Rep Safety Squat Bar Review: BEST Budget Safety Squat Bar? Rep vs Titan vs Bells
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- Опубліковано 22 чер 2024
- Trying to decide what the best safety squat bar is for you? We're going to find out who makes the best safety squat bar as we turn our Rep Fitness safety squat bar review into the ultimate budget comparison. Join us as we put it up against Titan's options (V2 and Titan Series) as well as the Bells of Steel SS3 to find out.
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0:00 The Best Safety Squat Bar
2:21 Important Factors in a Safety Squat Bar
5:06 Comfort & Padding these Bars
7:37 The Handles
8:54 Finish and Sleeves
11:15 Specs and Build Quality - Спорт
What's your vote as the best safety squat bar?!
Recently got my Rep SSB and it's super nice... now I just need to start squatting with it 😆
Titan v2
Elite FTS SS Yoke
REP because it is the one that I have.
Titan V2 Scratch n Dent for $190
This channel is quickly becoming a favorite for reviews and info. The humor is also entertaining.
Don't give him a bigger head than it already is. He's a good reviewer, but his wife writes his jokes she's the true star 🤣
I can assure you I write all of this, all she does is keeps me same which is definitely the harder job 😂
Thank you! Hoping the hard work pays off!
@@GlucksGym If Winnie is keeping you sane, she's slacking on the job. Great review, Gluck.
This is a SOLID BAR fitness review.
I mean there's one in there 😂
Great review and comparison. We have more handle options being prototyped for those who are buying the REP SSB. Until then, gripping thick knurled handles is already pretty damn good. Happy squatting everyone!
Hey Rep, when you use your open trap bar, does it feel similar to using your SSB? Maybe not identical but could they serve a similar function?
Have one of these on order (hoping to ship on 8/24), has the pad issue been worked out? Believe coop mentioned it in his video also
@@davidgoss3632 An Open Trap Bar and a SSB are two very different pieces... IMO, a SSB, Open Trap Bar, and Cambered Swiss Bar are all worth purchasing. Personally, I've got some lingering wrist and shoulder issues, and all 3 of those bars have helped me a lot. I use them all consistently week in week out.
@@dustinmcd91 Fixed. Small number of SSBs had a few issues, and we've put additional parameters in place. We already do quite extensive inbound and outbound QC/QA on first runs.
Thanks for your fast reply, I was looking to add another bar to the gym and just thought that biggest bang for the buck could be the open trap bar and squatting with it might give a similar training effect to an SSB (despite being very different bars). Thanks again!
Loving the humor in the review 😂 and great comparison!
i enjoy watching all your reviews....
I burst out laughing in every video, great job on the humor 🫡🥇 love your channel!
Thank you so much! 😊
Great review! Love the yard scene :) I’m going REP after I move into my new house … and gym in a few months.
Thanks 🤣 not sure where I got the idea from that one.
@@GlucksGym Glory to the weedwacker for lifting his arms and proving the balance point for the BoS bar.
I bought a rep safety bar using your affiliate link. Thanks for the video :)
Thank you! Hope you enjoy it!
Good stuff man. I just received the Titan v2 ssb, and so far so good. I'm enjoying it. My body mechanics makes it very hard for me to front squat, despite having a decent back squat. So the ssb is a nice middle ground. Love your guy's channel
Finally remembered to use your affiliate links! Titan v2 for $239, hard to beat
Agreed. I just posted that one on my IG story. Thank you so much for thinking of us!
great great video . love the jokes love cake . the edits graphics and skits were great . keep up the great work . love the videos. cant wait for your next bench giveaway
Haha we'll have to giveaway something else soon we're running out of benches... To giveaway anyway 😂
@@GlucksGym i just want one lol
Sense of humor is what draws me everytime 😊😊👍👍
Happy you're enjoying these! Thanks for the support.
I don't think you can go wrong with either the SS Yoke, REP SSB, or a Titan SSB v2. But I agree, REP's is probably the best overall option. Great review, Gluck!
Great video. I’m not currently in the market for a safety squat bar but I will probably do the Marrs bar when I do. It seems like it might be just bit easier on my lower back.
Great review. SSB bar is on my adulting wish list for sure. I have been doing a DIY and using DL wrist straps to create a SSB like bar
Good information video
Thank you!
I’ve had my Titan V2 bar for 3 years, I bought it back when they were only $200. Had zero issues with it. I would no doubt buy the Rep bar now if I was in the market. I agree with you I won’t buy another bar that has a black zinc finish, that’s what my Rogue Ohio bar has and hasn’t held up well. Thanks for the review!
Awesome video! I do like my bells of steel bar!!
It's solid and I like the handle options on that one
I was able to get the titan bar for 230 shipped. Part of me wishes that I waited for Reps but after this review, I legit cannot complain at all. I'm waiting for my rack to be delivered because I honestly cannot wait to use it
Thank you for confirming they are somewhat but not all interchangeable.
Yet another great video! My take aways.
1) Your comparison videos are the best out there
2) squats suck… all be it, necessary
3) your shirt was waaay too loose 😂
I have to say I agree with all of these 😂
Just what I was looking for. My rep SSB should come in a couple of weeks. rep is killing it this year. Also may have to pull the trigger on the ares for the pr 4000
They're having a hell of a year. Good luck building!
The Elite FTS SS Yoke Bar is my favorite specialty bar. If you have the means, upgrade to this bar. You wont be disappointed
Already decided on the new rep ssb before the video but I'll still use your affiliate when I get it...
Hahah what more can I ask?!
Got super lucky and picked up a used Titan SSB that I don't think had ever been used by the owners 2 days ago. First time using any SSB and it's definitely going to take some getting used to. Perhaps the next video can be an SSB technique video???? and I am in no way requesting that to make you do more squats - LOL
Great comparison of the bars and always enjoy the content.... getting close to 20k subscribers!!!!
Getting closer! Been a bit slow lately but we'll get there! Glad you got a good find! I'm not sure I'm your technique man when it comes to squats tbh.
@@GlucksGym unfortunately I have roughly zero social media footprint to help spread the word.
Hahaha that's ok I appreciate the thought and you being here
I want a comparison of the Marrs Bar, the Kubuki transformer and a regular SSB.
I agree with you, hate squatting, but gotta do it.
10/10 would watch again
Great review y’all. Titan’s Titan series SSB just seems like it was rushed. I mean why rush and release a worse version of one of your most well regarded products? Idk but Rep’s looks very very nice. I appreciate the breakdown!
The one is a classic. Big black Vampire’s Di Whoa you wait you can’t say that 😂
😂 I often forget what it say, it's probably for the best
Gonna need a stand-alone video of handle review on each one now please. Wynie only.
Hahahahha
I live from paycheck to paycheck and have to save for months for a bar or anything really, you have a budget most people can only dream of, so I find it funny when you say "on a budget" or "cheaper" or "affordable" ! lol!
Understandable but this was build by working 2 jobs and has taken years. I teach full time so that money provides for my family and everything I make doing this goes back into the gym. I also joke something to the extent of "if you can all any of these budget bars" but none are cheap, completely agree. The unfortunate reality of social media is titles have to be picked to get people to click and while it's an accurate title it's wasn't my first idea for one.
Nice. I think I will be selling my Elite SSB and getting that Rep.
I have the first Titan SSB bar and it does angle my Jay cups out. My rack actually comes from grind Fitness wish you would never checked any of their racks on your video and I like that that means they're not so prevalent in the industry that they can sell racks at a great price and stay under your radar I love your videos though Gluck I still got to get my Camber bar and that will be it no I'm actually going to buy a deadlift bar and I'm going to get that from Valor Fitness
My knee jerk reaction was to question why the EliteFTS Yoke Bar wasn't included in this list, but you headed that off with your comments about how each company improved upon (subjective to each user, I know) the design in some manner. You gotta get a hold of the original Hatfield Bar and compare that. It'd make for fun watching. I've used both and have opinions, but it'd be interesting to see what your experience will be, especially the part where you explain to your wife why you're spending even more money on yet another bar,. and an old one at that.
Also, future video suggestion: compare rackable open trap bars?
I got the Bells SSB3 back in 2020 and they only gave me one set of handles, the long ones. I wasn't even aware until now that they were supposed to send the other pairs lol
Thinking of replacing my Titan SSB with the BoS SS3. The extra handles are a definite plus and the shorter length would help considering I had to downsize my home gym and move it into a smaller room. That, and I already have their Arch Nemesis, Open Trap, and short curl bars lol
The SS4 is being developed so if you're in no rush, from what I've seen, it seems to be a good upgrade.
I totally understand this was a "budget" comparison, but I recently purchased the Marrs Bar and it's as amazing as everyone says. If the Marrs bar interests you, its worth saving up for.
Great bar but not a true SSB deepening how you want to think of it and definitely well beyond budget 😂 still though, I like that bar a lot.
Got version 2 when it was on sale a couple weeks ago. Can't go wrong for $229
I think most people use the BOS SS3 upside down - with the camber and weight pointing backwards. I use it where it points to the front and it's 90 degrees perpendicular to my body when i let the handle rest naturally on my shoulder. It's much more stable that way.
The bells of steel logo should be on your back and the weight pointing down. If the weight is perpendicular to your body it’s backwards
The “best one for most people” is the one that cuts pillar 4 media the biggest check
Shots fired! Also likely true
Hi, do you notice any difference using the BoS one compared to the SS Yoke? Just curious
The SS yoke is a much better balanced bar
I personally prefer the plastic handles only because in the winter, those knurling handles is going to hurt my hands loll. if it isn't cold knurlings are great.
I have the SS3 and I really love it. Live in Canada and we didn't had any real options before rep came in...
But seriously, the SS3 is a great one.
Btw, it's balanced, at least on mine, IF you have the chain attachment.
Thanks for the video, you quickly became the best and the most professional of all even if your competitors went "think big way".
Will pry go with REP's version. I like the color of the shaft. It'll match the color of my rack. Plus, most of my stuff is from REP.
It's pretty good and I honestly don't really like them because squats 😂
@@GlucksGym 🤣🤣🤣
If I didn't have the titan V2 I would likely get the rep followed by BOS... I like the idea of BOS changeable handles but likely won't swap them and the rep knurling would win me over
I've only ever tried the titan ssb. I need to expand my horizons
How about checking out Wright equipment safety squat bar. It a better design in my opinion and is USA made.
Rep is best
When will be getting the Yaheetech SSB?
Been watching them closely for the announcement
0:13 shots fired, shots fired 😅
😏
Gluck about to have a 2500lb squatter after him. *to the Coop mobile!*
I have a hard time deciding between the BoS and Rep. I think I would really like the rotating sleeves on the BoS, also its a bit cheaper in Canada.
To make things harder Bells is working on a v4 😁
@@GlucksGym Ha, I just saw that in your BoS showroom tour video. I currently have the Edge SSB I bought years ago, so Im not completely SSB-less, so I shall wait and see what they come out with. Any idea when it'll be out?
I've always poo-pooed safety squat bars but my left shoulder really hates doing squats with a regular bar. Maybe some day, thanks for the reviews.
Another person brought to the dark side 😂
Excellent take. I own both the BOS and Titan's v2 and i agree with giving titan the nod here. Now you're tempting me to make a poor decision and purchase the rep bar as well 😂
I'm really good at helping with poor financial decisions 😂
@@GlucksGym 😂😂
@@Alpha_Muscle what makes the titan v2 superior to the BOS ssb?
No love for the OG EliteFTS Yoke bar? Yes, I know the clearcoat chips, but Dave Tate is still the only person to design this bar, abuse it for years, and then correct any functional issues before releasing it to market. He claims his pad is designed specifically to break in over time so the bar sits exactly at the right spot on your shoulders for optimum angles with camber etc. I highly doubt Rep/Titan/BoS have done any of that, according to an older Coop review, the padding is definitely different than these seem to be using. I bought my Yoke bar on sale for $335 shipped, so it's certainly in the same price point as these when it's on sale at least.
Yes. Now when are they going to start shipping them!
They've been shipping them they just keep selling out. Mine wasn't even one of the first batches. I don't love the pre order system but it hopefully eventually they catch up.
@@GlucksGym I just received notification from UPS that my SSB will be delivered tomorrow. Funny.
SSB Showdown!
Lets goooo!
Would u pick titan v2 over Rep's at $270 vs $330?? Trying to decide if knurled handles on an SSB are worth $60 to me.
That's tough. Rep's is definitely the better bar so if you can swing it I'd go there but performance wise they're close. I do think Rep's will probably last longer over time but it might not really matter if you're not using it constantly.
@@GlucksGym wow a reply from a youtube celeb, feeling blessed today🥰 Feel like at this discount it's like enough to make up for titan's shortcomings but not so much that its the obvious choice... pray for me and my family to come to the right decision
Good luck 😂 and don't give me too much credit I'm not there yet
Coops the goat
I wish bells sold the handles a la carte would use em for my titan v2
I'll talk to them for you 😘😂
Just watching but I am guessing Rep is 🤴🏻
Reps Open trap bar thoughts?
Very excited for it. Hoping it's as good as if not better than this bar
🥈
G Dam it..... I wish I hadn’t fallen for the Made in USA trap from Titan and waited for this review (shame on me)...
Or the one we did on the Titan Series bar 😉 shame on you 😂
@@GlucksGym touché
I have shoulder issues
Big black vampire….😂🤣🤣😂🤣
😏 I'm biased but I thought that one was pretty good
Hot takes coming in hotter than oancakes
Ahh shit, waiting for BoS to release their handles it is 😂😂
sorry im at work!!!
at least i’m here before austin and thats all that matters
Hahah he's a rare commenter but we can't say the same about you ❤️
You are using the SS3 upside down.
Not my bar not my problem that's what I say
Comparing pads………he he he
7:53 Warning. Post watershed content...
Don't know why I'm watching this. I wouldn't buy any of these.
For the entertainment and algorithm 😉
Oh yes! Definitely! Love your channel!
REP was $230? It's $330 now...
It's always been 330. Titan had a flash deal recently where their V2 was 230.
@@GlucksGym aha, thanks for clarifying!
I probably wasn't that clear 😂 who knows what comes outta my mouth
I think you should’ve included the elite FTS SS yoke bar in the video as well. It’s the best option. While I generally agree with your premise of only buying Titan brand when on sale. The same can be applied to elite FTS as well. Who run sales frequently. The American made Titan SSB is $300 + taxes with free shipping. Guessing tax was $30. So call it $330 shipped. Elite FTS regularly offers $100 off of their SS yoke bar. I waited until it was on sale and the SS yoke bar was shipped to my door for $383. So for basically a $50 difference + patience you can have the best SSB available. The Titan V2 could be a good deal if it’s less than $250 shipped. Otherwise, why not get the real deal? I’m 0 for 2 with Rep and have demoted them to almost junk category. I have bells of steel bumper drop pads but probably wouldn’t buy anything metal from them. How many are going to buy the inferior product based on recommendations only to sell them to turn around to buy the better product? Buy once, cry once.
Great review, feed the algorithm nosh-nosh-nosh. FWIW, I have Dave Tate’s version aka the original. I got it after a complete rupture of the supraspinatus in my right shoulder and couldn’t get my arms positioned for any kind of straight bar squat. For all I knew, I’d never squat with a straight bar again, but that bar kept me squatting until after about a year when my shoulder mobility somewhat returned and I could use the straight bat again.