REP Safety Squat Bar Review: Watch out Titan!

The REP Safety Squat Bar is finally here, and it does NOT disappoint. In this video, you'll get an up-close look at everything this bar offers and how it compares to other popular options.
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0:00 - Intro
1:10 - SSB Primer
2:36 - Balance
3:54 - The Yoke
5:37 - The Handles
7:18 - The Finish
8:34 - The Sleeves
9:43 -Size
10:22 - Price and Final Thoughts
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[@TheCarterHomeGym]

It's a beautiful bar 😍 REP is killing it in the home gym game!

[@GarageGymLab]

This has been a huge year for them with releases, and there’s plenty more to come! Exciting times for home gym owners!

[@BasementBrandon]

The king has returned.

[@GarageGymLab]

I didn’t know you left?

[@CloaknDagger]

I appreciate the thoroughness of your reviews, with the accompanying visuals and measurements. High quality content. Thanks!

[@GarageGymLab]

Thanks so much for watching - really appreciate the kind words and feedback.

[@markf3494]

"... you are a certified psychopath!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Hilarious... and a great review! I have the EliteFTS SS Yoke and love it... except for the clear coat finish. The Rep wasn't around when I bought mine, otherwise I might have the Rep instead. Thanks for another great review!

[@GarageGymLab]

Haha - glad you got a kick out of that, Mark! Thanks for watching!

[@jmagnum15]

Great to see a review on this bar. Right after watching, I checked my email and got a shipping notification for mine. Can’t wait.

[@GarageGymLab]

It was meant to be! Haha. Hope you enjoy the bar! Jump back over here and let us know your thoughts once you try it.

[@hjwong87]

I’m so happy you’re grinding out videos again Adam!

[@GarageGymLab]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@jtrink]

Finally, an actual review on this bar! I pre-ordered a month ago so hopefully they start shipping soon. Great review, Adam. It hit all the major points!

[@GarageGymLab]

Thanks, Lance! Appreciate you watching and I hope you get your bar soon!

[@mdjak3686]

Really excellent quality reviews here. Ty.

[@GarageGymLab]

Appreciate the feedback, my friend!

[@Nick-1828]

Love what Rep has been doing lately with all their stuff! I’ll probably stick with my Transformer bar for the versatility but love to see them keep adding!

[@GarageGymLab]

I agree - this has been an exciting year for REP and us as consumers!

[@irishman485]

Just ordered this I can wait for it to arrive this video helped with the purchase

[@Sombragym]

First: nice shirt. My wife got that shirt for me when our son was born. Second: my SSB finally shipped yesterday and I’m STOKED great video!

[@GarageGymLab]

I love these shirts! Thanks for watching, bud. Enjoy the bar!!

[@julioandresarriagarangel7183]

Thanks for the review!

[@GarageGymLab]

Thanks for watching, Julio!

[@ak-zw8jv]

Great review of the actual bar without spending the whole video giving generalities about SSBs. Awesome comparison to the other SSBs out there. Thanks for putting this out!

[@GarageGymLab]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting! Glad you liked it 👊

[@twistedbarbell3950]

Solid review my friend! This is a nice, quality looking bar and I like what Rep is doing these days. BTW, happy to see your video production coming back online after moving to your new space! The space is looking real clean too!!

[@GarageGymLab]

Thanks as always, Marcus!

[@kellerv.602]

bought in the first batch released but still waiting.. vid got me even more excited

[@GarageGymLab]

Awesome! Congrats on the new bar - you’re in for a treat. Thanks for watching!

[@MrSirDudeGuy]

Thanks for the review. Very helpful. Going with the titan v2 though.

[@GarageGymLab]

Thanks for watching!

[@richt5986]

Been watching garage gym and basement Brandon for a loooong time. Just found your channel awesome stuff man I'm now a subscriber 👍👍👍👍👍

[@GarageGymLab]

Appreciate you, Rich!!

[@trinabourassa3348]

@@GarageGymLab Same here!

[@GarageGymLab]

@@trinabourassa3348 thank you, Trina!

[@ZEvenEsh]

Looks awesome!! Impressive!!

[@GarageGymLab]

It’s a great bar - appreciate ya, Zach!

[@richt5986]

I really wish you guys ( you, garage gym , basement Brandon and so on) . would do more landmine attachments. There are tons out there I own 7 myself. Be cool to see what's out there

[@Wetterwet]

just ordered one. should get it by September

[@GarageGymLab]

Awesome! Come back and let us know what you think when you get it 👊

[@1882dmac]

I actually ordered the REP SSB, because of the Olympic sleeves and the chrome finish. I thought about the EliteFTS. But the additional cost for collars and the sleeve chipping was the deciding factor.

[@GarageGymLab]

Hope you enjoy the REP bar, Edward! Thanks for the comment.

[@huang47tw]

Thanks for the great sharing! I'm wondering what it looks like now after 6months usage

[@derrik5329]

REP has been killing it with quality and their new bars, now if they could just ship on time and not "release" a bar but as a preorder and we still have to wait months for it. I got their swiss camber and my SSB came in just after this video came out. Now just have to wait years for the open trap bar to finally ship.

[@GarageGymLab]

I hear you - good way for them to gauge demand. Looking forward to the trap bar! It took the cambered bar 4 months to reach me after order. Looks like some of these will soon be in regular stock soon, which is good! Hope you enjoy the SSB, Derrik! Thanks for the comment.

[@HighSpinSwingSpeed]

Got mine yesterday. Looks and feels great... Have not used it yet since I have a race tomorrow and need to save my legs.

[@GarageGymLab]

Congrats on the bar! Come back and let us know how you like it once you get to use it. Good luck in the race!

[@raps7027]

Nice review Adam! But what’s even nicer is those slick Oak Club Custom Alpha S Jcups you have your SS bar mounted on. I have the same pair I use my Elite SS bar on as well as my other Specialty bars. I love ur color design, that’s very cool and creative.

[@GarageGymLab]

Thank you so much for watching! I do love the Alpha Cups, and happy to hear you do as well!

[@pvlifestylefitness]

Excellent work my friend 👏 Thank you very much for sharing 😊new friend here 👍

[@davebagley7242]

well done! love the review. Have the Titan V2 and it works great. Love the Rep one and if I ever get the notion to sell my Titan, the Rep looks like the way to go!

[@GarageGymLab]

Thanks for watching and sharing, Dave! Glad the V2 is working well for you.

[@betitanfit]

You know what they say, Dave.... if it ain't broke, don't fix it!

[@robertduncan6292]

I don't think I'll ever need a SSB as long as my Marrs Bar holds up, but great review and this one would be my top pick. Rep hit it out of the park. PS - you were right about the Marrs Bar being amazing for front sqauts!

[@GarageGymLab]

Thanks for watching, Robert! Glad you’re loving the Marrs Bar. It’s an amazing piece.

[@jamestonbellajo]

Great review Adam! Hope you can get your hands one day on the UK version of the SS Yoke. It has stainless steel sleeves that fit regular collars and different handles.

[@GarageGymLab]

Thanks, buddy! I’d love to try that bar. Hopefully they bring it here!

[@kozmo7]

Wait what? Are you talking about the Elite FTS bar? They have a better version for UK markets?

[@andie_pl]

I like how you compared all the handles and angle of the camber appreciate seeing those. I got my EliteFTS SS Yoke for $289 shipped a few black fridays ago, how times have changed :/

[@GarageGymLab]

Thanks, Andrew! Times have indeed changed, lol. $289 shipped… man.

[@NoFate247]

Rep fitness products living up to the hype reels they dropped before release.

[@GarageGymLab]

Agreed!

[@rodolfomedini9931]

Is that a new space? Great job on the rep clear coat it's the best option! BTW about time... Too long between videos but thank you for posting

[@GarageGymLab]

Indeed! This is my new studio space. Thanks as always for watching!

[@andresmaldonado7356]

I can’t wait to order this bar. Just tell me how you are looking at the end caps while squatting though, I need to understand the physics here lol

[@ryanoconnor9210]

Great video man. Always high quality content. Just pre-ordered mine today. Do you think the best storage option in a home gym for safety squat bars are the vertical bar holders?

[@GarageGymLab]

Thanks, Ryan! I do recommend the vertical holders for safety squat bars.

[@ryanoconnor9210]

@@GarageGymLab Awesome, thanks for the quick reply. Thanks to you, Coop, and Brandon I am running out of space quick in my garage haha.

[@cameronbatko]

Lol this is a good video. Since REP said that they didn’t copy EliteFTS and that they came up with a better and more preferred camber angle. Nice comparison

[@GarageGymLab]

Thanks for watching, Cameron!

[@joshwoods]

Good call out on the overall handle length! Do you happen to know the length of the recessed portion of the handle (including the threads)? I’m deciding on the eyebolt length

[@jaybrodi9029]

If money wasn't an issue would you recommend this or the marrs bar? please can you review the new revision of the marrs bar aswell

[@dolin_1223]

Does anyone know if the Rep SSB pitches you more forward than the Titan V2? Thanks!

[@sdelcegno]

Would love this bar but I have the titan v2 and honestly it works well so I can't complain.

[@GarageGymLab]

V2 is a nice bar!

[@betitanfit]

Glad it works for you @SRD

[@Johnrap]

Was going to say the rolling Titan was backwards, but then rewound and saw it was the new black bar version of the Titan SSB.

[@GarageGymLab]

Yeah, they did the pad on that bar with the logo facing in, which is weird to me.

[@patrickastumpf]

Nice Review. It seems to be worth the extra $30 compared to the Titan SSB.

[@GarageGymLab]

Thanks for watching, Patrick! I agree with you.

[@P3ak930]

So elite fts yoke or rep. If money wasn’t a deciding factor. Thanks!

[@LukesGarageGym]

The hype lets go! Y’all killing my wallet watching these LOL

[@Sombragym]

I know! 😂 I gotta slow down in the spending, but this bar was on the top of my list for a while!

[@GarageGymLab]

Just doing my civil duty 🤣

[@marvellstarks2434]

I believe Rep said on their video they coming out with different handle options

[@TheKurtlocker]

I'm a certified psychopath...but I've been called worse! Awesome video Adam. You continue to set the gold standard for reviews

[@GarageGymLab]

Appreciate you, My friend. Keep up the great work.

[@Fartking_69]

jealous af that you got it in hand...still waiting for them to ship end of aug....also your catch at 2:56 made me shit my pants....wondering if you could grab a open trap bar from rep and do a review too! wanna get em both

[@GarageGymLab]

Haha! It was a close call. Hope you get your bar soon! I’ve seen some people get theirs as early as July 6th.

[@matthewarnold2802]

Other people do reviews but only Adam creates a presentation worthy of pitching Fortune 500 companies!

[@GarageGymLab]

Cheers, Matthew!

[@dbsasuke]

Just sold my Titan v2 to make room for this! I have a Rogue rack and Titan doesn’t fit right on it

[@GarageGymLab]

Jump back over here and let us know your thoughts once you get this bar!

[@PokerStarsPA]

SS YOKE is $345 with free shipping and it's made in the U.S. of A!

[@GarageGymLab]

Good deal right now for sure, but won’t last long

[@marvellstarks2434]

It also has that silly clear coat on it

[@PokerStarsPA]

@@marvellstarks2434 For $15 more dollars, I'd get the EliteFTS bar. I don't like China.

[@tiffanym.conner7632]

@@PokerStarsPA Your TV, phone, clothes, dishes…probably all…made in China.

[@jimj.9291]

Adam, would you choose this over the new Prime SSB? Are there any advantages to the Prime?

[@GarageGymLab]

Hey bud. For the money, yes. Unless you have neck issues, in which case I would go Prime. The back plate removes all neck stress.

[@jimj.9291]

@@GarageGymLab Thanks, Adam. But is it possible to do front squats on the Prime with that back plate? Does it create discomfort for front squats with the plate resting below the chin?

[@trinabourassa3348]

I am confused to the camber angle. In this video you mention it being a 22 degree camber angle that “matches” Elite SS Yoke, but in your video on the Elite SS Yoke a few years back you said it had a 30 degree camber angle? Can you please verify this for me?

[@GarageGymLab]

Hey Trina, the 30 degree comment was based on what I was told by customer service at the time, but it turned out to be inaccurate. Sorry for the confusion!

[@timk8258]

In this video, when you put them side by side, it doesn’t look like the Rep matches the Elite FTS. If anything the Elite matches the Titan and the Rep is a greater angle than those two.

[@mattm314]

Really tempted to sell my Vulcan Pro and get this instead

[@GarageGymLab]

I haven’t used the Vulcan myself. May need to get my hands on one to compare!

[@mattm314]

I like it. I went with that one because 2020 I couldn't be picky, and had some credit from a barbell that wasn't able to be fulfilled from my initial home gym purchase (went with Vulcan in that case cause I could get squat stand, bench, plates and I thought bar all at once). I used the Titan v2 on vacation in 2020 and didn't like the handles.

[@mattm314]

Only real complaint I have is the pad has a little play, not a solid single piece like the Rep and some others, but the pad cover is a single piece so play on the pad could be worse (but could also be better).

[@MetalsForBrunch]

titan is going to make a ssb v3 with knurled handles at a cheaper price lol

[@typeon3g4t1v3]

Based on info I see the Elite FTS bar is 20$ more - for 20$ diff is it worth it?

[@GarageGymLab]

It’s currently on sale (normally $100 more) and it doesn’t include shipping. I don’t think it’s worth the premium, especially with the clear cost and thinner sleeves

[@typeon3g4t1v3]

@@GarageGymLab Ah ok - ground shipping was free - i guess that is why I was confused. Great video.

[@kristenwells4085]

Right now elitefts has free shipping on that bar, plus with a coupon code it actually ends up being 20$ cheaper than rep.

[@GarageGymLab]

@@kristenwells4085 that’s a really good deal, then! Thanks for clarifying.

[@tonya7699]

@@kristenwells4085 You still have to buy specialty collars ($45 on their site) plus you tear up their clear coating when you use it. So it's still more, even on sale, and your coating comes off easily when sliding plates on/racking bar, etc. Still not worth it.

[@GavinBrown]

9:02 +1

[@GarageGymLab]

My man

[@Johnrap]

Would prefer those handles over the ones on Titan's.

[@zee9884]

𝕡𝕣𝕠𝕞𝕠𝕤𝕞 😬

[@PokerStarsPA]

SS YOKE is better. This is Chinese junk!

[@Farquad76.547]

😂😂 yea ya ya