I bought two of these it’s a great bar way better than a ssb. I have a bad shoulder and have been using a SSB and when your weights get up around 400 lbs it’s really strains your neck. The Marrs bar is super comfortable at those weight and probably much higher Good company to deal with I had trouble with the stupid trucking company and these owners of the company got personally involved and really worked hard to get it straightened out Highly recommend this company customer service like they have is rare today
I just discovered your channel. Thank goodness! I have done low back squats for 30 years at 405 but I suffered from frozen shoulder and had to quit squats. The leg press just wrecks my knees and compresses my lower back. I thought I'd never get to squats but the Marrs Bar really gives me hope. Ordered one 15 minutes after watching your video. Thank you
Has this bar worked out for you? Just had shoulder surgery to address long-term shoulder problems and haven't been able to little bar squat in a long time wondering if you found this was a good solution for you
no idea why ppl saying you not strong , you are not a professional lifter who trains for the competitions , and what I see , you are strong , nice review
Xplora213 nah I’d say more like 4 plates Internet strong is a 315 bench 405 squat and 495 deadlift Reality strong is a 225 bench 315 squat and 405 deadlift
@@dasqussy4540 Darn! I don't lift havy any more, but when I did I was better than internet strong.....350, 595, 595. I hate lifting heavy now. If I hurt myself it takes ages to heal. I just lift to keep in shape and stay relatively strong. Honestly don't know if I could do a 225 bench right now. Covid killed my strength with not being able to go to the gym.
I tried this for the first time at my gym the other day. I really liked it. Definitely noticed the heavier bar. Liked that too ! I’m going to start using it more now that I’ve seen your video. And I have to say , I usually don’t ever watch a video in ts entirety. But I did watch this one. You are straight to the point. Your cameraman is excellent and you actually used the equipment as you normally would. Giving me a chance to see the equipment make you work !!! Thanks !
Speaking as someone with shoulder issues, this bar looked great. I did check it out in the net and another bar came up in the searches, it's called the Transformer bar pricing is very similar. A video comparing the two would be good.
We need more DIY videos, not only for DIY’s sake, but because it’s more fun to watch Coop just blabber off. Love your content either way!! Stache’ looking mighty mighty there.
Do Mars bars have almonds? thought snickers bars had the nuts and mars was just caramel and nougat? either way your right i was also thinking of chocolate every time he mentioned Mars lol.
@@chrissyt5471 The old Mars bar did have Almonds. It was similar to the Almond Snickers bar. The Milky Way bar is the one that's just caramel and nougat. Edit.. guess there's a Mars Bar sold in Europe that does have caramel and nougat.. But, the original Mars Bar was almond, caramel, and nougat.
I have discovered them during quarantine, bought a squat stand (all that was left), but considering buying a rack later, it seems really good, but the shipping to USA would cost quite a lot I guess, so idk about a review unfortunately.
ATX is EU only I think, so Coop probably can't do reviews of the ATX equipment. That being said ATX quality is fine, some of their racks especially their higher end are straight copies of the rogue racks but more affordable. The lower end racks are just rebranded copies that other stores sell as well. The bars are quite nice too but bear in mind that they are all manufactured in China so you will have a few minor quality setbacks compared to say Eleiko or Rogue bars. Bang for buck you will most certainly get very solid equipment though.
I recently purchased the Marrs Bar. This bar feels great! It has become my favorite bar to do squats with. I have a SS bar but enjoy doing squats with the Marrs Bar much better. It is great for doing front squats! Highly recommend the Marrs bar.
I have always thought the most mechanically ideal place for the bar on the back while squatting was at the level of thoracic vertebrae six, which this bar allows. $600 is steep, 350 is reasonable.
To anyone lurking, I sat on purchasing this for several years due to the price, as I couldnt find a place that had it to try it out locally. I have poor knees and a poor back, and I have to say, even if I didn't, this thing is pretty great.
This is my favorite bar and money is no object, I have a transformer bar and a titan safety squat bar. I am doing 245 X 5 reps and that started at 135. this bars is awesome for developing the posterior chain. love this bar. worth every peney.
The powder coat issue on bars annoys me too. I have an amazing Watson SSB with a custom red yoke, but the black powder coat is chipping off and makes it look far less premium than it is.
The amount of things mark rippetoe hates, smh. Safety squat bars are great and trap bar DOES carry over to deadlift. Love this bar btw even for the price I might consider it...although I guess if I give it a year Titan will have a low bar ssb, right?
Rippetoe has a method that doesn’t benefit from specialty bars. You don’t build a novice’s squat with the SSB and you don’t improve a novice’s deadlift with a trap bar. Once you have lifted for six months, OK. But even then... programming that stuff can be very very hard when your background is 5x5.
@@Xplora213 of course you can improve a novices deadlift with the trap bar, in fact, they should use that before pulling conventional, but I agree his system is pretty simple in it's outlook, by design
Coop, I've never used a safety squat bar. I noticed in this video that you didn't use collars. Is that because you are more stable with this type of bar or do you not use collars in general?
Stupid question: How would you bail on this bar, or on a safety squat bar? Do you ride it all the way down? I squat with a Ohio bar and I drop it off my back and walk away.
Haven't failed a lift with my Vulcan SSB (haven't had it long) but I'd imagine you just raise the handles. Not sure that would work here with the curved angle of the handles though.
Any chance we could see a review of the Prime Super Squat Bar, especially in comparison to the Marrs and Transformer bars? There's something like 2 reviews about it in all of existence right now, despite being out for a year.
You want help? Keep you body more upright, and how you do that is push your knees more forward and when you squat in the "hole" keep your knees at that point as long as you can.
bos is a terrible option the sleeves dont have any bushings in the sleeves, they are just bolted on under the end cap like a cheap chinese sporting goods bar. the bar sits in the rack on the cambers. the titan fitness ssb v2 so far is the best budget safety squat bar.
Awesome review. I’m building my home gym and curious if it makes sense to get Marrs bar and a safety squat bar or skip safety squat bar & just get Marrs bar. I looked a kabuki’s transformer - just don’t like all the mechanics. My thought for both is safety squat bar for more traditional squats and Marrs bar for low back & front squats. Unless you think Marrs alone could replace safety squat bar. Thanks!
@@P3ak930 I got the Marrs Bar and love it. The molded padding is better than I expected also. In pics it looks firm, but it’s a nice cushion. Besides front & low back squats I also use it for standing calf raises and just hold onto a couple of band pegs for balance, but honestly I probably don’t even need them - the Marrs bar just stays balanced on your shoulders. I ordered the new rep ssb, still waiting for it to arrive. So I can’t compare yet. Hope this helps
@@matthewohara449 thanks for the reply. I’m leaning towards picking this up for exactly that, super comfortable and effective front and low back squat. Kinda have to fight the transformer bar on both of those moves imo. Whereas the marrs would sit exactly where it was supposed to.
well the weight is in a completely different location, you're using different muscles or muscles you were already using at different amounts of strength
I don't see myself ever using one. Maybe for fun on a deload? Anyway, the best marketing the manufacturer could do is get an endorsement from Louie Simmons. Every conjugate gym would immediately get one.
I think that on a 6'3, 350lb person, this bar would sit right at the normal low bar spot. I just don't know that it was made with normal sized people in mind.
@yankeefan1281 aww, it's cute you think you deserve to have an opinion here. Look up NFL linemen, heavyweight powerlifters, or heavyweight olympic lifters (who can do backflips). Then shut up forever.
Got so tired of seeing their ads on Instagram I had to block their page lol...low bar squats are ugly af I will stick to the regular elitefts safety squat bar personally. Thanks for another great review Coop!!
Excellent review, Coop! Now we wait for the "Coop improvements/recommendations" to be executed... Still waiting for Rogue to offer their 3-foot, Monster Utility 2.0 flat bench with Rogue color options....ZZZzzzzz...cough, cough, REP Fitness...
It’s a SSB that lets you use HiP dRaaaaaHvE
What do you think about it?
While doing you're faaaahves.
Is this THE Alan Thrall.?
@@thomasbrogan8036 no its Alan Roberts
@@thomasbrogan8036 it's the real Adam Paul.
Looks like a roller coaster safety brace 😂
I bought two of these it’s a great bar way better than a ssb. I have a bad shoulder and have been using a SSB and when your weights get up around 400 lbs it’s really strains your neck.
The Marrs bar is super comfortable at those weight and probably much higher
Good company to deal with I had trouble with the stupid trucking company and these owners of the company got personally involved and really worked hard to get it straightened out
Highly recommend this company customer service like they have is rare today
I just discovered your channel. Thank goodness! I have done low back squats for 30 years at 405 but I suffered from frozen shoulder and had to quit squats. The leg press just wrecks my knees and compresses my lower back. I thought I'd never get to squats but the Marrs Bar really gives me hope. Ordered one 15 minutes after watching your video. Thank you
Has this bar worked out for you? Just had shoulder surgery to address long-term shoulder problems and haven't been able to little bar squat in a long time wondering if you found this was a good solution for you
@@alintampa it has. No shoulder problems
@@jamesbuckley6951 thank you
no idea why ppl saying you not strong , you are not a professional lifter who trains for the competitions , and what I see , you are strong , nice review
He’s not Internet strong. Typically you have squatted more than 5 plates a side for a while to be considered Internet Strong.
@@Xplora213 Yeah but normal people aren't repping 495. It's actually pretty lame how easy it is to be strong around regular people.
Xplora213 nah I’d say more like 4 plates
Internet strong is a 315 bench 405 squat and 495 deadlift
Reality strong is a 225 bench 315 squat and 405 deadlift
Edwardn97 deppends on what you call strong hes stronger than me but i wouldnt consider him strong defenetly not weak though
@@dasqussy4540 Darn! I don't lift havy any more, but when I did I was better than internet strong.....350, 595, 595. I hate lifting heavy now. If I hurt myself it takes ages to heal. I just lift to keep in shape and stay relatively strong. Honestly don't know if I could do a 225 bench right now. Covid killed my strength with not being able to go to the gym.
Canceled my 24 membership. Built my ghetto patio gym. Thanks Coop for the vids!
I tried this for the first time at my gym the other day. I really liked it. Definitely noticed the heavier bar. Liked that too ! I’m going to start using it more now that I’ve seen your video. And I have to say , I usually don’t ever watch a video in ts entirety. But I did watch this one. You are straight to the point. Your cameraman is excellent and you actually used the equipment as you normally would. Giving me a chance to see the equipment make you work !!! Thanks !
I was really excited to see this! To bad i just PR'd 1501 lbs
Awesome! This is exactly what I've been looking for--a Safety Squat Bar that mimics the physics of a low bar squat.
Speaking as someone with shoulder issues, this bar looked great. I did check it out in the net and another bar came up in the searches, it's called the Transformer bar pricing is very similar. A video comparing the two would be good.
Coop, you never reviewed the elite FTS football/Swiss bar. You said it was coming!! You’re kill’n me smalls...lol
Love the text on the clock @7:04. That is true dedication to your craft. Nice touch!
I really like the bar. I bought it before your review came out based on a review from a personal friend. You don't feel as beat up on your upper body.
It looks like a great bar, to be honest
For 650, the kabuki transformer bar is a better buy considering you can set it up for a low bar style squat plus all the other variations.
We need more DIY videos, not only for DIY’s sake, but because it’s more fun to watch Coop just blabber off. Love your content either way!! Stache’ looking mighty mighty there.
I know your sitting on the REP belt squat. You're holding out on us Coop. Shoooow me the belt.
Thanks to Coop, I got this bar. Came in, in 17 days. It feels like squatting with a backpack full of weights!
When I hear Mars Bar.. I think almonds, nougat, and caramel all wrapped up in chocolate... LOL
Nice bar..
Do Mars bars have almonds? thought snickers bars had the nuts and mars was just caramel and nougat? either way your right i was also thinking of chocolate every time he mentioned Mars lol.
@@chrissyt5471 The old Mars bar did have Almonds. It was similar to the Almond Snickers bar.
The Milky Way bar is the one that's just caramel and nougat.
Edit.. guess there's a Mars Bar sold in Europe that does have caramel and nougat.. But, the original Mars Bar was almond, caramel, and nougat.
This is one of your best, most in depth reviews. Enjoyed it.
"Rated for 1500 maximum, you're not going to have to deal with that." Whoa, speak for yourself, Coop.
Yep, same here..
I hope that 1500 is in kilo too...
If you're squatting 1500 lbs you'd have the world record...
@@scubasteve9566 Thanks for acknowledging my greatness. You should see my 800lb bench.
@@scubasteve9566 whoosh
How does the bar perform when you fail a lift on spotter arms compared to safety straps? Does it throw you around alot?
Excellent question.
Really good question..
Lol. Fail the squat. Succeed at the immediate backflip.
@@rutatutut Ha! Good one.
Any opinions on ATX Fitness ? ATX is a German manufacturer . I have a bench from them and i tell you the quality is on point.
I have discovered them during quarantine, bought a squat stand (all that was left), but considering buying a rack later, it seems really good, but the shipping to USA would cost quite a lot I guess, so idk about a review unfortunately.
ATX is EU only I think, so Coop probably can't do reviews of the ATX equipment. That being said ATX quality is fine, some of their racks especially their higher end are straight copies of the rogue racks but more affordable. The lower end racks are just rebranded copies that other stores sell as well. The bars are quite nice too but bear in mind that they are all manufactured in China so you will have a few minor quality setbacks compared to say Eleiko or Rogue bars. Bang for buck you will most certainly get very solid equipment though.
i got a atx powerbar, the knurling is not great,im used to eleiko tho
Yeah for us Europe/UK guys I think ATX is the main rival for Rogue Europe (whose prices +shipping/tax are just unjustifiable)
ATX is pretty nice, they have some very clever ideas which I like. Cambered axle bar has been a game changer for me.
Looks like yhis bar really facilitates thoracic extension, helping the lifter maintain an upright torso throughout the squat
I recently purchased the Marrs Bar. This bar feels great! It has become my favorite bar to do squats with. I have a SS bar but enjoy doing squats with the Marrs Bar much better. It is great for doing front squats! Highly recommend the Marrs bar.
Gyms still closed in the uk 😭... but then again I have nearly finished my dream garage gym!
Yeah it’s really annoying
Yeah but in the UK we already know about Mars Bars
Have fun in the garage gym, mate.
I have always thought the most mechanically ideal place for the bar on the back while squatting was at the level of thoracic vertebrae six, which this bar allows. $600 is steep, 350 is reasonable.
Wrong. It's vertebrae 5.5
Just purchased. Should have in a few days. Stoked.
Glad you reviewed this
Can we get a review on the Tsunami Bar now, Coop??
To anyone lurking, I sat on purchasing this for several years due to the price, as I couldnt find a place that had it to try it out locally.
I have poor knees and a poor back, and I have to say, even if I didn't, this thing is pretty great.
looks like a cool bar. I have never used a safety bar, but now that I'm 60, it may be beneficial
"Play stupid games get stupid prizes"...classic.
This is my favorite bar and money is no object, I have a transformer bar and a titan safety squat bar. I am doing 245 X 5 reps and that started at 135. this bars is awesome for developing the posterior chain. love this bar. worth every peney.
You’re a mad lad with your “game” at the end haha
Oh and... THE STACHE IS THICC BOI.
"You feel stronger than you really are". Coop 2020.
The powder coat issue on bars annoys me too. I have an amazing Watson SSB with a custom red yoke, but the black powder coat is chipping off and makes it look far less premium than it is.
Doesn’t Coup have like 1,000 barbell collars!? And he doesn’t use them with the Marr’s bar😂
I just come here to look at that epic stash
I'm still decidin'
It's awful 🤣
Where should the safety stop bars be set? Same as straight bar? Only thing I’m concerned about is getting out from under a lift go bad.
I saw louie use this he does high rep good mornings and makes the crew use it too
Coop, is the bar / weight "staying over" mid foot during the full range of motion ?
Need better angles of your lifts with this bar.
Would you recommend this or the Kabuki Transformer bar?
Kabuki
Marrs all day long
Dennis Ruygrok 1 position vs multiple? Nope
I ordered the Kabuki, they sent me a message that they’re upgrading me to the new version which is clear zinc with some other upgrades as well.
Love the Jujimufu reference
I'd really hate to fail a rep with no safeties
Why do you choose to always use the klokov plates? Why don’t u switch them up to change the stimulus in your other videos.
He talked about it a couple vids back. Leave him be bruv. He's doing his thing
It sounds like a savage dumpster porn when you lift heavy Coop.
That is the proper sound for gains. Keep up the good work.
Especially with the porn stache.
The amount of things mark rippetoe hates, smh. Safety squat bars are great and trap bar DOES carry over to deadlift. Love this bar btw even for the price I might consider it...although I guess if I give it a year Titan will have a low bar ssb, right?
Rippetoe has a method that doesn’t benefit from specialty bars. You don’t build a novice’s squat with the SSB and you don’t improve a novice’s deadlift with a trap bar.
Once you have lifted for six months, OK. But even then... programming that stuff can be very very hard when your background is 5x5.
@@Xplora213 of course you can improve a novices deadlift with the trap bar, in fact, they should use that before pulling conventional, but I agree his system is pretty simple in it's outlook, by design
Coop, I've never used a safety squat bar. I noticed in this video that you didn't use collars. Is that because you are more stable with this type of bar or do you not use collars in general?
Don’t need collars if you can lift straight and you aren’t going heavy.
Stupid question: How would you bail on this bar, or on a safety squat bar? Do you ride it all the way down? I squat with a Ohio bar and I drop it off my back and walk away.
Haven't failed a lift with my Vulcan SSB (haven't had it long) but I'd imagine you just raise the handles. Not sure that would work here with the curved angle of the handles though.
I hope Titan comes out with a version.
Wait, you have to hold the handles? You can't do hands free Hatfield squats?
You can definitely squat hands free with this bar, it is just a personal preference.
I have a Solid Bar Fitness Contender coming in today. No wonder it took forever to get, they are making bars for other companies
Thx Coop. Nice review and solid lifts. Haters gonna hate - they’re just jealous of your gig. Keep the reviews coming!!!
Any chance we could see a review of the Prime Super Squat Bar, especially in comparison to the Marrs and Transformer bars? There's something like 2 reviews about it in all of existence right now, despite being out for a year.
OFF TOPIC - Do I wait on Rogue to restock their barbells or do I pull the trigger on Texas Power Bars who have stock now?
Will Strength Co. plates fit on a Marrs-Bar?
Any chance to do a followup because the bar has changed...thanks.
Is this the first stash vid? Trying to find it..
Ordered one over 2-months ago... E-mailed them a few times. No response, no updates, no actual phone number... $756 purchase and hoping it works out
This is a great bar for Hatfield squats.
I have a bad lower back and have been told this might be a good option for doing squats.
I like the design, low bars squats were my jam till i messed up my wrist. ifyour are offering free samples? lol thanks Coop
I wouldn’t call it a “specialty” bar....if you have bad shoulders it is a necessity bar. 💪🏋️♂️
Coop, did you stop in Clinton? I have family at Lake of the Ozarks and stop in Clinton on the way from KCI...RTE 44 at the Sonic :)
I thought it would flip up when you de-loaded one side. But then, I haven't used any kind of SSB yet, so not familiar with how they react.
They’re very heavy, plus his rack is pretty bulky so less rotation regardless of weight.
You want help?
Keep you body more upright, and how you do that is push your knees more forward and when you squat in the "hole" keep your knees at that point as long as you can.
idk if keeping upright and pushing knees out is really something he needs to do, all I noticed is his hips shot up a little early
I just couldn’t imagine how much space this thing would take up in my smaller gym space.
Nice choice of camera Coop, a fellow Sony Shooter.
Man how I'd love to train in your garage gym. Great stuff!
Is there anyway you can effectively bail on a lift when it’s on you? Or just have safeties your and drop straight down lol
Cool video, man. Nice lifts!
Someone probably already mentioned it, but are those the new rogue deep dish plates in front of the rack?
Can the Kabuki Transformer replicate the positioning of the Marrs?
Titan fitness really needs to make a replica and sell it for like $250. I’d buy it in a heart beat. Can’t justify spending 600 on a bar though
I can. To save my shoulders and biceps. Those are worth more than $600
What happened to the right side by the sleeve? Something happen or is it just chipping?
Hey neighbor, did not know you were in MO. I am just east of KCMO.
Nice to see a fellow missourian 👍🏻
Coop what brand are the adjustable pull up handles that featured on Matt Vincent's video of your gym ? Couldn't find a review on your website
Just bought it today in 2022. Cool bar but they didn’t listen for crap. Sleeves are still Black Zinc lol.
Got a follow up review on this?
No drama in the garage gym! Just like Superman in his Fortress of Solitude.
Any comparison to the Kabuki transformer bar?
I literally have been using a home made version of this bar for years!!
How did you make your makeshift bar?
Can you adjust the kabuki transformer bar to feel like this bar
bos is a terrible option the sleeves dont have any bushings in the sleeves, they are just bolted on under the end cap like a cheap chinese sporting goods bar. the bar sits in the rack on the cambers. the titan fitness ssb v2 so far is the best budget safety squat bar.
Can you achieve a similar angle on the transformer bar?
Awesome review. I’m building my home gym and curious if it makes sense to get Marrs bar and a safety squat bar or skip safety squat bar & just get Marrs bar. I looked a kabuki’s transformer - just don’t like all the mechanics. My thought for both is safety squat bar for more traditional squats and Marrs bar for low back & front squats. Unless you think Marrs alone could replace safety squat bar. Thanks!
What you end up doing? I have the transformer but this one looks more efficient in the low bar squat position.
@@P3ak930 I got the Marrs Bar and love it. The molded padding is better than I expected also. In pics it looks firm, but it’s a nice cushion. Besides front & low back squats I also use it for standing calf raises and just hold onto a couple of band pegs for balance, but honestly I probably don’t even need them - the Marrs bar just stays balanced on your shoulders. I ordered the new rep ssb, still waiting for it to arrive. So I can’t compare yet. Hope this helps
@@matthewohara449 thanks for the reply. I’m leaning towards picking this up for exactly that, super comfortable and effective front and low back squat. Kinda have to fight the transformer bar on both of those moves imo. Whereas the marrs would sit exactly where it was supposed to.
@@P3ak930 you can buy from fitness factory or gym junkies cheapest with delivery.
@@matthewohara449 thanks man
21:41 I do the same thing. Though I only use two bars on my rack so I know how to win.
Can you do good mornings with it?
A ROLLER COASTER OF A THOUSAND POUNDS!
mustache is solid btw
Awesome review bud, enjoyed the lifting. Perfect form in my opinion!
I’ve used this bar before and weight felt super heavy with it. I couldn’t even squat 4 plates with us and it felt like a complete different squat.
well the weight is in a completely different location, you're using different muscles or muscles you were already using at different amounts of strength
I prefer to call these “Jet Pack Squats”.
So you prefer this one or the transformer bar?
Good review and good lifts!
One question please if someone can clarify. Say with same weights (75 kg plates as example), which one is easier to squat? Marrs bar or SSB?
Marrs, IMO.
@@GarageGymReviews Thank you
will this fit a rep pr-4000???
Yes, I bave both and love it.
I don't see myself ever using one. Maybe for fun on a deload?
Anyway, the best marketing the manufacturer could do is get an endorsement from Louie Simmons. Every conjugate gym would immediately get one.
I think that on a 6'3, 350lb person, this bar would sit right at the normal low bar spot. I just don't know that it was made with normal sized people in mind.
@yankeefan1281 aww, it's cute you think you deserve to have an opinion here. Look up NFL linemen, heavyweight powerlifters, or heavyweight olympic lifters (who can do backflips).
Then shut up forever.
Got so tired of seeing their ads on Instagram I had to block their page lol...low bar squats are ugly af I will stick to the regular elitefts safety squat bar personally. Thanks for another great review Coop!!
Excellent review, Coop! Now we wait for the "Coop improvements/recommendations" to be executed...
Still waiting for Rogue to offer their 3-foot, Monster Utility 2.0 flat bench with Rogue color options....ZZZzzzzz...cough, cough, REP Fitness...