We bought this bar several months ago. One of the finest pieces of equipment I've used. Construction is second to none. After we received the yoke bar my wife (who is 65 ) looked at me after her second set and said "wow this is awesome", the first time in years that she box squatted shoulder pain free. Yes I'm also old as dirt and this has made a huge difference in my ability to squat pain free (shoulders have seen better days). I've been a customer of Elitefts since the beginning and they just keep getting better. Thanks for the top five, can't wait to do the JM's with this bar. Whether your a professional trainer, gym owner, or want to add a superior product to your garage gym I highly recommend you order this bar. Thanks guys!
The quality of elitefts always astounds me. Seems like everyone that trys them out falls in love. Allen Thrall should be a damn spokesmen cause they way he talks about elitefts gives me a chubby lol
It fixed my good morning squat by forcing my chest up. And it fixed my elbow tendonitis from low bar squatting so my bench improved. It does what Dave says, quality is top notch, nuff said.
@@luisperera1127 To do carries with the SSB you can flip it around and hold it like you would in a SSB Front Squat so the weight is in front of you like some type of strongman front carry (similar to Zercher carries etc.), which is excellent for wrestling/grappling in general. SSB lunge walks are great as well. Loading it really heavy on your back and walking with it is another issue though...when I first competed in strongman I thought walking with a heavy bar on my back is an OK idea to substitute as a yoke walk but quickly was informed by way more experienced guys that if anything awkward happens or you trip you would just fall with the barbell on you which can be dangerous. It might be on a video with Brian Alsruhe but as an alternative when trying to mimic strongman yoke walk with any type of bar is to use chains that hangs near the floor and hook plates up that way. (Sorry this is a bad description, better dug up the video instead) That way if you do have to dump the weight the plate will touch the floor right away and nothing (hopefully) will come crashing down on you except having an empty bar on your back. The weight also waves around a bit which helps improve your stability as well. Just my experience with it, others experiences may vary, old comment but hope it helps.
A kid in the gym bought one of those and i came into squat and he asked me if i wanted to use it and it feels like it hits the quads alot more than the hamstrings 365 felt like 450 to me lol well actually 385 because the bar weighs 65 pounds these bars are great quality and very well made
I have had my bar for a couple of years and i love it. Its been great with everyone. I never thought about the jm press though. I love how you folks share your info. Iam so happy to be a customer.
I’ve watched a couple of vids showing the 6 or so uses of this bar. Can someone please explain why this one is so much better than the ones that are cheaper. I’m honestly just trying to make a decision, not hating on the yoke bar at all.
i dont go past 185 (or 205 if bar weight is considered) and just put a one minute timer on. I am still sore every week since doing them. its well over 20 reps but I am jsut trying to squeeze the shit out of my upperback/scaps. im 250 pounds. when I am not sore I will move it to 2 plates. only been doing for 2 weeks though
@@Ainttrippin Fitness and nutrition are different beasts. Having access to a great gym doesn't necessarily translate into being 'in shape' as eating healthy is an entirely separate challenge. Not to mention what respiratory issues he could be combating.
@@carlgibson7850 Dave Tate has every resource in the world to be in shape, regardless of his condition. Elitefts has the best lifters, athletes, coaches, nutritionists putting out content every week. If being physically fit isn't on his priorities right now, that's fine...but let's not pretend that it isn't an active choice he's making.
@@Ainttrippin I agree with you, mostly, that's why I said everyone has different struggles. Just like you and I have things we should be doing better at, but don't. I can see this argument as frivolous, sure. However, I also thinks it's an important thing to understand. Simply seeing someone's flaws and pointing them out without self awareness or a macro understanding of the flaw doesn't lead to anything constructive.
Buy the SS Yoke Bar here: www.elitefts.com/elitefts-ss-yoke-bar.html
I just did 😂
Got mine. Been trying to get one for years and bit the bullet. Worth every penny.
We bought this bar several months ago. One of the finest pieces of equipment I've used. Construction is second to none. After we received the yoke bar my wife (who is 65 ) looked at me after her second set and said "wow this is awesome", the first time in years that she box squatted shoulder pain free. Yes I'm also old as dirt and this has made a huge difference in my ability to squat pain free (shoulders have seen better days). I've been a customer of Elitefts since the beginning and they just keep getting better. Thanks for the top five, can't wait to do the JM's with this bar. Whether your a professional trainer, gym owner, or want to add a superior product to your garage gym I highly recommend you order this bar. Thanks guys!
man I hope my wife and I still can say we're squatting at 65, inspiration right there
The quality of elitefts always astounds me. Seems like everyone that trys them out falls in love. Allen Thrall should be a damn spokesmen cause they way he talks about elitefts gives me a chubby lol
It fixed my good morning squat by forcing my chest up. And it fixed my elbow tendonitis from low bar squatting so my bench improved. It does what Dave says, quality is top notch, nuff said.
My only regret about this bar is the fact that I didn’t get one until I was 44. Well worth the money.
Doing carry with that bar is amazing for any wrestler/mma guy.
Yeah... Yoke carries have been a reply for me... Great bar
How do you do carries on it? Sorry if it’s a dumb question
@@luisperera1127 To do carries with the SSB you can flip it around and hold it like you would in a SSB Front Squat so the weight is in front of you like some type of strongman front carry (similar to Zercher carries etc.), which is excellent for wrestling/grappling in general. SSB lunge walks are great as well.
Loading it really heavy on your back and walking with it is another issue though...when I first competed in strongman I thought walking with a heavy bar on my back is an OK idea to substitute as a yoke walk but quickly was informed by way more experienced guys that if anything awkward happens or you trip you would just fall with the barbell on you which can be dangerous.
It might be on a video with Brian Alsruhe but as an alternative when trying to mimic strongman yoke walk with any type of bar is to use chains that hangs near the floor and hook plates up that way. (Sorry this is a bad description, better dug up the video instead) That way if you do have to dump the weight the plate will touch the floor right away and nothing (hopefully) will come crashing down on you except having an empty bar on your back. The weight also waves around a bit which helps improve your stability as well.
Just my experience with it, others experiences may vary, old comment but hope it helps.
Just bought mine today. This bar was a steal for $325. Can't wait to get it in.
Reverse lunges with this are awesome!
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If you start selling them in the UK I'll definitely buy one for the gym 👍🏼
I believe he announced this year they were going to start a UK specific store. I bet if you paid an assload of shipping he'd send it right now.
Just ordered this bar a few days ago i'm really excited to get it.
A kid in the gym bought one of those and i came into squat and he asked me if i wanted to use it and it feels like it hits the quads alot more than the hamstrings 365 felt like 450 to me lol well actually 385 because the bar weighs 65 pounds these bars are great quality and very well made
It's basically a front squat lol.
Real talk. Real knowledge from DT. Thank you.
I have had my bar for a couple of years and i love it. Its been great with everyone. I never thought about the jm press though. I love how you folks share your info. Iam so happy to be a customer.
I’ve watched a couple of vids showing the 6 or so uses of this bar. Can someone please explain why this one is so much better than the ones that are cheaper. I’m honestly just trying to make a decision, not hating on the yoke bar at all.
Jesus, Dave gets winded just from explaining. I wonder if he periodizes his speech patterns.
Or better get his heart checked out. Apparent short of breath while speaking can be a sign of underlying medical issues.
powerlifters…DO YOUR CARDIO!!!
We have one at my gym, it’s great!
For the good morning when you said to not let the bar go past your toes, did you mean the part with the sleeves and weight, or the part on your back?
The part that rests on your back
Best SS bar I ever used...
If you only get one specialty bar for your home gym this is it.
The SS Yoke Bar is The Best SSB on the Planet Earth
Love my Yoke Bar!
Great content like always!
Dave Tate knows his shit
so his spine is actually the traps / shoulder for most people......maybe everything is the spine for him ??
How much weight do you recommend for the Upper Back Goodmornings?
i dont go past 185 (or 205 if bar weight is considered) and just put a one minute timer on. I am still sore every week since doing them. its well over 20 reps but I am jsut trying to squeeze the shit out of my upperback/scaps. im 250 pounds. when I am not sore I will move it to 2 plates. only been doing for 2 weeks though
@@baconblaster6422 Thanks. I've been doing that with about 205. Works great.
This bar now makes me look forward to leg day. It takes far less weight than conventional to annihilate my legs… I’m curious why
Since the weight is angled to the front and away from you, it's basically a front squat without as much mobility needed.
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If you could turn those handles into nunchucks….😬
@8:08 this tricep exercise makes me want the yoke bad!!!
As Always 👍🏽
ZERCHER
Fck...Dave has forgotten more about lifting than I will ever know.
Dave I love you but you shouldn’t be that out of breath talking
Everyone has different struggles, no?
@@carlgibson7850 Dude has one of the best gyms in the world. Not a lot of excuses for being out of shape. lol
@@Ainttrippin Fitness and nutrition are different beasts. Having access to a great gym doesn't necessarily translate into being 'in shape' as eating healthy is an entirely separate challenge.
Not to mention what respiratory issues he could be combating.
@@carlgibson7850 Dave Tate has every resource in the world to be in shape, regardless of his condition. Elitefts has the best lifters, athletes, coaches, nutritionists putting out content every week. If being physically fit isn't on his priorities right now, that's fine...but let's not pretend that it isn't an active choice he's making.
@@Ainttrippin I agree with you, mostly, that's why I said everyone has different struggles. Just like you and I have things we should be doing better at, but don't.
I can see this argument as frivolous, sure. However, I also thinks it's an important thing to understand. Simply seeing someone's flaws and pointing them out without self awareness or a macro understanding of the flaw doesn't lead to anything constructive.