“This is a really great addition to my home gym and PowerBlock set-up. The straight bar is really sturdy and well made, and adds not just an additional number of exercises I can perform with my PowerBlock dumbbells, but also a very customizable weight range. I do wish the bar was a little longer - I have a couple squat racks I use for bench press, and the hardware on each end forces me into a standard or narrow grip, leaving little room to accomodate a wide grip. Nonetheless, I love the flexibility it brings to my home gear, and would definitely recommend this expansion.”
“It's a fantastic way to bench, squat, and deadlift while living in tighter spaces or always moving. This, coupled with the Elite USA 90 set, allows me to see meaningful progress in my strength/rehab training in my current phase of life, where getting to the gym is not possible.
As a former professional athlete, this has been a great addition to my setup at home.”
“I really wish that I had read the length on the bar. I bought the straight bar for a squat rack/bench and the fact that it can’t be used with it makes this almost useless.”
“Overall very great product. Sturdy and well made. Some balance issues where the bar will want to spin in your hands while performing a lift but can be mitigated with a minor grip adjustment. Would recommend this product to anyone looking to get a little more versatility out of their Elite USA package”
“I would not have purchased this straight bar add-on again if I could go back in time. It's far too narrow, making it almost unusable for bench press. It kind of forces you into a triceps press rather than bench press (note I'm rather short - so imagine if you're on the bigger side...). The balance is also completely inverted - the bar wants to flip over.”
