Barbell Strap (Tension Version)

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Note to customers: We only make the tension version of the Barbell Strap, the chain version as shown in some of the videos, has been discontinued, for the superior tension version.

The Barbell Strap attaches to any Barbell and allows the lifter to carry out a variety of exercises, including...

Deadlifts - The Barbell Strap offers a great alternative way of carrying out conventional and sumo style Deadlifts. Having the Barbell Strap across the shoulders takes the arms out from the exercise, therefore allowing those with arm or shoulder injuries to still carry out this exercise.

In this video below Larry Wheels shows you how to use the Barbell Strap for Deadlifts and its many benefits.

Good Mornings - This exercise is normally performed by placing the barbell across the back of your shoulders. It can be difficult to locate the Barbell in a comfortable position, especially for the lower position of the exercise. The Barbell Strap can comfortably and securely be rested across the back of your shoulders. Watch the Videos above for a Demonstration.

Some Barbells such as the Rogue Ohio Power Bar 20kg, have very small width lips on the sleeves, as shown in the diagram to the left.

The Barbell Strap should NOT be used for Hip Belt Squats on Barbells where the lip is 0.5 inches (12.7mm) or less, as there is potential for the O-rings on the Barbell Strap to pass over the Lips.

Zercher Squat - The Zercher Squat is normally performed by placing the Barbell across the front part of your shoulders, which can be uncomfortable for some. The Barbell Strap adds a different spin to this exercise, with the Barbell Strap across the back of the shoulders, the weight is distributed across your back. Yet with the weight of the Barbell located at the front of your body, you still get Quad dominants similar to the Zercher Squat....perhaps this exercise should be known as the Repel Squat. Watch the Video Below for the Demonstration.

The Barbell Strap is made with Industrial Strength Materials - you will break before the strap does.

The Tension Buckle Version is our new design and is super strong. See the video above for how this works. It can handle over 500kg and has an easy adjusting system. Also, the overall Barbell Strap length can be reduced a lot more than the chain's version, therefore giving the lifter more range of motion when doing hip belt squats.

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Hi. Can this be used with a titan trap bar? Thanks

It should be ok, you need to check the lips on the sleeves are the correct size, otherwise, the O-rings on the Barbell strap could slip. Check out the info on the product page.
So, of course, I have the Rogue barbell mentioned in the warning on this page. Is this strap usable for the regular deadlifts? Is it just the hip belt squats it's not good for? I need something for deadlifts only. Thanks

sorry for the late reply, we only just noticed this question. It will be fine for deadlifts, if you wanted to use it for hip belt squats just put on some 1.25/2.5kg plates on first, before attaching the barbell strap.
Hi, would this strap also work well with a 1.6 metre Olympic trap bar?

Yes, it would, as long as the lips of the sleeves are the correct size, as mentioned in the description. We don't have much feedback from customers on how good this is as a setup, our recommendation would be to use an Olympic Barbell.
I am operating under the assumption that this assists with lifters with limited hip mobility

Hi, the Barbell Strap is fully adjustable for people of all sizes and working full and partial ranges of motion on a variety of exercises.
Hello, I don't have an olympic bar, just a normal one. Does it works too? I mean to fix it on the sides. Thanks

Hi, In order to use on a standard bar, you would need to first put on 2 small plates, and then secure the Barbell Strap. This will prevent the Barbell strap from slipping off the sleeves.
Does it come with chains

We have 2 versions, the chain version, which yes, does come with chains, and the Tension Buckle version which uses Tension Buckle straps instead of chains. The Tension Buckle Version can handle a lot more weight.
ive recently started to do semi sumo as seems right for my body.my question is can i use my normal hand placing using this strap?

Check out Larry Wheels video, at 1.33 he mentions using the Barbell Strap for Sumo.

Here is a link to the vid: https://youtu.be/byDqzyvh_PQ
Does the barbell strap with chains come with the chains as it shows in the video?

That's Correct.
How wide is the strap and how long for the chain and no chain strap?

The total length of the strap is 240cm (approx. 95")
The width is 10cm (approx 4")

The chain and no chain versions are the same sizes.
Do you have any more updates when this is going to be back in stock? Recently had arm surgery and this would be perfect

We should have the Barbell Strap back in stock by the end of the month. Apologises for the delay.
How much does the entire belt weigh, chains and everything? I’m thinking of having a friend bring it with them on the plane.

1.5kg is the total weight.
Does it come in different colours?

No sorry, not currently.
Hi Can the barbell strap be used with a 1inch barbell

No, the Barbell Strap has been designed to work with Olympic Barbells.
What is the maximum weight that the strap can be used with?

The Weight Limit on the chain version of the Barbell Strap is 400kg. Larry Wheels did lift more than this, but we wouldn't recommend lifting this much weight with the chain version.

The Tension Buckle version of the Barbell Strap has been tested with over 500kg. Check out the demonstration video at the end to see one of the tests we carried out.
Hey, I don't see options for the chain version on the site anymore, I want the tension strap version anyway, just want to make sure that that's what I'll get when I order!

We only sell the Tension version now, the chain version is discontinued.
Hello, Recently had hand surgery (actually yesterday morning) and will now not be able to lift using it for a considerable amount of time. I’m very interested in exactly this product but was wondering how involved is your grip strength when deadlifting using this? Resting it on the chain would probably be fine but if it’s used to balance it or stabilize it I might have to wait just a bit. Thank you, Royce Hayes

Hi Royce, you don't need grip strengh, just a light touch is needed with either hand to help balance it, its like with anythign, practice makes perfect. At first the movement will feel strange, and you will struggle to get the positioning across your back right, but once you do, the Barbell Strap can be balanced with minimal grip.
Could this be used with a hex bar for donkey calf raises, by placing the strap over the pelvis

HI, yes it turns out you can, we just gave it a try, check out the video on instagram

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrIw7tyI5_I/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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.

Erik O.

Awesome product

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! Itâ€™s a must. Thank you RepelðŸ’ª

Stephan Schwarz

Top!ðŸ‘Super service!

Kolton R.

Great Quality!!

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 itâ€™s been great! Iâ€™ve used it in three of my own training sessions and had clients use it. Itâ€™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 canâ€™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‘ðŸ’ª

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. Havenâ€™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. Iâ€™m really happy I can still deadlift while recovering.. absolute life saver..

Gregory G.

I donâ€™t have this item yet Iâ€™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

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