REP Fitness Cambered Swiss Bar Unboxing & Initial Impressions! Multi-Grip Barbell Review
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*In this video, I give my initial impression after unboxing & assembling the new Cambered Swiss Bar from REP Fitness! Better than Kabuki Kadillac? Find out in the full review video which will be coming soon!
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Ok, your the first guy who’s reviewed this bar that mentioned the balance of it due to the shorter handles. Every one of these I’ve used isn’t balanced, i spend more time trying to keep the bar from wobbling than benching. I returned a BOS camber because if that. I may just order this because of your review solely, use your link. Thank you, great job 👏
Hey!! I appreciate that! Yeah, the shorter handles certainly make a difference. Me personally, I find grabbing towards the top of the handles and resting my thumbs on the frame easily feels the best IMO
Nicely put together video man
Thanks dude!
Another great unboxing video from you! Great video and commentary as always. Sad to hear the bar has a slick powder coat mixed with passive knurling.
Appreciate that! Yeah... certainly not a deal breaker but definitely worth mentioning IMO 🤷♂️
Did you ever make a full fledge review video on this bar?
Not yet! I got sidetracked with several other projects and it fell by the wayside. I'll eventually make my way back to it but I'm unsure as to when that will be.
Would love to see how it fits on a 43” rack
That's what mine is. Rogue Monster (43" wide)
Ugh I just realized mine is 41 but looks like it doesn’t have too much issue with hitting the j cups
@@trainwithalex9491 Do you have a REP rack? I believe they use 41" crossmembers! If so, this bar will fit it no problems!
I'm torn between this bar and the Elite FTS bar. Which one do you think is a better deal?
I actually had an elitefts multi-grip bar about 10 years ago and ended up selling it off due to the lack of knurling and overall sloppy quality (sorta reminded me of something from Titan if I'm being honest) I'm sure they've since upped their quality and would be a fine choice. I personally say to go with the REP due to its great price point and overall fantastic quality!
@@MattPendergraph Thank you!
@@MattPendergraph One last question, have you used the bar for overhead presses? If so, what did you think of it?
Q: Are you really that strong or do you employ a body double? 😁 Gluck's Gym reviewed this earlier this week and I'm so glad to see your take. Never skimp on the knurling; that's why I wear gloves. I'm still sticking with the Kadillac bar despite Kabuki's $500 price tag. Thanks for the video! 💯👍💯
😂, I'm a MASTER editor!!! (Those 45s are really just 10s...🤫). Looking forward to getting some time in with the bar and releasing a full review!! Thanks for watching!!
Hey matt can you bench that much with a normal barbell as well? Would you say this allows you to move more weight? How does it feel on your shoulders compared to a normal barbell
I can actually! TBH, I can probably bench a little more with a straight bar only because it incorporates my shoulders more into the mix as well 🤷♂️....my guess anyways. But yeah, this type of bar definitely takes stress off the shoulders, no question about that.
I really want one of these. Love your content. I’m considering subscribing 🤔
Lol! I hope that consideration of yours turns into a a DEFINITE soon!! Too funny! Thanks for watching!
Man, I’m tempted to grab one of these but the $408 price tag before shipping to Canada is rough. Not sure it’d be that much better than my arch nemesis.
Does REP have a Canadian site? (like Rogue does) I show on my end $298 with free shipping
Lol, the wig was so random. Thanks for the initial impression.
😂😂😂 ...🤦♂️, It was just...there....🤷♂️. I HAD to put it on and film the final scene with it!! 😂. Thank you for watching!
Which feels better to use, the Kabuki Cadillac bar it the new Rep Fitness Cambered bar?
That's a tough one...😬. As far as balancing goes, they both feel very similar (I need more time with the REP to give you a definitive answer though). I really like the handle length on the REP, but hate their choice of knurling/powdercoat (Kabuki's is WAY more textured/aggressive!). REPs sleeves are far and away nicer than Kabuki's! REPs pricing is also obviously nicer than Kabuki 😂...I dunno...there are pros/cons to both!
@@MattPendergraph thank you. The length of the handle makes a lot of sense. I have the Rep’s Direct Football Bar (which I love) and run into that issue. Great information!
@@BrimhallBarbellClub No problem!! Thanks for watching!
Drink Spotter…. what is that? Have u made a video on it?
I have not! I've only posted about it on Instagram. It's basically a rack mounted cup holder LOL! That's all. Pretty cool, but completely unnecessary!! 😂
@@MattPendergraph im going to look into it lol thx bud!!
@@darylbelden2134 No problem!
Did you delete this and upload again? I feel like I already watched this
Yes and no. Deleted the original due to an audio glitch and re-uploaded a longer/more informative version (better version!! 😂)
A bit heavy handed with that 1990s 3D red blue glasses transition effect. 🧐
Admittedly so 🤦♂️😂
Yes, but have you tried watching with 3D glasses on?
How’s it for hammer curls?
No problems. I personally don't ever use these multi grip bars for such due to the length feels weird to me (completely subjective/personal), but they work perfectly fine for curling!
@@MattPendergraph thanks
Nice hair!
Haha!! You like that??!!
Super sexy…and the bar looks cool too
Haha! Thanks bruh!! I try....🤭
The bar does look slippery, could use some chalk.
I agree, while it's certainly not the slickest bar I've felt, it can stand a little something for sure! (I used to own a multigrip with ZERO knurling and it was the WORST 😂!!!)
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