{"product_id":"afton-guard-20kg-safety-squat-barbell-padded-cambered-design","title":"AFTON GUARD – 20kg Safety Squat Barbell (Padded Cambered Design)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA squat bar that protects your shoulders while it works your legs\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeavy back squats punish the shoulders and wrists, especially if you are recovering. The AFTON GUARD uses a padded, yoke-style, forward-cambered design that keeps you upright and joint-neutral, so you can add serious squat volume without wrecking your shoulders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLifters recovering from injury, coaches building squat volume, and commercial or home gyms that want a shoulder-friendly specialty squat bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDense foam pads with a secure grip coating and ergonomic yoke-style handles give joint-neutral control, which is what lets injured or recovering lifters keep squatting. The forward camber shifts weight anteriorly to lock in a more upright torso, improving posture and reducing spinal shear while loading the quads, glutes and erectors. A thicker shaft with corrosion-resistant hard-chrome sleeves handles heavy loads with rock-solid stability. The bar is 2200 mm long with a 28 mm shaft in alloy steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGUARD Safety Squat Bar (MDBB-S2.2M)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2200 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShaft diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesign\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForward-cambered, padded yoke-style handles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial \/ finish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlloy steel; hard-chrome sleeves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTrains\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuads, glutes, erectors; shoulder-friendly squatting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAfton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCommercial \u0026amp; home use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn a commercial floor the GUARD adds a shoulder-friendly squat option for members and rehab clients. In a home gym it lets you build squat volume without shoulder strain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy a cambered design?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe forward camber shifts weight anteriorly, keeping the torso upright, improving posture and reducing spinal shear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs it good for shoulder issues?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The padded yoke-style handles keep the shoulders and wrists neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat muscles does it emphasise?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuads, glutes and spinal erectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe AFTON promise\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBought direct from AFTON with a GST invoice, delivered by AFTON, and backed by our spares-and-service network across 100+ Indian cities. Price shown is inclusive of all taxes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Afton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49445285658853,"sku":"SKU-DOF0DN1SB","price":21948.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0821\/6048\/4581\/files\/chatgpt-image-jun-3-2025-01_01_36-pm.jpg?v=1782395995","url":"https:\/\/aftonfitness.com\/products\/afton-guard-20kg-safety-squat-barbell-padded-cambered-design","provider":"Afton Fitness","version":"1.0","type":"link"}