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Gym Equipment

Innovative Open Trap Bar from Rep

Trap bars are great – they let you deadlift without the bar scraping up and down your shins. But Rep Fitness thought they could do even better – check out the new Open Trap Bar. It’s the most innovative trap bar in the game – can’t call it a hex bar because it’s open! With an open trap bar, you can perform some movements better than with a closed bar and even execute new movements that are not achievable using a closed bar. It is exceptionally well-balanced and comes with a built-in deadlift jack—one of the best features of an open trap bar. A trap bar you can use for safety bar style squats – and it is rackable? Where do I get one? Only from Rep: Open Trap Bar – Overview The Open Trap Bar has a level and open design allowing you to step in and out of the bar and won’t restrict the range of motion of your lower body. This makes the bar functional for numerous movements, such as pressing, lunging, and carrying. The handles are [Read more …]

American Barbell Safety Squat Bar SB-SSB with an athlete
Gym Equipment

Safety Squat Bars

Get your squat on in comfort and safety with these Safety Squat Bars. Safety Squat Bars (SSB) provide, well, safety and also efficiency in your workout routine. No matter your fitness level, an SSB offers numerous benefits that can take your training to the next level. The safety squat bars are excellent and straightforward tools for safe and effective squat training. The SSB is a clever way to improve your back squat, deadlift, and general performance. Even if you have an upper-body injury, the SSB allows you to squat without discomfort or pain. Here’s a roundup of several different models, from various manufacturers: Safety Squat Bars – Overview The squatting approach differs a little from this bar because of how the weight is dispersed. It requires a more upright position, demanding more upper-back and core stabilization throughout the movement, which benefits lifters as they work hard to stay tight and fail lifts because their chest is backing down. It is also great for quad growth and general training when you want to grow in size or strength. SSBs are so [Read more …]

Rogue CB-4 38MM Camber Bar with an athlete 2
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Rogue CB-4 38MM Camber Bar

Got pain under the barbell? You might need a camber bar – such as the new Rogue CB-4 38MM Camber Bar, from Rogue Fitness. Specialty bars, such as the cambered bar, work to improve your balance and stability because of their instability. The cambered bar may be strange-looking, but it is an excellent lifting tool and can boost the results of your training when used accordingly. Only from Rogue: Rogue CB-4 38MM Camber Bar – Overview Also known as the “Double T Bar, the Rogue CB-4 38MM Camber Bar was tested and refined at Louie Simmons’ legendary Westside Barbell. Their athletes were given a wide range of various bar diameters and sleeve spacing to determine the specs that would best complete their central goals of relieving stress on the shoulders and elbows, allowing greater flexibility in hand placement, enhancing safety on heavy lifts, and enabling athletes to build strength with less weight. With their repeated testing and straightforward feedback, Rogue was able to choose the specs that best deliver. The CB-4 38MM Camber Bar is machined and constructed at the [Read more …]