Question about this barbell and it's usage.

[bruce9241]

Does this barbell make squatting easier? It looks like it may be easier on your back since the weight is closer to the ground.

 

[ExtraMile]

i think bblazer made a thread about using this bar for squats a while ago, he may have the answer so wait till he gets in here...

 

[SouthernLord]

It's easier on your shoulders

When you are in the hole the weight is transferred more to your quads.

Notice where the weight is when they are sitting on the box.

 

[SaiBoT]

The last guy has such a wide stance that i don't even know what to call that, extra sumo squats... not trying to be a smart ass but that's a bit too much...

 

[artificialaspirations]

you answered your own question. it is the lower center of gravity that allows you to handle more weight. i wish my gym had these different bars.

 

[SouthernLord]

The last guy has such a wide stance that i don't even know what to call that, extra sumo squats... not trying to be a smart ass but that's a bit too much...

I wanna get my stance so wide.... That all I have to do is arch my low back and I hit depth

 

[SaiBoT]

I wanna get my stance so wide.... That all I have to do is arch my low back and I hit depth

 

[Big_BK]

Thats why i never really got into power lifting. From what ive seen it's all about being able to jam into a suite thats too small for you get real wide and go down as little as you can. If i ever do a meet it would have to be raw.

 

[bruce9241]

Aww okay. So is it like a Zercher squat since the weight is around the same area by the quads instead of on the back?