Black |
| Guarantee/Warranty | Lifetime Warranty* |
| Made In USA | Yes |
| Loadable Sleeve Length | 16.25" |
| Bar Length | 86.52" |
| Distance Between Sleeves | 51.5" |
| Diameter | 29MM |
| F Rating™ | F8-R |
| Bar Type | Men's Bars |
| Bar Use | Powerlifting |
| Bushing/Bearing | Bushing |
| Bar Weight | 45LB |
| Knurl | Powerlifting |
| Center Knurl | Yes |
| Knurl Mark | Powerlifting |
| Shaft Coating | Black Zinc |
| Sleeve Coating | Proprietary Matte Black |
| Tensile Strength | 205,000 PSI |
Key Features of the Westside Power Bar:
Developed with Louie Simmons
We worked directly with legendary powerlifter, strength coach, and Westside Barbell founder Louie Simmons (1947-2022) to fine-tune this bar into one worthy of both the Rogue and Westside names. Every element of Version 2.0, from the knurling to the finish to the endcaps, was held to a champion’s standard. We believe this bar ranks with some of the best power bars ever made, but the words “Louie Simmons Approved” say more than we ever could.
205,000 PSI Steel
The Westside Power Bar’s 29MM diameter steel shaft now has a tensile strength of 205,000 PSI, delivering superior rigidity and virtually zero whip/flex. Machined and assembled in Columbus, Ohio, the bar also features a snap-ring design and quality bronze bushings for a smooth, consistent feel. Includes a lifetime warranty against bending.*
Aggressive Knurl
We updated the knurl pattern for Version 2.0 of the Westside Power Bar, turning again to Louie Simmons to test and refine an aggressive, precision powerlifting knurl—deep and coarse without being uncomfortably sharp or abrasive. A center knurl is also included for added “stick” to the back during squats.
Black Zinc + Proprietary Matte Black Finish
The Westside Power Bar has a distinct look, with a black zinc coating on the shaft, plus new green endcaps with the Rogue and Westside logos. The sleeves also now feature Rogue’s proprietary matte black finish, which utilizes a process that effectively transforms the surface of the steel rather than coating it, greatly increasing the sleeves’ long-term corrosion resistance and color endurance.
