REP Fitness Helios Squat Bar
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PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- 55-lb squat bar
- Thick diameter
- Powerlifting knurling pattern
- Aggressive knurling
- Black cerakote coating
In-Depth Review
REP Fitness Helios Squat Bar Review (2024): An Affordable Squat Bar for Heavy Lifting
Author: Caine Wilkes, OLY, CNC, USAW-L1 If you’re in the market for a bar that’s made for heavy lifting, check out our REP Fitness Helios Squat Bar review to see if this bar’s right for your gym. Read the full review.
Pros & Cons
What We Like...
- Free shipping
- Affordable price range
- 1% weight tolerance
- Rigid bar, no whip
- 1,500-lb weight tolerance
What Needs Improvement...
- Not for beginners or casual lifters
- Knurling may be too aggressive for some
- Not designed for deadlifts or benching
Specs
| Bushing/Bearing: | Bronze Bushings |
|---|---|
| Knurl Style: | Deep mountain\, very aggressive |
| Loadable Sleeve Length: | 17" |
| Shaft Coating: | Black Cerakote |
| Center Knurl: | Fully knurled bar |
| Bar Use: | Squat |
| Distance Between Sleeves: | 56.3" |
| Length: | 94.5" |
| Sleeve Style: | Smooth |
| Sleeve Diameter: | 50mm |
| Knurl Markings: | Powerlifting marks with center ring |
| Shaft Diameter: | 32mm |
| Weight: | 25kg (55.1lbs) |
| Static Weight Rating: | 1\,500lbs |
| Material: | Steel |
| Tensile Strength: | 200 ksi (kilopounds per square inch) |
| Weight Tolerance: | 1% |
Summary
The REP Fitness Helios Squat Bar is a super-rigid, thick, 55-pound barbell designed to tolerate weight up to 1,500 pounds. This barbell offers aggressive knurling and traditional powerlifting marks and a center ring. The Helios bar comes with a durable black cerakote coating that can withstand the wear and tear of the weight room.
