11/30/2022 0 Comments Xbar fitness ebay![]() ![]() This setup cost about $35 to make, not including mineral spirits (I already had that on hand). (Did someone say quadruple the gains in 8 minutes per day?!) Longer pipes will provide a greater initial stretch to the bands, giving you even more resistance than the X3 Bar can offer. Not sure about the pipes and fittings, but I doubled a very heavy band (60-175 lbs so 120-350 lbs doubled) on this and did deadlifts and it works like a charm. The quick links can support up to 3300 pounds. This makes it a little easier on the grip. Use a vinyl tape around the pipe as I show in the pictures. I tried using spring links but it's very awkward to load up the larger bands as you would have to partially open it and run the band around the moving part. It will not fit around the 3/4" pipe, hence the need to reduce the pipe to 1/2" for the quick link. The 1/2" quick link is the largest size in stock at the big box hardware stores. ![]() This will ensure it is tighter than the cap, so if you need to remove the cap for any reason, loosening the cap won't also loosen the nipple. Use a pipe wrench to tighten the nipple to the reducer. You will need odorless paint thinner or mineral spirits to remove it (from the pipe and the fittings/nipple). Just put the resistance bands into the links and go!īlack steel pipe has a coating that prevents rust/corrosion. I used a 1/2" quick link between the reducer and cap (you will need to put this on before spinning on the cap). I used a 3/4"-1/2" reducer on the ends of the pipe, then a 1/2"-1.5" threaded nipple, and a 1/2" cap at the end. But click here to see my setup: īasically, I used 3/4" black steel pipe and fittings to make this. I like the concept of the product but don't like the price or how they market it, or that they delete all negative reviews. Yes, I actually just finished making one yesterday. ![]() But I can say that it is significantly better than Gorilla bow and Body Boss COMBINED. ![]() I do not think I will get on a soapbox and preach the benefits of the X3. I personally prefer calisthenics over weights, but have been looking for some band resistance exercises to add variety and I must say I am satisfied. Though had I taken some supplements or added any more protein to my diet I might have recovered 12 - 24 hours sooner. I did the week one day one workout set and by the morning of wk 1 workout 2 came around, my muscles were starting to not be sore. X3 bar, with the lightest band (white) 3 dead lifts and I was winded. Though there are some workouts with all bands that are more intense (wide stance dead lift) This would be better suited for high reps. However the bands that are included, even with all bands (that come with the base package Gorilla Bow) and it was a light to moderate chest workout. If it had a way to unscrew into thirds or even in half, it would make it better for air travel. Gorilla Bow is an interesting novelty, but it is too large to carry in and of itself. And the time it takes setup you could be halfway done with a set with the Gorilla Bow. I say home only because the base and cables could easily fill half your carry-on. The Body Boss is a home only system that can mimic a lot of the cable machine exercises you find in a gym. I recently got mine a few days ago and I have tried two other "band" systems in the last 3 months. ![]()
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