TIME STAMPS 0:05 660lb/300kg SSB Squat 0:30 Most useful, versatile, loved specialty bar in the gym 1:02 Lots of gyms have these but people still don’t know how to use them 1:26 Where do you place that Big Pad on the Bar? 2:22 Engage Your upper body or you will be punished 2:58 Big Failure - Got Folded in half 3:17 What do You do with the Handles? 4:08 You cannot Say SSB Bar or people will laugh at you. 4:54 Push Knees out to Descend so you can stay more upright 6:01 Shove Upper Back into the Pad coming out of the hole 6:41 It is Super Versatile - Use it as such 7:30 Some other things you can do with it 8:41 Which Brand’s are good And for What Purposes? 10:22 Small Framed Males or Females should consider this 11:07 I am NOT making any SSB Money off this - Just trying to HELP! 11:55 Outro
@comalausa3 жыл бұрын
This is a great video, but how is it out of all the SSB videos I’ve seen, I have yet to find a single one that ACTUALLY explains what to do with the handles. Most of the people watching SSB videos are people coming to find out if they put the SSB on the rack BACKWARDS. I know people who stay away from it for life because they were so afraid of looking stupid. Everyone talks about positions of the handles, and versatility, but somehow they all still miss the biggest and foremost obstacle of all: putting it on the rack backwards.
@michaelderenne98382 жыл бұрын
I just started front squatting about a month ago. Do you consider the front squat and ssb squat different. Or will you get the same benefits? Thanks
@nalil5p7764 жыл бұрын
This bar absolutely blew my squat up after swapping it out completely over the straight bar. Heaviest single I worked up to was 425 on the SSB and hit a 500 lowbar the week after
@ricktunnissen34074 жыл бұрын
How long did that take and how much were you able to low bar before?
@TunnelVisionAthletic3 жыл бұрын
That wasnt becuase of the safety bar...
@CigEconomy Жыл бұрын
@sonicnendezNope. SSB pushes the weight out further than a high bar squat and is more taxing on the quads and upper back.
@travishouser52904 жыл бұрын
I have the Titan SSB. It is essentially a copy of the Elite FTS Yoke bar, which I have also used. While I wouldn't say it's just as good as Elite FTS, it is half the cost, and the Yoke bar is not twice as good as the titan. If you're absolutely on a budget, I'd say the Titan is good enough for a home gym.
@70selvisfan2 жыл бұрын
I'm 52 and just had a rotator cuff repair. This bar is all I'm able to use anymore. As much as I hate squats, I realize how necessary they are for overall strength. This is a game changer for me and so glad my gym has one. Great video!
@jefferylord30684 жыл бұрын
I bought mine about a year ago and i love it. In my opinion, the low bar back squat is the single biggest destroyer of shoulders in a gym. I use my elite fts ss yoke bar almost exclusively so that my bench day isn’t ruined by my squat day.
@sandtiger2 жыл бұрын
thanks Brian, 82 yr old and can't do barbell squats. You did some great coaching. I needed it.
@gripm40404 жыл бұрын
It makes me happy to hear your voice coming back to normal after all these years
@gawdawful33784 жыл бұрын
I just got an Elitefts Yoke bar last week. Perfect timing!
@Bierlc10024 жыл бұрын
Adore you Brian. Thank you for maintaining your positive attitude and providing informative and supportive videos for us viewers. My hubby practically worships you - and I watch your videos to support him (and you) and help him with his cues when he struggles with the heavier weights. I’m always so happy when I receive a new video notification.
@StrongerRunner4 жыл бұрын
We had a Rogue SSB bar but the foam pads flattened out after about a year which made the actual bar rest on our client’s shoulders (not comfortable!). We then got the Transformer Bar from Kabuki Strength and love the pad thickness and versatility of this bar. Would love to try the Elite FTS Yoke bar one day. Thanks for the video Brian. I love your content.
@VictorLeucos4 жыл бұрын
Crazy how yesterday I was watching your previous vid about the SSB ! This new one confirms that I need to buy one for my home gym ! As always very informative Brian !
@ATimelessParadox4 жыл бұрын
Ordered a Titan SSB just now. Looking forward to applying these tips in my training!
@grahamlaw68154 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian! I just bought my SSB a couple weeks ago. I'm sure it's coincidence that you made this video a week after I asked for it but I'm telling myself you made this for me haha! Thanks again!
@rustybaxter96064 жыл бұрын
Great video. My son went in to the Marine Corps and gave me his FTS Yoke bar a couple days ago because my straight bar bent. I've never seen these before and had no clue how to use it correctly. I havent used it yet but now I can do so correctly. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video.
@benj1b4 жыл бұрын
Ever since your first "case for the ssb" video I've tried to use the ssb as much as possible, and had some great results. Also, uncle Nics video about using the ssb has helped me a ton. His tip about trying to spread the handles to engage you back has done wonders for me. You guys are awesome, thank you for all the free knowledge. You have changed my whole lifting career 👊
@BluegillGreg5 ай бұрын
I've been squatting the Elie FTS Yoke Bar on the SS Novice Linear Progression MWF for 6 weeks. This is extremely helpful, thank you. It's interesting how the balance changes as the weight goes up. I find the pad on this bar to be really responsive to small or slow adjustments of placement and pressure. It transfers force really well but keeps securely cushioning. I've been pushing my knees out and touching them with my elbows to establish consistent form and depth. I didn't realize until you pointed it out that my glutes are going back after the knee break, not with, so thanks for pointing that out. Hitting the pad hard with the upper back right as the feet drive the floor away is definitely the way to go. Ciao!
@timgood98184 жыл бұрын
I like pushing my elbows slightly forward and tucking them into my lats like I’m holding an OHP at the bottom. Doesn’t lift it up too much (which could negate the purpose) and helps me stay tight. Still figuring out the difference in my knees/hips tho, this vid definitely helps. Nice tips! Thx!
@jasonmarchant40574 жыл бұрын
My gym has just acquired this bar and this video is gold. Brilliant coaching cues. Thanks Brian
@firesupportman08614 жыл бұрын
Highly informative video! I just bought this SS Yoke bar today and can't wait to use it!
@HCJose2 жыл бұрын
Just bought one and it came yesterday, I’m trying it now! And I love it, I noticed that I had to bring the weight down pretty significantly, the balance is amazing, I would also suggest keeping the hands exactly where the Ssb is balanced.
@craigcordi31064 жыл бұрын
I have one of the Titan Fitness SS bars. It has a really thick pad and removable handles like the Elite FTS bar. I haven't had any performance issues with it but I also don't squat the kinds of weights that Brian squats. Like what Brian described in the video regarding the EFTS bar, the TItan bar's pad is very dense and rides high. I've had it for a least a year and the pad has not broken in (dented, etc.), at all. If you're an average Joe and / or you have budget constraints, I recommend the Titan bar.
@powerofthemindmeditationcl82914 жыл бұрын
Thank you brain, your tips helped me a lot 💪
@jaysharpmjr4 жыл бұрын
I asked my gym to get one a few months ago since my shoulders issues have made regular back squats a non starter for quite awhile and it's been nice to have it but it's been a bit rough since I haven't figured out the balancing so this was a video I definitely needed. Ironically enough, my shoulders have gotten better and I actually did regular squats for the first time in a long time last week.
@OblivionSquared4 жыл бұрын
Love mine! It was real hard to get up for barbell squat day after getting one.
@chadstrickland23894 жыл бұрын
Man. Today I am going to start lifting again after about 3 weeks off. I needed your deadlift video you uploaded today and this one and they played back to back.. Great info as always. Thank you so much.
@gwendolyncarla3 жыл бұрын
This was really helpful. I feel like my SSB has gotten better, but certain things still aren't really clicking for me.
@loosegoose24663 жыл бұрын
Used it for the first time today. Love it. Thank you.
@yuma4204 жыл бұрын
Titan Fitness, hahaha. I always think of Alan Thrall's video about them and chuckle.
@yogisingh134 жыл бұрын
Same here, but I've heard great things about their SSB. Most people say it's the best product they make. It's identical to the Elite FTS bar that Brian has.
@horaiyo4 жыл бұрын
I've heard that the 2.0 bar is really good though, it's what I'm planning on picking up.
@wongfit4 жыл бұрын
Eh, they may have fallen apart but they're good in terms of customer service and replacing things. I personally am cheap, so the V2.0 SSB from Titan fits the bit.
@stoptheflashing68564 жыл бұрын
0 complaints here for the Titan 2.0. except maybe that they put the logo on the side facing in instead of out, which caused me to use it backwards for the past 4 months 😁
@HeCoversMe4 жыл бұрын
@@stoptheflashing6856 not criticizing but are you sure about that? Because my logo faces out. When you rack the bar the handles should be pointing a bit forward. You may be setting up on wrong side of the bar
@thefox1703 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this excellent tutorial! 👏
@BrianAlsruheOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch it
@807paperclip4 жыл бұрын
I do have a Yoke Bar, but what I want to try is the Kabuki Transformer Bar. That bar looks awesome.
@jeremypresuttiАй бұрын
Four years late but yes it's absolutely awesome. I eventually want to get one for my home gym. Currently have the Rep SSB
@Blade704 жыл бұрын
Bought the Titan fitness one. I love it.
@bierbrauer114 жыл бұрын
Love the Elite FTS, our gym has a couple and it is the most comfortable. We also have he kabuki transformer bar which is ice for variations but not as comfy
@stvnsanders74 жыл бұрын
When I first started using an SSB I didn't take into consideration the fact that it's a little heavier than a regular straight bar. So by mistake I was overloading the bar by about 15 pounds and my squat numbers went up considerably. The gym I go to has a Titan Fitness SSB. It's fine. I seems similar in design to the EliteFTS Yoke bar with the big pads probably not similar in quality but it gets the job done.
@marksmith91754 жыл бұрын
got my SSB from NEW YORK BARBELL. love it and its reasonably priced.
@cookieinthewoods4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Brian, great content as always, greatly appreciated
@krisalan53272 жыл бұрын
Would this be a good option for someone with terrible shoulder mobility? I have hard time reaching back to hold a regular bar, which causes me to lean forward during squats
@thebalkanbull3 жыл бұрын
Man my gym has this bar and I used it for the second time today and this shit humbled me lmao. Went from 6x8 495 on the Texas Squat bar to 275 feeling like hell.
@zfortyounce4 жыл бұрын
I love my SSB bar. Its great for just squatting in general. But if you have a home gym you can use it to do somethings you might not be able to do normally. Split Squats, lunges and calf raises are all things I wouldn't be able to do without it.
@zfortyounce4 жыл бұрын
Welp, I just got to the "SSB bar" portion of the video.
@Robs.channel4 жыл бұрын
Its a good bar, Brian has a video asking his members the nr1 equipment and they all say ssb
@BreadAndGatorade10 ай бұрын
Do you have a video on how to dump an SSB if you fail?
@BrianAlsruheOfficial10 ай бұрын
You should dump it, the same way that you dump a normal squat if you miss it
@BreadAndGatorade10 ай бұрын
@@BrianAlsruheOfficial Letting the bar fal backward and stepping forward? Does this work on SSB?
@docelky3 жыл бұрын
just order kabuki transformer SSB love to see your thought on that
@trin00424 жыл бұрын
I just got an SSB. This video is $$. Thank you!
@WhatsThePoint01 Жыл бұрын
Such a solid video 🫡
@bryanklabik15004 жыл бұрын
I bought my SSB from edge fitness and it has held up great and it was much less than rogue or elite fts
@bobbylosanno66304 жыл бұрын
I have the Titan version 1 and 2. The version 1 was awful but the version 2 is excellent and highly recommend it.
@Hungerstrength4 жыл бұрын
Can you comment on holding it with hands out wide vs using the handles? I notice you do both. Personally I use my hands wide.
@kaimclean43234 жыл бұрын
I got a Titan SSB and it is great at half the cost. If for a home gym Titan is perfect. Elite is the best, but if your not doing 600 plus get Titan.
@garysmallwood5212 жыл бұрын
Best tutorial I've seen!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mikelindner11344 жыл бұрын
Have you had a chance to take a look at the Kabuki Transformer bar? Curious your thoughts on that one
@Trevordoesntlift2 жыл бұрын
I’m a very lowbar squatter for powerlifting and if I put the pad far back I still get crushed under the weight considering i squat bent over is that ok
@mikemusgrove9654 Жыл бұрын
I can testify that the Elite SS Yoke bar will outlive me.
@bmstylee4 жыл бұрын
The Titan SSB is supposed to be ok. It may be on my list. Elite FTS has them on sale from time to time. So maybe if they have a good deal. I also want a Rogue Olympic Bar as well. May get the cheaper SSB and spend on the Oly bar.
@diesertyp78224 жыл бұрын
The 2.0 Titan SSB is actually really good from what I've seen.
@bobu40554 жыл бұрын
I needed this video thank you
@zauche812 жыл бұрын
What's exactly the camber angle of these bars?
@westurner10743 жыл бұрын
Does the SSB hit the upper back more than the front squat?
@Gonzomedic14 жыл бұрын
Cool! Great review Brian!
@gallopingtortoise85984 жыл бұрын
"Big Fat Head - Hats and Athletic Apparel" .... I think you stumbled on a winner there man.
@mr.d_884 жыл бұрын
What is this pitch black abyss you are talking to us from?
@BrianAlsruheOfficial4 жыл бұрын
It stares back
@mr.d_884 жыл бұрын
Brian is the abyss staring back, telling us to be nice and do amazing things.lol I'm dead
@Mukation2 жыл бұрын
Resently switched to it full time, my quads are very weak and i always end up good morning the squats up. Sure being able to muscle through a set of 5 with 315 is great, but my form looks like shit and it hinders my deadlift (since my lower back take the heat) :P
@ommaigod2 жыл бұрын
Great cues, thx.
@scottcharlton1294 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thanks
@stoptheflashing68564 жыл бұрын
So it looks like I've been using my SSB backwards... So that the weight is WAY forward. Seems like this would be preferable since I'm using this in place of front squats, but seems odd that I can't find anyone talking about this online. Anyone here purposefully switch the bar around to this position?
@GarageGym4114 жыл бұрын
Hey Brian! Would love to see you make a video about the Kabuki Transformer Bar - somebody visit & loan Brian a Kabuki Transformer Bar for a video (so he doesn't have to wait several weeks to get one.) 'Garage Gym Reviews' on KZbin has yet to release a video on the Kabuki Transformer Bar... just saying...
@wread19824 жыл бұрын
The padding sucks on the kabuki bar, hopefully they improve it soon
@renosalvetti52253 жыл бұрын
Just got my ss yoke some how tweaked my lat. Bad form I guess. But Definitely high quality bar
@TheDiegoszz4 жыл бұрын
what about stance width?
@E123-w4q4 жыл бұрын
3.05 minutes, hahahaha when you put your hands on your knees😂👍💪
@littlemoo524 жыл бұрын
4:00 Shituation. seems like every one of my squat sessions.
@matthewpollard85704 жыл бұрын
I went for a 1rm on monday and i i have been doing this a little wrong. plenty of room for improvement i suppose
@leronthomas80554 жыл бұрын
I work in a gym with the Titan Fitness SSB...it sucks. Not high quality at all
@timgood98184 жыл бұрын
LeRon Thomas The v1, or v2? I hated the old one, new one isn’t super high quality still but muuuch better IMO.
@SectionF44 жыл бұрын
@@timgood9818 v2 is legit.
@rickyneace4 жыл бұрын
V2 is a lower quality rip off of the elite FTS bar. That being said it's still a pretty darn good bar.
@adamcosmin46044 жыл бұрын
Hi guys, a quick question if any of you can answer, So I have a fractured wrist and the recovery will take at least 3 more months therefore I cant do anything leg related except bodyweight or weighted vest squats, lunges etc. I m thinking about buying a SAFETY SQUAT BAR but I never squatted with one before and I don't have access to one. Do you know if you can squat with 1 hand on the handle, stability wise ( not gonna go very heavy < 100 kg) since I would like to manage my hand? I don't want to spend my money on something I cant use. Thank you very much !
@BrianAlsruheOfficial4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely man, I’ve squatted 650 on it with no hands at all. It’s a great tool for that kind of recovery
@forexdissector95654 жыл бұрын
What's Olu up to ?
@BrianAlsruheOfficial4 жыл бұрын
He is good man we were training together today
@helmutkrusemann91944 жыл бұрын
AWESOME VIDEO! Please make a video on how to do the stiff leg deadlift and the romanian deadlift correctly, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!!! It would be awesome if you can teach these lifts and explain whats the difference etc. PLEASE!
@BrianAlsruheOfficial4 жыл бұрын
Alan Thrall recently made that video brother
@MitigateOurRuin4 жыл бұрын
I literally just bought my first ssb 😂😂
@Kotsos5414 жыл бұрын
Have fun!
@mikesmancave88333 жыл бұрын
I just got mine less than an hour ago
@Mmlnk054 жыл бұрын
My knees always hit my elbows on this bar
@BluegillGreg5 ай бұрын
Me too, but it works well because with my frame that establishes good form and depth.
@branominal10 ай бұрын
Always avoided the SSB because it felt horrible (and doesn't actually fit properly in the rack at my gym) but I tweaked my elbow yesterday and I'm programmed a 1RM today, so I'm gonna have to quit being a little bitch about it Came to the one person I learned literally all my form and approach to training from, Brian Alsruhe
@Mr.Ciobanu4 жыл бұрын
SSB, SS Yoke, HMS royal bar ...Confucius, I am !
@jhoffman814 жыл бұрын
Good video John Cena :)
@pretty_flaco4 жыл бұрын
just ordered ss yoke after watching this....
@operationtruth2884 жыл бұрын
Buy TITAN
@SeptemberObituary4 жыл бұрын
I would rather support an American company
@ogre364 жыл бұрын
I hate that Rogue SSB because it’s padding is so bad.
@rapidjoespeed4 жыл бұрын
😀💪👍
@lewisstrongofficial4 жыл бұрын
Lifters: SSB = Safety Squat Bar Me: SSB = Super Saiyan Blue
@ElkyBub4 жыл бұрын
2 dislikes? Must of got folded up!
@savagei61304 жыл бұрын
Is that you John Cena?
@disrrptkod80214 жыл бұрын
if a dude have a big butt do he do squats to make it smaller need ah answer asap