Safety Squat Bar - The SS4
Overcome plateaus, work around injuries & learn to love Leg Day again.
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Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We get it — shipping heavy gym gear raises some important questions. Here’s exactly what to expect:
Free Shipping: Available on all orders across the continental U.S. No hidden fees.
Shipping Time: Orders ship within 1–3 business days and usually arrive within 3–7 business days (during sales events, delivery may take up to 2 additional business days).
Fulfilled mostly from our main distribution centers in Los Angeles and Indianapolis for faster coast-to-coast delivery. Local to Indy? Pick up in-store!
Returns: All Bells of Steel products are backed by our return policy If you don’t love your order, return it within 30 days—simple and stress-free.
Product Features
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SQUAT PAIN-FREE
The ergonomically designed pad is comfortable on your shoulders and the handles are easy to grab and hold, so you can squat despite upper-body injuries or immobility - squat impediments a thing of the past!
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1 BAR, 10+ EXERCISES
This is one of the most versatile specialty bars you'll ever own. Use it for front squats, Hatfields, good mornings, lunges, split squats, JM presses, and more! Combine it with resistance bands, chains, or a plyo-box for even more "fun".
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UNBEATABLE GRIP
The SS4 comes with a pair of beautifully knurled short handles for that crème de la crème grip. But if you love the finer things in life, consider the upgradeable Spider, Chain, and Seal Row handles for even more versatility.
Product Details
With the SS4 Safety Squat Bar, you'll turn your leg days from lacking to legendary. Barbell back squats are great, but upper-body injuries and immobility can leave you doing diddly-squat for months (or years) until now!
The knurled handles on this safety squat bar are easy to grab and hold, so you can squat with minimal upper-body involvement. Meanwhile, the ergonomically designed pad is comfortable on your shoulders and can be used hands-free - making your squat impediments a thing of the past.
You can obviously use it for safety bar squats, but that's just the start: use it for front squats, Hatfield squats, good mornings, lunges, split squats, JM presses, and more! Combine it with resistance bands, chains, or a plyo-box to create different resistance curves and stimuli.
So, grab your squat shoes and belt up. It's time to squat heavy again! Awarded the Best Versatile Safety Squat Bar by King of the Gym!
Newest version includes: Longer handles, with ~7.25" useable length. The pad is also ~0.75" shorter.
IMPORTANT: The SS4 is designed to fit perfectly in any Bells of Steel rack. However, it will NOT sit correctly if used in a non-Bells of Steel rack wider than 49" between the outer edge of the j-cups.
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- CSChris S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5 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 USA5 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 stars8 months 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.
- CVCeleste V D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoA great tool
I’m a 55 year old woman with scoliosis and a fairly recent interest in powerlifting. With my long femurs and curvy spine, the back squat has been my greatest challenge. I recently added the SS4 SSB to my home gym setup, and I’m really enjoying it; I’m able to stay more upright during the squat and also minimize shoulder strain. SSB box squats have helped me work on balance and hitting consistent depth. Thanks for a great product!
Bells of Steel USA1 year agoThank you for your detailed feedback! We're thrilled to hear that the SS4 Safety Squat Bar has been a great addition to your home gym and has made a positive impact on your training. It’s fantastic to know that it’s helping you maintain an upright position, reduce shoulder strain, and improve your squat technique. Keep up the amazing work in your powerlifting journey—your progress is inspiring! 💪
- JPJay P.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoSS4 Bar is Fantastic!
The bar is high quality and feels great on the shoulders. I have both the short handles and the longer ones. I prefer the shorter handles myself.
I am someone with a history of herniated discs and am not the most flexible in the angles either due to sports injuries. With normal squat bars it's difficult for me to reach full range but with the SS4 that is no more. I can easily feel the quads engaging each rep especially when my heels are slightly elevated.
Padding is very comfortable even with 315+ lbs on the bar. Wish I would have bought this bar years ago.
I have a regular barbell, a buffalo bar and now the SS4 and I prefer the SS4 over the other two for squats easily.
Bells of Steel USAHI Jay,
Thank you so much for taking the time to review our ss4 today. We are so glad you have loved this bar and it feels great on the shoulders. We are so glad this has allowed full range of motion on the squat and has alleviated any pain when performing the exercise.
We hope it continues to be so beneficial.
Sincerely,
The BoS team
- JCJonathan C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2 years agoGreat Bar
Gets the job done for an affordable price. I have no issues with the bar. The SS3 was not wide enough for my rack (they call that out but I didn’t pay attention) so I returned it and got the SS4. The return process was easy and fast- customer service was great. Def don’t love made in China, but I love my wallet. Lolol and U.S. brands are literally 3 x as much. Great value. Great pad. Good looking and all that. Great purchase.
Bells of Steel USAHi Jonathan,
We would like to thank you for your review of our ss4. We sincerely appreciate the feedback and are so glad you had a positive experience. We hope you continue to love using this piece.
Yours in strength,
Marcus & the BoS team
