What You’ll Learn
- Who this power bar is for
- What makes a powerlifting barbell different
- Why the Louisiana Power Bar is built for heavy training
- Specs, finishes, knurling, and bushing details
- A complete list of exercises you can do with it
If you’re searching for a power bar that feels stable under heavy weight, grips confidently in the hands, and trains like a true powerlifting barbell, the XMARK Louisiana Power Bar was built for you. It’s a dedicated 29mm bar designed around the demands of the platform and the reality of heavy training days.
The Who, What, When, and Why of the Louisiana Power Bar
WHO IT’S FOR
This bar is made for lifters who train the big three and want a dedicated power bar: competitive powerlifters, strength athletes running heavy cycles, and serious home or commercial gyms that need a reliable powerlifting barbell for squat, bench press, and deadlift work.
WHAT IT IS
The XMARK Louisiana Power Bar is a 29mm power bar built with high-strength steel, aggressive knurling, and a controlled bushing system. It’s not a multipurpose bar and not an Olympic weightlifting bar. It’s a powerlifting-first barbell engineered for stability and confidence under load.
WHEN TO USE IT
Reach for this bar on your heavy days: max-effort work, PR testing, peaking blocks, and training cycles where bar control matters. It’s also ideal for higher-volume strength programs where you want consistent feel from warm-ups to top sets.
WHY IT EXISTS
Powerlifting training is different. Heavy squats demand stability on the back, bench press setups require repeatable positioning, and deadlifts reward a knurl that doesn’t quit. The Louisiana Power Bar was created to deliver a predictable, stiff feel and a secure grip—so your focus stays on lifting, not fighting the bar.
Built Like a True Power Bar: Specs That Matter
Stiff 29mm Shaft + High Strength Steel
The foundation of a great powerlifting power bar is stability. The Louisiana Power Bar uses a 29mm shaft made from 42CrMo high alloy steel with a 205K PSI tensile strength rating (±5%), delivering the rigid feel lifters want for heavy squats and pulls.
1500 lb Loading Capacity
Rated to handle up to 1500 lb of loading, this bar is built for serious training environments—home gyms, strength facilities, and powerlifting-focused setups.
Knurling + Finish + Sleeve System
- Knurling: Pitch 1.5 • 5 sections • Depth 0.6–0.7 mm (Mountain) for a confident, aggressive grip
- Finish: Black Cerakote shaft (H-146) for durability + QPQ sleeves for wear resistance and smooth loading
- Bushings: 2 copper bushings + 4 graphite bushings for controlled, consistent sleeve rotation
- Sleeves: 20# steel sleeves designed for heavy plate stacks
Looking for a dedicated powerlifting barbell?
If your training revolves around heavy squats, stable bench press setups, and confident pulls, a true power bar makes every session feel more consistent.
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While it’s built as a powerlifting bar, the Louisiana Power Bar is still a full-size barbell—meaning you can use it for a wide range of classic strength movements. Below is an extensive list of exercises commonly performed with a power bar.
SQUAT VARIATIONS
- Back squat
- Low-bar back squat
- High-bar back squat
- Pause squat
- Tempo squat
- Box squat
- Pin squat
- Anderson squat
- Front squat (optional)
- Zercher squat
- Good morning squat (good mornings)
BENCH & PRESSING
- Flat bench press
- Close-grip bench press
- Paused bench press
- Spoto press
- Pin press
- Floor press
- Incline bench press
- Overhead press (standing)
- Seated overhead press
- Push press
- JM press
- Skull crushers (lying triceps extension)
DEADLIFT & HINGES
- Conventional deadlift
- Sumo deadlift
- Paused deadlift
- Deficit deadlift
- Block pull
- Rack pull
- Romanian deadlift (RDL)
- Stiff-leg deadlift
- Good mornings
- Barbell hip thrust
- Barbell glute bridge
ROWS & PULLING
- Bent-over barbell row
- Pendlay row
- Underhand barbell row
- Meadows-style landmine row (with attachment)
- Barbell shrugs
- Rack shrugs
- Barbell high pull
- Clean pull (strength-focused)
CARRIES & SUPPORT
- Static barbell holds
- Barbell carry (bear hug style, if safe)
- Overhead holds
- Front rack holds
- Back rack holds
- Pin holds
Use spotter arms/safeties and appropriate space for support work.
ACCESSORIES
- Barbell curls
- Reverse curls
- Barbell preacher curls (with bench)
- Barbell rollouts
- Landmine press (with attachment)
- Landmine squat (with attachment)
- Barbell lunges
- Split squats
- Calf raises (in rack)
Louisiana Power Bar Specifications
FAQ: Choosing the Right Power Bar
Is this a good bar for beginners?
Yes—especially if your goal is to build strength with squat, bench press, and deadlift training. The knurling is more aggressive than a multipurpose bar, which many lifters prefer as weights increase.
How is a power bar different from a multipurpose bar?
A power bar is typically stiffer (often 29mm), built for controlled rotation, and designed to feel stable in the squat, bench, and deadlift. A multipurpose bar usually prioritizes versatility and faster spin.
Will Cerakote affect the knurl feel?
Cerakote adds corrosion resistance and a clean look. With aggressive mountain knurling, the Louisiana Power Bar remains grip-forward and secure for powerlifting training.
What plates work best?
Standard Olympic plates, bumper plates, and calibrated steel plates all work well. The QPQ sleeves are built for smooth loading and long-term wear resistance.
Ready to Train with a True Powerlifting Barbell?
The XMARK Louisiana Power Bar is built for lifters who take the big three seriously. Stiff 29mm feel, aggressive knurling, and a durable Cerakote + QPQ finish—engineered for heavy training and consistent performance.
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