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The Ohio Bar - Stainless Steel

★★★★★
★★★★★
4.8
486 Reviews
Made in U.S.A.

The Ohio Bar - Stainless Steel

★★★★★
★★★★★
4.8
486 Reviews
Made in U.S.A.
$370.00
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Product Description

MEN'S 20KG MULTI-PURPOSE BARBELL

Created to be the best multi-purpose barbell, The 20KG Ohio Bar has you covered. Whether you’re focusing on squat, bench, and deadlift or looking to improve your snatch and clean and jerk, the Ohio Bar is the go-to for any strength movement.


CRAFTED FOR EXCELLENCE IN COLUMBUS, OH

Each Stainless Ohio Bar includes a 200K PSI tensile strength shaft, dual knurl marks for Olympic and Powerlifting, the uncoated shaft keeps the knurl feeling just the way it was intended. In addition, the stainless steel shaft and Rogue Work Hardening process (RWH) contribute to an elite score of F-10R on the F-Scale, making it one of the most durable barbells on the market.

Note on Stainless Steel: Barbells made from raw steel are not plated and therefore marks from the machining process may be visible. Stainless steel shafts will show CNC processing marks. These are cosmetic and will not impact the barbell's performance.


ENHANCED FEATURES

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THE OHIO BAR - Stainless STeel

MEN'S 20KG MULTI-PURPOSE BARBELL

Created to be the best multi-purpose barbell, The 20KG Ohio Bar has you covered. Whether you’re focusing on squat, bench, and deadlift or looking to improve your snatch and clean and jerk, the Ohio Bar is the go-to for any strength movement.


CRAFTED FOR EXCELLENCE IN COLUMBUS, OH

Each Stainless Ohio Bar includes a 200K PSI tensile strength shaft, dual knurl marks for Olympic and Powerlifting, the uncoated shaft keeps the knurl feeling just the way it was intended. In addition, the stainless steel shaft and Rogue Work Hardening process (RWH) contribute to an elite score of F-10R on the F-Scale, making it one of the most durable barbells on the market.

Note on Stainless Steel: Barbells made from raw steel are not plated and therefore marks from the machining process may be visible. Stainless steel shafts will show CNC processing marks. These are cosmetic and will not impact the barbell's performance.


ENHANCED FEATURES

Best In Class Durability:  Engineered to withstand the increased demands that functional movements and Olympic lifts place on barbells today through overhead drops.  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.


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Best In Class Durability

With a F-Scale rating of F10-R, the Ohio Bar is among the most durable barbells in its class. By optimizing materials and manufacturing techniques, the Ohio Bar has been engineered to withstand the increased demands that CrossFit, Olympic lifting and functional fitness place on barbells today.  Read more here.

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Low Profile Sleeve Design

Our new low-profile sleeve design makes loading and unloading plates easier than ever. The precision-machined sleeve is given a chrome finish adding both oxidation resistance and a more classic look to this state-of-the-art barbell.

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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.

How It's Made
1

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
2

Rogue Work Hardening

Our patented, proprietary process more than doubles the durability and lifespan of the barbell shaft compared to our competitors. 

State-of-the-art Gauging
3

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.

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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.

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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 F10-R, the Ohio Bar is rated to last 20 years in a high volume CrossFit gym and will outlast a lifetime of lifting in an Olympic Weightlifting gym, a home gym or a Powerlifting gym.

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Ohio Bar FAQ
Gear Specs

SPECIFICATIONS

  • Manufactured in Columbus, OH 
  • Diameter: 28.5MM
  • Weight: 20KG
  • Stainless Steel Shaft
  • Chrome or Stainless Steel Sleeves
  • Dual Knurl Marks for Oly and Power lifts 
  • No Center Knurl 
  • F-Scale Rating: F10-R
  • Tensile Strength: 200,000 PSI
  • Bronze Bushings for Reliable Spin 
  • 16.40" loadable sleeve length 
  • Rogue branded endcaps
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Product Specifications: The Ohio Bar - Stainless Steel
Product Specifications: The Ohio Bar - Stainless Steel
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MULTI-PURPOSE BARBELL

Designed to work well for both Powerlifting, Olympic Weightlifting and everything in between.

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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.

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BARBELL BUSHINGS

Precision bronze bushings provide reliable fast spin while being exceptionally durable when subjected to impact from being dropped.

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WHAT IS ROGUE WORK HARDENING?

Rogue Work Hardening (RWH) is our patented process for treating the shafts of our barbells to improve their durability. 

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BARBELL WEIGHT

20KG is the standard for most Powerlifting Federations, Men's Olympic Weightlifting and Men's CrossFit competitions.

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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.

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BARBELL DIAMETER

The 28.5mm diameter falls directly between the 28mm Olympic and 29mm Powerlifting standard diameters.

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MADE IN THE U.S.A.

Made from US steel, the Rogue Ohio Bar is machined and assembled at the Rogue factory in Columbus, OH.

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TENSILE STRENGTH

Expressed in PSI, tensile strength measures the maximum weight a barbell can support before deforming. The 200K tensile strength falls within the optimal range of not bending under normal use, yet not been inflated to the point that it will shorten the life of the bar.

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BARBELL KNURLING EXPLAINED

Our signature knurl, designed for multi-purpose use, provides a firm grip without being abrasive. This falls in the middle of the road on the knurl scale, striking a balance without being overly aggressive or passive. 

Gear Specs

BrandRogue Fitness
Guarantee/WarrantyLifetime Warranty*
Made In USAYes
Loadable Sleeve Length16.40"
Bar Length86.75"
Diameter28.5MM
F Rating™F10-R
Bar TypeMen's Bars
Bar UseMultipurpose
Bushing/BearingBushing
Bar Weight20KG
KnurlMulti
Center KnurlNo
Knurl MarkDual
Shaft CoatingNone - Stainless Steel
Tensile Strength200,000 PSI

Key Features of the Ohio Bar - Stainless Steel:

Steel
1

Steel

This high tensile strength steel is manufactured in the USA and has proven to be one of the best steel variants for a multi-purpose barbell. Each barbell shaft is ground and polished prior to machining, allowing for a very smooth finish.

Machining
2

Machining

Every bar shaft is machined in Columbus, Ohio. A great deal of pride is built into each bar as the knurling process is an art. We spent months working on the knurl we believe to be the best for the Ohio Bar.

To test the knurl it is more a beer tasting process than exact measurement. There is a look and feel that go into testing every bar.

The Look & Feel of Stainless Steel
3

The Look & Feel of Stainless Steel

With no plating, the knurl on the Stainless Steel Ohio Bar is left exactly how we machined it, providing a great feel that cannot be achieved with other finishes. It’s similar to the knurl feel from a bare steel shaft, but with better corrosion resistance. The combination of a stainless steel shaft and chrome sleeves also creates a sharp look with few equals. Please Note: Rogue recommends using a synthetic bristle brush, NOT a steel brush, to clean a stainless steel shaft. Steel on steel can cause rusting over time. See more tips here: Bar Care & Maintenance.

Assembly
4

Assembly

The Ohio Bar is assembled with bronze bushings, which act as bearing surfaces between the bar sleeve and bar shaft. This is a very robust way of building a barbell, and can produce a smooth, consistent spin not possible with lesser import bars. Each bar comes with an “Ohio Bar Card” that has the initials of the Rogue team member that built it.

Performance
5

Performance

The multi-purpose Ohio Bar will have normal “whip” during Olympic weightlifting and enough stiffness to hold for heavy Powerlifting. The steel in this bar is proven as an excellent choice for weightlifters.

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Reviews

1 - 8 of 486 Reviews
blemme14
Balt/DC
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April 30
Great bar…
The first bar I got from Rogue. Love this thing. The Cerakote finish and knurling it are just right. I use it mainly for Olympic lifts as I also got the Ohio Power Bar to do bench, DL and squats. I’m not an expert in barbells, but this one just feels right and works really well for me. Just buy it now. Do it. You will not regret.
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John marine
PA
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March 7
At home gym perfection
Perfect for at home gym. Using it mostly for deadlifts and clean & jerks. Great feel and knurl. Incredibly sturdy
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MarkE
STL
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January 10
This is a great bar
I couldn't be happier. The knurling is perfect. It's grippy without being so aggressive that it rips your hands. Just the right amount of bite. Shipped fast and packaging was great. If you're looking for an excellent bar from a quality company, you have found it
Yes, I recommend this product
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Jack J
Colorado
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Oct 2023
Lives up to the hype
Having previously only used cheaper bars at commercial gyms, the difference is night and day. Knurling is super grippy but doesn't feel like it's going to rip my hands up doing high volume. Stainless steel feels like it's going to last forever. The very light texture on the sleeves also helps the collars hold the weight on really securely, but still super easy to get weights on and off. Overall very happy with this purchase, and think this bar 100% lives up to the hype.
Yes, I recommend this product
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Commish
CrossFit Northridge - Tuscaloosa, AL
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★★★★★
Mar 2023
Best all around bar, period.
This bar is awesome. I got the Stainless Steel shaft. I use it for CrossFit (w/ Olympic lifting) daily. The knurling is hands down the best I have ever felt. It is very “grippy” due to the dense, tight pattern of the knurling, but it doesn’t cut. It gives the benefits of an aggressive knurl pattern without making you pay the price with torn up hands. Stainless Steel gives the best feel and is definitely the way to go. The bushing bearings provide plenty of spin for Oly lifts under most circumstances.
Yes, I recommend this product
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DreFly
Florida
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Mar 2023
Great product and overall experience as usual.
Purchased a second Ohio BB, this one SS (shaft and collars) Ghost 2.0 roller J-Cup, the slice sled and some other accessory items. Rogue is not cheap, but in my opinion their quality is second to none. I thoroughly enjoy all my Rogue equipment, in my 2 1/2 years as a customer I have experienced zero issues. @rogue, I have a bunch of stuff in my cart right now, I’d love to get a free shipping code =)
Yes, I recommend this product
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Serge1118
Cincinnati,OH
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Jan 2023
Very Happy
I bought this a few weeks ago and I couldn’t be happier! I have been using a very old generic bar for years. Honestly I never thought there was any difference. After reading many of these reviews I decided to bite the bullet and purchase one! I was very surprised at just how much of a difference I could tell between the 2 bars. Obviously the look but the feel! The bushing on my old bar were so worn out and I just thought it felt “normal” to me at least . Until i did some clean jerks, and wow what a difference. Packaging was great, shipping was even better. Very very happy with this purchase.
Yes, I recommend this product
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NotShaunCO
Denver, CO
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Jul 2022
Stop debating.
I am a very particular person; I looked for months researching all types of barbells. All the knurl patterns, all the finishes. I did the analysis of cost over time in terms of investment and I finally built up the courage to buy the stainless Ohio bar. The second I opened it, I knew I had made the right choice. It's not as stiff as a Power bar for squats, but for every other thing I do with it, I couldn't be happier. I touch my barbell 6 days a week. The cost of that barbell is $1.60/day for the first year I lift. I expect to have this stainless steel barbell the rest of my life.
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