Easy to slide on and off the sleeves, locking mechanism is very simple and effective with extreme ease of use. Relatively cheap and available on Amazon. Have used for 5 years with no problems. Only gripe is if you drop the bar, sometimes the locking mechanism will unlock from the force. I rarely drop the bar so it’s not much of an issue, but probably not best for oly lifts.

$20 on Amazon, helped with the barbell hip thrusts, especially with the little notch in the middle for your jewels. Does its job, couldn't ask for more from something so simple.

Great weight tree that doesn’t wobble. Efficient use of space, holds plenty of weight with confidence. Nice to have the barbell holders as extra if needed, without adding to the blueprint.

Really wanted to love these as I’ve been searching for the thinnest barbell collars to fit on my short bar to maximize sleeve length for bumper plates. These are thin, hold tight with the rubber, and easy to lock in and take off. Not to mention, they were ~$25. Unfortunately, on the first use, the plastic that holds it together cracked, making it unusable. I loved the idea, but it needs some polishing. I contacted Fringe and they immediately refunded me, stating they did not want to replace a product that may end up breaking again and may need some refining. Looking forward to a more finished product, but at this time, these are not it.

Love my Colorado short bar. It’s a little pricey at regular price, but I got mine at the Rep warehouse for 50% off so if you can get a deal, it’s a STEAL. The bar itself has tight tolerances. The knurling is more mild compared to the Rogue Stump Bar, but it still feels great in the hands, much less sharp but still leaves small imprints on palms after sets. The sleeves are slightly longer than the Stump bar, which could be beneficial to some, but the bar itself still allows for much easier maneuvering in a small home gym like mine. At 28.5mm, it’s not a true power bar like the Stump, it definitely has more of a standard barbell type feel. And finally, comparing it to the Midas Mini bar from Fringe, it’s tighter and feels slightly more premium.

Solid pair of mini parallette bars I use when I’m in the mood for some basic body weight/calisthenic exercises. Stable, don’t move, easier on wrists than hands being directly on the ground for push ups, handstand push ups, leg raises, etc. Recommended for a little variation when needed.

I got these back in 2018, then later upgraded to the 70 and 90 exp kits. I use them about 4-5 days per week. Absolutely love them. I’ve never dropped them, but they’re not meant to be dropped anyways. Built like a tank, have lasted 8 years with just a few paint chips here and there from constant reracking. Hands feel great in them, just have to adjust grip and wrist a little and you get used to it fast. Planning to upgrade the handles to knurled handles sometime in the near future. In the past 10 years so much of the technology has changed and improved. I like the powerblocks because of the simplicity and reliability. So simple there’s nothing complex that will break.

If this is all you have, it’s more than enough to make gains. Holds the weight it needs to for cheap. I got it with some weights for free. However, loose tolerances, loud and clanky, no knurling, and scratches easily. The barbell was my first priority to upgrade from.