Ciar J.
Awesome bit of kit - incredibly beneficial for training around shoulder injuries. Works perfectly set up on my trap bar, if anyone is wondering. Has allowed me to keep training around several annoyingly limiting injuries. But, be prepared to be humbled! Its definitely not for maximal training. In my experience at least Ive found around 70-75% of 1rm is the sweet spot
sizen .
This is a life long product , been using it since 2019.
If you don't have access to fancy specialized barbells , and want to do hybrid squat or good mornings , you use this.
want to do want to do weighted dips , pullups , use this.
want to drag heavy sled forward or backward , use this. it can definitely handle load over 500 kg , as I have done this for sled drag.
it has so many use. Definitely recommend for any type of lifters, many uses just one tool.
One of the best investment for lifting
brett p.
I had a tendon operation in my right elbow which means no deadlifts for about 6 months . My coach recommended the strap as he has used one and I'm glad he did. Though not quite a full deadlift I believe it's the closest alternative without gripping the bar. Easy to adjust and use. Came through the post very quickly and it's a priority piece of kit in the gym bag
Steve B.
Having suffered with lower back issues for the last twenty years my ability to train legs has been 'touch and go' to say the least.
Finally I have found a product that sells in the UK at a very competitive price that also provides a very simple solution to my problem.
Let serious leg training re-commence.
Phillip S.
This product is unreal, after undergoing elbow surgery this piece of equipment has let me to continue to workout while healing. Unbelieve and would Highley recommend.
john
Can't say I bought it because of upper body injuries. This is an excellent appliance, in its own right. Any movement that allows you to perform it hands-free,[Hatfield squat styli], is good enough for me. Now I can safely go to failure and use my hands to pull me up. So in fact, I'm able to spot myself. Can't believe the little teeth on the clamp is all that holding a stable strap length, although saying that, it did move...just the once. Maybe it was me. Also, if the strap adjustment area starts to fray or whatever, I can always cut the strap adjustment area off and replace it with a chain and carabiner, like the original. I don't think that will happen, though...
Erin
Brilliant product, i have an arm disability and was using Dhandles for my deadlifts but they kept breaking when i went over 120kg, This barbell strap allows me to continue lifting heavy without going home in pain with my arm. 10/10!
Seth R.
Greatest thing ever, and it can be used for other squat variations besides belt squats; similar to George Hackenschmidt's 'Hack Squat' - merely set the strap up as normal, then stand on the opposite side of the bar as one would for the deadlift variation (bar behind the legs instead of on the shins). Much cheaper than a squat rack, and has the benefit of portability.
Ariana S.
I bought the barbell strap after I broke my arm and seeing others use it. It’s become my favorite thing and I’m glad I can keep deadlifting
Keifer T.
Love this thing! I had a complete bicep tendon rupture and luckily stumbled upon the barbell strap and have been able to continue deadlifting with it! It is built extremely well you can tell they really wanted to create a quality product! It is absolutely worth every penny!
Daniel T.
Nice and secure, feels strong and like it could handle a lot of weight. Not cheap material.
david n.
Great piece of kit helps me train around a detached bicep injury
Joan P.
Big let down, unusable for belt squats, it moves all over the place. The markings to shorten the straps don't match on both sides so the straps are always uneven. Overal a big waste of the money.
Andrew F.
Having ruptured my bicep, this is the tool for me to be able to still train and train smart, 100% worth it
Simeon M.
Love this product, comfortably spreads the weight across the shoulders.
Rests the arms and grip if required.
I am using it with isometrics particularly for max effort and no risk of failure when training alone.
Gavin M.
This is honestly an amazing piece of kit - I have 2 x herniated discs and have really let my deadlift suffer - I have owned this for 2 weeks now and im already at my heaviest weiht ive ever done - so looking at Pb with no disc pain ... As a bodybuilding competitor this is now a lifesaver as I now do not have to suffer muscle loss.
Thomas B.
I bought the barbell strap due to fracturing my wrist as obviously I still wanted to be able to deadlift!! Found the strap to be really decent bit of kit once you have got used to it which didn't take long once you get used to position etc. It eliminates you trying to do any kind of pull using your arms so forces you to push with leg drive more and really focus on position. Finding it hits hammies well due to this. Will still implement into training even once wrist is healed!! Thanks
Will Knowland
Great product - very stable and easy to set up. But the rings can slip over the sleeves on the Rogue Ohio Power Bar even though you wouldn't be able to figure that out attempting it by hand. It only happens when you've got a fair bit of weight on, which could end up being dangerous. And then you can't get the ring back over again (I had to use bolt cutters). Repel Bullies were great and gave me a refund though.
Laurence S.
Really easy to use for me and essential now as I'm nursing a broken elbow/tricep injury. Only issue I had was I was using a (cheap) 7ft oly bar from amazon, the collar sleeve was a bit small for the hook. I remedied this by using metal collars put up against the barbell sleeve and it worked a dream :)
Michael G.
Excellent product- best thing I have bought to improve my deadlift. Customer service was also excellent- product arrived next day was exactly as advertised.
Philip G.
The Barbell Strap was exactly what i was looking for, after injuring my forearm i had to find something to still train my back and the Barbell Strap is perfect for that. It is much more brutal than i thought but still fun to use. The adjustments a really quick and still with heavy weight its not uncomfortable around your upper back! Also the delivery was pretty quick and without any issues.
Joseph D Campa
I recently had surgery for a torn bicep. This strap has allowed me to continue deadlifting and maintain core strength. I love this product! It’s a must. Thank you Repel💪
Stephan Schwarz
Top!ðŸ‘Super service!
Andrew S.
I've been perpetually attempting deadlifts over the years since a horrible arm injury left my dominant arm screwed up. Strange bone growth, replaced parts, screwy range of motion. Always ended up with crazy wrist and shoulder pain from the messed up carrying angle and uneven distribution of weight. I thought I was doomed to just do squats forever with no deadlifts (there are worse fates than still being able to do squats).
I saw the Larry Wheels video using this on a forum, and thought this would be a great option for me.
Game changer! I can finally properly work my posterior chain again. Not only can I actually do dead lifts now, but good mornings are far more comfortable. I haven't tried the other movements yet, but I look forward to giving them a shot in the coming weeks. For the first time in 10 years I was able to dead lift pain free!!! I cannot stress how awesome this piece of equipment is for me.
If you're struggling with any injury in the arms this is what you need to keep lifting.
If you just hate the feel of the barbell on your back during good mornings (like I do) then this is the piece of equipment for you.
Thank you, Repel Bullies. International shipping was painless and easy. Great equipment, excellent customer service. Awesome. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
Nick A.
So far it’s been great! I’ve used it in three of my own training sessions and had clients use it. It’s such a simple, but effective piece of equipment! Being able to use it for various exercises makes it vital to my gym and I can’t imagine my space without it.
Aron C.
This product is awesome! I tried deadlifts, squats and good mornings with it. You'll might need a couple of sessions to get used to the lenght on the chains and the new angles in each exercise. But once you get the hang of it, you're gonna love it. For sure! ðŸ‘💪
Hector R.
Decided to buy this item as I was having trouble keeping good form with standard barbell good mornings. Performing good mornings with this strap feels very natural and the strap stays firmly in place on the upper back and shoulders regardless of weight. Also I can use considerably heavier weights although this is probably because the center of gravity is now around the waist as opposed to above the shoulders. I would say good mornings with the barbell strap feel like Romanian or stiff legged deadlifts with the arms and grip taken out of the lift. Haven’t tried hip belt squats with this yet but will soon.
Paul N.
Absolutely love it and it has helped me to carry on with deadlifts with an injured right arm
David H.
I bought this strap on a whim mainly for exercise variety, and i've been so impressed with its versatility and overall quality. Whilst its primary use may be to work around injuries, i've found it to be an excellent and valuable tool for deadlift and squat assistance in its own right. It vastly improves the mechanics and feel of stiff leg deadlifts and good mornings, and produces a hard contraction in the back muscles if used for squats/ box squats.
A feature i really like is the loop in the centre of the strap. Although skeptical at first, I was pleasantly surprised to find this offers a perfectly balanced and relatively quick belt squat setup with a barbell.
The build quality is great, i've had 200kg on it no problem but i have no doubt it'll handle twice that amount.
For the price, you really can't go wrong with this and i'd buy it again in a heartbeat.
Adam N.
This piece of kit has changed the way I train and allowed me to perform movements I couldn't before. A true game changer!
Leon Newman
Bought the strap after rupturing my tricep tendon. I’m really happy I can still deadlift while recovering.. absolute life saver..
Gregory G.
I don’t have this item yet I’m still waiting to try it.
Paul Davies
Always liked Good Mornings, a movement that builds strength in lower back and hamstrings Have struggled with a barbell due to tight shoulders and the lack of a safety squat bar at my gym ... saw the barbell strap and it's the perfect solution after using it just a few times over the last few weeks after deadlifts as accessory my hamstrings were incredibly sore and I noticed increased strength in both deadlifts and squats .. a great product, well done
