Abstract: The present general inventive concept teaches a shoring apparatus with roller bearing to facilitate ease of use and inhibit undue wear on the apparatus. The apparatus is expandable and retractable and is releasably secured via a tightening assembly. In some embodiments, the tightening assembly includes a nut, at least one flat washer, a roller bearing, at least two split rings, and a rotator. The tightening assembly—featuring the roller bearing—serves to decrease friction, increase safety, and enhance both ease of positioning and ease of stabilization with respect to the shoring apparatus.