Safety Squat Barbell

Squat Heavier. Train Smarter. Protect Your Shoulders.

The BlackBear Safety Squat Bar is the specialist barbell that opens up heavy squatting to athletes who've been held back by shoulder pain, limited mobility or injury. By shifting the load forward and placing padded yoke handles at the front, the SSB removes the need to externally rotate your shoulders behind your back — so you can focus entirely on driving through the movement, not fighting your own anatomy.

Whether you're rehabbing a shoulder, working around a wrist issue, or simply looking to add variety and intensity to your lower body training, the Safety Squat Bar delivers. It fits every standard power rack, loads with all 2" Olympic plates, and is rated to 400kg — so there's no ceiling on how strong you can get with it.

Key Benefits

• Shoulder-friendly design — eliminates the need for external shoulder rotation during squats
• Padded yoke & neck cushioning — comfortable under heavy loads, even for long sets
• Front-facing handles — less technique & mobility required, more focus on the lift
• Reduces wrist strain — natural grip position makes the movement feel fluid
• Fits all power racks — universal compatibility with any standard rack setup
• Works with all 2" Olympic plates — iron, bumper, competition — all compatible
• 400kg max load — no limits on how heavy you can go

Specifications

• Bar Weight: 20kg
• Bar Length: 210cm
• Loadable Sleeve Length: 32.5cm
• Handle Length: 155cm
• Handle Diameter: 28mm
• Sleeve Diameter: 50mm (2" — fits all standard Olympic plates)
• Max Load: 400kg
• Bushing: Copper
• Bearings: 4
• Knurl: Multi / No centre knurl
• Shaft Coating: Hard chrome
• Sleeve Coating: Hard chrome
• Warranty: 1 Year