Lifting Better: The Transformer Bar

Tune in for my latest video on straight or standard barbell vs a Transformer Bar or what is often called a safety squat bar. Here I discuss why the Transformer Bar by Kabuki Strength is a good training addition (due to the ease with which you can use multiple adjustments to alter muscle emphasis and joint stress) and then demonstrate which exercises I like most with a Transformer Bar. While it's certainly debatable where or not a squat is the 'king' of exercises, it certainly is a mainstay of most great strength and physique athletes, for the simple reason that it is a very fundamental movement to build a great strength foundation. That said, any way we can enhance the squat is a welcomed addition, and in my opinion, the Transformer Bar stands out in it's ability to do this. So tune in and learn how to maximize results while decreasing unnecessary joint stress/strain. As with all content on Exerciselab: more results less pain.
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**Disclaimer: always consult your doctor prior to starting an exercise program and what if any precautions you may have.
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[@TheKurtlocker]

One of my favorite bars in my gym. I've had the V2 for about 3 years now and wouldn't trade this for anything that exists today in the gym

[@ExerciseLab]

yes, big kudos to Kabuki on this one :)

[@chrisdonnell2575]

I have this for about a month its awesome! Helped get my squat up a lot in a month as its so comfortable! I also just started doing the hinge for my lower back and love it. One of these days will use the SSB setting to do Hatfield squats.

[@ExerciseLab]

Yes as I continue using it I do like it more and more compared to traditional barbell squats. Kudos to Kabuki

[@chrisdonnell2575]

This is the bar THE ROCK uses to train his legs!

[@ExerciseLab]

Ha, I didn't know that.

[@Rmjlifter]

How does the low bar and high bar settings compare to using a regular barbell in those positions. Does it feel better or worse or similar?

[@ExerciseLab]

I haven't tried to match a low bar position exactly as I'm often using it in safety or goblet squat lately. I would think you can achieve a pretty similar loading effect though. I'll have to give it a try one of these days and get back to you

[@chrisdonnell2575]

I see you have the Shake Strap, how do you like it?

[@ExerciseLab]

I like it and have been using it mostly for tricep extensions and curls. It's a nice in between using a band vs rope attachment.

[@the_grinch_life1187]

Just got mine in today, remodeling my workout shed. How do you store yours? I was gonna mount on wall but sleeves are quite tall straight up and gun rack seems like the cylinders would hit wall?

[@ExerciseLab]

Glad to see you got one. If you look in some of my other recent videos you can see how I use a single barbell mount on the wall in the corner. I did have to widen it slightly (Dremel) for it to fit since it was a little tight

[@the_grinch_life1187]

@@ExerciseLab I quickly looked at one. Do you leave the sleeves out to store on wall? Appreciate you sharing

[@ExerciseLab]

@@the_grinch_life1187 I do leave the sleeves on since they aren't touching anything. I don't know that using a floor stand would be a great idea though, which is why I opted for a wall mount (just two bolts into a 2 x 4"). Seems to be holding it fine so far.

[@the_grinch_life1187]

@@ExerciseLab gotcha. Thanks! 🙏

[@aba192]

Would you say this could qork to replace SSB + a cambered bar?

[@ExerciseLab]

I would say this could definitely replace a SSB bar (it basically is a SSB bar with more versatility) but not necessarily a cambered bar. I've also uploaded a cambered bar video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inmlpHdrbLSGrpo you can checkout that discusses some of the pros/cons of cambered bars

[@aba192]

@@ExerciseLab thanks but by camber bar I meant a squat bar with a big camber, I currently have the Rogue CB1, it def has camber longer than the kabuki at 16’’ drop, guessing the lvl4 position foe kabuki is probably 8-10

[@ExerciseLab]

Ok got it. I've actually never used the Rogue CB1 but yes if it has a 16" drop that is definitely longer. I haven't measured the transformer but I would say 8-10" is about right. @@aba192

[@ExerciseLab]

in this case, I'd say it probably boils down to personal preference somewhat as well. At a certain point I would imagine the drop/camber becomes a bit awkward and so any biomechanical advantages diminish. I don't know that to be the case with the CB1 however since I haven't used it. Looks like an interesting bar though. @@aba192