Collar Hooks: Turn Any Barbell into a Resistance Band Bar

[@hybridresistance]

Just want to highlight a few things in seeing some of the comments. I still believe that other band bars have their own unique purposes and functions. Specifically for example the Nexus Bar by Clench (or X3/Harambe) I believe would be the better option for heavy deadlifts as the Collar Hooks (as mentioned in the video) could potentially overtime stress the hook over time. I had to purposely bend mine to do so, but still it's why I'd recommend having the bands angled more towards the elbow. In no way Clench told me to say this (although I am an affiliate with them) here's a link to that review if curious kzbin.info/www/bejne/hXyqYmiKfMyGj8U I'd say the same goes for any resistance band barbell, they all have their own unique pros and cons. Ultimately at then end of the day, the consumers are winning as the market now has so many options for ways for people to find ways to make exercise work for their needs.

[@ralphbenitez4407]

I get it. I’m looking for the less expensive alternative for now to see how I like it. When I see that it’s working for me, I’ll invest in the Harambe. I really like that set up.

[@stevensauve9944]

Thank you I watch all your videos I'm very impressed keep it up I'm 61 of had a total gym since I'm 20 still have the original

[@Nikolarasification1]

Well these are just perfect for dumbbells, where you are going to be using the lighter loop bands. The serious steel 32" loop band would work best on dumbbells with these, as you will get tension even at the beginning of the range of motion for most exercises. What I like to do is pair a 32" band for early on resistance together with a 41". Great for scaling tension.

[@Mrwatson185]

It is impressive that you are impartial here, but to be honest for me these really completely take away the clench style value proposition. This gives incredible versatility in a home gym setting and allows you to use different style bars so it is truly modular. Even if you lift heavy I think the easier solution might be to double up on these and get the best of both worlds. Would for sure like to see you test is that is viable if possible. Great stuff!

[@Nikolarasification1]

@@Mrwatson185 if you want to go really heavy using a system that is ultra strong you can do the gorilla strength barbell collars for heavy chains, and instead of chains you attach bands linked with a heavy triangular fishing karabiner from amazon. A total system withstanding thousands of pounds, with total cost of $80 a pair. The only downside is the width of the gorilla strength barbell chain collar, therefore best used with barbells. That's why for dumbbells the collars on this video should be optimal, as you will be using light bands with these on dumbbells.

[@ParkerBinion]

Great video Mike! Note: a lot of the bars featured in the video are much heavier than the X3 and even Harambe. Personally, I think that is a benefit. But the hard core X3 fanatics want to minimize bar weight in favor of band resistance. They think variable resistance is king. They want it harder near lockout and easier in the beginning of the move. The stretch mediated hypertrophy / lengthened partials science proves them wrong (which is why I went away from bands altogether). When I used bands, I wrapped them around a weighted Mutt Barr. The combo of weight plus a little bit of band is better than bands alone...

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks Parker for that detailed comment and response.

[@luigibonini]

@ParkerBinion do you mean that hypertrophy only comes from the stretch applied to the lengthened muscle? Even so, with proper adjustments, bands can provide that kind of stimulus

[@treasurethetime2463]

Agreed. Lots of testimonials, but I've never personally seen anyone go from sedentary out of shape to fit and muscular with bands alone. Not saying it's not achievable, or that it hasn't happened. I just never seen it. 99 percent of the "reviews" for X3, hurambe, and similar systems are really just unboxings. People are excited about the new you and the program that is going to save them from themselves. Even the very few before and after or updates are about theoretical, non transferrable strength gains they supposedly made within the system. IE "I can do 20 reps with the blue band".

[@sydneybird116]

What a fantastic solution! These will be my next accessory purchase. Although I now have two different long band bars and two different short band bars, I can now turn my EZ curl bar into an EZ band bar. I'm also happy/proud for you for getting into product development/marketing of innovative, practical, and simple solutions.

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks Syndney as always for the support my friend.

[@outtrigger]

this looks amazing! are there any plans for 1" diameter collars?

[@hybridresistance]

Yes, that is definitely a good possibility in the near future.

[@7lore]

I have both sizes

[@bigbird2017]

It's great to hear that you are a shareholder of the product! Hope there are coming some more products in the future :)

[@hybridresistance]

Thank you, it sounds fancier than an affiliate although probably the same financially. But yes, I got some really cool products and things to share from this company and others in the near future.

[@christopheratkinson635]

Has anyone used 2 hooks per side to see if it better withstands heavy forces? Either way, this is a nice entry-level product. I can't believe I missed the initial drop of this video. I literally started looking for options for starter bars, but couldn't stop thinking about your earlier post showing the inferior build quality and the way they were quick to warp. This product is a fantastic way to see if I should invest in the Harambe system.

[@anonymousanonymous_000]

Love , Love , Love your channel. I would seriously put those hooks to good use !

[@MrPeeny]

To think the Nexus Pro Bar comes out, and initially I’m thinking that it would be the next best thing for combining weight and resistance. Then a few weeks later these collar hooks come out and blow my mind yet again. Now I don’t have to buy another barbell, and I can essentially upgrade my own barbell and dumbbell. Thanks for showcasing this product. Absolutely amazing!

[@fourtyxx7306]

Just ordered mine today! Gonna save me a lot of money as I was about to purchase the harambe kbar kit, already have a 4ft barbell with clamps. Just need some good bands and a foot plate 😅

[@SuckRats]

I made a footplate with a thick plastic cutting board and 4 hockey pucks. Works awesome for now and I will eventually get Harambe system.

[@fourtyxx7306]

@@SuckRats hell yea I was thinking about doing the same, do you know the dimensions of the cutting board you used?

[@SuckRats]

@@fourtyxx7306 I think it is 12 x 18 in and 1 in thick.

[@tonygoz1]

Thanks!

[@hybridresistance]

Way too kind Tony. Making me feel guilty for that donation on a video promoting a product.

[@oldschoolwarrior]

It looks like you could also hook them to the foot of a TotalGym. I would definitely like to try that.

[@hybridresistance]

Didn't even think of that! I'm going to have to see if that works

[@thomaskennedy7842]

I've been waiting for someone to do this. Will definitely be buying.

[@nickjlo]

What a great, simple idea. I can see this easily evolve into a bearing-based premium version, but to start with an easily accessible, transportable version like this is a great idea.

[@hybridresistance]

I think you're right on that one.

[@hybridresistance]

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[@nickjlo]

@@hybridresistancehow exciting! Thank you! I have emailed.

[@champd12z]

These look awesome!! The fact that you can throw them in your gym bag and take them with you is priceless!! Thank you for this video!!

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks man.

[@taylorpark3544]

Finally!!! I always wondered if this could be done and someone did it! Yes! No more "proprietary bars" and somethhing nearly anyone can use on their olympic equipment. These will be a buy for sure soon. You're a great model for their site Mike. An awesome budget friendly option that performs great!

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks my friend

[@TAROTKATREADINGS]

I love weights, I have a curl bar and straight bar,with plates and dumbells, but I also love bands. Bands force you to control in both directions in a different way than static weight. I've tried ways to combine them and hv mixed success, so usually I will do either bells or bands, but rarely together. I like these hooks very much! Simple genius! Your demonstrations showed me a few ideas I had thought about, but will try.

[@ktfo4620]

Mike, what I did was buy 2 Geku bars, screwed off the small portions and screwed on the 2 hooks on each one. Was a game changer for me.

[@hybridresistance]

Awesome to hear that!

[@scottcreel6375]

Simple and effective solution. Lots of versatility. Enjoyed your channel from the start and continue to do so with it's evolution.

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks Scott means a lot

[@azoto3671]

I always love to see innovative products made in the USA

[@hybridresistance]

Thank you

[@JamesDGarland]

Really like the versatility these hooks provide.

[@teodorsota875]

Perfection means that simple and small things are done right! This is such a good and overpowering product. Everyone can upgrade both positive and negative part of the movement! Great channel and I really like it, thank you for the content!

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks so much

[@thealphaboss3302]

This is perfect for the home gym. It's especially nice if you're using freeweights and light bands. You can pass stickng points.

[@takerisen18]

If these collar hooks were available for 1 inch barbells I would for sure buy a pair of them. The other possibility that comes to mind with these hooks being in a 1" diameter is being able to slide them onto 3/4" steel pipes for a diy resistance band bar solution. Awesome video Mike keep up the great work you do!

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks so much. One thing you can do (which I know is not ideal) is to just get a 2" collar adaptor. Actually Serious Steel is now carrying the Collar Hooks on their website and Amazon and they have them bundled with collars as well.

[@drrohen]

Congrats on the shareholder status, Mike. 😊 Best of success in the new venture. I get pretty excited when I find new exercise stuff that's actually affordable.🎉

[@MidwestPyro55]

consumer is definitely winning with all of the options out there now!

[@greatbooksformen]

Interesting. The concept of resistance bands with bars seems like the best of both worlds.

[@ralphbenitez4407]

Thanks for the video. I’m now just getting into resistance band training. I went and bought a steel pipe after watching one of your videos. I’m returning that and try this instead. Thanks.

[@hybridresistance]

I still love my steel pipe! Thanks Ralph.

[@notsure6312]

really good for those inbetween or missing weights.

[@BernieWall-sg7zo]

Great alternative product for resistance band training. Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.

[@arcuri12]

Love hybrid training. This is exactly what I've been looking for.

[@hybridresistance]

Thank you!

[@rajatchopra6026]

These hooks are so cool. They will help take my resistance band training to another level

[@GarglingBulldog]

Really cool idea, lots of versatility there!

[@MrCox2121]

What an ingenious device.

[@briandee7336]

These are awesome, so versatile. Thanks Mike!

[@steveoake2901]

I was considering a Clench Nexus bar, but now I will be getting these.

[@hybridresistance]

I got to pin a comment on this, but the clench bar is still a solid (and better choice) for things such as heavy deadlifts with a bar. Thanks for watching Steve

[@steveoake2901]

@hybridresistance I understand that the Nexus is superior for heavy loads, but I am not there yet, and I prefer to start with something a little more budget-friendly until I know for sure I am ready to make the commitment. For example, eventually, I would like to find a used X3 bar since I cannot buy one new without buying a kit of stuff I already own, but while I wait, I use a knockoff Geku. It will take no where near the load, but it is what I have.

[@joseaparicio6462]

These are great. A simple yet effective way to add versatility to equipment you may already have. Similar to other comments, I’d be interested in a version that is compatible with 1” bars.

[@dennismorrison9278]

Perfect! I've been wanting to try resistance bands with barbells but the price of some of the systems like X3 have been putting me off. This is a great way to test waters.

[@slavakuznetsov4966]

I didn't realize I purchased these in the past after watching your video

[@kerrysturdivant2650]

Man you just stop me from spending 300 dollars on the clench bar I was looking for something too do my bodybeast workout with bands included and this is it thanks again for your review I'm be a X Beast!!!!!!!

[@lymphomasurvive]

Definitely looks like it’ll give you more versatility.

[@hybridresistance]

The clench bar definitely has its own perks for sure. Specifically, I would say for heavy deadlifts you’d want that clench bar over these clips. As excessive wide bands, with heavy force can put access stress on the collar hook joints.

[@treasurethetime2463]

​@@hybridresistancenow that they upgraded these hooks to 1/2" steel, would you still recommend the clench bar? My priority are deadlifts.

[@Olmekc]

This looks pretty fantastic and puts me in an interesting position. I was going to pull the trigger on the Harambe System (upgrading my DIY system) next month but now this has me rethinking and buying some barbells instead…

[@kevindrake714]

Making resistance band barbell training more affordable is a great idea.

[@lspivey1207]

Those would be great for adding variety to my workouts.

[@ericharvey5694]

They look very useful to mix up your training. It looks like it will training interesting

[@lokitrickster9213]

Good way to make use of existing equipment and diversify your workout.

[@Somtric]

Oh, this does seem very interesting.. I really hope to win this one, because that is definitely very interesting... This seems way better to use on your normal equipment, than the new Clench bar. I really like this!

[@bobl9949]

Now this is really neat! Im going to love these. I didn't see a Link to these collars here.

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks Bob, it's at the description box (but I think people might have missed it) but you can find it at Collarhooks.com

[@luismaldonado-wu2ks]

Great video Mike. You only workout at home?

[@hybridresistance]

Yes, just filmed in the gym for some better background. I don’t have to tell you though cause you see my garage, but great question as I have a video already recorded on deck about this very same question.

[@Mbhil]

I hope they work with 1 inch bars. I love your website loads of useful info

[@bostonrealtor]

I would definitely get this over the x3 considering the price point. Even if you’d use this once in a while it would be well worth the money. Clever designed product !

[@maxthenova]

Awesome minimalist and versatile product, well done!

[@countbelisarius9742]

A great idea. I don’t regret buying the Clench Nexus bar though, as I didn’t have an Olympic bar before.

[@hybridresistance]

The Nexus bar is a great product

[@cacaloca5434]

Sweet. I Would love to try this out at my gym

[@ACYYZ]

These look really great. Have you tried putting multiple hooks on each side of the bar to reduce the potential of the hook bending? I'm thinking maybe 2 or 3 hooks on each side plus a collar clamp to keep everything in place? It might even be better for the longevity of the band as well since its going to be spread over a wider surface. Would you be able to test that out for us to see how well that works?

[@hybridresistance]

Yes, you can for sure do multiple hooks . The bend in the hooks is really only noticeable during heavy banded deadlifts that otherwise just bend right back after use. For the sake of trying to break or warp them in the video, I just tried to break them. Pretty much during normal use (at least what I've been throwing at it), they hold up fine.

[@RTB_1234]

I just use the tube style handles and loop in the loop style bands into the o-rings. You probably can't go too heavy depending on the quality of the handle but it is simple and easy. Buy heavy duty handles if you want to go heavy. The cheaper ones are low as $9 a pair or come with the basic tube style bands.

[@andyc664]

Such a great idea with the 4ft bar I’d buy a 4ft bar just to use these

[@giulianopetronelli4454]

Hey Mike! Do they make these hooks for 1 inch barbells ? It not , would these work on 1 inch barbells?

[@hybridresistance]

These do not work for 1" bars but those I coming soon.

[@giulianopetronelli4454]

@@hybridresistance awesome!

[@billholmgren551]

Very simplistic, great overall addition! Nice✊️

[@JoeAfryl]

This will be the future of resistance band training hybrid workouts with free weights and bands together

[@hybridresistance]

I think it's pretty cool, but then again I got a big bias.

[@MarkusRobins]

Love the idea here

[@paulschneidenbach337]

Have you ever tried adapter sleeves to make a 1 inch bar to a 2 inch bar, so the one inch bar would work with this product?

[@hybridresistance]

I have pair of those and you're right, that would be a great way to use these.

[@aTron0018]

Great little accessory to get more use out of my bands!

[@lymphomasurvive]

I might need to get 2 pairs for dumbbell use.

[@robinhere]

So simple yet seems so effective!

[@jamaifreeman9287]

Really great idea and execution of it. This would be a great addition to my equipment!

[@stevensauve9944]

Yes love it 💪

[@maggiejames9057]

Wow! A great step forward. I'd love a pair of these. 😃

[@BobFahrer-jb2kr]

This is so simple but functional. I like it

[@tjc525]

I prefer bands over weights. I like the increase tension as I move ahead in the concentric phase

[@bert1051south]

Thanks for your good work, Mike. Always hits home.

[@Nikolarasification1]

Looks perfect for the job.

[@benediktzacher7324]

That‘s something that I was waiting for! Very nice!

[@raiden225005]

Deceptively simple product that has loads of value. Great design.

[@hybridresistance]

Thank you.

[@tsricci]

This is an incredible solution!

[@rambojohn7118]

Mike this is another great DIY hack product that you’ve come up with. 👍

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks brother.

[@hybridresistance]

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[@rambojohn7118]

Hi Mike. I tried 2 times to email you and my email comes back “Undeliverable”.

[@hybridresistance]

@@rambojohn7118 ok, that’s weird. Just send it to [e-mail]

[@JMK15]

Genius idea and invention right here. 🤩

[@robinsonanimation]

so simple! why was this not made before?

[@brianscott8456]

looks like a really innovative product.

[@SkylerKingTW]

I know you are probably getting tired of hearing me say this, but... I swear I actually thought about doing a video where I make something like this. Like, almost identical to this... These are a great idea. Seriously. A simple, affordable way to turn any barbell of any size or style (or budget) into an effective "resistance band barbell" is exactly what is needed in that market.

[@hybridresistance]

You don't even have to tell me you thought of this because I know it. You forgot we're step brothers (or there's an Arnold "Twins" quote in there). Seriously though, that's why I need you local so we could make that souped-up sliding bench trainer. I really appreciate that comment though coming from someone like you who actually makes stuff.

[@anthonytipton9364]

for most people these collar hooks will be plenty strong enough - a short Olympic bar and these hooks along with some serious steel band would be a great set-up.

[@Keizarsoze]

Looks like a great solution to bring your training to the next level 💪🤞

[@danreyes8465]

What a simplistic great idea. Why didn’t I think of it. 💪🏻 Looks very versatile. I’d like to get a pair. Use to traditional free weights training but as I get older I’m in beginning stages of learning resistance band training. Hopefully shipping is not to costly to Anchorage, Alaska. Fairly new to your channel but Enjoying your openness to resistance training & other forms as well.

[@hybridresistance]

Appreciate it my friend.

[@rockweapon7895]

what a cool idea! Gonna watch the video in a sec

[@claytonselfridge7518]

Very cool idea and design

[@skratch007]

Love it Simplicity at its best I bought the X3 Bar And This kinda of device will force the price to drop

[@miguelcardenas3027]

Very nice I want them I have bars for these

[@apuz13]

Wow These clips are very cool.

[@hybridresistance]

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[@apuz13]

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[@hybridresistance]

@@apuz13 ok thanks for the heads up.

[@josephvendetti1330]

Great idea and looks like a great product

[@ravnet]

Pretty cool accessory!

[@asbury2625]

Do they also sell collar hooks for steel bars with the thinner-style ends, instead of just the Olympic-style thicker bars?

[@hybridresistance]

I believe collar hooks for 1" bar should be coming soon.

[@asbury2625]

@@hybridresistance Awesome! Thanks.

[@67spankadelik]

Fantastic idea.

[@liljoe7171]

Damnit, I hate that I didnt think of this!!! Ha! Simple but [looks] effective, will definitely check them out n see how they wrk for me... Good luck w/ them!👍

[@JReed5635]

These look like a great idea.

[@fudogcoinlover1913]

Great accessory

[@MarkSmith-co3le]

Mike, love the Collar Hooks. Got my pair. Perfect for what I'm doing. Thanks for the email reply.

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks so much! Let me know if I can share your creation some time.

[@bossfan61]

Looks like a good option!

[@bert9186]

Thank you for this.

[@junky802]

Can't wait to use this in my home gym

[@pvfury2730]

Cool product, Mike!

[@reflectionks]

Seems simple but effective

[@bobl9949]

Now these look very interesting, could it perform as good as the Clench Fitness Nex bar at a much more affordable price?

[@hybridresistance]

Nexus is still an awesome and unique bar in its own right. The benefits of their bar is that it is always ready to go and the built in carabiner allows for a very secure way to use heavy bands. With the Collar Hooks, while I used heavy thick bands, I still think that's an advantage for the stand alone bar systems I've covered on the channel is the ability to handle very heavy loads.