PENDLAY NEXGEN BEARING BARBELL REVIEW

Below you'll find a video of my personal recommendations and opinions on the Pendlay NexGen Bearing Barbell.  I forgot to mention two key points in the video:

1 - The bar utilizes a gel lubricant in the sleeves to ensure a consistent spin and eliminate/reduce maintenance on the barbell.  Most other manufacturers of barbells use hydraulic fluid which can leak over the course of time.

2 - You can purchase this bar through our sponsors (Muscle Driver USA and Rogue Fitness) via the links on this blog.

Additionally, here a few points to consider:

Pros:
1 - Cost.  Being a mid-priced bar it's significantly cheaper than the upper tier barbells made by IWF certified companies.
2 - Made in the USA!  Need I say anything else?  Support the Red, White and Blue!
3 - Zinc coating which prevents chipping.

Cons:
1 - No center knurling.
2 - Sleeves aren't tight against shaft allowing laterally movement of the sleeve.
3 - Noticeable sound of wobbling of the sleeve -- indicative of less than desirable construction.

If you're in the market for a bearing bar, I hope this video helps you to make a sound purchasing decision.

Now - GO LIFT SOMETHING REALLY HEAVY!