The safety bar can be used for several moves, and can be a major asset in the gym. The York JCC teaches how to use it in this week's FitMinute!

Unlike a typical Olympic barbell, a safety squat bar has handles that extend from a central padded harness, allowing you to grip the bar in front of you rather than out to your sides.

Unlike a typical Olympic barbell , a safety squat bar has handles that extend from a central padded harness, allowing you to grip the bar in front of you rather than out to your sides.

The bar is hexagonal, hence also taking the name “hex bar.” You’ll still load the plates to the sides, but you can grip one set of two handle options (high or low) using a neutral hand position.

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