Somehow I never got around to getting one of these until recently, but a quick trip to Walmart and all of a sudden I am actually finally doing something to improve my grip. So far I've been doing a basic 5ish minute workout each day and it's amazing the pump you get in the forearm. I also think my fingers and wrists are feeling a bit less stiff. Planning on adding some other grip work but this is a super easy and cheap way to get it going.

Like lots of others, I was reluctant to spend the money for a real platform and so went the DIY route. This is the third or fourth platform I've made over the years and on this one I took some shortcuts because I've realized that certain things don't really matter that much. As long as you're stacking up plywood and have some rubber on top you'll be fine. I also have a layer of foam tiles underneath mine to try and dampen the vibrations. Without it even a very light deadlift makes it seem like our house is going to collapse.

I freely admit that I am not a barbell scientist and have not used nearly as many as some of my home gym brethren. Having said that, I absolutely cannot imagine what else you could need in a power bar. The knurling feels great and is significantly more aggressive than my cerakote OPB. The construction is very high quality with sleeves that spin incredibly smoothly. And it only cost 120 bucks brand new!

Got this used for fifty bucks- no telling how old it is but it's still sturdy and relatively stable when i use it. There is some wiggle where it adjusts but nothing that makes me feel unsafe. I haven't lifted heavy weights off of it yet but will update if anything seems like it's bending. The height adjustments work well for me (around 6 foot), and definitely would work well for anyone shorter. Not sure about taller people though. If you find one cheap and need a back extension, it seems like a good choice.

Got these to throw on my pullup bar for a neutral grip option and they work great. At some point I will get around to trying them out as cable attachments also because I'm sure there are movements that they would work well for. Relatively cheap but feel sturdy and the design makes them easy to instantly put on the bar but feel completely secure that they will hold your weight.

I feel like I have to give myself 5 stars since I made these, right? I used to have a 6' by 8' deadlift platform and when I downsized to 4' by 8' I kept the extra 2 feet of stall mat and plywood. After I got my new rack, I used the 2x4s from the pallet it came on for a layer underneath the plywood so now they are around 3 to 4 inches tall. I also stuck an extra board on with brackets to put handles on- I think they are extra drawer handles that were lying around. At this height they aren't super heavy, but helpful to have a place to grab. As a not super handy person, I recommend making these if you ever want blocks because how could you even mess it up.

For me this has been absolutely amazing for my shoulders. I happen to be right in the middle of the L size so when I put it on it's tight enough that I feel it in a good way, but it's not so tight that it hurts or cuts off circulation. I was having a lot of pain in my shoulders from almost every exercise and after wearing this for about a week, maybe a couple hours a day, it vanished completely. Like gone. I can't imagine it works like this for most people but for me this has been basically a minor miracle. I still put it on for a while sitting at my desk each day and I have been doing dips, rows, overhead presses, all totally pain free for the first time in months. Couldn't have asked for better results personally. Also- I attached a daisy chain to the loop in the back so I could reach behind and pull it down. Feels better if it's adjusted periodically.

I have a four bar version of this and it works great. In my space I am trying to maximize what I can store vertically and this was perfect for my extra rack pieces. The price was fairly comparable to other companies considering that it holds four bars so no complaints. Very much hoping to get some more grown up bars soon, so hopefully the kids bar in there will get shunted off to the corner.