The Baseblocks B-Bar Review | My FIRST Impressions

[@simonmiles1972]

Very fair review. I ended up leaving mine in the low setting all the time on the basis that (1) it’s way more stable at the lower setting and (2) as you point out it’s such a PITA to change the height. It’s good, but expensive, when used like this. It is what it is. Still 7/10 overall.

[@sean.momentum]

Yeh nothing is perfect! I do get good use out of it. Do you have anything else from baseblocks?

[@rosypup58]

I got the basebars, as well as the baseblocks, and the single base bar. I picked them up used at great prices because people are going back to the gyms and they are selling their home stuff. They are probably my favorite pieces of equipment, but I like other stuff too. I love that these are devices low to the ground. Love that for some reason. But what I love most is that I have them in a location that I frequently walk by and they are so tempting just to jump on and do a bit of exercise, like having rings or a trx hanging nearby which I also jump on. They are so much fun to use unlike a lot of exercise equipment. So I am getting extra exercise by just having them around. I do agree that they are difficult to change around so I don't bother.

[@sean.momentum]

Same as me! I just leave them at high or low and keep it there. Cheeky few reps ans that's it! Haha

[@UtahNick71]

I just bought some barely used B-Bars and and the Basebench pro for $150. I feel like that was a good deal especially for nordics, Bulgarian split squats, dips and rows which are the basics that I need something to allow me to do that. I also use the Basebench pro with my soccer players that I train. Easy to transport and use.

[@sean.momentum]

Amazing! I wish I had these too when I was a mobile personal trainer!

[@purveyorofproof]

Appreciate the transparency. Not a perfect item but probably best in class..

[@sean.momentum]

Truth! Looking back my decision to keep it i’m happy, but it still could be better

[@purveyorofproof]

@@sean.momentum just ordered mine a few minutes ago ..lol

[@purveyorofproof]

@@sean.momentum easy to set up and like you said, a pain in the butt to adjust 😒

[@sean.momentum]

@@purveyorofproof their marketing make it look so easy 👀

[@purveyorofproof]

@@sean.momentum yep..something that's been working for me is twisting the click pins

[@jjj5556667]

I think on their website they actual mention the thick grips as a positive thing, since it helps to work on grip strength. Personally I'd rather a thinner grip though since it's easy to add thickness and impossible to remove it

[@sean.momentum]

Pros and cons it definitely will help but I guess some people would never use a fat grip coming from general gym None the less, still good - just hard for females to use (or small handed people like me 😂)

[@csadams404]

I feel like the only way this could work for me (as someone who alternates dips and pullups/chins until failure is if I kept both bars the higher height and then used a stool to get into dip position. But not sure how I feel about the stability at the higher level for dips or doing L-sit pullups all the time rather than regular.

[@sean.momentum]

If the bars are set well, it shouldn't be an issue and I've never felt like I was going to fall; unless the base of it was too narrow! I actually have used exactly what you mentioned above for my set up with a stool too. It's surprisingly tall and I still need to use a stool even though Im close to 180cm ! (Not tall, but also not short 😂)

[@molehead89]

You could apply some kind of auto lubricant where the pipes rub together, which should make them come apart quicker and help with the rust. I am getting my single bar for pullups today or tomorrow. I did hear about the grip issue.

[@sean.momentum]

I've yet to try but I might give it a go! Take it easy with the grip hahaha don't want to end up like me having over use forearm injuries 😅

[@troy8613]

Nice review. But you said the website says it supports 100 kilos at 3:20 bit the screens shot you showed says 1000lbs which is closer to 450 kilos. Unless I'm missing something?

[@sean.momentum]

Hahaa nope you're right I recited it wrong!

[@gordibito]

It’s interesting that the new bars seem to be rated much higher weight capacity.

[@namename2627]

Sean - You say the B bars support up to 100 kg, while showing their website saying they support up to 1000 pounds! 1000 pounds is equivalent to 450 kg.😊

[@sean.momentum]

Haahah yep completely misread this one! 😂

[@gabrielbonkoff1760]

You say it supports 100Kg, its 1000 Lbs so way more than 100Kg

[@sean.momentum]

yeh i missed this, thanks! 😂

[@thetruemorg]

I heard that 100 kilos and my brain broke for a moment and was going to say that I swear it could hold more than that. I used one of these that a friend's house and it had no problem supporting me doing dips at 140 kilos. Something my buddy did that when I purchased them I will do myself: just a sandbag on either side to make it a little steadier. Also he went to the hardware store with the clips and purchased 10 more to have just in case you lose one the whole thing becomes unstable.

[@sean.momentum]

@@thetruemorg Yeh i complete misread it saying 100kg haaha! It's very secure now that I think about it when I load weight on top of myself too

[@xyton2075]

But on the Website it says 1000 lbs not 100 kg. 1000 lbs equals to something like 450 kgs.

[@viazards]

Very helpful review !

[@sean.momentum]

Thanks mate! Hope this helps you with your buying decision 😬

[@mcgaggero]

I like your review, but you need to be more concise! Too much chitchat, my friend: go to the point, and remove those "blips" in the background that distracts!

[@dannychang9662]

Wait so that isn't rust??? Did you send them pictures?

[@sean.momentum]

That’s what they have said to me, and they said it isn’t rust. whose to know a hahahaha

[@MisterMarcusSykes]

I have this rust issue, same reply but not convinced, The paint chips easy and in 1 day the underneath part rusted.

[@figo_hd355]

Can you use rings and be stable on the highest bars?

[@sean.momentum]

you could, and youd need a super strong L sit (not me!) Possibly the Big Bar (i think thats what its called) is more useful for you. Check their website! (not sponsored haha)

[@FrootNinja]

Athletic tape helps for the bar

[@sean.momentum]

I have thought about this, but it's a big commitment hahaha

[@bchaudhary82]

Can you review the Basebench Pro?

[@sean.momentum]

Already have, check it out on my channel :)

[@MrSupernova111]

Way too wobbly for my liking. Nice review. Thanks!

[@sean.momentum]

It's pretty good but I agree that it's a bit scary at first Thanks for watching 😁😁

[@mandolano9443]

So still rings over these?

[@sean.momentum]

Id say these over rings. But what are you mostly training for/with atm??

[@Rhythmicons]

Looks too shaky for me.

[@sean.momentum]

It can be, but it does hold my bodyweight well!

[@Rhythmicons]

I ordered the Gornation dip and static bars. Will take deliver in October. In the meantime: negative dips.@@sean.momentum

[@rowd1739]

Very nice

[@sean.momentum]

Thank you!

[@Mobijub]

Spray some wd40 in the tubes, those are definitely rust. BS about the way the manufacturer coating process.

[@sean.momentum]

I actually had a whim to try this but was scared to damage it (some how?) Hahah but I'm going to try it out next workout if it causes any problems again

[@Mobijub]

@@sean.momentum I was thinking of getting one, it's quite pricey which I don't mind since there's no others have one this size or bigger. After seeing a few reviews, thanks to you and others. Most have stated the rust, that's pretty awful as like you stated premium. ;) Might just build a permanent one in my backyard. lol Do you think it's still worth buying or recommend?

[@sean.momentum]

@@Mobijub I personally think you could make or buy something similar that might be able to do the job The one thing I'll say is, it's the only one I've seen joined at the bottom for more stability. But once again, price versus premium, sometimes I wonder if it added up to it's worth too hahaha!

[@Mobijub]

@@sean.momentum Yeah the price is quite high even it's AU conversion. So are the apps, they really killing it. LOL Might have to stick with the gymnastic rings for now, will drop into some steel suppliers later. When this Freedom thing settles a bit in Sydney. LMAO

[@sean.momentum]

@@Mobijub you have already our smarted me HAHAH

[@AmanBansil]

all that is 100% rust; fyi.

[@daanwagemakers1031]

Does someone have one of these bars and wants to sell them to me for a nice price?

[@sean.momentum]

Might be better off asking your local marketplace on facebook haha

[@sean.momentum]

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[@Genesis1035]

@sean momentum I purchased these bars. I am trying to find the Base Blocks workout app. I can't seem to find it and I also would like to know what kind of resistance band you are using for the L-Sit pull-ups. I have never owned resistance bands and I am trying to find ones that are ideal for this.

[@sean.momentum]

@@Genesis1035 the app is a Web based one and you can get it from the base bars website. Same with the bands, I've either got from base bar themselves or rogue ones! Hope this helped