Marrs-Bar
The original Marrs-Bar is a 65 lb specialty squat bar built around a backpack-style harness that places the load lower and farther back than a conventional safety squat bar. Its fixed geometry is much simpler than an adjustable Transformer Bar, and the 16.25 inch sleeves plus 1,200 lb rating make it suitable for very heavy training.
Brand:
Marrs Bar
Specifications
| Bar Weight | 65 lb |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions | 89 x 24 in |
| Bar Diameter | 1.5 in |
| Loadable Sleeve Length | 16.25 in |
| Weight Capacity | 1,200 lb |
| Sleeves | Chrome, Olympic size |
| Construction | Fully welded solid steel |
| Harness Padding | Custom molded high-density padding |
| Rackable | Yes |
| Made In | USA |
| Warranty | Lifetime against manufacturing defects, pad excluded |
Owners Feedback
Pros
- Backpack-style harness allows hands-free squatting
- Low-bar-style load position differs from traditional forward-camber SSBs
- 1,200 lb weight capacity
- 16.25 inch loadable sleeves fit standard Olympic collars
- Fully welded construction has no removable adjustment hardware
- Can be used for squats, lunges, good mornings, and Hatfield-style work
- Made in the USA
Cons
- 65 lb unloaded weight is heavier than most specialty bars
- 89 inch length and 24 inch width take significant storage space
- Fixed geometry is less adjustable than the Transformer Bar
- Premium price for a highly specialized squat tool
- Harness design and feel are very different from a conventional safety squat bar
