Finally building out my resistance bands training and taking it to the next level. Here is my first attempt at using a bar with resistance bands to make my home workouts even better. The quick links are something I want to improve, but they will work well for now and there is no change I am breaking them. See items purchased below. Be fit, game on! Buy: ► INNSTAR Bar: amzn.to/3ts5N4x​ ► Quick Links: amzn.to/36MKqkm​ ► UnderSun Resistance Bands: amzn.to/3p0SB3a​ ► Wodfitters Resistance Bands: amzn.to/3jl6W9k​ ► Whatafit Resistance Bands: amzn.to/3cLeqRv​ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00​ Intro 0:18​ Overview 1:03​ Why I Bought It 2:16​ Purchase Details 3:15​ Unboxing 3:44​ How To Workout With It 4:40​ Bands To Test With 6:37​ Target Exercises 7:35​ First Impressions 10:27​ Wrap Up 10:55​ Outro

Well because of you, I did receive my INNSTAR BAR and my carabiners and I appreciate this bar. I use Loop bands and your videos sold me. TY for responding to my posts this past week, it was helpful.

That's a well rounded review

I have an X3 and I love it. Considering the bar and the platform are obviously of higher quality, that you don't have to make do with hinges and stuff(and the noise which you mentioned), and that this is a device to buy once use for life, and that they replace the bands if they break, I can't justify how spending almost 300$ and supposedly saving 200$ is a better idea than paying 500$.(usually 475$ when there are discounts) Sounds to me like you'll pay more in the long run when you try to create your own copycat forgetting their device probably came here after much money spent and many iterations. In any case, thank you for showing that there possibly is another way to have the benefits of the X3 at a lower price point. Cheers

Very useful video.

This is amazing! I also have an Innstar Bar and the delta carabiners recommendation works great with it. Would you please make a workout program video for the loop bands+bar combo ?

I have the same bar for a few weeks now. I love it.

I made one of these for exactly £5. An old metal bar, 2 X eye bolts and 2 X snap hooks. Drill 2 holes from each end, about 1" and insert bolts plus washers each end. Attach snap hooks and there you go. Works absolutely brilliant and seeing the cheapest price I could find in eBay was £35 a bargain. And I've trained with it and it's solid as.

Gotta say I’m impressed with how much more resistance you get when you add a bar and a couple of clips. 👍🏼. Next stop Gainsville! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

Good stuff! Serious Strength makes some 32 in and may be perfect for the push movements since you'd have more stretch at the starting position.

Have been using looping bands and a bamboo rod for the last couple of month. For squats I just take 2 heavy bands and loop them from right trap to left foot and vice versa.

Great video. I've read the Undersun bands are molded latex, and have a reduced resistance potential as compared to the layered latex bands such as X3 Bands, Rogue Fitness, Serious Steel, etc. Which makes sense why Undersun doesn't offer a bar/plate with their product. The resistance of even their heaviest band is not high enough to really require a bar/plate.

3 piece bar is good for having a short and long option

Hey there. A few months back, I saw you used to really prefer the tube bands to the loop bands, so I got the tube bands and I really like them. Lately it seems like you prefer the loop bands with this Innstar bar. Is it worth it for me to get the loop bands with the Innstar as well?

Do you think it would be possible to chest/incline chest press with this setup on a bench?

I have been using the innstar bar a couple of months and I agree the bar feels really good and it will take a lot of weight! But I am a bit unsure about the circular things in the end of the bar, where you attach the triangular links. They don’t move easily on my bar and they might not hold for the same weight as the bar, what is your view ? I am therefore only using loop bands attached around the bar itself and it works fine, but with the limitation that I cant have the loop band going parallell with the bar, like you do in some exercises. To attach the loop band to the bar I have stolen 2 hairties (if that is the right word- but I hope you can guess what I mean) from my girlfriend

Any specific reason you didn't spend the extra $ for the detachable bar with the clips? It would've been cheaper that way I believe? Why did you choose the triangular one?. Thanks new subscriber btw, good stuff.

also it'd be good if you could show these with back squats rather than just front squats, if it is possible to do banded back squats with these? since you said the front squat was awkward i wonder if the back squat would also be awkward.

What plates are you looking at? I got my eye on a couple (Floyd Reed Plates and Witters). I had considered SugarFit, but they don’t sell the boards by themselves anymore. Now you have to buy the board, the bar, and bands. That change took them off my list.

What size are the quick links? It was difficult to see and the hyperlink as a few options. Thanks.

If front squats are awkward to get into position, I suggest to try zercher squats. Myself, I have a hard time maintaining the cross arm grip or the clean grip on band or even barbell front squat. Front squats require a lot more mobility than regular squats.

I have been thinking, do I get a new Innstar style bar for my bands or do I get a used standard 7ft - 45 lbs (20.4 kg) barbell? There are a lot of used barbells on fb marketplace where I am.

You should get a Trx, game changer.

Dude thanks for this, I was so close to buying the X3 bar. I have adjustable dumbbells (powerblocks) and barbell that works with the powerblocks, but I couldn't load enough weights for squat or deadlift.

I have a XBAR which is awesome 😎

I used to go to the gym for 3 months and i am to able to lift 60 pounds each side on bench press for example, but then i decided to switch to bands,and my goal is to reach hypertrophy in each muscle to increase size. which bands do you suggest for me the tube resistance bands or the set of loop bands?

Get the clench fitness handles for loop bands. You will never look back.

Have you tried training with kettlebells? They are very versatile, I don't know if you would like to do a review in your channel

Would you recommend it to me If i want to go into Training? Would you recommend to buy a Pull-up bar or Dip bar aswell because These exercices are not Working with this bar. Sry for my Bad english 😅. Bye

Am so thinking of getting this

The bar doesn't come with those carabiner. Where did you get them?

Hows the band holding up? Those rings are tiny!

Can purchase a Elevta with the d rings, two bands, door anchor, handles and exercise instructions for $60 on Amazon

you did not try the hip thrust ?

What floor plate did you buy⁉️

The question is will the bands break?Just asking!!!

Great job on this video. I've had my X3 Bar for 3 years and love it. I used to belong to Gold's Gym, so the $500+ dollar price tag of the X3 Bar was no big deal to me. The quality of the bar and the layered latex bands is phenomenal. And I really like the footplate as well. If you check out my profile pic, that is a result of Dr. Jaquish's X3 Bar and diet advice. I went carnivore on his advice and lost 63 pounds in about 6 months. At 68 years old, I had blood & urine tests along with an EKG for a new life insurance policy. I am rated Preferred Plus by Lafayette Life Insurance company due to the excellent results. That's not common for someone my age. I'm now 69 years old and I take zero medications, and I'm healthier and in better shape than I've ever been. I used to be a carb-aholic, and they were difficult for me to give up, but, like cigarettes, which I gave up in 1984, over time I got over carbs.

just stick some bands round a broom handle. also useful as pull up bars.

If you want to use the bar without carabiners, just do it like this video: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/frCFgdOXtbq1lY0.html If find it easier after you get the hang of it. Makes less noise also. Regarding a foot plate, then "floyd reeds plates" are the best quality, you can search on him on facebook and message him directly. If you want something a bit cheaper then wittersmanufacturing.com/ also makes a great plate. Even more cheap is to buy a 1 inch cutting board and then screw furniture feets on it. I know many people that have used that successfully with no damage.

Can you recommend a floor plate for this setup? Thanks

Why are there so many brands that make the same design for dumbbells

seems like an interesting gadget, though i question whether a 50 dollar product can really hold 800 pounds. professional barbells that can handle 800 pounds are often several hundreds of dollars. if that claim is true, it'd be worth the money, but it'd be good to have some independent verification that it can actually hold that amount. the company does seem to be chinese and often exaggerated claims are common in products sold from chinese companies. it seems like the weak link would be those little rings on the sides. imagine hanging like a small car from it, does it seem like it'd hold up a small car without those little rings bending? seems iffy. or maybe the 800 claim is just for the bar itself, not those rings on the sides.

also, regarding overhead pressing and shoulder issues, the issue is not dumbbells vs bands, it's that you are doing them wrong, your form is incorrect. your elbows should not be flared out so much. they should be about no more than 45 degrees diagonal in front of you, not flared to the sides. do the overhead press, with either dumbells or bands, with your elbows in front of you at a 45 degree angle, and you won't damage your shoulders.

Well, maybe the X3 Is not that far out of line on price.

Your bar is black and longer,is that a newer one

Next, you will advance to, the X3 Bar! Better to just buy it in the first place! :)

Anyone here tried the Bodylastics bar?

I have the same bar dude. I also have the x3 system. Innstar one is better. X3 bar is too short. Also wouldn't recommend the x3 platform. Its made of steel and has sharp edges where the bands go under it leading to the bands degrading from constant use. I have the Undersun bands too. They are very good quality. In terms of circular bands I use Bodylastics. I have actually ordered the Innstar rainbow set today. Hopefully the quality will match their bar. A good site to check out for a platform is wittersmanufacturing.com

This bar looks flimsy. I wouldn't feel safe putting serious force on those ends.