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Twisted Barbell
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เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 11 ต.ค. 2020
My name is Marcus and this is a fitness focused Home Gym channel sharing real world experiences with training, nutrition and equipment for all types. I am an average every day common lifter who happens to be middle aged but still maintains an active lifestyle and incorporates weight training into my daily life. Staying strong, agile, athletic and healthy throughout life is an important aspect for all of us and can help to avoid various chronic diseases. I believe in safely pushing yourself regardless of your age, gender or lifestyle. Weight training and physical fitness in general should be routine for healthy living. Modest real home gym. Real training. Real lifting competitions. Real experiences (including mistakes). I don't buy equipment for the sake of reviews; I buy what I need to train successfully. If you're passionate about fitness, I believe you will enjoy this channel.
@Twisted_ barbell_gym on IG
@Twisted_ barbell_gym on IG
hansu IPF approved competition power bar
Sharing my thoughts on the Hansu IPF approved competition power bar in this video. IF you're looking for a comp spec power bar, this is a great option. Not only is this bar IPF approved, but it also has some great specifications and at a decent price point.
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experiencing the usapl world cup as a handler
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experiencing the usapl world cup as a handler for "Basement Brandon". I detail my 1st experience as a handler at a powerlifting meet on the big stage at the first World Cup under the USAPL. I discuss the experience, the stresses and the pressure of the day and also how it relates to my future USAPL powerlifting competitions. There were some challenges as a handler and certainly some takeaways.
pa state championship meet recap
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In this video, I recap my last meet in the pa state championship. There were some struggles and some wins - Some no lifts and some 3 white lights. This PA state championship was my most challenging meet to date! Watch this recap to see how I performed against the challenges I faced and find out if I improved on my previous meet.
meet prep final week
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Peak block comes to an end with my meet prep final week! This is a taper week which reduces intensity and volume to enable recovery before hitting the platform. The meet is finally here and I'm about to hit the platform. Did my meet prep finish off on a positive note? We shall see.
Meet Prep trouble
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Meet prep trouble just 2 weeks out from competition. I'm having issues with my training throughout the last 2 weeks and I think I'm in trouble. This meet prep hasn't gone as well as I'd hoped, but I'm trying to hang in there.
Meet prep 4 weeks out!
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My 3rd meet prep and I'm 4 weeks out. I show my training for the first week of the peak block and discuss how my progress is going towards this next meet. I'm looking forward to my next competition in 4 weeks. Evolve AI is still my go to training program in preparation for this meet and I take you through the paces.
BOSs deadlift jack with rollers
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Version 2.0 of Bells of Steel's (BOSs) deadlift jack with rollers is a decent offering for a budget price. This deadlift jack is basic, but does a great job of making your deadlift sessions more efficient. This latest version now has rollers to easily center your bar on the jack or platform and is a great upgrade that doesn't affect the price point. Find out if this deadlift jack with rollers i...
Competition bench for your home gym
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Here are my first impressions on the Rogue Monster lite competition bench for your home gym. In this video I discuss the footprint, the strength and stability of this competition bench, as well as other factors. Is this competition bench from Rogue a good option for your home gym? If space constraints are a factor, I think this competition bench is a good fit.
Avancus apex power 1.5 impressions
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Hear my impressions on the latest avancus apex power shoes, V1.5. In this video, I discuss many of the key aspects of the Apex Power training shoe, from construction to pricing. I also compare the Apex power shoe to the TYR DZ-1 Trainers and share my impressions in comparison.
Squat Rep Max Attempt - Train with me
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Come train with me on this current Squat Rep Max Attempt. This is my 2nd to last strength block before peaking and my programming has me testing again. Can I hit another Rep Max on squats? Watch me train to find out if I am still making progress!
deadlift rep max attempt - come train with me
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come train with me as I attempt a new deadlift rep max. I failed this weight the last time and only hit 2 reps. This time I attempt 3 reps. Will I make it this time? Deadlifts have been a bit of a struggle while I attempt to clean up my form, but I'm definitely making progress.
Bench Rep Max attempt - train with me
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Train with me while I attempt a new Bench Rep Max Personal Record. I end this block's Rep Max attempt week with an attempt at a new PR and hopefully back to where I was 2 years ago. Due to some old injuries, Bench press has been my toughest lift and I think I'm on the road to redemption. Will I be able to hit a new Bench PR on the platform in May? Let's train!
Squat Rep Max attempt - train with me
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I attempt a Squat Rep Max attempt this week - train with me. Will I make a smart choice in my target weight for this attempt or will I fail my Rep Max attempt? I go through the paces warming up for this max attempt and try to hit my strongest squat set to date.
drop zero training shoes for power lifting - Impressions on the TYR DZ 1
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drop zero training shoes for power lifting - Impressions on the TYR DZ 1
rep fitness quick draw adjustable dumbbells
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rep fitness quick draw adjustable dumbbells
Evolve AI program review, one year later
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Evolve AI program review, one year later
Return to the powerlifting platform: Meet recap
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Return to the powerlifting platform: Meet recap
Power Lifting Meet Prep: Last week of training
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Power Lifting Meet Prep: Last week of training
Power lifting Meet prep with Evolve AI: 2 weeks out!
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Power lifting Meet prep with Evolve AI: 2 weeks out!
My 2nd Journey to the competition platform: 3 weeks out
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My 2nd Journey to the competition platform: 3 weeks out
4 brand protein milk review and comparison
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4 brand protein milk review and comparison
Meet prep with Evolove AI: 4 weeks out! (No dialogue)
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Meet prep with Evolove AI: 4 weeks out! (No dialogue)
Strength and conditioning specialist creates plan for correcting my shoulder issues
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Strength and conditioning specialist creates plan for correcting my shoulder issues
Meet prep: Rep Max Attempts of final Strength Block
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Meet prep: Rep Max Attempts of final Strength Block
Meet Prep and training update with Evolve AI
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Meet Prep and training update with Evolve AI
Don't avoid Heavy Dumbbells -- Mad Spotter Pro Dumbbell Hangars Are Here To Help!
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Don't avoid Heavy Dumbbells Mad Spotter Pro Dumbbell Hangars Are Here To Help!
Successful home gym entrepreneur: Get to know Darko!
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Successful home gym entrepreneur: Get to know Darko!
Incredible and amazing 👍👍👍👌👌👌✌️✌️✌️💪💪💪🏋️🏋️🏋️🦍🦍🦍
The rubber coated iron plates are the plates any one actually needs and should but. Must of is don't be dripping the barbell doing Olympic weightlifting at home. It shouldn't be for obvious reasons. Guys that but then for home gyms are just neering out
correct.
It definitely helps especially for lifters with shoulder pain or issues. It’s also great for breaking plateaus as well.
Yes it does!
Yeah, looks like a well built accessory but the weight was a deal breaker for me. Too bad they couldn't add some aluminum to bring it down. I ended up making my own using a 2x12. I added sleepers at each end so could secure it to my safety arms with pins. So far, I've only used it for seal rows, one of my favorite movements.
Aluminum would have been great!
Stainless has a nice look and feel to it but I've never had an issue with chrome bars rusting or chipping off, even on my economy ones.
Same here Jim, as my environment is air controlled.
You're right, I have too many bars as it is.
I started with bodyfit and did ph3 lpoked into this and tried it out . Really like it ans the avility to tell you different excercoses is cool. Also the sleep tireness is cool. Also cheaper than jaguuernaut
Yep, im still using it
Lots of great points made.. Is good with the river. Grip matters a lot in use.. Especially if you use the plates individually off the barbell... It grabbing then off a rack or four
Totally get what you're saying! Grip really makes a difference, especially when you're loading up those plates. Keep lifting! 💪
Good video. FYI, the tensile strength has nothing to do with the flexibility. The flexibility has everything to do with the dimensions of the bar (diameter and length) and nothing to do with the tensile strength.
Thanks for the info!
Very thorough review. 👍🏼
Thanks Amir
Is this your garage?
Nah, that’s my basement gym.
@@twistedbarbell3950 sheeeesh nice setup👌🏼
@@SaveRRx1 thanks! 🙏
Incredibly helpful information. Strong work.
Thanks Amit
where did you get those decals on your uppers
Magnetic hole markers from RocketsupplyCo.
Thanks for the review. Are they true to size or should I order half size up?
Mostly true to size, but because I have very wide feet, I typically go up half a size
What size are you calves for those XXXl's? It seems I almost need same, though I'm certainly smaller. I measured my calves at 14", I purchased the XL's, but found I can't quite get them on (and even less than zero chance over my left, which evidently is 1/4" larger). My knees could really use the help, and I just want to feel for myself that cheat code / rebound from the hole.
16.5”, so I went by the size chart and the 3xl works great. Did you try the folding method to get them on? If that doesn’t work then you should try the 2xls.
@@twistedbarbell3950I managed to actually get both on today, by first slipping each over my ankle, then folding the top over straight down to the bottom. Then pull the whole thing up, but ... could then only get about 1/3 of it past the middle of my knee. Folding the bottom up first, Brandon-style, I end up an inch or two lower (and can't pass my left calf at all). Seems my problem is .my knees at 15-1/2", and thighs 6" past the middle at 18" are a tad too much fro the XL's that measure 15" and taper to 12.. I'm going to go for the XXL's, and if I end up with extra material bunching / rubbing too hard - my current ~2mm spandex sleeves should be a nice liner 🙂
@@twistedbarbell3950 Folding them Brandon-style, I can get about an inch of material past my right kneecap, and stuck getting past my calf on the left. However, I've since found that by simply slipping them on past the ankle, then folding them down in half, I can get maybe 1/3 of the material past the middle of my kneecaps. Not enough. Seems my problem is my uncompressible knees .at 15-1/2", and thighs 6" past the middle at 18, are a tad too much for the XL's that measure 15" and taper to 12 unstretched. I'm going to go up one to the double X's, and if I end up with extra material bunching / rubbing too hard - my current ~2mm spandex sleeves should be a nice liner 🙂
Great review Marcus 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks Jesse
What height is your rack? I have the PR5000 80” and was worried if this will hang too low inside of the rack while I do squats.
Mine are an also 80” and it has been fine. At 6’2”, I do have to duck my head if I’m walking through the rack, but it’s not an issue with normal work like squatting.
Nice to see a recent video from you Marcus, and good work supporting your friend Brandon recently. That bar looks great. Hope you enjoy training with it.
Thanks Ant! It is a pleasure to work with you
Glad to see your new video, Marcus. I've missed your content over the last couple of months.
Thanks - means a lot to me and I hope to be more consistent moving forward
Awesome video! Have always considered Hansu but I think Australia has limited options. You are getting a nice collection of bars there mate. Bargain also. Eleiko confuses me. Their IPF bar is bare steel (although rarely rusts apparently) but their training bar is stainless? I had a rogue bare steel bar and it rusted almost immediately. The stainless steel one is amazing though.
Thank you and yes, certainly a bargain. Perhaps Eleiko uses bare steel in competition to give lifters the best feeling grip (unimpeded by a coating), but your guess is as good as mine. 😀
This is my favorite power bar! I alternate between this and the Ohio Power Bar.
Awesome and I can understand why.
I was about to buy the wrong one and I didn’t even know it. Thank you so much for such a good comparison.
My pleasure
Marcus - I can't believe that you actually received your calibrated plates! I ordered a 459 kg set back in mid-March. I've rec'd all the blues and lower but am still waiting on the reds. After politely whining to Hansu about the lengthy delays, they shipped a power bar to me for my troubles (though I'd still rather have my reds). Anyways, it's become my go to bar for bench and squats.
Xilinx, I actually ordered a few from their clearance section to compliment my Rogue calibrated plates, so perhaps that’s why mine shipped quickly. A complimentary power bar is a nice consolation but I feel your pain on the missing reds
Solid review my dude!
Thanks man!
I have been curious about this one for the last few years because of the price and its IPF approved
another good option for your friend.
Always good information with Big Marcus
Thanks Coach. It’s a good bar and another good option for home gyms.
How does the Hansu Power bar compare to the Kabuki Power bar? (Which is sharper, grip and has a better feel). Great review Marcus 👊👊
Thank you! It’s comparable in many ways. Good grip and feel and similar specs (lower tensile strength but for a LOT less money than Kabuki). The only difference that would be noticeable is the comp collars.
I come to this channel to do two things, check in with one of the best home gym content creators and SMASH THAT LIKE BUTTON! Let's go. $212 is crazy barbell price
😂 you da man! Yes, it is a crazy price!
$162.00 on Amazon right now. Inflation is no match for the Crow Bar!
Not bad
Hey, thanks for the review! I am considering on getting one but yeah, price is off the charts 😅 Another concern is, are they washable/easy to wash? I really love the white/gold but I think they tend to get dirty easy.
They are pricey but easy to wash in machine and come out like new!
Good stuff
Appreciate it
We've all taken care of ourselves. Taking care of another, yeah, that's stressful. On that note, you sure he couldn't have hit that 240 first bench? Must not have thought 100KG wiggle room on deadlift was worth the risk🙂
had he been 100%, he could have hit that for a 1st bench easy! 😂
Great lifting Marcus, much respect 👊👊
Appreciate that!
That zip up is fresh to death!
Yeah, he has good designs!
@@twistedbarbell3950 Crazy that they had messed up brandon's lift, glad it was caught in advance
Great video on handling!! I definitely find handling more stressful than competing 😅
Thanks Michelle. I felt like that at times!
Respect. Always good to help others, and good learning experience. I wish I had friends...
lol, I thought we were friends Gavin
@@twistedbarbell3950 Finally!
Said it before but can’t say it enough, thanks so much for your help and your friendship the past few years. 🙏
Thanks brother and likewise, your friendship means a lot!
It was interesting to see the showroom on day one! Nice job!
Thanks and I’m planning on another trip soon - see what if anything has changed and try out some new stuff.
You convinced me to go with the wide pad on a Blackwing bench. I was on the fence about it. Thanks for the honest opinions based on your experience. I appreciate it and made sure that you got the affiliate credit on both my orders from Rep as a token of my appreciation.
You're welcome and I appreciate that.
I was hoping for something to talk me out of making this my next purchase. You completely failed me there. Great overview, thanks!
Sorry Mrwatson 😂
How did I miss this blast from the past, Twisted home gym opener all this time? Vintage, pre Bruce overwatch, even. Hey, what lighting and equipment did you get soon after that awesome'ized your production quality?
Started from the bottom🤣 bought some inexpensive flat panel LED lights, then a dedicated 4K full frame camera and some Rode Mics, mostly. Realized sound and lighting were sorely needed for good production.
the Obama bit was super funny
Thanks
Thanks for the review!
My pleasure
How do you feel with the bar almost a year later? I'm in the market for a new bar, and looking at this or a rogue PB
I still love the bar a year later. The knurling is still biting nicely too. If you’re looking for a nice bar, it’s a great option. I’ll also be putting out a review on the IPF approved Hansu bar which was even cheaper and is a great bar as well!
Thanks for the thorough review. You are the reason I decided on the Lat pull down option and pulled the trigger. Used your affiliate link (you more than earned it with all the information you have provided).
Appreciate that and glad I could help!
@@twistedbarbell3950 My Rep PR-5000 arrives today (as you mentioned you would have done the 5000 if you did it again). I made sure that the affiliate referral went to you and Rep confirmed it will. I would encourage everyone to do the same.
Thanks for sharing. Also don’t let the view count discount the value of this video. I will check out this program for sure.
Awesome and thanks
Great review! Thanks for measuring both dimensions to get a idea of size between them.
My pleasure
I have 1 cm difference between calves. 43 cms on left leg, 44 cms on right one. Would you recomend 3xl or 4xl?! Also I ve torn 2 a7's rigor Mortis with correct size. Hopefully those are not like a7's. The seam seems really strong on pioneers.
So hard to say based on that info. So far mine have proven to be quite durable and there’s no indication of seams having issues in the future
That's some ghetto ass shit
Why did you switch from Juggernaut AI to Evolv AI?
Simply because it’s essentially the same program but for less than half the cost