Weighted Workout Bar | 5-20 lb | Multiple Options

Quality product that I would buy again.

Though there was a small gouge in the foam, I kept this item. Those do happen with these weighted, padded fitness bars just from ordinary use. That one thing is my only negative on this item. Being that these are covered in a rubbery foam padding. I needed to clean it before using it to remove production oils. It was fine after a quick spray of Simple Green, and wipe down with a rag. The bar is 4’ long, weighs 20 lbs, and on sale it was a solid value for the money. I could have paid a lot more for a 20 lb fitness bar like this elsewhere. These are perfect for my home gym. I use them both in some routines with DVDs, and as fixed barbells for doing ladders and mechanical drop sets on certain movements. They are easy to grip, and do not slip out of my hands since I can squeeze the padding, and because cleaned those oils before first use. The biggest consideration someone needs to give to these, if thinking of getting them, is where and how you store them. If you lay these on a hard flat surface you will get a flat area of foam, and this will break down the foam faster over time. If they lean against something touching the foam with pressure in one place it may gouge a hole or tear into the foam. Racks specifically for these, that let them stand on end range from $120-$299. When you have just 1-2 of these a corner works. But I have them from 5-30 lbs in 5 lb increments. Making storage a needed consideration.

I bought a 25 lb version of this bar and I have to say it performs as expected. If someone needs a specific weight and doesn't have room for standard barbells, this stands neatly in any corner. Note that for many people, 25 lbs is a "recommended limit" for this kind of exercise device. Why? Because it's a bar rather than a small weight, and it is possible for it to become unbalanced, or the user to become unbalanced. Same issue as with barbells, except the weight is evenly distributed along the bar. I give it 5 stars for being well-made and working as advertised, but as with all exercise equipment: use with care and make sure of your stance, balanced, and method of handling. For me, I think the 15 lb version would have served better for the general toning I was going for. That however is a matter of personal choice, not a flaw in the device itself. In my case that 25 lbs is right at my "handling limit" so as a result, I don't use it as much as I might use a lighter bar. On the other hand, I can use two 10 lb individual weights with no problem (20 lb total)... so the bar format makes a definite difference in how it is used.

I have these in three weights. As my son trains for freshman football I use these as a reverse progressive finisher- straight raise to overhead and back. One set at the end of his shoulder workout. He does 30lbs to failure, moves immediately to 15kbs to failure then 8lbs to failure. He hates it- in a good way. These bars are well built and versatile. I have an outside gym and they hold up to the AZ heat. I highly recommend them.

Awesome Bar. Padded softly. Easy to hold. Easy to lift. Lands relatively gently. Suits me perfectly. Highly recommend.

This bar is exactly what I wanted. Very good quality.

I purchased a 20lb bar for shoulder exercises. On sale it was a decent deal but the quality is suspicious. The end caps are rubber pieces probably glued on. Haven’t fallen off yet but… we shall see. The handle is the part I was surprised by. It’s covered in soft foam about .25 to .5 inches of foam where you should grip it. This seems like a bad idea because the foam will break and then your weight bar is done. The professional grade ones have some bumper on the ends but the grip part is not soft foam like this. Or if there is some cushioning it isn’t foam. They have a kind of a soft plastic type coating. For the price I’m keeping it but if I wanted something for long term use I’d avoid the foam handle

I would give this 5 stars but the padding on the bar is damaged. So far it has not interfered with my workout but will be a problem in the future. I have the 20lb bar and there are a litany of exercises that I can do at my desk in the middle of a stressful day. I am very strong and this is the heaviest 20lb bar I have ever felt. I recommend this bar and I hope yours does not show up damaged.

This has been a great addition to my home gym! The bar is completely wrapped in foam so it’s very comfortable to use.

I purchased the 8lb barbell to supplement my at-home workout routine. The package arrived on time and in perfect shape. The weight has a soft cushion so I can comfortably lift the barbell and hold it with my shoulders. Overall, great product!

Love the cushiony feel of this bar. I might have to buy a heavier one. The 15 is good but as I build my strength I know I will need more weight. Great quality.

Great Product

I love this thing. I got it to give me the sledgehammer workout, but I found that because it is distributed evenly, it's more like a Claymore workout. So I've been swinging it around like a madman with a sword and the weight of it causes a lot of muscles to be used simultaneously. I'm using my core, legs, back, chest, arms, everything. In under ten minutes, I'm sweating and panting like I just survived a fight with the "Mountain". Definitely recommend it, they have various weights, would probably recommend a lower weight so that you can go for a longer period of time without getting tired. I also use this while doing sit-ups, squats, and shoulder presses.