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Riot Olympic Safety Squat Bar

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SKU: BAR-SAFETYSQUAT
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Neutral bar placement

With a safety squat bar, the weight is positioned in the centre of gravity. When first using the Riot Olympic Safety Squat Bar, it may feel as if the weight is a bit in the front, but it's actually somewhere between a back squat and front squat, in a neutral position. 

The safety bar is also ideal for training when having injuries or in a recovery process. Limited shoulder mobility is also something where an SSB can be practical. BUT don’t think it’s just a rehab bar. The strongest lifters incorporate this special barbell into their training schedules. Because of its positioning, you’ll be squatting with a more upright back and increased taxation of your anterior chain. It allows for slightly more weight to be moved than conventional.

!!! Please note: The bar and the pad are shipped in separate boxes.

Video: 300kg Safety Squat (*with old pads)

Knurling for safe grip

Even though the shape is different, the bar can be racked with most hooks. The diameter of the bar is 50mm at the sleeves and bar shaft. Comfortable and securely: the grip is knurled.

Improved: robust pads 

The new pads are made in a one-piece way with a strong Velcro in the back and of synthetic leather. They’re tight fitted and robust, so also with heavy loads it will provide comfortable cushioning. 

In case you want to upgrade your old pad or need to replace the pads, you’ll find the individual & improved pads here.

Specs 

  • Weight: 20.9kg
  • Length: 226cm
  • Sleeve diameter: 50mm
  • Loadable sleeve length: 39cm 
  • Camber angle (angle between handles & plate loading pins): 45 degrees
  • Colour: black & chrome
  • Pad material: synthetic leather
  • Suggested max. load: 350kg

Please note: The bar and the pad are shipped separately. 

Customer Reviews

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I.Y. (Bulgaria)
Great bar

Does what it is for - takes the stress off the shoulders, elbows and wrists to focus on the squat itself.
It's VERY good that the padding can be purchased separately - since it's a textile product and could reasonably be subject to wear or damage.
Does not fall off the back when letting go of the handles.
The handles are threaded in instead of welded, which is great for transporting the thing.
Takes standard olympic collars.
Since I'm already using thin calibrated plates and short on space - I had the sleeve length cut down by a machine shop,
that works great, because the tube is hollow and has no moving parts unlike a straight barbell sleeve.

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Biser A. (Bulgaria)
SSB Review

Very comfortable to use, the padding has been highly durable despite all the beating it has been getting. Also, as a fun surprise I can use the padded side of the bar for QL and back extensions while the barbell is attached to the power cage, which saved me space on having to buy a hyperextension machine.

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Matteo D.p.
top bilanciere

bilanciere top di gamma

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Netherlands (The Netherlands)
Awesome bar

I struggled with high bar squats due to mobility issues. This bar allows me pain free heavier squats so I highly recommend.

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JOEL J. (France)
A must-have

I bought this article since a pain in my arm prevents me to squat with a standard bar. The center of gravity is slightly changed comparing to a standard bar and a short adaptation time is needed.
The pad is confortable, the grip is good and the bar is rackable, very appreciated !
A "must-have" for me.

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Massimo A. (Italy)

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