Beachbody Tony Horton's PowerStands

OK...let's put this idiot debate to rest. I own both the old stands (two sets of them, actually) and I just took delivery of the new ones. We're about to go to Charlotte for Christmas and I wanted to take my push up stands with me. But the old ones are big, bulky and heavy. The new ones are, as you'd expect, lightweight and if you disassemble them, you can easily pack them in a suitcase. I've also bought a LOT of push up stands over the years and stability is the #1 feature I look for. I had had more than one set of stands twist in my hand and it ain't pleasant! The two photos show both side by side. First off, this is not cheap plastic. This is high quality - appears to me anyhow - material. And the assembly is not some cheap "screw-the-handles-onto-the-base." The base has a receptacle into which the handles fit firmly. Then a screw, from the bottom, secures the handles to the base. The hand-holds are big and fat - just the way I like them. If you're buying them for your four-year-old, forget it, their hands won't fit around them. The foam padding is firm yet forgiving. The old ones I have are, clearly, a Version 1 model. They are no doubt sturdy - made of metal, but I'm beginning to sense handle fatigue in one of my sets as it squeaks and I can feel looseness in the handle. The handle is just held on with a wood screw through the vertical metal support. As much as I use them, there is no doubt they will fail at some point. I hope I'm not using them when it happens. That said, they would probably be easy to repair. The old stands are about 1-1 1/2" higher than the new ones. So if you like to go really deep on your pushups, you're out of luck. But they go deep enough for me, so there! Yes, they are expensive, but that's how Beachbody got to be a multi-billion dollar company out of another college student's dorm room. They don't make cheap stuff and you DO get what you pay for. I like these new ones so much I'm buying them for my boys (and their wives) for Christmas. CAVEAT: I will warn you, there are some real low-lifes using Amazon to push inferior clone crap and also jacking up the price to as much as double what Amazon normally prices. You have to make sure you read the fine-print carefully and make sure you are buying from Amazon and not some third-party rip-off. I just say that because I've been burned a couple of times. (I've also started emailing Amazon whenever I see that behavior and would recommend you do the same.) Those who claim to have bought cheap stands may have been taken like I was. But as far as I'm concerned, the stands I got are great and I'd recommend them to anyone looking for a stable set of stands that look to me like they will last a long time!

Wow, these are huge! While making storage a bit more difficult, the large diameter of the base definitely provides fantastic stability in any position. There is no flexing of the heavy duty plastic under my weight--an issue I've had with other push up bars--so I don't worry that these will crack over time. The grip is full with nice cushioning and minimizes pressure on the palm/base of hand compared to those with narrower grips. Although I still experienced a bit of wrist/palm discomfort, I was able to knock out more reps and it was wayyyyyyy more comfortable than having my hands on the floor with wrists hyper-extended. The angle of the grips is nice in creating a more neutral alignment of the wrists. Expensive? Yes!! But still better than wasting money on cheaper quality and less stable stands--wish I'd tried these sooner.

Don't listen to the reviews of customers who hate this product because it's not the original metal stands. These are better!! They are not made of cheap plastic! The plastic is very heavy duty! They are stable and strong even before bolting the handles to the base (and they are bolted metal to metal). The handles are big and thick (bigger than the metal ones!) which allow you to build a strong grip. The edges are rounded instead of thin and dangerous in case of dropping on you or someone else (like the metal ones!). The base is large and makes it impossible to tip over like other stands on the market and has a rubber nonslip sole on each base unlike the metal ones! The handles are a little bit shorter than the metal ones, but you wont/don't need the little bit of extra height. They are ergonomically designed to make the push-ups easier on the wrist and hit the muscle groups in such a way to get the best out of each push-up. Don't listen to those unappreciative reviews. Do yourself a favor and get a pair. These are the best push-up bars ever put on the market. Ali

First off, as many have said, they are PLASTIC, not metal stands. Also, they are really expensive given the fact they are plastic. That being said, I love these stands. They are well put together, very rugged and sturdy. I love how wide the handles are...if you have wrist issues like me, you'll love these things. Takes all the tweaking out of your wrists, and obviously greatly increases range of motion so you can do some really deep pushups.

I've used numerous inexpensive pushup stands over the last few years as I completed numerous Beachbody workouts (P90X, P90X2, P90X +, One on One w/Tony Horton, etc.). I've debated purchasing these for quite some time but was hesitant because of so many negative reviews. The main gripe seems to be that these are inferior to the original metal power stands. Recently, I suffered a wrist injury and could barely do pushups for a few months. I finally decided to bite the bullet and give these a try. Since I've never tried using the old stands, I'm basing my review on these stands alone and not in comparison to the originals. These are definitely high quality stands. While it's true that they are plastic, they feel extremely durable and I can notice a huge difference in comfort. They have a very wide base and won't roll. Additionally, the angled, cushioned handles feel incredible on my hands/wrist. With that said, I've knocked off a star because they're still quite pricey. I think $35ish would be much more reasonable. This is a minor complaint for me though. If I add up the cost of all the inferior stands I've used over the years, I'm certain it exceeds the cost of these.

I’ve been using other push up bars for years, but these power stands are far superior. The padded handles are comfortable and thick, and the circular base feels strong and sturdy. These stands provide excellent range of motion and puts no added pressure on your wrists, making it easier to reach your maximum reps. They may cost a little more than other push up bars, but in my opinion they are well worth the money.

Sturdy materials even though plastic, very well balanced, definitely worth the extra investment made!

Shipment was great and order was as expected. The stands are plastic but I'm a heavy guy and haven't had an issues with stability or cracking and breaking. My only feedback is that they are expensive and I'm not entirely sure I could justify the cost difference of these versus other, less expensive models to someone comparing other brands.

These are great. Easy and quick to put together and good construction. I think they're expensive for what you get but they certainly do the job.

They are nice to have, if you have a whole lot of push-up to do. Provide good stability and will help you to avoid unnecessary fatigue.