MBPC 12" Log

Name: MBPC 12" Log
Brand: Mike Bartos PowerCenter
Rating: 3.93 (5 reviews)

The MBPC 12” Log is a competition-grade strongman press log built by Mike Bartos’ PowerCenter in Youngstown, Ohio from 3/16” American steel with a textured black powder coat and 5-way capped handles set 24” apart center-to-center. Its 150 lb starting weight (one owner measured their unit at 155 lb, slightly over spec) sits below MBPC’s heavier Boss and Monster logs, making it the brand’s more approachable option while still being usable by advanced strongman competitors.

Independent GymRadar owner reviews (3.95/5 average across 6 reviews, with build quality rated highest at 4.50/5) are consistently positive on construction – reviewers who have also used Rogue and Titan logs called the welds cleaner and the powder coat noticeably grippier – and consistently critical on price and shipping, which is the log’s weakest dimension (value rated 3.17/5). One reviewer flagged a single unit of loose welding slag inside a closed section, a minor QC miss that didn’t affect performance. The 150 lb+ bare weight is also called out as unfriendly to true beginners.

Finish	Textured black powder coat
Diameter	12"
Shipping	Ships freight; liftgate service recommended for delivery
Construction	3/16" steel, 100% American steel and craftsmanship
Manufacturer	Mike Bartos' PowerCenter (Youngstown, Ohio)
Handle spacing	24" center to center, 5-way capped handles
Starting weight	150 lb advertised (one owner's unit weighed in at 155 lb)

What is a Strongman?

Strongman equipment trains raw, functional strength through odd-object lifting, carrying, and loading — atlas stones, yokes, farmer’s handles, sleds, logs, and tires — rather than the fixed, balanced resistance of a barbell. It’s a fit for lifters who’ve plateaued on conventional strength training and want to build the grip, bracing, and full-body coordination that competition strongman and functional fitness demand, or who simply want the most direct training carryover to real-world lifting and carrying tasks. Most pieces are bulky and some (tires, natural stones) are sourced or repurposed rather than bought outright, so plan for storage space and, in a few cases, DIY sourcing as part of owning this equipment.

How it compares

	MBPC 12" Log	Mini Farmer's Walk Handles with Olympic Weight Posts	Farmers Walk	8" Rackable Strongman Log Bar
GymRadar rating	3.93/5	3.92/5	3.94/5	3.92/5
Price		$104.99	$215.00	$219.97
Finish	Textured black powder coat	Powder-coated black	Rogue Signature Texture Black Powdercoat
Diameter	12"			8"
Shipping	Ships freight; liftgate service recommended for delivery
Construction	3/16" steel, 100% American steel and craftsmanship
Manufacturer	Mike Bartos' PowerCenter (Youngstown, Ohio)	Titan Fitness	Rogue Fitness
Handle spacing	24" center to center, 5-way capped handles			23.75" center-to-center
Starting weight	150 lb advertised (one owner's unit weighed in at 155 lb)

3.9/5 · 5 GymRadar reviews

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3.93/5

5 reviews

Owners consistently rate the MBPC 12” Log as the best-built log they’ve used – several compare it directly to Rogue and Titan logs and call the welds cleaner and the powder coat noticeably grippier. Build quality is the standout dimension; value is the weakest, with the log’s price and freight shipping cost drawing repeat complaints even from reviewers who otherwise loved it. One reviewer flagged a single unit of loose welding slag inside a closed section – a minor QC miss with no real performance impact – and the 150 lb+ bare weight makes it a poor fit for true beginners.

+Build quality: welds and powder coat called out as cleaner/grippier than Rogue and Titan logs by owners who have used both (GymRadar)
+Build quality: "best quality of all" logs owned, by a reviewer with five logs (GymRadar)
+Functionality: 150 lb starting weight suits intermediate-to-advanced strongman training and competition use (GymRadar)
+Durability: no long-term durability complaints from owners using it in gym and competition settings since 2024 (GymRadar)

−Value: repeatedly called expensive, including by reviewers who still recommend it (GymRadar)
−Value: high freight shipping cost flagged as a separate downside from the unit price (GymRadar)
−Functionality: 150 lb+ bare weight is unfriendly to true beginners (GymRadar)
−Build quality: one unit had loose welding slag left inside a closed section, though it didn't affect performance (GymRadar)