I almost didn't buy this because there are a couple of old photos showing the ends of the bar broken off. The manufacturer must have changed their specs because there is NO WAY the bar I have is going to come apart with even hundreds of pounds of force applied, and I've tried. I use this with HEAVY resistance bands, like the X3 Elite range, doubled over for deadlifts. This bar can easily handle the load. I bought heavier carabiners to accommodate thick bands, but the swiveling eyelets handle that easily. Just a tip, be sure your carabiner is completely closed before you place a heavy load on any band. The exposed threads will cut any band under high tension instantly. This bar does require you to unlock a carabiner to change bands, so things like the Harambe bar or the X3 have an advantage in that regard. The width is so much more comfortable for a variety of movements than the X3. I can use a short bar, but I really prefer this. The biggest benefit is probably in the chest press (where the added length gives resistance earlier in the movement), and in the deadlift (where the hand position is more like a barbell). The foam grip is durable and comfortable. If you are wondering whether to spend hundreds of dollars on an X3 system and you are concerned about all the complaints people make about shredded bands, just get this bar, a good set of bands, and one of the many 3rd party footplates out there. You might have to google a bit to figure out what I'm talking about, but if you are familiar with X3 you will get what I'm talking about... EDIT: After closer observation, the bar does flex very slightly during heavy deadlifts with bands doubled over, but I see no sign that the bar could actually fail. This is the equivalent of hundreds of pounds of weight. Still a very useful bar. Read more
Best straight bar to connect to resistance bands on the market!! INNSTAR is Hands Down the Best Brand for resistance bands on Amazon, or on the market for that matter. I own almost all of their brown camo (heavy) resistance bands,& after having a cheap band I bought from another company snap,& miss my eye by .5”, leaving me with a knot under,& a black eye for weeks, I looked into “safer” options for resistance bands. INNSTAR is it,& they have reinforced ballistic nylon over their bands,& even if one did somehow snap, it’s not going to fly back at you,& almost take your eye out. It will remain concealed inside the nylon,& You will remain free of harms way. I bought this to go with INNSTAR’s 205lb “bench press” setup,& mixed it up even more with adding Fat Grips to this bar, as they widen your grip,& work out more of your arms in general. This straight bar is one solid piece of steel,& made for serious use. I use it with all other INNSTAR products, as all come with easy clips to clip directly to this bar, making for seamless workout transitions,& less time wasted trying to set up your next exercise. Your safety is worth the $, so go with a REAL brand,& just buy this bar. I did,& I’ve not regretted it once. It’s a definite staple of my daily workout routines. Read more
I got this for a Bowflex Revolution to use as a long bar and has been great. The bar has a decent weight to it and it is sturdy when using heavy weight resistance. I've used it with 220 pounds of resistance and there is no flexing in the bar. The loops at each end spin independently of each other. This gives you full range of motion no matter what exercise you're doing. I have used this bar with the Bowflex and my cable machine to do pretty much any exercise I would do with a barbell and free weights. It has performed perfectly. Read more
Really sturdy, very comfortable. Only issue is the portion meant for clipping bands is slightly annoying. It is difficult to get the bands on, and they are not symmetrical and one rotates too much. Overall a very good product though Read more
Good workout tool to have. I was skeptical at first because you have to screw it together but so far even at some heavier weights it stays intact tight the bar has not been and the o-rings on the ends rotate very freely Read more
I have purchased several resistance bands in the past. I never really got into it because it always felt awkward. This bar changed my use of resistance bands. Without having to buy a curl bar, I am able to hit my biceps pretty hard and get a good sweat going on. I love the low price entry on this. The hooks on the end are very sturdy. I use a 100 pound band for my curls and I have no concerns with the strength of the bar or hooks. This is a great product and someone who just needs something easy at home would benefit greatly from this equipment. Read more
The media could not be loaded. Very good bar for integrative training for pain Read more
This is a great sturdy bar, I don't get much flex in the resistance range I work out in, no greater than 300 lbs. If you are looking for a great carabiner to help attach resistance bands search for this item [TSY TOOL 5 Pc 4.5" Large Big Heavy Duty 750LB] Much cheaper than the Kobra Carabiner others have been referencing! If there was one thing I don't link about it, that would be the width. If it was 5 to 7 inches longer it would be better when I do wide grip bench press reps. Feels wide like it is, but used to more wide. Read more
