REP Fitness Helios Squat Bar

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
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In-Depth Review

REP Fitness Helios Squat Bar Review (2024): An Affordable Squat Bar for Heavy Lifting

REP Fitness Helios Squat Bar Review (2024): An Affordable Squat Bar for Heavy Lifting

Author: Caine Wilkes, OLY, 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

Product Summary

Specs

Bar Use:

Squat

Weight:

25kg (55.1lbs)

Length:

94.5"

Distance Between Sleeves:

56.3"

Loadable Sleeve Length:

17"

Shaft Diameter:

32mm

Sleeve Diameter:

50mm

Bushing/Bearing:

Bronze Bushings

Sleeve Style:

Smooth

Knurl Style:

Deep mountain, very aggressive

Center Knurl:

Fully knurled bar

Knurl Markings:

Powerlifting marks with center ring

Material:

Steel

Shaft Coating:

Black Cerakote

Static Weight Rating:

1,500lbs

Tensile Strength:

200 ksi (kilopounds per square inch)

Weight Tolerance:

1%

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      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.