Safety squat bars - Ausbb

Alpha Moth · 22-12-2011, 10:54 AM

I'm starting to think that my shoulder problem is due to squats and the awkward position my shoulders are in. Can squats do this?

I was thinking of getting a safety squat bar, are they worth it, especially for shoulders? Will it be a huge difference to normal squatting?

I got a trap bar for deadlifts and my shoulders love that.

sookie · 22-12-2011, 10:56 AM

I dont have much knowledge in what you are seeking. but i did see a squat safety bar at ptc.
I believe they have it there for people experiencing difficulties pulling the shoulders back.

CaT_SPeW · 22-12-2011, 01:31 PM

i'd also be interested to know what benefits safety bar squats have

Sticky · 22-12-2011, 02:08 PM

We have one.
Guys with shoulder injuries use it.
Guys use it for good mornings.
Guys use it for box squats.

It's a great tool to have, but by no means a necessity.

If you have bung shoulders, find out why, and fix them.
That's going to be your best option.

Silverback · 22-12-2011, 02:13 PM

Using a trap bar is closer to a squat than a dead lift.

RyanF · 24-12-2011, 10:39 AM

As Sticky said, figure out what's causing the problem first before you try to remedy it. If it is squats that are causing the problem, maybe switching from low bar to high bar (or vice versa) would be a more suitable option?

The Hamburgler · 25-12-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by hyjak

i'd also be interested to know what benefits safety bar squats have

Better on shoulders, elbows and wrists.

They tend to throw you forward so your back and abs have to work harder to keep the chest up

CaT_SPeW · 25-12-2011, 01:49 PM

would these be a good exercise for someone who has a lot of lower back tightness? i do a lot of repetitive work that causes my lower back muscles to tighten up quite a bit. been that way for years now

catastrophic · 25-12-2011, 05:45 PM

They are a LOT different to use than a real bar.

You will find you crank thru the core harder & they are a lot harder to arch out the hole.

I used one for about 8 weeks while my forearms were toast from my gyms flogged out old bent shitty flag poles.

0ni · 25-12-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by hyjak

would these be a good exercise for someone who has a lot of lower back tightness? i do a lot of repetitive work that causes my lower back muscles to tighten up quite a bit. been that way for years now

They tend to throw you forwards and overload the spinal erectors. If you have a tight lower back, I'd seek a massage therapist. That ART seems popular but I'm pretty positive that if you know what you're doing you can do SMR on it with a small medicine ball, a bit like this woman is doing, but where you're having the problems:

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22-12-2011, 10:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Alpha Moth Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newcastle Gender: Posts: 838 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Safety squat bars I'm starting to think that my shoulder problem is due to squats and the awkward position my shoulders are in. Can squats do this? I was thinking of getting a safety squat bar, are they worth it, especially for shoulders? Will it be a huge difference to normal squatting? I got a trap bar for deadlifts and my shoulders love that.

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sookie Active Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Gender: Posts: 1,124 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I dont have much knowledge in what you are seeking. but i did see a squat safety bar at ptc. I believe they have it there for people experiencing difficulties pulling the shoulders back. Last edited by sookie; 22-12-2011 at 11:06 AM.

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Sticky Moderator Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brissie Gender: Posts: 5,896 Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	We have one. Guys with shoulder injuries use it. Guys use it for good mornings. Guys use it for box squats. It's a great tool to have, but by no means a necessity. If you have bung shoulders, find out why, and fix them. That's going to be your best option. __________________ Want to train at a real gym?PTC BRISBANE is where it's at! No bull supplements sponsored athlete. Quote "Sticky" at the check out for a free T-shirt! GPC Australia - Quality Australian powerlifting meets

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RyanF Active Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Brisbane Gender: Training Exp:5-10 Years Muscle Goals:More Strength Posts: 2,086 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	As Sticky said, figure out what's causing the problem first before you try to remedy it. If it is squats that are causing the problem, maybe switching from low bar to high bar (or vice versa) would be a more suitable option? __________________ SQ 142.5 BP 92.5 DL 177.5 Weakest member by far at https://www.facebook.com/StrengthSportsGym

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CaT_SPeW extra crispy Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Melbourne Gender: Training Exp:2-3 Years Muscle Goals:Performance Posts: 3,589 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	i'd also be interested to know what benefits safety bar squats have

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CaT_SPeW extra crispy Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Melbourne Gender: Training Exp:2-3 Years Muscle Goals:Performance Posts: 3,589 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	would these be a good exercise for someone who has a lot of lower back tightness? i do a lot of repetitive work that causes my lower back muscles to tighten up quite a bit. been that way for years now

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catastrophic Regular Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Australia Gender: Posts: 380 Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	They are a LOT different to use than a real bar. You will find you crank thru the core harder & they are a lot harder to arch out the hole. I used one for about 8 weeks while my forearms were toast from my gyms flogged out old bent shitty flag poles. __________________ RADelaide Powerlifting <-Lifting X Blogging -> Urban Fitness Solutions Adelaide