Cambered Squat Bar

Cambered end design relieves much of the lower back stress normally associated with a back squat.

Cambered squat bar.

All steel design with padded shoulder harness. Steel design with padded shoulder harness. This shift of load is thought to increase the use of the lower back and hip musculature in order to complete the squat. Cambered end design relieves much of the lower back stress normally associated with a back squat.

The cambered squat bar offers a unique way to do squats. The cambered bar is thought to relieve the upper back of work and while the load is applied to the lifter at the same point as the bar rests on the back at a similar level as a conventional bar the centre of mass of the bar is much lower. This bar allows squats to be done in a more vertical posture producing intensified quadriceps involvement. This specialty bar is rack able on standard power racks squat stands or wall mount rigs.

It benefits those with shoulder injuries or rotator conditions by reducing shoulder pain while performing the squat exercise. What most people first notice when using the cambered squat bar is how unstable the bar is. Cambered squat bar this is probably the oddest looking bar and like the cambered bar great for relieving stress off of the shoulders. But the bar is much more than shoulder relief it really turns squatting into a different movement.

Increases intensity and focus to your hamstrings and lower back as the camber bar allows you to stay vertical to get deeper in your squats. Also using this bar for box squats along with free squats typically help to build the deadlift too. This bar works great for good mornings which is an excellent exercise that can greatly build the deadlift. Also known as the off set bar it allows athletes to continue their leg strength training while recuperating from shoulder injuries.