even from a hypertrophy perspective, this is the best bar to use. There's no reason to accumulate shoulder fatigue in a movement that has nothing to do with it, like what happens with the standard bar
not sure if you remember giving me advice on my overhead press a few months when i asked you to take a look at my form, took your advice on "move the body around the bar not your bar around the body" and i finally got my 150lb press appreciate the advice brian, hope you have a good one
james woodruff excellent work. That advice worked for me too. I'm sitting at 135 strict press pr rn too but that has for sure gone up. How much do you weigh?
I just purchased the Titan V2 SSB due to pain experienced in my upper back from a lipoma removal. It’s the best purchase I’ve made in awhile for my home gym. Great review.
I bought an SSB last week and I hated squats. I love that i can workout and I'm excited to try more workouts for the SSB. Thanks for the good tips so I can progress and grow
Just got an SSB and I was first frustrated that I could not lift the same weights that I normally do with the back squats , then I found your video . Thanks for all the info
If I could subscribe to this channel a hundred more times I would. I seriously end up taking cues and tips from most of your videos and implement them into my personal training and have been getting pretty good results.Thanks for putting out such informative, entertaining, and grounded content! Keep getting after it!!
So glad to hear that. i've been struggling for months and months with low-bar squats. 50% of the time I can't hit a proper bench press after I squat because my elbows and shoulders are so messed up. I have to skip like a week per month now because I can't stand the pain anymore as the weight keeps going up. You totally convinced me to buy one and send it to my gym owner since he's too cheap to buy one.
Brian, I know this video is old news, but I took your advise and ordered the EliteFTS Yoke SSB. I've been using it for about 4 weeks now and absolutely love it! I'm almost up to my traditional back squat weight and see no signs of slowing down with the SSB progression. Walking lunges are even more enjoyable (ok, not great, but they're better) like you said. I really hate going back to regular back squats now, but I know I still need to work them in every so often. Just wanted to give you a quick (longer than I intended) thank you!!
I wish my gym had one of these. I love the content on this channel Brian you are a breath of fresh air RUclips "fitness" is filled with so much trash. You sir are awesome thanks for the insane amounts of motivation.
Ive recently had SSB brought into my programming and its been wonderful. I think its helped my back squats a lot because back squats seem to be my weakest spot. Its mental for me. Squats get in my head and its more mental than anything. SSB has helped take that away. Thank you so much for this video! Im an SSB supporter all the way.
I like your video. I like how you’re so positive regarding the safety squat bar and I will get one. I’ve seen other videos on RUclips and many people blabbing on and on how negative the bar is and that I didn’t like. I think they’re full of crap, I like your video, your knowledge regarding the bar and how you use it too.
thanks for making this video brian! in 2016 i had a bad lower back injury and was trying to find alternatives to squats and deadlifts. since it takes the load off the lower back i was able to hit my squats pain free!
The SSB bar from EliteFTS was the first specialty bar we bought my son for his powerlifting based on Brian Shaw's recommendation. There was a 3-4 month period when he used it exclusively due to elbow/wrist issues from benching and he got up to 705lbs for a double. He was prepping for Juniors Nationals and did a 910 single ply squat in training at 20 years old. This was back in 2020 and the Vid ended up scuppering the entire season (including a shot at the Junior World Team). He started up with a coach after that who never programmed the SSB squat or SSB good mornings and his equipped lifting really suffered. Now he's been using the SSB again and the weights are going back up. He just hit a pretty easy 860 lbs single ply squat 3 weeks out from Nationals and felt like 900 was there if he went for it. The SSB squat and good mornings are great for powerlifting. We will try the SSB deadlift variation for a block after his next meet. "My back is big and strong enough" said no elite bencher or geared lifter ever 🤣.
I've been using an SSB at the gym for a few years now and I love them. They have saved my shoulders and elbows while preserving my ability to benefit from squats; however, from viewing your video, I realize I've been "cheating" them somewhat (shifting the bar back to allow use of heavier weights). Not shifting the bar back felt unnatural - however that was possibly due to the fact that my core and posterior chain needed better conditioning. I just bought a really good SSB for my home gym (which I am putting together to allow more flexibility in my workout schedule) and I will experiment with some of the really good ideas you have provided in this video. Many thanks!!!!
Tried SSB for first time yesterday- it felt good and controlled. Core activation is strong with this one, I would say it's very similar to front squat. One less SSB sitting uselessly in a gym corner. Thanks for the video and keep them coming!
Little late to the show but I'm glad you posted this as I can't back squat because of a repaired shoulder I was ordered to not increase range of motion on thanks
Brian, I totally agree that the SSB is a fantastic tool. Thank you for another great video. Keep up the good work on RUclips. Glad to see you growing on the tube...you are one of the best out there.
Great video! I got an SSB over the summer as a new toy, and I was embarrassed at how much less I could squat with it compared to a regular bar. The only thing I'd say, and this is speaking purely for myself, is that I only did SSB squats for a month and when I went back to the regular bar my squat had taken a little bit of a hit. My core was much stronger, but I think my legs were deconditioned since I couldn't handle as much weight with the SSB. Now I squat 2x a week, once with a regular bar and once with the SSB, and both have gone up a lot.
I just used one last night and it definitely feels different in the lower half of the lift. I recommend following this guys advice and starting pretty slow in order to get used to the weight. Balance is different with this bar and it makes the movement more challenging.
Love your channel man. Extremely clear presentation, educational, entertaining and motivating! Oh & 0% douchiness which is an important factor lol. Potential vid idea or at least a general question that i'm assuming others may be curious about (maybe not). I am trying to determine the differences between the good morning and RDL. Not trying to see "which is better"... I simply want to understand their strengths and weaknesses so that I can more productively incorporate them in my training. I know you are a fan of good mornings so figured I'd fire a question out. Keep it up man it is very appreciated!
I've begun incorporating the SSB on leg day. It is AWESOME!!! I appreciate the information from this video! If I hadn't seen this video I would have never even tried the bar due to the fact that I was intimidated by the looks of the bar. Thanks again for all the wonderful information you provide via your You Tube channel.
So interesting that my coach has me working with this a lot more in my current program. I do SSB good mornings, but not like that. Definitely want to try that variation!!! Great video as always!!!
thanks for this Brian for this... I have been using the ssb for the pass three weeks... I just tired it for the hell of it now I been using it every time I squat but I didn't know to much about the benifets that ssb squat had so again thanks for this and I don't plan on stopping on using the ssb... keep up the great videos and never disappointed... 💪💪💪💪
Bought a decent ssb a month ago because of this video... Was convinced it was the right investment and have no regrets... I rotate it in with normal high bar squats and shoulders enjoy the rest plus feeling the benefits of the different weight distribution already. Thank you
This video is awesome! I wish I would have seen this a while ago as I finally broke down and bought one to use during recovery from shoulder surgery. Comment on the arms moving is spot on and I found them just going everywhere and couldn't figure out if I should pull down, hold still, or push up - now I know. Also that idea for front squats is awesome. I suffer from the flexibility issues and can't get into the rack position so once my shoulder is good I am giving these a try.
Thank you Brian, great info as always. For those using these bars for the first time, the Rogue and the EliteFts bars are something like 20 to 25 lbs HEAVIER unloaded than a typical gym barbell.... so load plates accordingly.
Excellant video Bro. I need to order a ssb bar one day sense the wonderful world at fitness connection dont have them. Brian Shaw and you are the best advice i ever heard on the squat thank's for the tip's I enjoyed it.
My 2 lower powerlifting days: Squat day: Low bar squat triple set with jumps/core Power clean triple set with jumps/core Cossack squat triple set lunges back extensions Deadlift day Deadlift triple set with kb swing and core SSB triple set with bb thrusts and core Quad leg press triple set with face pulls and lat pulldowns
Excellent video! I recently just fractured my radius and dislocated my wrist. I had surgery and now I have a metal plate. I thought I could still squat but tipping my wrist back to grab the bar is incredibly painful. I ordered a safety squat bar just so I could have my hands out in front and not taking any strain. On my first couple of sets I noticed that it was an entirely different experience. I was wondering what the benefits are to the safety squat bar and you answered everything completely in this video. Thank you! I think it's going to be a great addition to my routine for years to come.
Brian there is a ssb in the gym at the University I go to, I always wondered if I should use it, after you mentioned a while ago that you were going make a video about it, so I said hey I'll give it a shot. I did It at the end of my main squat succession with lighter weights(225 and below), I woke up today with really sore core, my abs and obliques were fried. Also coming out the hole felt like a battle for my place in existence. I don't compete but I think I wanna try using it more often, thanks for the info Brian keep lifting strong 💪
Blew the dust off this thing in my gym the other day, did some pause squats with it and now my legs are wrecked. Will work it into my program and see how much it helps my squat as I've not made progress on it in ages however my deadlift goes up all the time.
Definitely a bar that I'll be investing in when I can. Had a good one that one guy brought, but people mistreated it, so he took it away. I miss it...once I can, ordering one!
My gym doesn't have safety bars so I took two straps and made my own (makeshift safety bar) and it has litteraly saved my knees and low back, getting rid of pain i've struggled with for years. My low back and knees feel better than ever before.
The lowest I've seen the EliteFTS SSB Yoke Bar was Summer of 2019 for $300.00 (with a $20.00 coupon bringing it down to $280.00.) The Titan SSB v2 is 'very similar' to the EliteFTS SSB Yoke and I believe, has been sold for under $200.00 when its on sale. I opted for the Kabuki Strength Transformer Bar v3 (I like options and the Transformer Bar has'em)
Thank you for your channel. Purchased an Elite FTS SS Yoke and don't see myself going back to straight bar unless I want to PR for the sake of numbers.
SSB definitely is super useful. Right now unfortunately all squats are taken out of programming but hopefully will be back in soon due to a knee injury. Thanks for posting the video super informative and I love the black and white takes they're funny.
Brian, Awesomely informative video. I've been toying with the idea of the SSB. After watching this I'm definitely implementing them in my training. I'll probably add these as squat accessory on my heavy deadlift day followed by goodmornings with the SSB. My question is what set/rep scheme would you recommend? I'm starting a 6-8 week volume block today, just so you know where I'm at in my training. Blessings, Justin
I did try this first time in my life. I need to do it with much lighter weight than normal, but it did feel so effective. It really feels that this is how squat should really feel like. In my legs and in my torso.
Hahah well man, then I would suggest working on that squat form because you definitely have more in a regular barbell than the SSB. But that is awesome man!
Hey Ronnie, you commented on this a long time ago so I don't know if you got one yet. But I just got one from Elitefts for $100 off. If you sign up for their notifications they send out notices for sales all the time.
Everything you're saying here I've found to be true myself. The SSB has not only saved my shoulder (why I bought it) but has made me a better squatter and improved my regular squat max probably 100 pounds this past year. I even give it credit for improving my bench from 225 to over 315 since I didn't have shoulder issues from regular back squats. Such a great bar and so glad I bought it.
I back squatted 3x per week consistently for over a decade. Eventually I developed bicep tendonitis. It got so bad I couldn't even lift my arm. The SSB is a god send because you still get to back squat but don't have any of the shoulder/bicep issues that may develop with normal back squat arm position. **It's the only way I can squat now. Whenever I try to return to normal barbell back squats, my tendonitis flares up BADLY after 4-6 weeks.
Hi. I have a SSB that i bought from new york barbell and noticed its different than other in the way the handles point straight down in the free state just hanging on the rack, but the majority handels will pointon an angle...
hey Brian, you should check out Chris Duffin's new transformer bar. it's a ssb with an adjustable camber. angle and length. looks like it's going to be killer
I got my SSB off Fred Hatfield 40 years ago just before Fred died he told me off because the upholstery is still original he said i never used it enough , mine dont have handles on the yolk it has to be used as it was designed to be used.
even from a hypertrophy perspective, this is the best bar to use. There's no reason to accumulate shoulder fatigue in a movement that has nothing to do with it, like what happens with the standard bar
not sure if you remember giving me advice on my overhead press a few months when i asked you to take a look at my form, took your advice on "move the body around the bar not your bar around the body" and i finally got my 150lb press
appreciate the advice brian, hope you have a good one
a few months ago*
james woodruff Congrats man! Thats awesome!
james woodruff excellent work. That advice worked for me too. I'm sitting at 135 strict press pr rn too but that has for sure gone up. How much do you weigh?
was stuck at 135 for awhile, almost done peaking for my twelve week program, weighing about 190 right now
That is awesome man, great job! and of course I remember!
lol eric bugenhagen did a 745 pounds lunge with one of those. Awesome equipement
that guy is great
Hahah what!?! Dude that is insane!
Brian Alsruhe challenge accepted?;)
Yeah ikr?? he is crazy strong you should check out his channel metal n iron it's just pure motivation
Hahaha nah man, I want to live! I'm pretty sure I would die if I tried that right now!
I just purchased the Titan V2 SSB due to pain experienced in my upper back from a lipoma removal. It’s the best purchase I’ve made in awhile for my home gym. Great review.
This channel never disappoints
Thanks so much Dave!
I was wondering why I could see him til I realized it wasn't John Cena..
Take your like and gtfo ....
Couldn't see who
They've never been seen in the same room.....
Hit a 535lb belt and sleeves SSB last week. All my squats and deadlifts got stronger too. I like your channel btw one of the best right now
That is awesome man and thank you for the kind words!
talder123 fuck yeah bro
How you've only got 25.000 subs is beyond me... you're sharing great content in an educating and entertaining manner. Keep up the good work!
I bought an SSB last week and I hated squats. I love that i can workout and I'm excited to try more workouts for the SSB. Thanks for the good tips so I can progress and grow
Just got an SSB and I was first frustrated that I could not lift the same weights that I normally do with the back squats , then I found your video . Thanks for all the info
Always been my favorite channel for strongman and strength in general . I can always come here if there is something thing I need to know
Didn't know ssb had this many benefits. Definitely gonna add this into my routine
It has done a ton to help me man, hopefully it will help you as well!
Brian Alsruhe started training at jungle boys training down here by my base and squated 435 today then hit the ssb after! Core is dead man
If I could subscribe to this channel a hundred more times I would. I seriously end up taking cues and tips from most of your videos and implement them into my personal training and have been getting pretty good results.Thanks for putting out such informative, entertaining, and grounded content! Keep getting after it!!
That is awesome man, thank you so much! I really appreciate that!
Thanks man!
SSBs are phenomenal. Have been doing Hatfields and Box Squats with them
So glad to hear that. i've been struggling for months and months with low-bar squats. 50% of the time I can't hit a proper bench press after I squat because my elbows and shoulders are so messed up. I have to skip like a week per month now because I can't stand the pain anymore as the weight keeps going up. You totally convinced me to buy one and send it to my gym owner since he's too cheap to buy one.
It has made a big difference for me, I truly hope it will help you out!
I'm going to use it to let my shoulder have a break. Thanks for convincing me!
Brian, I know this video is old news, but I took your advise and ordered the EliteFTS Yoke SSB. I've been using it for about 4 weeks now and absolutely love it! I'm almost up to my traditional back squat weight and see no signs of slowing down with the SSB progression. Walking lunges are even more enjoyable (ok, not great, but they're better) like you said. I really hate going back to regular back squats now, but I know I still need to work them in every so often. Just wanted to give you a quick (longer than I intended) thank you!!
I wish my gym had one of these. I love the content on this channel Brian you are a breath of fresh air RUclips "fitness" is filled with so much trash. You sir are awesome thanks for the insane amounts of motivation.
Thanks so much man, I really appreciate that!
Ive recently had SSB brought into my programming and its been wonderful. I think its helped my back squats a lot because back squats seem to be my weakest spot. Its mental for me. Squats get in my head and its more mental than anything. SSB has helped take that away. Thank you so much for this video! Im an SSB supporter all the way.
Thank you so much Chelsey!
I naturally pull the handles down and it was pissing me off but you saying it gives benefits comforts me hahaha
I like your video. I like how you’re so positive regarding the safety squat bar and I will get one. I’ve seen other videos on RUclips and many people blabbing on and on how negative the bar is and that I didn’t like. I think they’re full of crap, I like your video, your knowledge regarding the bar and how you use it too.
A very beneficial piece of equipment, once again Brian hits ass to grass depth below parallel, and always a thumbs up he deserves more subscribers
Thanks so much brother! I really appreciate that!
I genuinely appreciate how you put everything in terms any gym goer can understand. Thanks for not "churching it up" Brian! I'm enjoying your channel.
Thanks man, i really appreciate that!
thanks for making this video brian! in 2016 i had a bad lower back injury and was trying to find alternatives to squats and deadlifts. since it takes the load off the lower back i was able to hit my squats pain free!
I love using the ssb for Hatfield squats! Great overload for training the squat and getting more confident with heavier weights!
The SSB bar from EliteFTS was the first specialty bar we bought my son for his powerlifting based on Brian Shaw's recommendation. There was a 3-4 month period when he used it exclusively due to elbow/wrist issues from benching and he got up to 705lbs for a double. He was prepping for Juniors Nationals and did a 910 single ply squat in training at 20 years old. This was back in 2020 and the Vid ended up scuppering the entire season (including a shot at the Junior World Team). He started up with a coach after that who never programmed the SSB squat or SSB good mornings and his equipped lifting really suffered. Now he's been using the SSB again and the weights are going back up. He just hit a pretty easy 860 lbs single ply squat 3 weeks out from Nationals and felt like 900 was there if he went for it.
The SSB squat and good mornings are great for powerlifting. We will try the SSB deadlift variation for a block after his next meet. "My back is big and strong enough" said no elite bencher or geared lifter ever 🤣.
I've been using an SSB at the gym for a few years now and I love them. They have saved my shoulders and elbows while preserving my ability to benefit from squats; however, from viewing your video, I realize I've been "cheating" them somewhat (shifting the bar back to allow use of heavier weights). Not shifting the bar back felt unnatural - however that was possibly due to the fact that my core and posterior chain needed better conditioning. I just bought a really good SSB for my home gym (which I am putting together to allow more flexibility in my workout schedule) and I will experiment with some of the really good ideas you have provided in this video. Many thanks!!!!
Tried SSB for first time yesterday- it felt good and controlled. Core activation is strong with this one, I would say it's very similar to front squat. One less SSB sitting uselessly in a gym corner. Thanks for the video and keep them coming!
The best in the business, thanks Brian
Little late to the show but I'm glad you posted this as I can't back squat because of a repaired shoulder I was ordered to not increase range of motion on thanks
I came across this channel a few times. You've got good content and you bring it really good. You deserve more subscribers.
Brian, I totally agree that the SSB is a fantastic tool. Thank you for another great video. Keep up the good work on RUclips. Glad to see you growing on the tube...you are one of the best out there.
Thanks so much brother, that means a lot!
Great video! I got an SSB over the summer as a new toy, and I was embarrassed at how much less I could squat with it compared to a regular bar. The only thing I'd say, and this is speaking purely for myself, is that I only did SSB squats for a month and when I went back to the regular bar my squat had taken a little bit of a hit. My core was much stronger, but I think my legs were deconditioned since I couldn't handle as much weight with the SSB. Now I squat 2x a week, once with a regular bar and once with the SSB, and both have gone up a lot.
Thank you. This is the answer I have been looking for. Just orderd one. It all makes perfect sense.
I just used one last night and it definitely feels different in the lower half of the lift. I recommend following this guys advice and starting pretty slow in order to get used to the weight. Balance is different with this bar and it makes the movement more challenging.
Love your channel man. Extremely clear presentation, educational, entertaining and motivating! Oh & 0% douchiness which is an important factor lol.
Potential vid idea or at least a general question that i'm assuming others may be curious about (maybe not). I am trying to determine the differences between the good morning and RDL. Not trying to see "which is better"... I simply want to understand their strengths and weaknesses so that I can more productively incorporate them in my training. I know you are a fan of good mornings so figured I'd fire a question out.
Keep it up man it is very appreciated!
SSB ROCKS! Just got one from elite fts. Used it last night and man my legs are sore as well is my traps. Great video, very informative. Thanks.
SSB squats look badass. Looks like you're carrying a jetpack
Hahaha thanks man!
😂😂😂
I was thinking Gundam, lol 😆
One of the best additions to my garage gym.
I've begun incorporating the SSB on leg day. It is AWESOME!!! I appreciate the information from this video! If I hadn't seen this video I would have never even tried the bar due to the fact that I was intimidated by the looks of the bar. Thanks again for all the wonderful information you provide via your You Tube channel.
That is so great! I am glad that it helped!
Thank you for this video. I'm new and it helps me know about tech to help me do another set safely.
*this is one of the BEST channels.*
Thanks so much man!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the SSB. I've been considering one and this video was helpful.
one o the best channel on the interbus right meow
For sure, definitely deserves more subs / recognition
Thanks so much guys! Hopefully it will come in time!
I did SSB 5x5x today for 230 lbs. I felt the difference, and my back feels it too. Your tips helped, thanks.
your training videos and listening to Brian Shaw convinced me to buy an SSB a couple weeks ago from New York barbell. That thing is great
that is awesome man!
So interesting that my coach has me working with this a lot more in my current program.
I do SSB good mornings, but not like that. Definitely want to try that variation!!!
Great video as always!!!
That is great man! And start light! those are no joke!
Don't I know. Just doing it like the traditional good morning is tough to get back up from the hinged position once weight is added.
Man, people from Westside have been known to use the Good morning as a ME exercise and some can good morning even more than they squat.
+Brian Alsruhe GOT DAMN 😳😳😳
Yea man, craziness...
Awesome video, thanks Brian!
Epic channel so informative and addictive.....your gonna blow up this year, just don't loose that video format when you get huge :)
thanks for this Brian for this... I have been using the ssb for the pass three weeks... I just tired it for the hell of it now I been using it every time I squat but I didn't know to much about the benifets that ssb squat had so again thanks for this and I don't plan on stopping on using the ssb... keep up the great videos and never disappointed... 💪💪💪💪
Thanks so much for this man!
Bought a decent ssb a month ago because of this video... Was convinced it was the right investment and have no regrets... I rotate it in with normal high bar squats and shoulders enjoy the rest plus feeling the benefits of the different weight distribution already. Thank you
watching this for the second time. great video. thank you for the great content.
Awesome tips, considering doing ssb squats only for a while next offseason.
I think it definitely helps!
outstanding presentation
I've only used the ssb sparingly. That's about to change! Good info, Brian! Thanks.
Thanks so much for checking it out man!
Great vid as always, some awesome tips especially using it for the front squat thanks mr neversate 25 k subs is here congrats 2017 is your year
Man, thank you so much and I really hope you are right!
That’s was awesome man thanks.
Super informative video bro. Thank you.
Glad it helped brother!
This video is awesome! I wish I would have seen this a while ago as I finally broke down and bought one to use during recovery from shoulder surgery. Comment on the arms moving is spot on and I found them just going everywhere and couldn't figure out if I should pull down, hold still, or push up - now I know.
Also that idea for front squats is awesome. I suffer from the flexibility issues and can't get into the rack position so once my shoulder is good I am giving these a try.
That is awesome man! Thank you and I really hope the front squats work out for you!
thanks for the video I was literally looking for a video on the ssb yesterday. congrats on all the new subs
That s awesome, I hope it helps!
Thank you Brian, great info as always. For those using these bars for the first time, the Rogue and the EliteFts bars are something like 20 to 25 lbs HEAVIER unloaded than a typical gym barbell.... so load plates accordingly.
Great point man! That would definitely be a rude wake up.
Just got my Neversate shirt in today! I love it. Love the SSB bar, it wrecks me.
You can make one from a standard bar and used straps/handles. Works fairly well.
It's official.. My gym sucks!!!
Hahah shop around my friend...
Jasongonsalves2011 tell me about it, i live on the eastern shore of maryland so if i want a better gym i have to drive across the world
Jasongonsalves2011 I don’t know why I read that in Shao Kahn’s voice from MK
Excellant video Bro. I need to order a ssb bar one day sense the wonderful world at fitness connection dont have them. Brian Shaw and you are the best advice i ever heard on the squat thank's for the tip's I enjoyed it.
Thanks so much man, i really appreciate that!
Good stuff, man. Thanks for the video
Thanks for watching it man!
Great content, I have one at my new gym, I'm using it on Friday , thanks Brian
Definitely do man!
My 2 lower powerlifting days:
Squat day:
Low bar squat triple set with jumps/core
Power clean triple set with jumps/core
Cossack squat triple set lunges back extensions
Deadlift day
Deadlift triple set with kb swing and core
SSB triple set with bb thrusts and core
Quad leg press triple set with face pulls and lat pulldowns
We got one of these at the local gym yesterday. I'll try it tomorrow.
Very useful. Thanks!
Excellent video! I recently just fractured my radius and dislocated my wrist. I had surgery and now I have a metal plate. I thought I could still squat but tipping my wrist back to grab the bar is incredibly painful. I ordered a safety squat bar just so I could have my hands out in front and not taking any strain. On my first couple of sets I noticed that it was an entirely different experience. I was wondering what the benefits are to the safety squat bar and you answered everything completely in this video. Thank you! I think it's going to be a great addition to my routine for years to come.
Brian there is a ssb in the gym at the University I go to, I always wondered if I should use it, after you mentioned a while ago that you were going make a video about it, so I said hey I'll give it a shot. I did It at the end of my main squat succession with lighter weights(225 and below), I woke up today with really sore core, my abs and obliques were fried. Also coming out the hole felt like a battle for my place in existence. I don't compete but I think I wanna try using it more often, thanks for the info Brian keep lifting strong 💪
That is awesome man, you won't look back!
Blew the dust off this thing in my gym the other day, did some pause squats with it and now my legs are wrecked. Will work it into my program and see how much it helps my squat as I've not made progress on it in ages however my deadlift goes up all the time.
Dang it, Brian, we've been over this (no we haven't)! Legs are the engine (mover), tyres are the shoes (friction). Love the content : )
Hahah thanks man!
Damn my nigga...This video was thorough and informative...you killed it...#Salute
Definitely a bar that I'll be investing in when I can. Had a good one that one guy brought, but people mistreated it, so he took it away. I miss it...once I can, ordering one!
My gym doesn't have safety bars so I took two straps and made my own (makeshift safety bar) and it has litteraly saved my knees and low back, getting rid of pain i've struggled with for years. My low back and knees feel better than ever before.
It’s not the same the weight distribution is different on a ssb
Nowhere near the same
Quality videos man 👍🏻
The lowest I've seen the EliteFTS SSB Yoke Bar was Summer of 2019 for $300.00 (with a $20.00 coupon bringing it down to $280.00.) The Titan SSB v2 is 'very similar' to the EliteFTS SSB Yoke and I believe, has been sold for under $200.00 when its on sale. I opted for the Kabuki Strength Transformer Bar v3 (I like options and the Transformer Bar has'em)
Thank you for your channel. Purchased an Elite FTS SS Yoke and don't see myself going back to straight bar unless I want to PR for the sake of numbers.
You're mentioned on Omar Isulf's channel today in comments:)
Yea man, I am hoping we can work out some sort of collaboration!
great video. thanks.
SSB definitely is super useful. Right now unfortunately all squats are taken out of programming but hopefully will be back in soon due to a knee injury. Thanks for posting the video super informative and I love the black and white takes they're funny.
Thanks so much brother and sorry to hear about the knee!
Brian,
Awesomely informative video. I've been toying with the idea of the SSB. After watching this I'm definitely implementing them in my training. I'll probably add these as squat accessory on my heavy deadlift day followed by goodmornings with the SSB. My question is what set/rep scheme would you recommend? I'm starting a 6-8 week volume block today, just so you know where I'm at in my training.
Blessings,
Justin
Good informative stuff.
Thank you so much!
Great no BS video.
I did try this first time in my life. I need to do it with much lighter weight than normal, but it did feel so effective. It really feels that this is how squat should really feel like. In my legs and in my torso.
Great points Brian my ssb is actually sttronger then my squat (I stink at squats). Great bar love it!
Hahah well man, then I would suggest working on that squat form because you definitely have more in a regular barbell than the SSB. But that is awesome man!
Thanks Brian yeah I keep trying maybe I'll get the hang of it when I'm 90! Just kidding (no I'm not!) Keep fighting!!
Love the SSB man, probably the one thing I miss most after making my home gym, it will be a buy in the near future.
You definitely won't be sorry man!
Hey Ronnie, you commented on this a long time ago so I don't know if you got one yet. But I just got one from Elitefts for $100 off. If you sign up for their notifications they send out notices for sales all the time.
I am right now saving up to get the EliteFTS SSYoke bar. Kept hoping that my gym would get one.
Great video, brother. 🔥🔥🔥
Everything you're saying here I've found to be true myself. The SSB has not only saved my shoulder (why I bought it) but has made me a better squatter and improved my regular squat max probably 100 pounds this past year. I even give it credit for improving my bench from 225 to over 315 since I didn't have shoulder issues from regular back squats.
Such a great bar and so glad I bought it.
BTW...Elitefts has their ss yoke bar on sale right now.
And there we go!
Just bought one today unbelievable piece of equipment
I've been using an Elite FTS SSB (Yoke Bar) for many years, it is a Great Training Tool.
I back squatted 3x per week consistently for over a decade. Eventually I developed bicep tendonitis. It got so bad I couldn't even lift my arm.
The SSB is a god send because you still get to back squat but don't have any of the shoulder/bicep issues that may develop with normal back squat arm position.
**It's the only way I can squat now. Whenever I try to return to normal barbell back squats, my tendonitis flares up BADLY after 4-6 weeks.
Dave Draper makes an Safety Bar attachment! Check it out, its pretty cool! Although, you'll be missing out on the benefits of the camber bar..
Yea man, definitely good for sore shoulders but that cambered bar is where the magic is.
Hi. I have a SSB that i bought from new york barbell and noticed its different than other in the way the handles point straight down in the free state just hanging on the rack, but the majority handels will pointon an angle...
hey Brian, you should check out Chris Duffin's new transformer bar. it's a ssb with an adjustable camber. angle and length. looks like it's going to be killer
I got my SSB off Fred Hatfield 40 years ago just before Fred died he told me off because the upholstery is still original he said i never used it enough , mine dont have handles on the yolk it has to be used as it was designed to be used.