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The Unusual Training Bar That Builds Unusual Strength

How would you like to train with one of Dr. Ken's
favorite pieces of equipment?

If you're into serious strength training, you know the name Dr. Ken Leister.

Dr. Ken's name is synonymous with hard, brief, ultra-intense workouts and top quality equipment. If you've been lucky enough to visit Dr. Ken's place (or luckier still, to have trained there) you know that this is undoubtedly the truth.

Back in the 1970's, Dr. Ken worked for Arthur Jones at the old Nautilus training facility in Deland and later at Lake Helen, Florida.

While he was there, Dr. Ken (and many others) got to experience strength training like it had never been done before or since.

Any time spent around Arthur Jones was guaranteed to be memorable. While he was down there, Dr. Ken got to train with a unique bar that Arthur had welded up - it was for pressing specifically, and featured two parallel grip handles.

It was an early version of a log bar. Dr. Ken got outstanding results while training with it and never forgot it. 		Ken Leistner Log Bar
Dr. Ken Leistner and his Log Bar

Now You Too Can Train Like Dr. Ken

Fast forward a few years and Dr. Ken tried to replicate this concept in a number of different ways.

While actual logs with parallel handles imbedded into them have been used in the past for various kinds of training, these were impractical for what Dr. Ken needed them for - real logs are unwieldy, difficult to load, difficult to transport, and difficult to store.
They dry out, chip, crack, and are otherwise not durable enough to stand up to constant use. Besides these reasons, there was another problem with solid logs. You see, Dr. Ken trains athletes of all ages and experience levels. Since real logs are solid, the starting weight was often too heavy for many athletes to train effectively with them, thus depriving these athletes of valuable training exercises.

But Dr. Ken didn't let any of that stop him. He knew what he needed in a Log Bar trainer and found someone who knows what they are doing to put it together. The result became the very best Log Bar trainer available today. You may have read about this Log Bar in several articles in Hardgainer Magazine.

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Designed, Built, Used, and Recommended by Those Who Actually Train, not Arm-Chair, Pencil Neck Geek "Experts"


The Log Bar is available in multiple lengths - pictured here are a 5' and a 7' bar

 Far too many pieces of equipment that you might see advertised elsewhere are created by folks who have never trained a day in their lives. Are they interesting? Possibly. Useful? Not really. Now how is that going to help you get stronger? Not to mention that page after page of boring equipment specs makes a pretty good cure for insomnia...

This one sure ain't like that.

Here are the short and sweet highlights that make this the world's best Log Bar. First of all, it was created according to Dr. Ken's specifications so you know it has to be good. For the detail-oriented:
  • Length: 5' (five feet) - Saves you shipping because it can be sent through the mail and won't take up too much room in your gym (7' bar also available)


  • Weight: 35 pounds - Light enough for younger athletes, with enough loading space for even the strongest men in the world


  • Solid steel frame - Utterly bombproof, you'll pass it on to your kids and grandkids


  • Knurled 1 3/8 inch diameter handles - The perfect fit for ease of use in all movements


  • Enough loading capacity for an adult male gorilla - Yes, you could fit over 500 lbs on the Log Bar if you wanted to


  • Bar ends are milled down to the Olympic Standard 1.95 inch diameter - so your plates are guaranteed to fit on it (and at no extra charge, like other places)


  • Other custom options are available upon request - Need a specific length, width or handle size? We can make it happen for you
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    Dr Kens Original Log Bar

    My Highest Recommendation

    Like every single product featured on this site, I recommend the log bar for some very specific reasons: I train with it, it is the highest quality, and, most importantly of all, it works. It's just got that good mojo to it. Add log bar training to your program and you will know exactly what I am talking about. You'll be pleasantly surprised too - just don't blame me when you need a whole new wardrobe.

    ***BONUS*** Dr. Ken has also written a training booklet specifically for Log Bar training which is only available here. This 8.5" x 11" booklet includes Dr. Ken's thoughts on log bar training, 15 of his favorite movements, and 10 sample workouts to boot (including complexes). When you're hitting new PRs with your new Log Bar Trainer, give a tip-o'-the-hat to Dr. Ken.

    This Log Bar bar has the distinction of being the first AND the best...just ask Dr. Ken. Get a Log Bar today!
    Train hard.

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    John Wood

    P.S. - The Log Bar trainer has been one of the best investments of my training career. Since I started using it, I look forward to my workouts with much greater enthusiasm than ever before. Order one now and I know you will feel the same way...

    Order by phone:
    1-800-978-0206

    - Notes-

    1. There is a 10-12 week lead time for all Log Bar Orders. We will send you the tracking number as soon as your Log Bar is ready to ship.

    2. If you would like to place an order for Dr. Ken's Log Bar over the phone, please give us a call at:
    1-800-978-0206 (Toll Free)

    3. Phones will be answered live during normal business hours (9am-2pm Monday through Friday). You may also place an order any time day or night with our 24-hour secure ordering line (choose option 2 after dialing the above number).

    3. Shipping & Handling listed is for the continental United States, but we will ship Dr. Ken's Log Bars internationally. Please contact us by phone or e-mail to obtain a shipping quote.

    4. Normal sales tax (6%) will be applied to all Michigan orders.

    5. Yes, we will take purchase orders for schools - Contact Us for details.
    Dr. Ken's Original Log Bar is proudly
    Made in the U.S.A.