Please note, the version we have is the Tension Buckle Version. The Tension Buckle Version is the new design and is super strong. See the video at the bottom of this page for how this works. It can handle over 500kg and has an easy adjusting system. Also, the overall Barbell Strap length can be reduced a lot more than the chain's version, therefore giving the lifter more range of motion when doing hip belt squats.
The Barbell Strap attaches to any Barbell and allows the lifter to carry out a variety of exercises, including...
Deadlifts - The Barbell Strap offers a great alternative way of carrying out conventional and sumo style Deadlifts. Having the Barbell Strap across the shoulders takes the arms out from the exercise, therefore allowing those with arm or shoulder injuries to still carry out this exercise.
In this video below Larry Wheels shows you how to use the Barbell Strap for Deadlifts and its many benefits.
Good Mornings - This exercise is normally performed by placing the barbell across the back of your shoulders. It can be difficult to locate the Barbell in a comfortable position, especially for the lower position of the exercise. The Barbell Strap can comfortably and securely be rested across the back of your shoulders. Watch the video below for a demonstration.
Hip Belt Squat - This exercise is great for working the legs without putting any stress on the lower back. While this exercise can be performed with the Hip Belt Squat Machine, the Barbell Strap offers a cheaper alternative for performing this much-loved exercise. The Strap comes with a centrally located loop for attaching a Dipping Belt or Belt Squat Belt, making this a very simple exercise to set up. No need for boxes to get good depth, unlike when using the loading pins. Watch the video below for a demonstration.
Zercher Squat - The Zercher Squat is normally performed by placing the Barbell across the front part of your shoulders, which can be uncomfortable for some. The Barbell Strap adds a different spin to this exercise, with the Barbell Strap across the back of the shoulders, the weight is distributed across your back. Yet with the weight of the Barbell located at the front of your body, you still get Quad dominants similar to the Zercher Squat....perhaps this exercise should be known as the Repel Squat. Watch the video below for a demonstration.
It can handle over 500kg and has an easy adjusting system.
CanadaPricing is a bit steep for a strap but for those with a home gym on a budget or tight for space, look no further. Easy to setup and holds up against heavy weight. Love using it for belt squats.
CanadaJust bought the strap and it arrived super fast. Used it to do belt squats and good mornings. Very well made and super quick to set up. Excellent product!!
CanadaGreat. There is so much we can do with this strap, and it's going to last forever, looks like. Deadlifts, hip-squats, front squats, zercher squats, partials, good-mornings, all the big ones; this strap has a bright future in our gym. Thank you!
CanadaJust started to lift with this belt, just to be clear the one pictured is the old version with the chain. The one that was delivered was the clamp style which is much lighter and more adjustable. I was surprised and happy to get it. I've had a tendon issue for a while so I figured this would help when I have torn up hands and sore bits, and sure enough already it's helping there. It takes a few times to get used to, good mornings are actually fun and zerchers are a lot safer feeling? Deadlifting is very cool once you get the location on the shoulders sorted out and where you put you hands. It's a bit weird at first to be lifting without grip but it's very natural once you focus. I think if you're trying to recover, want a lot of trap activation and just want to do something different this is it. I plan to use it a lot.
