The form used with the safety squat bar is far different from a straight bar.
Safety squat bar dimensions.
The safety squat is the ultimate bodybuilding squat variation to maximize thigh development and minimize lower back pain this movement is a favorite training tool of branch warren whom many bodybuilding pundits consider to have the greatest leg development of all time.
The safety bar is affectionately known as the hatfield bar because of dr.
Loadable sleeve length is 16 in and the sleeves are designed for olympic weight plates.
This is fine if you re an experienced squatter but may confuse the hell out of a beginner.
Safety squat bars help to engage your core quads and glutes minimizing pressure on the knees and shoulders to help keep your lower back healthy and your core stable.
Using that as a starting point can help encourage long term strength adaptations.
I would recommend using your front squat max as a baseline if you have never performed the movement.
We created this bar so that lifters with upper body injuries could use a safety squat bar but one that places the resistance in the low bar position on the back.
The package dimension and weight for the transformer bar when packaged for shipment are.
Not only is the safety bar squat better for your lower back and joints but it also helps you to perform a wider range of exercises more easily.
The shoulder pads are spaced at 8 in apart and the bar diameter is 1 1 2 in.
It s probably not something i d put a beginner under unless he s suffering from a shoulder or wrist injury.
As stated in the spec grid on the product page the transformer bar weighs 25kg or 55lb.
61 25 x 9 x 26 25 and the weight is 70lb 14oz.
The safety squat bar enables you to make continued progress and keep overloading your squat as your pressing volume begins to trend up without the added beating your shoulders would get from using a standard barbell.
I m a huge fan of doing good mornings with the safety squat bar.
How much does the transformer bar weigh.
Typical safety squat bars put the resistance in the high bar squat or front squat positions.
Designed for those with limited shoulder elbow and wrist mobility but beloved by powerlifters and garage gym champions everywhere the safety squat bar is the perfect implement for developing.
It can help you strengthen specific weaknesses.