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WHAT IS A SQUAT SAFETY BAR

Posted by: Cory Caruthers Posted on: March 28, 2022 Comments: 0

What is a squat safety bar (SSB)? Very simply, it is a bar that has two handles sticking out in the front and surrounded with padding for the upper back/ neck region and shoulders. The bar is also cambered, meaning the bar on the ends is lower than the middle. This helps move the center of gravity more forward compared to a straight barbell squat. You might be wondering why…