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searcher
10-10-2008, 04:54 PM
Quick question here ,, A Safety squat bar ,, yay or nay ? or is it a self preference .
HardKore79
10-10-2008, 05:06 PM
It's a very good option if your shoulders hurt when squatting. Other than that, I wouldn't spend that much unless it's needed.
PullBig
10-10-2008, 06:38 PM
It is good for bringing up your squat and deadlift weights as it moves the position of the weight on your body and makes your muscles work differently. I have one and it helps alot.
Squeebo
10-10-2008, 09:56 PM
I prefer using a Top Squat.
animalfan
10-10-2008, 10:04 PM
I prefer using a Top Squat.
is it cheaper? been thinking of a safety squat bar for myself. i tried one out and have wanted one since. i don't think i'll find one on craigslist around here, i've been looking.
Squeebo
10-10-2008, 10:17 PM
is it cheaper? been thinking of a safety squat bar for myself. i tried one out and have wanted one since. i don't think i'll find one on craigslist around here, i've been looking.
I don't think you'll find it used. I know I don't plan on ever getting rid of mine.
HardKore79
10-11-2008, 12:14 AM
There was a member on here that was getting rid of one. He lives in Milwaukee, WI and don't know if he sold it already.
I've also gave it a thought on buying a safety kit for the existing olympic bar I have.
searcher
10-11-2008, 06:45 AM
thanks for the input ,, yes my shoulders do hurt and at times alot after using a straight bar ,, looked into that top squat attachment i really didnt like it just dont feel id be comfortable with it ,, just ordered 1 off e-bay for 199.00 price was the best i found , be here by mid week , so i`am going to try this and hope shoulders let up some , i allways try to find input good or bad for any kind of help when it comes to things like this again thank you all for the input . !
The manta ray squat attachment is very nice as well. It is also cheap and very small. It really eliminates shoulder neck pain from the bar and I also thinks helps stabilize things. Having used both the ray device and safety squat bar, I like the ray better but that may just be because I don't use the safety squat bar enough to fell comfortable with it as it has a different feel to traditional squats. I can also take the ray with me if I work out at differnt places or on the road.
PullBig
10-11-2008, 08:51 AM
I bought my safety bar used for 180. Dont think Ill ever see one for sale for a long time. If your shoulders are hurting from a straight bar have you tried lowering it on your back? You may be holding it too hi.
Beast003
10-11-2008, 09:29 PM
A quick search on ebay came up with safety squat bars for 200+.