This bar is pretty rare.
Okie deadlift bar review.
Don t let anyone else tell you different.
It was designed in the 1980s by rickey dale crain a national and world level powerlifting champion.
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.
The okie deadlift bar has 15 15 16 sleeves pretty long.
This thing is made perfectly for one thing.
Deadlifts and literally nothing else.
Like the rogue it weights 20kg 44 lbs.
Deadlifts and literally nothing else.
You ll fit another plate on each side compared to the others.
Despite being made so long ago its construction has never changed and to this day it s still being used in powerlifting competitions.
Made to the maximum length and minimum diameter creating a big spring.
The diameter of the bar is a bit small at 27 millimeters.
Okie tm deadlift bar has been used in numerous local state regional national world and international competitions.
It has a coarse knurl which will give you a great grip.
Crain s okie deadlift bar is one of the most legendary barbells ever made.
Designed by rickey dale crain this bar was the first of it s kind.
This thing is made perfectly for one thing.
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.
The okie deadlift bar is known for being the first barbell made specifically for the deadlift.
It s a beautiful piece of nostalgia but it s certainly been passed by the myriad of deadlift bar options available today.
