REP Fitness Safety Squat Bar Unboxing & 1st Impressions!

Has REP Changed the Safety Squat Bar Game?
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0:00 - REP Fitness Safety Squat Bar Unboxing & 1st Impressions!
0:33 - Overview
1:17 - Unboxing the REP Safety Squat Bar Padding
3:49 - Unboxing the Barbell
5:21 - REP SSB Shaft Coating
6:13 - REP SSB Sleeve & End Cap
7:18 - Attaching the Foam Padding
7:44 - Unboxing & Assembling the KNURLED Handles 🤤
11:03 - REP SSB First Impressions
15:50 - Pricing & Coop’s Recommendation
16:47 - Final Thoughts
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[@vega0432]

“Always cut towards the neck”, best advice ever given by Coop

[@REPfitness]

Appreciate the review Coop! Glad you love the bar and look forward to seeing you compare it against our competition. We like our odds ;) As for the slower process of putting out new equipment. We've taken more time during our prototyping phase, testing, blind testing, quality review, and more. It is all done to ensure what ends up in everyone's hands is something that we've spent a lot of hours ensuring is amazing, and a step above anything else out there. Side note: got another pad en route to you. We always take care of our customers, and you're no different. Thanks again!

[@bmstylee]

Hey guys. Calibrated comp plates when? That's my next big investment.

[@connordaman]

@@bmstylee same! Would love to hear an update on this as well

[@LuisVega-iz1zd]

I saw it in Coop’s video, but couldn’t test my padding till today. Since I received the Bar on Friday with no padding :/. Yes the padding has more consistency in the back and left padding. The right side padding has less consistency. Would that lead for the padding to wear uneven? Are you guys taking any steps to improve the quality control and correcting the issue? @Rep Fitness

[@andycane007]

Is it possible if you guys put the weight of the bar on the end cap like coop mentioned?

[@MetalsForBrunch]

does your rep handles fit the titan ssb?

[@kozmo7]

Coop, would love a big overall comparison of all the safety squat bars together Would be awesome to see them all compared

[@tyc4587]

He actually did a video with all of them a year ago

[@tonya7699]

Looks amazing. They made unique improvements and fixed other problems with elite fts / titan. Etc. just saw GGLs review too. Going to get this one.

[@amunra4256]

Excellent, was hoping this turned out well. Looks like I'll probably be buying from Rep when I finally get a SSB

[@dmontes4192]

Great video. Can’t wait to see their trap bar.

[@wickdghost3639]

I got metal letter and number stamps from harbor freight and labeled every bar and accessory handle I have with them. Best thing I did. So much nicer than tryin to remember everything

[@chithi8649]

Thanks for the review. The balance and the handles really sold me on this bar. For someone who hates to do squats and hate the arm placement when doing a normal squat, this is a nice get around. It feels more natural having your arms in front, better form and balance, less stress on your body. Would be nice if the bar had bearings/bushings, but I guess at the price point it's selling at it still offers very good value.

[@ronroyce6]

The camber ANGLE is 20 degrees. 5" camber drop titan. 6" drop elitefts. 3.5" drop bells of steel. Watch the reviews done by Garage Gym Lab. They go in depth on the balance padding everything.

[@928guy]

Great review 👍

[@Majorbanjo]

Just bought one of these based on your review...can't wait to get it.....

[@davidb1975a]

Nice! I'm really liking what REP is producing. Waiting for the Ares and Open Trap bar to ship. Bought both when they went on Pre Order.

[@C3L1CA94]

it's almost August! hope it ships at the beginning of the month vs the end

[@davidb1975a]

@@C3L1CA94 I'm patient..

[@tadleyironwood7595]

Nice overview. Just ordered one and there rackable curl bar. I like what this company is doing can tell they are putting a lot of thought in there design and glad they started shipping up here in canada . Looks mean with those deep dish on there $$

[@JTRoofingCFL]

Love all your videos, wondering if you could do a video comparison on the Forces USA and the Jacked up power rack. I have been wondering which one is better. I appreciate any feedback.

[@NoFate247]

Great bar - goes on the rack no problems. Another Rep piece that has lived up to the hype in my home gym

[@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960]

Takes a re-rack like no problem. Right? Not afraid at all. That's a great bar right there.

[@NoFate247]

@@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960 exactly

[@darrellcampbell9229]

I really like using these bars. They feel great.

[@babygiantbarbell1014]

I really like this ssb. It seems like REP delivered on this one.

[@ryanoconnor9210]

Looking fit Coop. Good stuff man.

[@TheStooch]

If I didn't already have an SSB, this would be the one I'd get. Hoping you'll do a review on the REP trap bar when you get one

[@BasementBrandon]

Solid addition to their line up

[@GarageGymReviews]

Agreed

[@bigpapipapa256]

How’s it compare to the Titan v2 ssb?

[@BasementBrandon]

@@bigpapipapa256 I think the general consensus is head to head the REP is built better with nicer finishes. However I believe the V2 SSB from Titan can now be had for like $100 or less, so the question is more about what you want from the bar and if you're willing to pay.

[@bigpapipapa256]

@@BasementBrandon ok thank you for the reply i appreciate it!

[@pedrohuerta9583]

Come on, GGR! Someone should tell Coop about these Greek God names. First Kabuki's Kratos and now Rep's Ares. Love the content, just had a "confused Nick Young" moment 🤣

[@claytonb7915]

Yes sir, certainly would like a comparison and review after use. Is it worth upgrading from Titan V2? Keep up the good work!

[@GoreckiFit]

Seems like a great SSB, I have the Elite FTS one and don’t see a point in buying another but this looks great!!

[@hitleractually8180]

EliteFTS is the gold standard. REP is bullshit

[@MacStrengthCo]

I'll be testing this bar before I weigh in on it but with my current shoulder injury the timing couldn't be better! REP making great innovative products as usual!

[@JoeyJungleGym]

Could tell you were favoring it in the REP power bar vid, keeping arm tucked into ribs.

[@MacStrengthCo]

@@JoeyJungleGym Good eye. It's improved a ton since I shot that vid but still not pressing anything yet. Soon my friend. The grind continues.

[@carps_gym]

New Marrs bar has Removable sleeves and comes in a box now

[@odoenet]

Can you try it with JM presses? I love getting extra use out of my SSB for pressing, would be nice to see if that slight camber diff matters there. Gotta squeeze out gains where you can.

[@jacobrogers55]

Yoke all the way, plus you usually can get free shipping. It’s also usually in stock and will get it in a week

[@beggsjoe]

Coop! Back in the garage! love the Original content. Do you have a link to an inexpensive pair of axle bar collars? Thanks in advance. Girthy & Knurly

[@Wetterwet]

Ordered one yesterday. Should have it by early September.

[@REPfitness]

Thank you! It should ship mid/late August.

[@BM-hw7kp]

Transformer bar all the way for me. Can’t beat the front squat option the day after shoulders.

[@ksdaman]

Funny I used a safety squat bar almost 30 years ago. Never knew they called them that. It didn’t have handles. The handles that held onto attached to the squat rack and placed to what level you wanted to squat.

[@MrThleckey]

looks like an upgrade to my ELite bar. What j cups are those? Looks like the protect the bar alot and let you move left to right if using alot of weight.

[@landonhall8305]

Can you review the bells of steel ssb. I like there stuff a lot and I'm not sure which one is better at this price.

[@dirtyfilthyrottenstinkinpa835]

Another good value bar is the Wright Equipment Made in USA Safety Squat Bar. Knurled handles (fixed, not removable) Olympic style 2 inch diameter sleeves with bearings and black zinc, good padding and a nice powder coat on the shaft. The only downside is the relatively short loadable sleeve length of just under 13 inches. This could be an issue for people using bumpers as opposed to steel/iron plates. The upside is PLENTY of room to rack on a wider squat rack such as a Rogue.

[@jerseyjim9092]

If they had this out when I bought my Elitefts several years ago, I would've definitely chose it. I like the chrome sleeves and knurled handles. And I wouldn't have had to buy axle bar collars as I did for the Elitefts. Not to mention the free shipping too.

[@trickshot4272]

Lookin beefy Coop, great job💪💪💪✌✌✌

[@bmstylee]

Looks like the BOS version. Any chance we can get the TSS power bar?

[@kashbadash5167]

Would be great if you could review the Cerberus SSB. It has some interesting features: 225k psi tensile, 2.4m length, rotatable sleeves, knurled removable handles and all red cerakote shaft and padding, although bought mine shortly after product release and current one seems to now have a black shaft (have been told they're going to revert to red).

[@ShawntreezyBreezy]

Those handles doe pro make em say "Whoa"

[@DividedBrainParadigm]

curious to see your thoughts on titan vs. rep SSB as I'm currently making that purchaseing decision now

[@ak-zw8jv]

Saw garage gym lab also did a great comparison of this bar to others. Definitely getting mine assuming it won't be out of stock after all these reviews. Can't wait for a first look at their open trap bar once it ships.

[@Wetterwet]

I ordered the rep SSB last night. Will ship first week of September

[@BrandonRogers-bi4ux]

I wonder if the those SSB handles would fit on the Elitefts one

[@14tryenss]

nice review, I can't believe titan is doing a made in America version

[@besmartbestrong5005]

Coop, maybee adding some serious wieght would show off the way the different cushions pad really behave. Also, when you talk about the "drop difference" between brands, my best guess for the 20º at titans is actually about the angle the shaft makes against the handles plane. Finally, I would suggest to add some tape on the shaft just exactly where the j cups mmet the bar, this is just for coating protection, it looks weird but it will take care of the ssb.

[@D5Family480]

Coop! Bret here, your content is freaking awesome dude. What floor tiles are you using in this GYM. They look great.

[@jasonfrank4643]

Did you try going heavier with the bar 300+ lbs to see if the padding keeps the bar from digging into your shoulders?

[@tomtraill508]

Can you please do a review on the force g20 sometime?

[@pritulaag]

Can those handles screw into the titan/Bronson/other imported SSB?

[@oscrm1760]

Hola necesito me recomiendes un banco FID pero que pueda ponerle attachment como banco predicador o leg extension

[@tylerehrig6722]

Coop if you had the titan SSB V2 would you swap the handles out for eye hooks and add rogue nunchucks for grips via a carabiner or would you sell the titan SSB V2 and buy this rep one?

[@joshuamartin5095]

This was my first specialty bar purchase and I couldn’t be happier with it. Great finish. Love the balance with and without weights. Pad firmness is the same all the way around. And those “girthy” handles are perfect.

[@REPfitness]

Thank you Joshua!

[@MyPattymac]

Nice GORUCK shorts!!!

[@DERDM]

How does it compare to the Elitefts version?

[@bradleygrzych6359]

Can we get a titan ( new ) vs rep vs elite fts please

[@jtrink]

I tested the SSB at their show room in PA. The arm squish felt the same on each.

[@DrinkBluFrog]

Coop let us know if those knurled handles are interchangeable ssb to ssb, I would love to put the kabuki or rep handles on the Titan ssb.

[@OU-812]

Great call out! I'd love to put those on my Titan

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

Agreed. Would love to buy a pair!

[@TheMTHSYoshi]

I wanna know too!

[@ak-zw8jv]

Gluck said in his review the rep handle thread is a different size.

[@Rmjlifter]

They are not interchangeable

[@LONGFITNESS]

Have you reviewed the Prime Super Squat Bar?

[@samrmills]

Good Review. I'm guessing the Pad issue has something to do with how the foam is injected during the manufacturing process...guessing the soft side is the beginning phase and the harder side is the ending phase of the process if that makes sense. Hope it gets fixed

[@aaronj18]

what brand shorts are those I want a pair?

[@PokerStarsPA]

SS YOKE is $345 and free shipping. Which is better? I'd go with the YOKE, because it's made in the U. S. of A., baby!

[@user-rv2jh7jl9f]

Anybody know if this will fit on a prx pro rack?

[@rupertbear9116]

pls do a review of the Safety Squat Bar from PowerLift USA

[@joshblank1]

Do a Titan vs Rep comparison

[@roblowe6086]

I'd really like to see a video on the clothes y'all wear. Like I really like those shorts coop is wearing but I have no idea what they are. Do a video on clothing brands etc... I watched the video on shoes and found it really helpful. Do a video on joggers shorts shorts hats anything would be great.

[@Steve_E]

Man that’s the next purchase for me for sure. Fingers crossed I can get it to hawaii without a huge fee

[@Steve_E]

Edit: does not ship here

[@donray2435]

Review of Bells of Steel safety squat bar??? Has 3 removable handles....

[@Mikestuh]

If only this came out sooner! I have the titan SSB V2 with the Baresteel Equipment knurled handles, overall it costs more then the rep SSB bar.

[@MetalsForBrunch]

at least your titan ssb has two type of foams superior than the reps single foam.

[@kalescott5385]

Hey coop my dad recently posted me deadlifting 205 on your Facebook and I was wandering if you could give me some tips on form

[@karlmodry716]

If only you can buy SSB with padding in one piece from where I live :( bar looks amazing.

[@rhenzlemuel09]

Rep Ares and Rep Athena we need to see!!

[@michaelpietrzak2067]

Nice video! Would love to hear back from Rep on the weird padding issue.

[@matthewsmith1079]

Pad just came. Same weird pad situation.

[@lukejones2488]

I would 100% buy a girthy and knurly GGR shirt

[@khmergodhobbies]

i need to get a ssb. for some reason when i place bars on back of my neck, they hurt my vertebrae near the bottom of neck and top of shoulder

[@jamisona.5639]

I'm going ssb..not risking the damage

[@deathtoyoutubeandtwitterbu5865]

Coop, I don't remember the review. What's your thoughts on your TRX?

[@sebastian7539]

Great truck. Ram really stepped up their game 😂

[@sirfrancisbacon4344]

Coop out here looking like an msnbc dad

[@matth5237]

I wonder if these knurled handles will also fit on a titan ssb

[@Timm129]

I'd like to know this too

[@Farquad76.547]

No

[@justinwright7469]

Anyone with spinal issues have experience with a safety squat bar? As in does it reduce pressure on the spine. I’ve been using a linebacker squat attachment and that works great at eliminating compression on my spine. Thanks fitness peeps

[@xjoncamposx]

The sponge on both my sides feels exactly the same.

[@chrisstaats9237]

Why would they just ship the padding in a separate box? Strange! I thought it would be handled and sleeves in the other box! 🤔

[@ericcartmansstrengthandpow5960]

Titan SSB V2 crew checkin' in. Got mine for like 180 new. That deal is like a sore wiener, you just can't beat it.

[@justmarc2015]

Is it good for heavy lateral raises and incline bench without wrist wraps?

[@KKelkar]

Do those handles fit into the EliteFTS SS Yoke? I already have the SS Yoke, but would love girthy knurled handles.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Ooh, good question. Will have to try this.

[@KKelkar]

@@GarageGymReviews Assuming they fit, I'm hoping REP sells the handles separately.

[@rodolfomedini9931]

I'd rather see a head to head with the bells of steel SSB over titan. Titan's new USA bar is a similar version to their 2.0. There are too many safety squats to keep track of nowadays.

[@fifis101]

I just don't know why they don't have bolt on handles so that you can adjust the angle between the handles and the sleeves.

[@darthcholo]

Coop looking aesthetic. Keep that short haircut.

[@andre500o]

Why would one side be denser than the other? Is that what she said?

[@SkullCrushersClub]

Dave Tate designed the bar purposely so the sleeves don’t rotate to make it harder on the lifter as in making their upper back work harder to fight against the bar that is trying to bring them down. Every other company (including REP) does the same for that reason. No it would not be nice if the sleeves rotate. There is no purpose and defeats the bars original designed purpose.

[@donray2435]

Boom goes the dynamite

[@BasementOps]

Dam though is was Brandom Campbell for a second there...

[@skullkid112]

I literally clicked thinking this was a Brandon Campbell video lol

[@powerhouse8310]

I don't just think this is the best ssb for the value but actually the best ssb overall in nearly every way.

[@shmser8401]

compare it to the bells of steel

[@EZest89]

Received my Blitz bike right before your review and just received this bar today! How much money you think I saved??? Lol

[@ultimaetsolder]

Why isn't the foam the same...?

[@Coach_Chris_]

Yes first comment! Thanks for everything you do coop!

[@Johnny_Dregs]

I hope everyone likes this bar, it will probably be in-stock by 2027.

[@peterburford6940]

I'm gonna comment on every video until I get my g20 review.. do I need to do a dance before you make a review of the g20?! I'll do it..

[@BlueSuedeZula]

Is this why it’s taking over a month for me to get a damn bench from REP? They sending it all to coop

[@DPN1DPN]

did I miss the, “How Coop Leaned the Heck Out episode?” Someone is looking tanned and relaxed. What cha eating Coop?

[@Deathwish223]

Still not over how coop says "krahtoes" and now "airess".

[@SLAU6HT3R]

Titan SSB V2 is $230 or at least it is right now. At $230 I think it's a better value. At $300 I'd go with Rep.