The Squat Bar
Why Choose a Dedicated Squat Bar?
A squat bar goes beyond what's merely sufficient—it's designed to make your heavy lifts more stable, secure and efficient. Here's why investing in a purpose-built squat bar can elevate your training.
Our squat bar features a 32mm shaft diameter paired with aggressive full knurling, providing a larger contact surface across your upper back. This increased grip area minimizes bar slippage and enhances bar control throughout the movement—especially under heavy loads.
Crafted from ultra-stiff, whip-resistant steel, this bar is engineered for maximum stability. Its rigidity even surpasses traditional 29mm power bars, making it ideal for serious strength athletes. The 2400mm total bar length and 425mm loadable sleeves offer ample room for heavier weight plates and smoother racking, reducing distractions and improving overall confidence during lifts.
Built for powerlifters and advanced lifters, the ATE Squat Bar is the ultimate tool for heavy squats, delivering superior balance, bar security and training performance.
The 1.5mm Volcano Knurl with the IPF knurl mark makes the ATE Squat Barbell suitable for all national competitions and training. It comprises the ATE signature bushing system.
- Strength rating at 200,000 PSI
- Weight - 25 kg
- Grip - 32 mm
- Sleeve diameter - 50mm
- Length - 2.40 meters
- 1.5mm Volcano Knurl
- Single IPF-4 Knurl Mark
- 6 Bronze Bushings
- No Whip
*Tested using ATE Competition Coloured Plates with the ATE Weightlifting Training Platform as the testing surface. Warranty only applicable if used with authentic ATE products.
Premium Features of the ATE Squat Bar:
Increased Strength & FinishingThe ATE Squat Barbell comes with a Black Oxide shaft and Hard Chrome sleeves. The bar is 25KG, 2400mm long, with a 32mm shaft diameter, no whip, and snap ring construction. It has a 200K PSI Tensile Strength rating and a Max Load of 2000 LBS.
Aggressive Full KnurlingThe 1.5 mm volcano knurl is aggressive but not overly sharp, giving a comfortable but secure grip. The bar is fully knurled with a single International Powerlifting knurl mark and a centre knurl, giving an advantage for heavy back squats and great grip across the upper back.
Self-Lubricating Bronze BushingsThe ATE Squat Barbell has 6 Self-Lubricating Bronze Bushings (3 per sleeve) with good sleeve spin, ideal for heavy squats, deadlifts and bench press. Bushings are made from high-quality bronze.
Warranty Information: The ATE Squat Bar comes with a lifetime warranty against bending.
Specifications:
| Bar Type | Squat Bar – Powerlifting |
| Bar Weight | 25 Kg |
| Shaft Diameter | 32mm |
| Knurl Type | 1.5mm Volcano International Powerlifting Knurl |
| Knurl Marks | Single IPF-4 mark |
| Center Knurl | Fully Knurled |
| Whip | No |
| Bar Length | 2400mm |
| Loadable Sleeve Length | 425mm |
| Shaft Coating | Black Oxide |
| Sleeve Coating | Hard Chrome |
| Bearing / Bushing | 6 Self-Lubricating Bronze Bushings |
| Tensile Strength | 200,000 PSI |
| Max Load | 2000 Lbs. / 900 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a squat bar and how is it different from a normal barbell?
A squat bar is a heavier, stiffer specialty bar made specifically for heavy back squats. The ATE Squat Bar has a thick 32 mm shaft (vs a 28-29 mm standard bar), is fully knurled for a larger grip surface across your upper back, is longer at 2400 mm, and has zero whip - so the load stays rock-stable on your back. It weighs 25 kg rather than 20 kg.
Why does a squat bar have a 32mm shaft and full knurling?
The thicker 32 mm shaft makes the bar stiffer than even a 29 mm power bar, so it doesn't oscillate under heavy loads, and the aggressive full knurling grips your upper back and hands to stop the bar sliding during maximal squats - giving better balance, security and confidence.
Is the ATE Squat Bar good for powerlifting and heavy training?
Yes. It's built for powerlifters and advanced lifters: a 200,000 PSI no-whip bar with a 1.5 mm volcano knurl, IPF-4 knurl marks, a centre knurl and 6 self-lubricating bronze bushings - the ultimate tool for heavy squats, also usable for deadlifts and good mornings.
How much does the squat bar weigh and how long is it?
The ATE Squat Bar weighs 25 kg, is 2400 mm long with 425 mm loadable sleeves, and supports a 2000 lb (about 900 kg) max load - the extra length and sleeve room make racking and heavy plate loading easier.
What warranty does the ATE Squat Bar come with?
It comes with a lifetime warranty against bending (when used with authentic ATE plates and platform), made in India with pan-India delivery and EMI at checkout.
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Why Choose a Dedicated Squat Bar?
A squat bar goes beyond what's merely sufficient—it's designed to make your heavy lifts more stable, secure and efficient. Here's why investing in a purpose-built squat bar can elevate your training.
Our squat bar features a 32mm shaft diameter paired with aggressive full knurling, providing a larger contact surface across your upper back. This increased grip area minimizes bar slippage and enhances bar control throughout the movement—especially under heavy loads.
Crafted from ultra-stiff, whip-resistant steel, this bar is engineered for maximum stability. Its rigidity even surpasses traditional 29mm power bars, making it ideal for serious strength athletes. The 2400mm total bar length and 425mm loadable sleeves offer ample room for heavier weight plates and smoother racking, reducing distractions and improving overall confidence during lifts.
Built for powerlifters and advanced lifters, the ATE Squat Bar is the ultimate tool for heavy squats, delivering superior balance, bar security and training performance.
The 1.5mm Volcano Knurl with the IPF knurl mark makes the ATE Squat Barbell suitable for all national competitions and training. It comprises the ATE signature bushing system.
- Strength rating at 200,000 PSI
- Weight - 25 kg
- Grip - 32 mm
- Sleeve diameter - 50mm
- Length - 2.40 meters
- 1.5mm Volcano Knurl
- Single IPF-4 Knurl Mark
- 6 Bronze Bushings
- No Whip
*Tested using ATE Competition Coloured Plates with the ATE Weightlifting Training Platform as the testing surface. Warranty only applicable if used with authentic ATE products.
Premium Features of the ATE Squat Bar:
Increased Strength & FinishingThe ATE Squat Barbell comes with a Black Oxide shaft and Hard Chrome sleeves. The bar is 25KG, 2400mm long, with a 32mm shaft diameter, no whip, and snap ring construction. It has a 200K PSI Tensile Strength rating and a Max Load of 2000 LBS.
Aggressive Full KnurlingThe 1.5 mm volcano knurl is aggressive but not overly sharp, giving a comfortable but secure grip. The bar is fully knurled with a single International Powerlifting knurl mark and a centre knurl, giving an advantage for heavy back squats and great grip across the upper back.
Self-Lubricating Bronze BushingsThe ATE Squat Barbell has 6 Self-Lubricating Bronze Bushings (3 per sleeve) with good sleeve spin, ideal for heavy squats, deadlifts and bench press. Bushings are made from high-quality bronze.
Warranty Information: The ATE Squat Bar comes with a lifetime warranty against bending.
Specifications:
| Bar Type | Squat Bar – Powerlifting |
| Bar Weight | 25 Kg |
| Shaft Diameter | 32mm |
| Knurl Type | 1.5mm Volcano International Powerlifting Knurl |
| Knurl Marks | Single IPF-4 mark |
| Center Knurl | Fully Knurled |
| Whip | No |
| Bar Length | 2400mm |
| Loadable Sleeve Length | 425mm |
| Shaft Coating | Black Oxide |
| Sleeve Coating | Hard Chrome |
| Bearing / Bushing | 6 Self-Lubricating Bronze Bushings |
| Tensile Strength | 200,000 PSI |
| Max Load | 2000 Lbs. / 900 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is a squat bar and how is it different from a normal barbell?
A squat bar is a heavier, stiffer specialty bar made specifically for heavy back squats. The ATE Squat Bar has a thick 32 mm shaft (vs a 28-29 mm standard bar), is fully knurled for a larger grip surface across your upper back, is longer at 2400 mm, and has zero whip - so the load stays rock-stable on your back. It weighs 25 kg rather than 20 kg.
Why does a squat bar have a 32mm shaft and full knurling?
The thicker 32 mm shaft makes the bar stiffer than even a 29 mm power bar, so it doesn't oscillate under heavy loads, and the aggressive full knurling grips your upper back and hands to stop the bar sliding during maximal squats - giving better balance, security and confidence.
Is the ATE Squat Bar good for powerlifting and heavy training?
Yes. It's built for powerlifters and advanced lifters: a 200,000 PSI no-whip bar with a 1.5 mm volcano knurl, IPF-4 knurl marks, a centre knurl and 6 self-lubricating bronze bushings - the ultimate tool for heavy squats, also usable for deadlifts and good mornings.
How much does the squat bar weigh and how long is it?
The ATE Squat Bar weighs 25 kg, is 2400 mm long with 425 mm loadable sleeves, and supports a 2000 lb (about 900 kg) max load - the extra length and sleeve room make racking and heavy plate loading easier.
What warranty does the ATE Squat Bar come with?
It comes with a lifetime warranty against bending (when used with authentic ATE plates and platform), made in India with pan-India delivery and EMI at checkout.
