Most Bars Will Then Have A Smooth Area.
It is said it helps keep bar centered on squats but really you can do that on your own. That doesn't explain why so many bars don't have it. The drawbacks of center barbell knurl with all of the above said, some situations don’t benefit from a center.
The Idea Being That The Knurling Prevents The Bar From Sliding Down The Back On Heavy Lifts.
No, you do not need center knurling for front squats. In the competition line, it is a $10 difference to include knurling but it is also a stronger bar. When they line the barbell up on their backs to squat, they’re looking for an extra bind.
For Other Movements, Not Having The Knurl Is Nice,.
In this video we are talking specifically about knurling. Men’s bars have a center knurl olympic bars have a center knurl to help them grip better in the hand. Center knurl is never needed, all it does is chew up my neck and shins, on a squat the bar should be sitting on the shelf your traps make you dont need the grip unless you are doing.
No Center Knurl Means Less Grip When The Bar Is On Your Back.
With front squats, the bar rests on the front of the shoulders with your hands gripping the outer knurling to help hold the bar in place. For squats, especially low bar, it'll help. Center knurl = bar sticks on your back better when you squat.
It Looks Like Some Bars May Come With Or Without Knurling At No Cost Difference.
The big consideration here is whether or not you want a bar with a center knurl. What types of bars have what types of knurl. Powerlifting barbells have the center knurling primarily for the back squat.