Despite being made so long ago its construction has never changed and to this day it s still being used in powerlifting competitions.
Okie deadlift bar.
Okietmibar is a 20 kg 44 lb bar made to ipf specs.
A proper lift not only gets you three white lights but will keep you lifting until the next competition.
I even set the hawaii state wabdl raw record with a okie.
Only imitated never duplicated i love this bar.
This bar is pretty rare.
Like the rogue it weights 20kg 44 lbs.
The okie deadlift bar is known for being the first barbell made specifically for the deadlift.
The okie deadlift bar has 15 15 16 sleeves pretty long.
It was designed in the 1980s by rickey dale crain a national and world level powerlifting champion.
Can be used for squat bench or deadlift.
Squat bench press and deadlift at mendy s gym you will learn how to maximize your strength through proper technique and training.
The deadlift bar really helps taking the strain off my lower back.
Once you use the bar it will be the most treasured bar in your gym.
You ll fit another plate on each side compared to the others.
Unfortunately despite new methods and manufacturing abilities the okie deadlift bar is still made the exact same way as it was in the 70 s.
I even set the hawaii state wabdl raw record with a okie.
Crain s okie deadlift bar is one of the most legendary barbells ever made.
Once you use the bar it will be the most treasured bar in your gym.
Only imitated never duplicated i love this bar.
It s a beautiful piece of nostalgia but it s certainly been passed by the myriad of deadlift bar options available today.