Olympic Safety Squat Bar
Olympic Safety Squat Bar
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Olympic Safety Squat Bar
A specialised barbell designed to make squatting safer, more comfortable, and more effective. The padded shoulder yoke and forward-facing handgrips encourage a more upright lifting position, minimising shear forces on the lower back and improving range of motion through the hips, knees, and ankles.
Built from chrome steel with high-density shoulder and neck padding, this bar is wide enough to fit most standard power racks and squat stations. Whether you have limited shoulder mobility, are working around an injury, or simply want to add variety to your lower body training — the Safety Squat Bar is a versatile and practical addition to any gym.
Exercises You Can Perform
The Safety Squat Bar isn't just for squats. Use it for a wide range of movements including back squats, front squats, Zercher squats, good mornings, seated good mornings, lunges, split squats, step-ups, hip thrusts, overhead press, tricep press, and calf raises.
Key Features
- Chrome steel construction
- High-density padded shoulder and neck yoke with built-in handgrips
- Fits most standard power racks and squat stations
- Maximum load capacity: 700lb (317kg)
- Total length: approx. 220cm
- Bar weight: approx. 20kg
SKU: OSSB
Shipping Specifications
Height: 0.23
Length: 2.3
Width: 0.5
Weight: 30.0 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Safety Squat Bar?
A Safety Squat Bar is a specialised barbell designed to make squatting more comfortable and stable. The padded shoulder yoke and forward-facing handles encourage a more upright lifting position, helping reduce strain on the shoulders, elbows and lower back compared to a traditional straight bar.
What are the benefits of using a Safety Squat Bar?
The Safety Squat Bar helps minimise lower back stress while improving stability during heavy lifts. It’s an excellent choice for lifters with limited shoulder mobility, those recovering from injury, or anyone looking to add variety to their lower body training.
What exercises can I perform with a Safety Squat Bar?
The Safety Squat Bar is suitable for a wide range of strength exercises, including back squats, front squats, Zercher squats, good mornings, lunges, split squats, step-ups, hip thrusts, overhead press, tricep press and calf raises.
How much weight can the Safety Squat Bar hold?
The Safety Squat Bar has a 700lb (317kg) weight rating, making it suitable for heavy strength training in home gyms, PT studios and commercial facilities.
Will this Safety Squat Bar fit my squat rack?
Yes. At approximately 220cm in length, the bar is designed to fit most standard power racks, squat racks and bench press stations.
Is the Safety Squat Bar comfortable to use?
Yes. The bar features high-density padding around the shoulders and neck, along with built-in handgrips, providing greater comfort and control throughout your workout.
How much does the Safety Squat Bar weigh?
The Safety Squat Bar weighs approximately 20kg, making it comparable to a standard Olympic barbell while offering the unique benefits of a safety squat design.
Is this Safety Squat Bar suitable for a home gym?
Absolutely. Whether you’re building a home gym or equipping a commercial facility, the Safety Squat Bar is a versatile addition for improving squat mechanics and expanding your strength training options.
Do you deliver Safety Squat Bars Australia-wide?
Yes. Aussie Fitness Equipment offers fast Australia-wide delivery, with secure packaging to ensure your Safety Squat Bar arrives safely and ready for training.