High-end craftsmanship – as most of their bars, this Kabuki looks and feels cooler.It’s an odd omission, but they’re obviously happy with it as a design feature otherwise it would have been added subsequently. The absence of knurling on the sleeves makes this primarily a pressing bar.Īnd while the textured coating has enough grip for pull-ups and inverted rows, it’s not ideal for lifting heavy in movements with significant angular momentum (like bicep curls or triceps extension). This is NOT the bar for you if you’ll be doing a lot of pulling. You can see the graph with the sleeve lengths of the top 5 multi-grip barbells below. With a hefty 16.75, Kabuki is also the only bar in the top 5 with sleeves over 14 inches long. Only three bars in our top 40 (7.5%) are longer than 16 inches (EliteFTS neutral Grip bar at 16.35 and Body-Solid OMG86 at 16.5). The sleeves are longer than any multi-grip bar in our database. When the fit is tight, the ribbing makes all the difference because it makes sliding the plates on and off easier. The sleeves are also lightly ribbed, which means less friction between the plates and the sleeves. This is an added benefit if you live in a coastal or humid area, where steel is at a higher risk of rust. Kabuki uses zinc instead of powder coat to coat the sleeves, which means the bar will not chip. It’s also why you won’t need extra collars for the Kabuki. That’s why Olympic plates stay put on the Kaddilac while they rattle on cheaper bars with thinner sleeves. Kabuki uses precisely machined sleeves whereas most of the competition uses Schedule 80 pipe, which is thinner. If money is no object, there’s little doubt about what’s best for you – it’s the Kabuki Kadillac.įirst of all, all Kabuki products carry a premium aura that can be rivaled only by Eleiko and the Swedes don’t have a multi-grip barbell in their portfolio.Ĭoolness aside, where the Kadillac bar blows the competition away is the sleeves.
The sleeves are 1.9 ” thick – you might need specialized collars.No neutral grip – although gentler on the joints and better for incline press, angled grips don’t offer as much isolation as neutral grips, especially for triceps extensions.Extra range of movement – the extra depth of the movement means each rep will take more out of you and you can target more muscle groups.Shorter cage (40.5 inches) – second shortest cage (second only to Valor) means it will be easier to rack on standard power racks, even those on the narrower side.Narrow ‘cage’ (5.4 inches)- more comfortable for an overhead press and triceps extensions because there’s less chance of clipping your chin or head.Progressively increasing angles – the hand placement will feel natural – similar to using a dumbbell.Arched design means an extra range of motion – this adds intensity to your workouts because the bar needs to “travel” extra inches during a lift.Versatile – you can comfortably use it for presses, hammer grip curls, and lat pulldowns.Great value for money – you’ll pay less for a product of similar quality.If you need something more robust, you’ll want to look at Kabuki Kadillac or the Rogue Mg-3 (both reviewed below). Multi-grip barbell – resume and key takeaways 5 best multi-grip barbells Nameġ – Best multi-grip barbell overall – Bells of Steel Arch Nemesisīottom line – as long as you understand what to expect from it, the Arch Nemesis bar will not disappoint.What's the usual weight of a multi-grip barbell?.What's the purpose of a multi-grip barbell?.How we analyze and rate multi-grip bars.Secondary factors of choosing a multi-grip bar.6 primary factors of choosing a Swiss bar.Multi-grip barbell – a conservative buyer's guide.4 – Best multi-grip bar with a classic, cambered design – Titan Camber Bar.3 – Best multi-grip barbell for beginners – Valor Fitness OB.
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