“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.”
“The bar itself is well made and I like the knurling on the handles and how solid the weight and bar fit together. That said, the bar itself is relatively narrow (at 6'3, the bar is barely wide enough for me to take a wider-than-shoulder grip) and the weights are not balanced to the bar (the weights with 80lbs a side) want to tilt forward. I wouldn't recommend this for anyone wanting to use it for a front/back squat. It is still a good complementary tool.”
“I thoroughly enjoy my new USA Elite Series Straight bar. The knurl on it is fantastic. I can’t give the bar 5 stars because it didn’t immediately turn me into a macho man, but overall I am extremely happy with it.”
“The bar is solid, meaning is the real thing for a 66 inch tall manly man. I have used it a couple times and can’t wait to see my muscle growth. The material used in s strong; however use it with prudence and like everything maintain. I recommend it without any reservation.”
“It is very nice to have this equipment added to my dumbbells! Now, I can go back and forth with the straight bar and dumbbells and have a dynamic workout. I've been waiting for Powerblocks to come out with a straight bar for the elite USA dumbbells, and it was worth the wait! Recommend this straight bar!”
