@mad_scientist_duffin There is a science to knurling that is often missed among some manufacturers. What we often see are barbells that are either over or under-knurled. • Most everyone seems to be aware of the issue of an under-knurled bar as it smother and provides less grip. If it is not fully formed, the edges are not sharp enough or raised enough to come into adequate contact with the hand, compromising grip. The best analogy for this is a hill, or flat mountain. • At the opposite end of the spectrum is a knurl that is brought up to a full peak, like a sharp mountain. The initial response from most end users is how “grippy” the bar is because of the sharp feel of this peak. However being that sharp does not improve the grip and will actually be a detriment to performance and will tear tissue. • The reasoning behind this “sharpest is not the best” idea is that when a diamond knurl is brought to a peak it actually reduces the amount of sharp edges on the knurl. You are relying on the sharp point of the peak. That point that will tear your hands open or cut your back with a minor shift. Ripping your hands open because of a small shift in bar position is not good particularly if it isn’t improving grip. In fact while it may feel sharp in your hands a properly done knurl will in fact be more “grippy”. • Our New Gen Bars knurl is similar in shape to a volcano, and you can think of the “rim” of the volcano as the sharp point of contact that provides grip. Instead of a sharp point, our knurl is a “rim” or “circle” that is sharp, making a much larger surface are to provide grip. ••••• https://store.kabukistrength.net/collections/strength-training-equipment/products/power-bar-pre-sale ••••• Thanks for supporting Kabuki Strength and helping make the world a better place through strength! ••••• #kabukistrength #kabukistrengthlab #kabukimovementsystems #kabukistrengthcoaching @ks_virtualcoaching #newgenbars #duffalobar @kabukistrengthlab #shoulderok #kabukistrong @ks_virtualcoaching @mad_scientist_duffin @cassandralamadrid @derringtonwright @brandon_senn @brady_cable https://www.instagram.com/p/BueUSBTAxsY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1hizkgjb16mbd
