Rackable Safety Squat Bar, Olympic Sleeves, 1,500lb Rated

I’ve been eyeing this bar for about two years. I finally made the decision to purchase after having shoulder surgery. Back squats put too much pressure on my shoulders so I decided to get a safety bar. Best addition to my home gym and best decision for my body! The bar is incredibly high quality and the padding is very thick and durable. As someone in his mid 40s, this bar will save me a ton while allowing me to continue to train. Highly recommend!

Solid bar for squatting. It's much more comfortable than traditional barbell backsquats for someone like myself with long legs and a short torso.

Love this safety squat bar!! OMG it’s a game changer. I’ve had shoulder surgery on both shoulders and trying to do squats hurt my shoulders worse than my legs due my lack of flexibility in both my shoulders. I was on the fence about this bar but I finally decided to give it a try. I’m so glad I did!! I’m back to training legs and this bar works great. A little pricey for my personal budget but I’m glad I bought it. You get what you pay for and this is high quality!!

Due to some previous health issues squatting with a standard barbell was not possible. I really wanted to add weighted squats to my workout and this safety bar allows that. I’ve increased my squats significantly since getting this piece of equipment. Never thought I’d be able to do squats with the weight I’m pushing now and I know that I haven’t maxed out the weight. The bar is well made and the padding is considerable. I would recommend getting clamps as the metal is quite smooth and slick. If you are looking for a safety squat bar I recommend this one.

This is a very well made safety squat bar. Rock solid construction comparable to other brands that cost twice as much. It is a great training aid to build the legs, back and core.

This thing is incredibly heavy, like twice as heavy as a regular Olympic barbell. I was astonished at the weight of it, especially since I'm not a big guy. That being said, it balances incredibly well on my shoulders. The shape makes the center of gravity lower and your hand positions are more natural putting less stress on your shoulders and making it easier to control the bar. I feel more confident squatting under this bar and will just be using less weight on it since it's so heavy. If I had a do over, I would like to be able to get the 1,000 lb capacity version v. this 1,500 lb. capacity if that were an option. Also, the padding is by far the best available for a safety squat bar that I've come across. I definitely recommend this for anyone looking for more stability and control over their squats.

The padding is a little less sturdy than I expected. I don't think it will last long with my type of workout. It is home workout grade not commercial grade.

If you need a better, safer and more comfortable bar to squat with…this is it. It has perfect spacing between the shoulder pads (I’m 6’2” 240lbs) the pads are quality and so is the bar…the bar is heavy at 61lbs, instead of the normal 45lbs you get with the average 7 foot Olympic bar. There ARE cheaper options, but if you read the reviews for the other bars you’ll learn why they cost less…they are inferior. I bought this type of bar because I have issues with one of my shoulders and not only does holding the bar cause discomfort but it can become a safety issue with racking properly when my set is done. This was causing me to use less weight, and nobody wants less weight.