Rogue 16\u201d Camber Bar

Rogue 16” Camber Bar

Benefits

1. Removes the rotational component of using a straight bar on squats and good mornings. Squatting with this bar can feel very straight down and straight up.
2. Great first choice specialty bar for good mornings.
3. Challenging bar to bench because of the instability. The line has to be very tidy and the touch on the chest very light.
4. Places greater emphasis on the legs in the squat.

Primary Lifts

• #1 Back or Box Squat.
• #2 Good Morning.
• #3 Bench Press.

Odd Lift

Skull Crushers.

Camber Bar - Banded Set-up Options

Option 1

This is the traditional set up for applying bands to this bar. This setup can be a little fussy to build and it’s heavy (for most) right from the first warm up set. The 45’s are the smallest plate we’d recommend using, as the bands are vulnerable to slipping off if they’re too thin and/or have chamfered edges. That means you’re starting with a minimum of 175 pounds (85 pound bar + 45 pound plates = 175) plus band tension.

NOTE: It’s more common for us to use chains for accommodating resistance on this bar.

Option 2

This setup is simple and will result in the same band tensions as a straight bar. You just need to pay attention to the positioning of the band on the bar (so it doesn’t prevent you from reracking the bar by blocking the J-cup) as well as the potential drag of the bands on the plates or lower part of the bar. Keep adjusting until you get it dialed and before you start adding weight.

This is a heavy bar for some athletes and when bands or chains are added to it might not leave much room to build to a 1RM over 7 lifts.