Customised Squat Bar
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| Rob_Bush |  | Customised Squat Bar | 07-10-2011 @ 10:49 |
 Member 1323, 449 posts SQ 270, BP 210, DL 320800.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | As promised, and for anyone who is interested, here is brief vid of my customised squat bar in action. I'm comfortable with my depth as I'm not a powerlifter and will never compete in powerlifting. This form is enabling me to gain a lot of lower body strength and stamina so it's all good. I know the poor technique police patrol this forum but I'm not trying to claim a world record squat here. This set is 210kg for 10 reps - squat bar is 60kg empty and 3x 25kg oly plates each side. There was definitely more there but it was a long train so I was content with 10. | ||
| Thing | | ... | 07-10-2011 @ 11:23 |
 a large fingered spastic that demolishes plant Member 89, 31706 posts SQ 260, BP 220, DL 290770.0 kgs @ 142kgs UnEq | solid work Rob | ||
| DomRedshaw | | ... | 07-10-2011 @ 11:41 |
 Uk limbo dancing champion Member 2666, 6551 posts SQ 202, BP 170, DL 255627.0 kgs @ 88kgs UnEq | that looks alot more comfortable position for arms to be in. nice squatting | ||
| Rob_Bush | | ... | 07-10-2011 @ 11:49 |
Member 1323, 449 posts SQ 270, BP 210, DL 320800.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | Thing said:solid work Rob Thanks mate. | ||
| Rob_Bush | | ... | 07-10-2011 @ 11:51 |
Member 1323, 449 posts SQ 270, BP 210, DL 320800.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | DomRedshaw said:that looks alot more comfortable position for arms to be in. nice squatting It's really comfortable for me and I've gone from squatting once in a blue moon to squatting religiously on a weekly basis so it's a very positive step for me mate. | ||
| martinb | | ... | 07-10-2011 @ 12:05 |
 Grass fed Member 1147, 7710 posts SQ 220, BP 185, DL 272.5677.5 kgs @ 113kgs UnEq | That is a very nice set up | ||
| richieallen | | ... | 07-10-2011 @ 12:08 |
 Member 1381, 1240 posts SQ 280, BP 165, DL 317.5762.5 kgs @ 105kgs UnEq | nice moves rob, not to sure about the hot pants tho fella..... good work bud | ||
| Thing | | ... | 07-10-2011 @ 12:09 |
a large fingered spastic that demolishes plant Member 89, 31706 posts SQ 260, BP 220, DL 290770.0 kgs @ 142kgs UnEq | did you make the bar yourself Rob? | ||
| Rob_Bush | | ... | 07-10-2011 @ 12:18 |
Member 1323, 449 posts SQ 270, BP 210, DL 320800.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | martinb said:That is a very nice set up Thanks mate. | ||
| Rob_Bush | | ... | 07-10-2011 @ 12:20 |
Member 1323, 449 posts SQ 270, BP 210, DL 320800.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | richieallen said:nice moves rob, not to sure about the hot pants tho fella..... good work budI know... very fetching aren't they!!! They encourage me to squat mate as I've been enjoying watching my legs grow over the last few months so that's good enough for me. It'll be a cold day in hell before I wear them to Tescos though! | ||
| Rob_Bush | | ... | 07-10-2011 @ 12:26 |
Member 1323, 449 posts SQ 270, BP 210, DL 320800.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | Thing said:did you make the bar yourself Rob? I had this version made at a local fabricators. I did have a prototype made using scaffolding and much thinner vertical plate just to see if I it would be successful in terms of me starting to enjoy squatting and develop a much stronger set of legs. It was and it did so I had a heavy duty version made - prototype 2 in vid. I still have the first draft but may cut it down and use parts for future projects. | ||
| Thing | | ... | 07-10-2011 @ 12:31 |
a large fingered spastic that demolishes plant Member 89, 31706 posts SQ 260, BP 220, DL 290770.0 kgs @ 142kgs UnEq | you got a drawing with sizes for P2 | ||
| Rob_Bush | | ... | 07-10-2011 @ 12:49 |
Member 1323, 449 posts SQ 270, BP 210, DL 320800.0 kgs @ 120kgs UnEq | Thing said:you got a drawing with sizes for P2 Yes mate. PM me your email address and I'll send it to you this afternoon. | ||
| brynevans | | ... | 07-10-2011 @ 14:52 |
 Scotbasher - forever Member 59, 2115 posts | What was the main reason you made a custom bar? Do you have a shoulder mobility problem that does not allow you to grip a normal bar? If you train alone obviously it's a bit safer if you get into trouble. | ||
| davycummings | | ... | 07-10-2011 @ 14:54 |
 he's got betty davis eyes Member 1684, 6001 posts SQ 250, BP 186, DL 291727.0 kgs @ 118kgs UnEq | brynevans said:What was the main reason you made a custom bar? Do you have a shoulder mobility problem that does not allow you to grip a normal bar? If you train alone obviously it's a bit safer if you get into trouble. Thread talking about the reason here mate http://www.sugdenbarbell.co.uk/forum/Powerlifting-&-Strong... | ||