I bought this 3 years ago. It has seen regular use over that time as both a squat bar and a bench press bar, in about a 50/50 split. I got it initially as a squat bar to alleviate the shoulder joint and bicep tendon discomfort that has come with straight bar squatting as my upper back has become stronger during sets of squat. It has definitely fulfilled it's initial intent. In doing so, it forced me to learn how to do squats with it because it is a different animal than a traditional straight bar, but I don't enjoy learning new things. As a bench press bar, I find it useful a bench press variant for training waves (blocks, etc whatever you call them) at my strength level (about 300ish pound bench press). The weight being that far offset and the bar being thicker forces my stabilizers to work harder. Overall good bench press bar for strength work. Only real annoyance is that the bar can't really be used inside a power rack because of the large camber, but it's not really that bothersome. I just know that safety is all on me when I use it. It is every bit of 85 pounds so it's no joke getting the bar up onto the J-cups. This bar has been rock solid and haven't ever cared about the lack of knurling on it.

The construction on this bar is excellent. It can definitely take a beating. My only recommendation to Rogue is to put a center knurling on it and to consider stenciling the Rogue logo on it as opposed to a sticker. It does want to slide a little on your back. Otherwise it's a great piece of equipment.

This quickly became my favorite bar and I use it frequently

I purchased this bar specifically for squats and the only issue I have is the swinging. The first time I used it, I was ready to send this bar back to Rogue for a refund. I gave it a chance... I had to research and view several videos on camber bar technique. I'm beginning to see the benefits. Rogue is a big corporation and I don't understand why they continue to offer these cheap stickers in place of something more permanent. This Rogue sticker issue needs to be addressed. Rogue needs to make a stencil and paint (and bake) their name brand on their product. The consumer deserves better than a meager plastic sticker that falls off after one use.

82 #! Box came trashed, some dings and dangits from the rough trip, cost as much to ship as half the bar price, the logo came off after the first lift, blah-bu-blah - who cares? You’ll scrape it up from your 1st rack and bumping this heavy thing around in your cage! So pleased I made this investment. It makes a back squat feel a little more like a front squat. I use it on standing press (because I have a low ceiling and the plates hit with a straight bar) and bench as well. On any lift it forces you to have a steady path otherwise it swings around a little bit with the plates hanging low. Love it folks, buy one!

I agree with the other reviews in that this bar is very well made and the paint does not peel or scratch and the shipping was quick. However, the greatest advantage to this bar is that it reduced anterior knee pain during squats (in fact I did not feel any) and allowed me to squat deeper with a more upright torso. Traditional barbell squats have caused anterior knee pain for me for the past 10 years and my mobility is limited by a left ankle anterior impingement. So, I am so grateful that I can make squats a regular part of my routine again.

Love this bar! Like everything Rogue offers it is incredibly made and I can’t imagine ever needing to replace.

As usual, rogue outdid themselves with this bar. It is incredible, very heavy-duty and I see no reason why my great-great grandchildren won't be training with it! It will last forever.