{"product_id":"original-texas-deadlift-bar-chrome-sleeves-red-bar","title":"Original Texas Deadlift Bar - Chrome Sleeves, Red Bar - Preorder (Ships by July 31)","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size: 0.85em; color: #666; margin-bottom: 1em;\"\u003ePreorder Notice: This product is currently available for preorder. Shipping will begin by July 31. If your order includes other items, everything will be shipped together once this product is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Texas Deadlift Bar\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for one thing: pulling heavy.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Texas Deadlift Bar is a specialist competition barbell engineered specifically to help you pull more weight. Handbuilt by Buddy Capps — the man who set the standard for powerlifting barbells since 1980 — this bar is the tool of choice for powerlifters who want more whip, a better grip, and a mechanical edge on the platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 27mm shaft and an extended length of 235cm, the Texas Deadlift Bar is designed to flex significantly before the plates leave the floor. That flex gives you a real mechanical advantage: the bar bends, you pull the slack out, and the load breaks the ground before the full weight is fighting you. The result is a more efficient pull — and more weight moved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red Cerakote finish adds high corrosion resistance while keeping the aggressive knurl sharp and grippy. Chrome sleeves complete the look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy a Deadlift Bar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard power bars are built to handle all three lifts. The Texas Deadlift Bar is built for one. The longer, thinner shaft creates significantly more whip than a stiff power bar — which means the weight effectively loads onto the bar progressively rather than all at once. For experienced lifters who have plateaued, or anyone chasing a PR, the difference is tangible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with the most aggressive knurling Texas Power Bars produces and a smooth centre shaft that protects your shins, this bar covers every performance detail that matters at the deadlift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27mm shaft for maximum grip and bar whip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e235cm total length for increased flex during the pull\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMost aggressive knurling for a secure hook or mixed grip on heavy attempts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo centre knurl — smooth centre shaft protects shins and thighs during setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Cerakote finish with high corrosion resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChrome sleeves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBronze bushings — low maintenance, smooth sleeve rotation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e~40cm loadable sleeve length for competition bumpers or heavy iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandbuilt by Buddy Capps in Texas since 1980\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho This Bar Is For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompetitive powerlifters looking to maximise their deadlift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLifters training for sanctioned powerlifting meets where deadlift bars are permitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAthletes struggling with grip on thicker standard bars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSumo and conventional pullers who want to make use of bar whip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGym owners equipping a competition-grade platform\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to the high flex, this bar is not suitable for squats or bench press.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left; background: #f4f4f4;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px; text-align: left; background: #f4f4f4;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eShaft diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e27mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eTotal length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e235cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e20kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eTensile strength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e~1310 MPa high-tensile steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eKnurling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eAggressive – deep bite for heavy pulls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eCentre knurl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eNone – smooth centre for shin clearance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eKnurl marks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eSingle (powerlifting standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eLoadable sleeve length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e~40cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eInside collar width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003e~144cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBushings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBronze, maintenance-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFinish – bar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eRed Cerakote\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFinish – sleeves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eChrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eHandbuilt in Texas, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes a deadlift bar different from a standard power bar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA deadlift bar is longer (235cm) and thinner (27mm) than a standard power bar. The extra length and reduced shaft diameter increase flex (whip), allowing you to pull the slack out before the full load leaves the floor — giving you a mechanical advantage at the hardest part of the lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is there no centre knurl?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring the deadlift the bar contacts your shins and thighs. A smooth centre shaft prevents painful abrasion during setup and the pull itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this bar for squats or bench press?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The high flex makes it unsuitable and unsafe for squats or bench press. For those lifts, use a dedicated power bar or squat bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Cerakote finish durable?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Cerakote is a polymer-ceramic coating that provides excellent corrosion resistance and holds up well under regular use, while keeping the knurl feel sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it fit a standard rack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe bar is longer than standard at 235cm. It fits in most racks, but be aware of the extra length when loading and moving around the platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarranty and returns: See our T\u0026amp;Cs for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Strength Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57162403152137,"sku":"BAR-TEXAS-DEDLFT-RED","price":701.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/6113\/1956\/files\/OriginalTexasDeadliftBarChromeSleevesredbar1.jpg?v=1783341787","url":"https:\/\/strengthshop.ch\/products\/original-texas-deadlift-bar-chrome-sleeves-red-bar","provider":"Strength Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}