Burn Machine LLC Universal Barbell

Great Product. There are some excellent "Youtube" videos that demonstrate the variety of the exercises. It's 24 pounds as is. But of course, you can add weights to it. They have the cool crescent weights that are four pounds each, but they're expensive. But this is a great exercise tool because of the hand grips that rotate 360 degrees. So basically you can do a curl with a wrist twist followed by an overhead raise followed by a tricep extension and then reverse back to starting position. And because it's two handed barbell, it's very safe. The weight in the center is a bit gimmicky in that it doesn't really do anything except if it moves it tells you you're not keeping the barbell level. You can do assymetric exercises if you're so inclined. You can do a lot of exercises with it. And you will get stronger using it. It's very well made.

I ordered the Ultimate Barbell yesterday evening and received it the following day, thanks to Amazon Prime's "Saturday Delivery" flat rate option it cost less than $10 to have it the next day. I noticed immediately there was some damage to the box that contained the barbell but when I opened the box there was no damage to the barbell. It comes with 4 clamps, not sure why. My initial thought was that they must break easily, but they seem sturdy. I don't have standard plates yet (you have to purchase an attachment for Olympic plates to fit) so we'll see. I have found that the clamps are good to put on if you're doing pushups if you don't have plates and they function as a "stand" for the barbell when not in use. Otherwise it would be easy for someone to stub a toe on.I just finished up a short workout and found all 22 lbs of it to work sufficiently for a quick sweat. I did a couple of short circuits: (1) barbell curls to lunges with curls to arnold presses (2) Front squats which I transitioned to dead lifts then I took it up for a shoulder press then reversed the motions so that I ended finishing out the front squat. I also did a set of split squats, holding the barbell at the top on one side and then switching hands. I found it more comfortable to wear my lifting gloves because that plastic is kinda hard. Finally, (3) I did a set of chest presses on my exercise ball and then some overhead pullovers on the ball. I tried some other exercises with it when I got it like a kneeling squats to see what it felt like and it wasn't bad so I could probably do a crab walk squat with it too.I mention my workout and other exercises I was able to complete with it only to suggest that I quickly found that there were a lot of different moves I could do that I would never be able to switch between so easily with dumbbells or a barbell alone, and I look forward to figuring out what else I could do. It makes working out at home a little fun because you're working out with what looks like such a high-tech piece of equipment.The reason I've given it 4 stars is because I wish there was a way to keep the counterweight in the middle. It's benefit, so Burn Machine tells us is that it keeps you from cheating to one side or the other and it gives you "counterweight" for your exercises so that your core and muscles compensate for the added weight. Fine and dandy, however, for exercises where you're using it with one hand, as might be the case for a one handed row, it's annoying and feels a bit awkward.If you're a muscle junkie like me and know that the winter months are going to make it hard to get out of bed and get in the gym for that 5 day split, it's worth a shot. And if your in the market to build yourself a home gym, this could potentially be a great alternative to dumbbells.

I've only used the barbell for a week, (I've used the Burn machine speed bag for about 2 months), but already I can tell it will become part of my regular fitness regimen. I love the free-floating center weight that acts as a level to visually maintain proper balance and form, as well you can easily tilt it to one side or the other for some increased weight and focus on one arm or the other. The action is smooth, and non-restricting, and already my wrists feel better than after a dumbbell workout. Using both arms/hands/wrists/shoulders in unison, in support of one another and load balancing, is a great and safer way to get a well rounded burn.Wow, the overhead triceps curls with this barbell are outstanding, and fluid. Having your wrists naturally turn with the rotating handle is both novel and accommodating, and opens up more flexible options for positions, posture, etc. Well done. I'll try to make some videos if I can.

This is an excellent device and a quality piece of equipment. Really pretty too.

I like the barbell very much. The rotating handles are smooth and allows the hands to rotate freely as the barbell is lifted into various positions. However, I received only three (3) of the four (4) weight clips that should have been included with the barbell to keep the added weight plates securely on the bar. There is no way to contact the vendor directly to report the problem and request another weight clip other than sending the entire barbell and three (3) clips back at my expense to Amazon. I'm hoping the vendor reads my review and sends me another weight plate clip to complete my purchase. Otherwise I will have to go and purchase a set of weight clips at my expense.

Good build and features, I've used it for a few days and I like it.The reason I gave 4 stars other than 5 is that it needs adapters ( $70 extra cost)to play with Olympic weights...

Great machine. Wish I had invented it. It is unique in the way you can adjust your hand holds to work on different muscle groups. Compact and easy to transport. I have to keep my eye on it at the gym because so many others want to use it, and like it so much, I'm afraid it might 'disappear' if I don't keep up with it .

After a short while when you load this product with weight the handles don't turn well... they get stucksave your money and just get dumbbells