Category: Bars & Weights
The Helios™ Squat Bar from REP Fitness is a 25kg (55.1lbs) powerlifting bar with a 32mm shaft diameter and bushing construction. It features very aggressive knurling and a tensile strength of 200K PSI.
Swapped my old 20kg bar for this 25kg one and the difference on my back squat is honestly night and day—the thing barely flexes even when I'm grinding out a heavy single. The 32mm shaft feels thick in the hands at first, but the aggressive knurl locks in and I'm not death-gripping anymore. It's a ta
That aggressive knurling is no joke—my grip didn't budge even on the last heavy set. The bushing construction keeps the spin smooth without feeling loose, and at 25kg it's a solid piece of steel that just feels built to last.
The 32mm shaft feels rock solid in my hands, and that aggressive knurling locks in like glue even when my palms get sweaty. Bushing construction means it rolls smooth enough for squats but stays stable on the rack. This is the bar I’ve been reaching for every leg day since it arrived.
