I’ve used this for my strongman training lately. The bar can be loaded up to 600 lbs. at this point that is good enough for me. I can always upgrade when I reach that milestone.
Purchased these to allow me more options and the value is better than some other options. I use them for more than just swings. I use them to warm up shoulders and even do tricep skull crushers!
Only drawback for this item is that it requires an open spot in the barbell holder rack or you need a rack with a barbell holder. I was lucky enough to get the later and it doesn’t take up space where I want to store barbells!
I have two versions of this. One is scrap metal welded together to hold my metal plates. I also have a wooden tree made of extra lumber, dowel rods & inch steel pipe.