New King of Multi Grip Bars? Rep Fitness Cambered Swiss Bar Review
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- čas přidán 26. 07. 2024
- Is this the new king of multi grip bars? Today we're checking out the Rep Fitness Cambered Swiss bar and comparing it to a few other cambered and swiss bars. Rep has definitely created a new barbell for your to consider but is it an upgrade to the other budget bars and can it compete with the king of bench press bars?
With 3 sets of knurled handles, a camber, chrome sleeves, and the ability to hook it up to a functional trainer this bar can be used in a lot of ways but in this video we're going to see just how well it actually performs.
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0:00 Introduction
1:49 Why Use Multi Grip & Cambered Bars
4:18 Barbell Specs
8:15 Packaging & Shipping
8:45 Alternatives to this Bar - Sport
If you've got any questions ask them here! I really pushed hard to get this out as soon as possible so hopefully I didn't miss much.
yeah i have a lot of questions, how do i become the kim kardashian of men like you?
@@baylee0831 lunges, heavy lunges
The Titan cambered bar looks tight in the REP rack, how has that affected you in the real world? I like the price on the Titan but am worried about my rack.
@@rsslagrange95 it's bit too tight for comfort tbh and I doubt I'll put it in it now
What's use do you get out of the cambered portion when the grips are so far from center? I thought the point was to get a deeper stretch while benching.
This was actually a really thorough review? I’m Ron Burgandy?
I seriously laughed at the tenderizing the chicken with the bar, it was just so damn random lol. Great review!
Haha thanks. Idk I just said it and then I was lilt crap now I'm stuck with it
For a "quickie" that was a really thorough review. You and Wynie are a dynamic duo. Keep up the great work!
Yeah I probably could've milked it into two videos but that's not my style haha
Broski definitely trying to keep Rep happy. Shits on the Rogue RM-6, but loves the Rep 5000. Wants to keep the free Rep stuff coming. Going to impact his legitimacy in the long haul.
I paid for both 😂 Sorry to disappoint you but no loyalties here. When I pay a lot more I expect at least the same quality and I can't say I was delivered that with my RM6. If you paid attention in that review I said that saying negative things hurts any money I'd make so I'm not sure how you'd think me being honest with Rogue's rack would ever be a great business decision. If I wanted to make money and lie I'd have blown smoke up their ass, look elsewhere if you're looking for someone to agree with your purchases.
Skit at the beginning was actually pretty funny. Well done.
Lol intro is spot on when I’m trying to explain new equipment to the wife. Well done to both of you.
Haha thanks! Wynie gets all the credit for the intro though
thanks for getting this review out so fast! Im
impatiently waiting for mine to arrive. Im glad I held out for Reps version I think its gonna add a ton of versatility. I was wondering how it was attached for pulldowns but you covered that nicely…thanks you answered all my questions
Happy to hear it! This was a challenge to do so quickly so it's nice to hear.
How do you like it?
Much better content than another video on “tech” in the gym. I always enjoy all of the world play and puns in each video
Ah crap the next video has tech in it 😂 thanks Keith!
that was a great review man. really good video. thanks.
Happy to hear it, hope it was helpful
Awesome review dude. Love the channel
Thank you so much!
thank you for your work, another real review
Thank you!
Thanks for the review, man. I'm a somewhat new subscriber and I'm enjoying a lot your channel.
Love to hear that! Thanks for the support!
I like how the frame uses rounded tubing. I have the Titan cambered MG bar, and among other things, use it for hip thrusts. Anything over 315 starts to be uncomfortable, and I'm thinking the rounded frame would alleviate some of that. For sure, it won't bruise up the groin-level contact points that I always always always have fun explaining to my suspicious wife. I'm constantly reassuring her it's just from training and she has nothing to worry about. Luckily, my girlfriend doesn't care.
Looool you took that to another level
I agree 100% with your analysis regarding wrist issues. That’s why I purchased the ARCHON Multigrip
Bar, at thirty (30) lbs I can use different grips with less poundage if I want to be careful. I love
The Cambered nature of this bar and may consider purchasing the Rep Cambered Bar in the future,
But more likely most for presses. I can do non press movements with the Archon,
Creep into some of the workouts and that "creep" watching you curl. Laughed out loud a few times. I'm glad you keep on buying things because I always look forward to your reviews.
I was on the fence for this bar since my shoulder doesn't like bench very much. Guess I have to get out the credit card.
Oh noes haha sorry about your wallet. Glad to hear you're enjoying the vids. My fav part was the sexy clip
Setting the new standard for how youtube videos are done with these intros!
Hahaha glad you like them!
Nice review I'm sold..
Awww yeah
Great review! I knew this bar would be sick, and it is, but appreciate you giving it a honest review. Me personally, I’ve never been a fan of powder-coated knurled handles.
Thanks! I suppose that's the middle ground between cost and quality. We'll see where Rogue's new bar goes.
@@GlucksGym oh for sure. Honestly if it wasn’t for rogues teaser photos, I would have purchase this bar day one.
LMAO 2:38 in where your wife is making ad parody! You guys are fantastic!
Great review!
Thank you!
Fabulous couple. What I like about it better than Kabuki is the sharp edge on Kabuki. I always worry I’m going to bust my chin open.
The videos keep improving!
Yay! Love you hear that!
LOL. Love your videos man. Just the perfect amount of humour
😁 Love to hear it! Always trying to improve and the positive feedback is appreciated
LOL! Opening skit was hilarious!
Never know how those are gonna go over 😊
awesome first look. I personally don't have any issues with my wrist being vulnerable to those additional forces but you aren't incorrect in your evaluation of that part of the bar. I also need to point out that a board press is absolutely possible with the kadi and the arch nemesis. It seems like Rep has really created their own space in the market for a "best value cambered bar" and I expect it to be wildly popular in home gyms. Awesome video as always and I'll start working on grabbing girthy objects now...
That's true you could flip the kadi but it's not going to be as comfortable (against the chest) especially on the Nemesis with that cable attachment part welded on. I think Rep's positioned themselves well here.
Solid bar! Versatile and long lasting too. Can’t beat that!!
I think we'll be seeing a lot of these
I was looking at the Edge Slim Football Bar before this was released. I'm leaning now towards the REP Cambered Swiss bar....
Mine coming in tomorrow. Let's goooo
Yesss! Enjoy
So anxious for your take on the full cambered bar showdown 😬 My front runners are the Rogue (Kabuki) Kadillac or this Rep (though I suppose the Elite should be in contention too). The Bells is a solid value but loses me with the lighter weight, reduced build quality and most importantly that welded top hook. Cheers
Gotta love that thick black shaft. I bet it feels good squeezing in those reps. Making your muscles feeling tight and leaving you satisfied.
Thanks for the review! Like always, appreciate the content!
Hahahha maybe you should run the channel 😅 Thank you!
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Gym hack, if you screw sometime really sharp in the centre, it would help you push more so you dont get stabbled. :) Awesome review! Thank you.
Didn't think of that. Next up on Gluck's Gym
I’ve been waiting for this review lol
You didn't have to wait long 😁
There was no acting required by the wife at the beginning! Haha she sounds just like mine. Good video, but I still can't decide on going with a flat multi-grip bar for more versatility in other movements other than vertical presses vs a cambered one like this to help out my shoulders during heavy pressing 🤔
Tough decision and they're expensive enough and can be awkward to store so who really wants two. Thanks!
Great review. I think the main advantage of this bar other than price is the ability to fit better inside a 47” width rack. I think I will go with Kabuki when I get the doubloons.
I'd get Kabuki if using it for bench primarily and something like this if I'm searching for a bar that does more. And yes, that's a big advantage as my Titan and Bells do not want to fit without smashing my 47" rack.
@@GlucksGym so would you say the rep cambered bar is better for rows compared to the kabuki kadillac?
No kabuki's will row well too because it's still a vertical movement. The only big difference they would be the cambers are different if that matters and Rep can hook to cables
I like what you’re saying and all, but I can’t keep my eyes off that beautiful rack. Wow! Great job explaining your experience with this bar. Now I have another item for my wish list.
The rack does make everything look better
Great review. I think a camber bar and trap bar are next on my list.
One request: can we get a cut of videos that does not have Winnie questioning why you need another bar or attachment? Need a cut that I can use to convince my wife it is a worthwhile purchase 👍
Yeah... Well you see... 😂
My dude! You my brother have a good problem. I need more bars. The gym is coming together! 💪🏽
It never ends, I hope you build an awesome space!
I’m not the one to like a video before watching it. But for you I’ll make an exception.
Actually, I do every time.
Hahaha quality support right there
Intro is gold as usual
Thanks! Glad people like them because it's the last thing we film in every week we think it would be so much easier if we never started with these
@@GlucksGym easy doesn't pay the bills, you wanna get big in this business you gotta make things hard. Reeeaaal hard.
Channeling my inner sleazy strip club manager
@@TrenbologneSandwich oh boy 😂
2 years later, is Rep still the pick? Looking into getting one of these type of bars. Thanks for your reviews.
Unrelated I know, but have you ever heard anything anecdotally / looked into reviewing anything from ARCHON? I know their pulley systems come fairly widely recommended, but I have hardly seen anything regarding their barbells, plates, benches, etc. Like Titan, definitely a budget option, but is it worth it?
At any rate, absolutely love your content and never miss a video.
Didn't Brandon do a review of their multi grip? I don't have much experience with them atm. Thanks btw that means a lot! I'll keep them in mind but hard keeping up atm.
Nice review and info you guys are Awesome. I've been wanting to try a cambered multi grip bar, do you and Wynie prefer them over a straight multi grip bar? I have tried a straight multi grip and prefer it for pressing and seal rows. When i do lift I use the multi grip and hex bar, haven't used a straight barbell in a few years as I've grown older. As always appreciate your content and sense of humor.
I prefer it to a straight bar on pressing movements because it tends to stabilize better but don't enjoy it for things like curls or skullcrushers since it's fighting you. Wynie has some issue keeping straight bars stable in bench for example. We traditionally start with straight barbell movements and will pull specialty bars in later for volume or to hit things differently. Thank you!
Great thank you for your feedback I appreciate it
As you said, if the handles are in the same plane and the center point that touches your chest it is NOT cambered in any meaningful way. I wish companies would be more clear about this.
He doesn't have a problem... He has a passion! Take that back! Lol
Haha another proud home gym owner
Great review, thanks.....just looked it up and it soldout.
Yep but I decided to do the review anyway. It'll be back in stock in early March
Yep but I decided to do the review anyway. It'll be back in stock in early March
Dude, I was laughing at first trying to eat my lunch and ended with spitting it all over my table. Hahaha. Every time I see a fitness ad with that dude pasted in it I crack up. Impossible to take them seriously. "Creepin' into my workout"... Hahahaha
Hahaha you're playing a dangerous game 😂
Great Video! Wynie is a great spokesmodel. The real question is does Wynie know what a bicep does?
She has no clue but she sure flexes them enough when she's in the gym
Nice to see your thoughts on this bar. I don't have any specialty bars at the moment, but this one is now on my radar. Any plans to review Rep's other specialty bars when they come out? Their open trap bar looks like it could be pretty nice if the price is right
The SSB and Trap are on the list. Not so sure about the other items they teased.
@@GlucksGym you have built an excellent gym man , how much did you spend on this??
I've been debating cambered multi grip for a bit, and I'm very interested in Rep's. I'll be curious to see what you have to say about Rogue's multi grip bar (multi grips available at additional cost 😂). Great work on this one!
I'm sure I'll have plenty to say and really hope it lives up to the hype... or maybe more accurately the price
Beautiful home gym 👍
Awe yeah! Man of the people
Haha I'm trying
I will probably get this bar, probably just use it for bench press though. Thanks for the review!
It's pretty solid for the price
Man i am pretty excited for the new REP bars, especially for the kabu... the open trap bar.
I'm probably most excited for the trap bar but was definitely excited for this as well
That trap bar looks fantastic. Almost definitely going to be getting myself one of those
Most impressive feature: it fits in a REP rack. I love the chrome sleeves also.
It can be a bit tight in there. It's a solid bar tbh. Hard to say any of these bars are perfect because we all have different wants and needs but I'm happy with it.
@@GlucksGym with a cheaper price typically comes concessions. I have an edge fitness slim football bar that is imperfect but awesome. It just depends on your wants and needs. Awesome videos man!
@@babygiantbarbell1014 of course but even with unlimited budget a specialty bar like this won't ever do everything well. Thank you!
Oh shiiiiiiiiiit
Been looking forward to this one
Probably your fault I had to film it so fast!
@@GlucksGym
Haha nah, I’m the review the Aggro bars guy
I mean I’m just excited to see a new video of yours my dude
Haha thanks. Got a lot in the works but damn it's hard to keep up with it all
Was not expecting the sexy clip 🤣👍🏼
That is by far my favorite part. I was explaining it and everyone kept looking at me like wtf are you talking about (even Wynie) but she went along with it and imo it's hilarious
@@GlucksGym cracked me up 🤙🏼🤣
great review video . how good is it at tenderizing the chicken ?
Honestly... It destroyed the chicken
Would love to see your BoS Swiss bar review
It should be linked in the description
@@GlucksGym thanks!!
Gave it a thumb's up Wynie's attempt at spokesmodeling. 😀
100% the funniest part of the video
@@GlucksGym Doing the 'Carol Merrill'. lol
I have a classic swiss bar. I don't like cambered swiss bar. Over stretching during bench press, it's the best way to get a torn pec 😉
I wonder since the bar is cambered if for curls and skull crushers if it would feel weird and unbalanced since the plates are "lower" then the center handles? Would love to get people comments on this
It’s really too bad there isn’t usable camber in the medium grip. What’s the camber depth on the BOS using the middle grips?
😂😂😂 That intro
Aww thanks 😊 that's all Wynie
What’s better this or the elite fts american camber bar?
Nice review. I cannot decide whether I want this bar or the Arch Nemesis swiss bar. I like the arc of Arch Nemesis bar, but Reps bar just seems like a better product. Decisions, decisions...
It's tough. If I were just benching I would maybe go Arch Nemesis but I think this functions better for other things and it's a higher quality
@@GlucksGym the plan is to use it for other things too. My internal pro/con list for both bars suggests this is a neutral decision.
@@maxguida7766 it may very well be. The build quality on this is superior but it really depends what you're going for.
@@GlucksGym right. Thanks to this review, I think I may be leaning Rep now after initially leaning pretty hard towards bells of steel.
You'll might be happy with either but it's not an easy choice
Thank you
😊
@@GlucksGym stop flirting with me
Winnie... If this is Mr. Gluck it's okay
@@rodolfomedini9931 Hahahah Mr Gluck flirts with everyone 😘
3:04 creeper in the background checkin your yam cakes out. 🤣🤣🤣
I really thought you meant me but I clicked your time stamp 😂
Creep into a “workout” No weirdness here, good simple video, I do love Wynnie giving you grief in the opening
Hahahha more Wynie love but hey she writes 95% of the intros
@@GlucksGym when you have something that works, don’t change it
😁 I'll let her know you think so
The more Wynie crowd is getting their wish!
I also noticed you ducked out of a couple of joke setups. Are you starting to get classy on us?
Oh, great review too. This bar does look very versatile and better than just "a bar for squats" or "a bar for deadlifts".
Not so much classy but I leave some open for people 😂 also I gotta rotate through so I'm not getting stale
Do you know where I can get storage plate pegs for my rack that's 2.5x2.5 and 1 inch holes?
Not entirely sure off the top of my head
In the market for a cambered bar. Used the regular (straight) one today for bench and rows and it was fantastic!
Would this one be the better bet? Just want my bench to go up and build my lats/rhomboids
I prefer cambered bars over straight multi grips because of the balance they provide. You're not fighting the bar as much. As for which... we have 5 currently and are going to do a big breakdown on all of them but Rep's is a pretty good choice.
@@GlucksGym thanks for the reply - Sorry you may have misunderstood my question.
The cambered STRAIGHT bar I was referring to - not the multi grip one. That versus the one in the video which also looks awesome.
I’d buy both for my gym but my wife would kill me! Lol
If you are gonna be using speciality bars, just another reason we need need sandwich or rollers jcups. They should really come standard with higher ends racks. Whether you have 47 or 49 in racks or 45lb or 20kg power bar collars they all seem to fit better in sandwich or other nicer j cups
Definitely should be standard with the higher end racks. Kinda completes the package
If understood right this type of bar/camber can cause wrist issues? Will the titan without camber will be better? I have elbow tendinitis and shoulder pain so looking at one of this bars for home gym just don't know whichone to buy??
I will be using it with my roze 3.1 rack
Cambered bars tend to stabilize themselves better in pressing movements so they're better for benching vs a flat multi grip bar because with a flat bar you'll have to work more to keep it stable/even. If you're having wrist and joint issues with bench I'd go with a cambered bench bar vs flat.
Are there any versions of this where you can remove the part the weights go on and attach to a cable machine for pull downs?
You mean where you can easily remove the sleeves to make it more compact for a cable machine? We thought Rogue's MG-4 might but I'm not so sure that's the case as they near release.
@@GlucksGym Yep. The ability to remove the sleeves for us with a cable machine.
If you had to choose between rep or elitefts American cambered Swiss bar which would you choose??? Having hard time ordering one today! I like elites extra handles with more camber but also like reps width and chrome sleeves….. help!!!! lol
That's a tough one. I'm poetically going to include Elite's in our big cambered bar showdown we're working on between Rep, Rogue, Kabuki, Bells, Titan... I like the hard chrome and Olympic sizes sleeves on Rep's even if I never really use the cable attachment. Rep's fits in a wider range of racks and weighing 45lbs is nice. I wish Elite would update things more 😕
Off topic, how do you like those rounded J-cups?
I like them. They look good and are made well but more importantly the cambered bars don't role in them
Can you bench with an arch with this without it wobbling when it hits your chest? I have that problem with the kadillac bar despite only having a moderate arch. The kadillac bar has a flat edge so it can’t hit my chest flush so it wobbles but since this rep bar has a rounded frame, maybe it won’t wobble.
I haven't noticed a wobble like the Nemesis (which isn't as wide as the kadi) but I should probably test it some more with that specifically in mind
Yo that REP 5000 rack looks like a tank!
It's a monster! But not literally since someone already uses that name
Yo Gluck any chance on getting Iso Arms?
Really dig them but not sure on value
They're generally pricey and under used but if that's what people want reviewed then why not
The Kabuki Kadillac Bar is better for 49" racks than the Rep Bar since it is 54" vs 51.43" between the sleeve collars.
I have a custom rack that I built myself that is 48". I can make any size rack.
i legit forgot it was thursday today thank god i remembered
Hahaha you think God has anything to do with it?
@@GlucksGym maybe it was i do live in his house
@@baylee0831 good point
For chest growth heavy dumbbell presses are more effective than this bar or straight barbells. I still love barbells because it's classic 😁
Probably no lift is more classic but I'm not only straight barbell benching if my goal is size
Hard chromed sleeves for the win!
Such a nice upgrade!
@@GlucksGym yeah I’m seriously considering purchasing it,. I’ve been using the Titan cambered multi grip for years, I don’t really mind the scraped sleeves too much, but being mindful of clearing my wider rack every time I re-rack is distracting to say the least. The clearance this Rep bar affords ( as well as the chromed sleeves and pulldown eye-hook ) is well thought out and refreshing. Kudos to Rep for the combined innovations.
@@orangevideo what rack are you using?
@@GlucksGym I’m rocking a FrankenRack, Titan series uprights with Rep PR5000 crossmembers initially. The Titan multi grip bar handle-housing at 41” ( VS this new REP bars 36.75” ) was literally knicking the J-cups, so I switched the crossmembers to the Rogue Monster socket pull up bars at 43” and I had acceptable clearance, but I’m still mindful as I re-rack every time due to Pavlovian tendencies.
@@orangevideo damn you really made something there
It is a good bar but the grip spacing is way too narrow in my opinion. It forces you into a shoulders tucked, arms at 90 degrees medium grip bench press.
This is great for protecting the shoulders, but not so good for overall pectoral growth in my opinion. I have to use a wide grip(hands 30" apart) for my chest to grow. The widest grip on this bar I believe is 26" apart. This would be good for lifters with smaller frames. But not good for lifters with larger frames and those with long arms who have to grip wide for maximum pectoral growth.
Gluck - which somewhat budget swiss bar would you get if it was just for benching? Thanks!
Budget brings you to Bells, Titan, and Rep for the most part. Are we talking cambered?
Preferably cambered, I’ve used regular swiss bars before and didn’t love the wrist torque. I’m in Canada, so Titan is out. Is the Rep worth twice the BOS bar, in your opinion? I’d likely only use for bench and maybe ohp. Thanks again.
Worth twice as much... Idk but it's better. Bells feels a bit like a toy but idk what your pushing for weight and what you're used to
Thanks. I’m getting older and am a little guy so I don’t press beyond 225 these days. I’ll give it some more thought, thanks for your insight. Cheers on the channel, you’ve got a good things going here.
Thanks! We'll be doing a big breakdown of the 5 most popular ones soon if that helps
whos that hunk at 2:35 neva seen her on the channel before!
My favorite part of the video!
I wonder how long it would have taken me to notice one of my sleeves was upside down if you hadn’t said anything.
Hi neutral grip bar or angled grip bar, I need to buy one of the 2 which one do you prefer ? Thank you ,English not my main language
I like a the angles myself but it depends on what you're doing with it. Some bars have a little of both
@@GlucksGym Bench press, row, overhead press angled bar or neutral grip for shoulder health? Thank you
@@utkanutku7286 I prefer angles like this that taper to more neutral as you get further outside
How many cat tongues would you rate this knurling? I'm guessing under 1 because of how you described it but would like to know in the standard rating system
I really debated using the cat tongue rating but at the moment it's only been approved for barbells. We're talking to corporate about expanding the system. At best a 1 but probably like a 0.5
@@GlucksGym that's understandable, perhaps we need a secondary system for attachments and specialty bars.
@@TrenbologneSandwich that's asking a lot but I'll talk to the CEO
What is that black and gold bar that every CZcams reviewer has on their wall? Looks pretty cool.
Midas Revenge by Fringe Sport. Finish is cool and durable but the price has jumped since launch. We've got a review on it.
@@GlucksGym thanks for the response. I will help you beat the algorithm by scrolling past any other reviewers and only watching your review=D
@@ryanbadeau2330 as you should 😂
Yeah not a fan of the outside grips being the only options to really utilize the camber to get a stretch on the chest. Elite fts bar better
"So essentially, you're putting unnecessary strain on a sensitive part of your body" - Gluck
Yadamn right!
I left that one without emphasis to see if anyone would notice 😏
@@GlucksGym my man!
😂 u right he has a problem 😂😂😂😂😂 that was funny
Hey I'm sensitive!
@@GlucksGym but I do like this bar great price point. And being 45 lb like you said makes math easy
Oh the intro is a hard look in the mirror 🤣🤣😭😭
All credit goes to Wynie 😂
I also enjoy using barbells to tenderize chicken. I just threw my mallets away.
It's a bit heavy but gets the job done quickly
No Fate Channel taking the time to check out your vid....
Oh wow a new sub?!
think i'd rather get the Elite FTS American cambered bar its like 20 bucks extra
Another solid choice
Other than logos being upside down on end cap there really isn’t an upside down that I can see? I put mine on reversed and I can’t really see any other difference.
With the Rep bar? Yeah that's the only thing that could be put on upside down and functional it doesn't matter.
Thought so. Thanks for the reply. I have the rep logos going in different directions lol
@@frankpanaro3264 I wouldn't have bothered flipping mine after my son put it together if not for CZcams 😂
Tenderising the chicken 😆😆😆
I ruined the chicken though...
@@GlucksGym surely schnitzels or nuggets were the go from here?
You're killing my wallet, smalls...
I should have bought it on day one. Now it’s sold out.
Coming back in stock early March