Safety Squat Bar - The SS4
Overcome plateaus, work around injuries & learn to love Leg Day again.
Choose Your Safety Squat Bar - The SS4
Product Features
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EASY ID END CAP
Laser-engraved end cap tells you the exact bar weight with every handle combo. No guessing, no mental math. 1,500 lbs / 680 kg max capacity — load it heavy and don't look back.
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NEEDLE-BEARING SLEEVES
Smooth, quiet rotation under heavy load. Snap-ring construction, ribbed sleeves for grip. The competition saves this spec for bars twice the price. We didn't.
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DENSE, COMFORTABLE PAD
Dense, cushy foam keeps your shoulders happy while your legs do the suffering. The way leg day should work.
Product Details
Your spine has opinions. Pinched shoulders, mashed wrists, a low-bar position your mobility hates? The straight bar can be a tax on the rest of your training. The SS4 safety squat bar gets out of the way and lets you squat heavy without paying interest.
1,500 LBS / 680 KG OF CAPACITY. 100,000 PSI tensile steel in the shaft. Needle-bearing sleeves that the competition reserves for bars priced twice as high. (We didn't think you should have to pay double for sleeves that spin right.)
Built right where it counts. Black titanized finish on the shaft AND the sleeves. A high-density shoulder pad that's easy to rack, has great trap contact, and no bar roll.
PICK YOUR HANDLES. PICK YOUR WORKOUT.
The SS4 ships with a pair of Straight Handles — your everyday squat handle, 7.25" of useable length, knurled for a locked-in grip. Upgrade the setup (and the exercise list) from there:
- Spider Handles — Long, angled handles that put your hands out in front. Best for lifters who want maximum upper-body involvement, a closer feel to a straight-bar squat, or are working around serious shoulder immobility.
- Seal Row Handles — Neutral-grip, knurled handles designed for (you guessed it) seal rows. Grab a Seal Row Pad to unlock its full potential. One bar, now a back exercise too.
- Chain Handles — The most free-moving option. Chains let your hands find their natural position each rep, reducing elbow and wrist stress for lifters who feel even the fixed handles are too rigid.All four styles screw onto the same threaded posts. Swap in 30 seconds, store in a drawer.
One bar. Ten-plus exercises. Squats, good mornings, RDLs, Hatfields, lunges, JM presses, calf raises, hip thrusts. Loop on a set of resistance bands to build accommodating resistance off the floor, hang some weightlifting chains to make lockout the hardest part, or pair it with a plyo box for box squats that actually teach depth. Belt up with the B.o.S. Lever Belt and you've got a serious leg day setup without ever touching a straight bar.
4.9 stars across 80+ reviews. Awarded "Best Versatile Safety Squat Bar" by King of the Gym. Reviewers with elbow tendonitis, scoliosis, and wrecked shoulders use this bar to keep squatting. LIMITED LIFETIME frame warranty. Leg day isn't optional. This bar lets you out-lift your perceived limits.
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Bar Use Multi-Purpose: Versatile for Olympic & powerlifting.
Powerlifting: Stiff, with aggressive knurling for max strength.
Weightlifting: More whip & spin for fast lifts.
Technique: Lightweight bar for learning form.
Specialty: Unique bars for specific lift.
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- JMJason M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3 weeks agoSSB Spider Handles
Excellent handles! Heavy overall and nice knurled grip area.
Bought blind hoping they would fit on an EliteFts SSB. I can confirm that if the nut is backed off or up the post the handles will orientate correctly and tightly.
Appreciate Bells making a great handle alternative for the SSB
- CMClark M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4 months agoVery comfortable
This is my first experience with a safety squat bar, and my first experience with Bells of Steel. I am very impressed so far. I love squats, but my poor shoulder mobility and elbow tendinitis prevented me from enjoying it. The SS4 allows me to squat without elbow pain, and because of this I am able to squat more often. The pad is very comfortable, and I guess time will tell how well this holds up. The knurling on the handles is just right. I l would recommend this to anyone looking for a good SSB.
- SKShea K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5 months agoSsb4
I absolutely cannot do squat with a straight bar due to mobility. The bells of steel’s safety squat bar has been a game changer. I looked at every brand on the market and feedback lead me to bells of steel. Best choice I could have made. I love it. Already increased my weight 60 lbs in 2 weeks and before I was using dumbbells.
- CSChris S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars10 months agoAwesome, versatile bar!!!
Great price for a great bar. Saw it referred to as a good “budget bar.” That’s crazy. If paying more makes you feel like you got something better, then go pay more. This bar is outstanding. I can squat heavy without shoulder pain. Bought the row handles as well. Excellent build quality. Really functional. Will add another dimension to back day.
Bells of Steel Canada10 months agoThanks for the awesome review, Chris! We're stoked to hear that the SS4 is delivering exactly what you need — heavy squats without the shoulder pain is a total game changer. You're absolutely right about that "budget bar" comment being crazy; quality doesn't always have to come with a premium price tag.
It's fantastic that you grabbed the row handles too — sounds like you've got the full setup dialed in to take your back day to the next level. That's the versatility we built into the SS4, and it's awesome to hear you're getting the most out of it.
Yours in strength,
The B.o.S. Crew. - JBJean-Sebastien B.Verified ReviewerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoAlways Underestimated
Late with my review SSB3 is an excellent specialty bar now superseded by the SSB4. Despite being late with this review, the SSB3 deserves recognition for its quality design and performance.
The SSB3 featured a comfortable camber with well-positioned handles and durable padding that made squatting different (what I was looking or) but also opens up a bunch of other comfortable options, calf raise, standing and seated good mornings and much more.
The bar's thoughtful design allowed for proper posterior chain engagement while reducing strain on shoulders and wrists. The padding struck that perfect balance between comfort and support.
Even with the SSB4 now available, the SSB3 represented outstanding value in the specialty bar market. If the newer version has built upon these solid foundations, it must indeed be fantastic for serious lifters seeking alternatives.
