Texas Power Bar - Original

What is it?

The Texas power bars were developed by Buddy Capps (a Texas powerlifter) more than 30 years ago and have become the standard in powerlifting. Manufactured by Capps Welding, and coated with zinc oxide which means they're not slippy and weakened (which it is believed the process of chroming does), but they are not prone to rust like the standard "unfinished" Texas Power Bars.

Specifications

- 86" Length
- 28.5mm Diameter (1 1/8")
- 17" sleeve length
- 52" between collars
- 20kg or 44lbs
- 32" hand space rings
- 190k min tensile strength
- Aggressive knurl
- Center knurl

What the Experts Say

The Texas power bar is one of the best there is, and are designed to last unlike generic/cheaper bars. The Texas power bars were developed by Buddy Capps (a Texas powerlifter) more than 30 years ago and have become the standard in powerlifting. Sleeves are made up of one piece construction with no bolts to lose and have brass bushings that never require maintenance. This bar can be put into any application without worry, one of the strongest most robust bars on the market, and virtually maintenance free. Manufactured by Capps Welding, and coated with zinc oxide which means they're not slippery, as chrome bars can be. Barbell Warranty Specifics This is an Olympic Lifting specific Barbell.

Maintenance is key for any piece of gym equipment, and importantly for barbells. Regular maintenance will keep your equipment in prime condition and lasting a lifetime. Regular oiling between the shaft and sleeve with 3 in 1 oil is essential for good rotation Incorrect usage (misuse) of barbells includes but not limited to: Dropping unevenly onto a non-Olympic platform surface, spotting arms, power rack, box Dropping the bar with no bumper plates (empty bar) Dropping the bar with weight plates other than bumper plates Dropping the bar in a way that part of the bar makes contact with any surface prior to the bumper plates Storing the bar for a prolonged period of time loaded with weights Key indicators for barbells that have been used for purposes that are unintended, and void warranty, include A slight or gradual and consistent bend in the shaft. Incorrect storage such as leaving the barbell loaded with weight for a prolonged period of time will cause this style of damage thus rendering misuse rather than a manufacturing fault A bend which is off centre is the result of trauma caused by uneven dropping of the bar. Generally accompanied by a a localised surface deviation or colour change on the shaft