Squat variations
Back squats, box squats, tempo squats, split squats and lunges.
BEPPU / THE BUFFALO BAR
Beppu brings Buffalo-style geometry to your squat setup. A curved shaft, center knurl and long Olympic sleeves give your heavy training a considered alternative.
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A different position under the bar.
Texture across the back contact point.
Space to load your Olympic plates.
01 / THE BUFFALO PROFILE
The curved shaft changes where your hands sit during a back squat. It offers another setup to explore when a straight bar’s position doesn’t suit your shoulders and wrists.
SIDE BY SIDE
Beppu changes the position of your hands under the bar.
| Detail | Straight bar | Beppu |
|---|---|---|
| Shaft profile | Straight | Curved Buffalo profile |
| Squat setup | Hands follow the straight shaft | The curve lets the hands sit lower and farther forward |
| Wrist & shoulder position | Depends on grip width and mobility | An alternative position to explore |
| Center knurl | Varies by model | Textured contact across the back |
| Loadable sleeves | Varies by model | 14-inch Olympic sleeves |
| Bar weight | Varies by model | 40 lb |
Comfort is individual. The curve offers another setup; it does not guarantee pain-free lifting.
02 / BUILT FOR YOUR ROUTINE
Beppu racks on standard racks and stands. Center knurl provides texture for back squats and good mornings, while 14-inch Olympic sleeves give you room to load.
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IN YOUR ROUTINE
Bring a different setup to the movements you already train.
THE EXERCISE GUIDE
Bring the Buffalo profile to familiar movements.
Back squats, box squats, tempo squats, split squats and lunges.
Good mornings, Romanian deadlifts and carries with a setup suited to the curved shaft.
Bench presses and overhead presses offer another way to explore the change in hand position.
THE DETAILS
The details you need to plan your setup.
A Buffalo bar has a curved shaft instead of a straight one. That curve changes the hand position and feel of a back-squat setup.
Beppu can also be used for good mornings, bench presses, overhead presses and other movements suited to its curved profile.
It is designed for standard racks and 2-inch Olympic plates. Check compatibility with your rack and collars before use.
Beppu has 14-inch loadable Olympic sleeves.
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