The Most Unusual Bench Press Bar You’ve Never Heard Of…

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0:00 - The Most Remarkable Bench Press Bar You’ve Never Heard Of…
1:35 - Overview
3:11 - Design & How the Simmons Swiss Bar Works
4:26 - What Sets This Swiss Bar Apart?
6:06 - Dimensions of the Grey Man Gear Simmons Swiss Bar
6:40 - Construction and Component Quality
9:15 - How the Bar Feels In Use
12:26 - The Tool-less Handle Adjustment System
15:15 - Alternative Ways to use The Simmons Swiss Bar
16:27 - Pricing & Competition
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[@timl6450]

Just wanted to say that your reviews have been really strong lately. There was a short phase for the channel where I was getting worried that you were drifting from your strengths (things were getting a little gimmicky with throwing things off cranes etc.). But you’ve been killing it lately and getting back to core informative reviews that reveal the negatives as well as the positives. Your recent review of the REP functional trainer was spot on. Reviews I’m looking forward to: Stray Dog GOAT (maybe in comparison to the Isolator), and the BOS plate loaded cable tower. Cheers!

[@itad]

Agreed. Stick to the reviews and not the "gimmicky" stuff.

[@stevesorensen9648]

Yeah, when I saw him and the Buttery Brothers tossing things off the crane I was like, oh man he's going down this road. Happy to see he's been doing some solid, honest reviews. I always check his site before I make a purchase. Nice review Super Cooper!

[@gowanlock]

His channel is kinda dependent on consistent new product delivery. If the market slows a bit, he's gotta navigate that

[@James-mr5kb]

Looks like a Maverick bar, but the Maverick bar is half the price

[@Beeker0420]

Coop nailed it. "They priced themselves right out of the market on this one." So many better options and so many other things you could get for $860. Swing and a miss for me.

[@freedomrings1420]

LOL, I'm 63 and I'm really trying to understand how I've come this far using basic weights, bars a simple cable pull down and some dumbbells a bench and squat rack. Without spending a ton of money.

[@robjones2655]

Saw this comment in September, and I agree 100% with this.

[@johnsigh5220]

Bells of Steel. About $200 to the door. $860 Ain't no way!

[@Timm129]

Elite fts American camber bar is my favorite. They have been running some good sales lately too

[@fallingleaveskungfu]

For a Gen 1, it's a good design. If they take Coop's suggestions and figure out some kind of pop pin design to change handle positions quickly it'll be a winner.

[@andyharrison2424]

Was disappointed when coop started unscrewing, was hoping it would be a pull pin/slider system

[@alexmoosz9462]

You really give an honest review and provide great value to your viewers, and to the companies who design the equipment we want. Thx

[@populer208]

Sometimes with expensive equipment, the target market is commercial gyms and schools. But with the small parts that can be lost, no commercial gym would risk buying it. Clearly a home gym product, at a university training facility price.

[@WittsTV]

Speaking of unusual and unique bars, do you have any plans to review the Maverick Bar? I would love to know your thoughts on it.

[@seanmoser7478]

honest review. I like it.

[@joecowan3719]

Hey Coop, what are you thoughts on the CUBB Modular Rotating Bar? Is it in the queue for a review? Great job on taking us through this one, thanks!

[@albertfischer8804]

A few decades ago someone(not sure of the brand) made a tricep bar for standard plates that had turning handles though the mechanism was a bit different.

[@bmstylee]

Elite FTS American Camber Bar for the win.

[@booboobangbang6685]

Coop killing it with them orange ascents

[@davidb1975a]

This bar has potential. It needs to be refined more if they want to price it at $800+. I like it.. but not at that price.

[@garylacoursiere4413]

I think they are priced to the moon because it must take two hours to weld that thing together! Look at all those joints! I think you missed a feature, in that it looks like you could flip the handles over (so they hang down) and it will act like a cambered bar. That may also work for a suitcase carry, but it's hard to say without trying it.

[@daemon_Sevin]

I don’t know how you have the time to test and review so many products. You’re doing the lords work.

[@andyharrison2424]

I have a note in my iPhone with all the weights of my bars and my yoke, so useful

[@Herr2Cents]

I heard about this. Cool review

[@arthuryong3691]

Hey Coop, would really like to hear your solid review on: Troy SupraBar Curl Bar and related products. Thx!

[@RobbyWheelerGuitar]

Can you do a comparison of all the different yokes on the market including their versatility, dimensions, etc? I think I'm set on the oxylus at this point due to having 3x3" posts but I'd like a little more info on some of the others than what I can find online

[@ValkyrieIA]

Be cool to see a bar like this with attachment hooks for tonal use. But much cheaper,much.

[@Boyardiy]

Im trying to build a home gym but can decide if i want a 1 inch or 2 inch bar, is there a big diffirence between the 2?

[@MrHarvP]

Bulletproof Isolator review please. I'm pretty sure I want it, but since I can't get hands on I need to get a good review on it.

[@rodolfomedini9931]

Wonder if they will have a cambered version in version 2? It will likely lose some adjustments if they do.

[@NoFate247]

That price point hurts to even say out loud.

[@ninjarobots]

Off topic, but what watch is that? It looks dope!

[@johnsotelo3125]

Where do you order this camber bar from

[@Beast_Mode_Jones]

Hey Coop, can you please review the handy gym pro?

[@rjvsmb]

I wonder if they regret sending it to Coop for review?

[@Laocoon283]

Y'all are knurled freaks man. This man prolly has knurled door knobs he prolly has a knurled fridge door handle. This man went and had a knurled steering wheel for his car made. This man made a knurled hip hip grip to put on his wife when they getting busy. This man really out here walking around with a knurled cell phone case. Out of control with the knurling bro.

[@Markus-fw4px]

This man even has a knurled wedding ring.

[@GarageGymReviews]

Quite possibly the greatest comment on the channel to date. Thank you for this Shakespearian work of art. - Coop

[@travisscottfoster]

Coop can you do a direct comparison of Hydra and Monster Lite. I rent a trailer with low ceiling heights, so I am probably going to get a Hydra rack and Rogue Monster Lite accessories. I do love that Hydra has numbers and lower height options but how much quality am I sacrificing and is it "good enough". Who doesn't like to save money.

[@voodoorecon8070]

The intro beat is perfect at 1:00

[@scottcharlton129]

You have done them a big service. Here’s hoping they nail it with Version 2.0

[@BenjaminReynolds]

I want that on a t-shirt, "Oh no, my powder coat!" 🤣

[@Markus-fw4px]

Why?

[@kristofkirjak7474]

hey coop i would be intrested in seeing some reviews from a uk brand named watsongym they have some really weird and i mean really weird and unusual speciality bars id be interested about your opinion on them.

[@booboobangbang6685]

Would love to buy some GGR orange swag pieces…

[@Joe___R]

That concept could easily be improved to make it a very nice mulit-grip bar. If you make the handles rotate and slide within the frame and use captured spring-loaded pins to adjust their position. As well as add regular stainless steel barbell sleeves and stainless steel knurled handles. It could be the best as well as the easiest adjusted multi-grip bar available. And making narrow as well as cambered versions would be an easy addition to the lineup. I hope rogue fitness steals my ideas so I can buy them next year.

[@mikeprice3174]

I had a lot of similar thoughts. It seems like a great prototype but doesn't feel like a finished product ready for market yet. Not sure what they're thinking, especially with that price point. "Made in America" only goes so far. You still need to provide value to justify your pricing and be competitive.

[@marckspal]

Hey Coop, If you can please review the new CUBB bar by resistance in motion, por favor?

[@GarageGymReviews]

Working on it 👌🏼 - Coop

[@TheBigfeet83]

Haha the ring with the knurling on it. Very on brand for Coop.

[@jmagnum15]

Was looking for this comment. 😂

[@ElijahG98]

Got my titan angled grip bar v3, for like $99 on sale with free shipping. Has knurled grips, wider max grip, and only 10in chassis vs this ones 11. Not the nicest bar but just uncomparable value. Titan quality usually isnt the best but the angled bar is actually well built. If this was Sub $400, less wide chassis, knurled grips, and could go wider, id buy this. Also my thought on adjustable grips. The point isnt to change it 24/7. The point is to get it just right. I got my titan bar because I wanted max width. I kinda think its too wide. adjustable if it actually let you go wide enough, can help someone fine tune the width they actually want between 30-25in width, which is where most bars max width ends up.

[@MarkPMaguire]

Seems pretty quick to change out if you ask me, especially if you consider some adjustable dumbbells like IronMaster with a similar design.. also real quick, love my Rogue HG 2.0 collars that work great on my Axle bar and standard Ohio bar!

[@dwightmoto]

Bought a TDS rack about 6 years ago. basic but built tough. New racks are pretty but you still have to do the work.

[@alivideo403]

REP Fitness has the best Cambered bar. I paid $300.......For this, $860 is just not worth it.

[@toddwalter8438]

I honestly thought this was going to be a budget friendly bar. To be a company most have never heard of with some of the negative aspects of it that you showcased definitely doesn’t warrant the price. Like you said, no one is going to pay that price with the options available out there. I thought it was going to be a $299 bar.

[@rickybobby7276]

You should do an entire video on knurling.

[@nightdiver9375]

To be honest, it looks like something you put on a jeep for suspension parts. I might just buy it for a cross member and post the other uses. It's cool, but you point out the problems.

[@studio500]

I want to give kudos to the company for trying on a new adjustable multi grip bar. Execution needs more thoughts but like any innovation, keep trying and eventually something will come out 💪

[@im_skrunkly]

unless you're using a lot of weight, dumbbells can do a lot of what these bars can do without having to buy plates. im specifically talking about power bricks.

[@thanatology493]

Just looking at their website, it looks like they're out pricing themselves out of everything, and with no name recognition, I'm wondering what they were thinking?

[@KenanTurkiye]

That bar has high potentials to be a collectible. No I don't have stocks in the company that makes it. Buy one even if you don't lift. Buy two use one, safe keep the other.

[@KenanTurkiye]

....I just got to know the price yeeeeeaaahhh It could have been collectible, with that price it's marginalized it's customer base and thus collectibility. Ohh well, I guess the company that makes them didn't care for that.

[@markhalstead2386]

Not a purchase I would make. It is too expensive compared to the competition. I just don’t see $800 + shipping being an item to purchase when the same money gets a Kabuki Transformer Bar, which is more useful.

[@aznmarinex2]

Dang where’s the isolator review haha

[@78heloman]

Just wanted to point out regarding the knurling, the knobs are probably off the shelf sourced items, the handles would need to be made, less of a choice than you think. The decision fit their manufacturing capabilities.

[@mikeprice3174]

If you are a gym equipment manufacturer and can't do basic knurling on a part before welding it, you may want to rethink things.

[@1TieDye1]

It’s $800. That’s a weak excuse lol

[@78heloman]

@@1TieDye1 oh, I see, you think I was making an excuse for them. I agree with you and the other guy that commented, it’s ridiculous, what I failed to clearly point out is they seem to be against doing what needs done to avoid costs.

[@ShawntreezyBreezy]

Like the movie "Nope"

[@TorBoy9]

Strong bar, will never die, low maintenance, but the price should come down. It is not a defective design, so if the price goes down then it will be viable. The lack of knurling on the handles is curious. I find that straight metal is not as grippy. The straight metal is probably varnished so it will not rust. There is always a market for a product.

[@albertcollins6317]

Badass looking bar, but that price is insane . Might have to buy an old car instead, pay for a gym membership, get a tank of gas, and drive to the gym😂... might have some change left over, so maybe some Chipotle?

[@freedomrings1420]

Gee, I could go on Craigslist and buy everything I need to workout at home for less... OOPS ... I already did that. LOL

[@hkj73]

Damn, I'm here early! 3

[@raleighkrigbaum7647]

This company was tailor made for military sales. That being said there will always be a team exercise concept within any fitness equipment designed and built for the military. The handle position is probably not meant to be changed frequently even though it has speed nuts. Military men and women come in all shapes now. Looking at the website and how they market the exercise box... there will be at least two of these in most of the gym boxes they sell. Along with that many products need to meet certain requirements to be sold for government use; that's where your price tag tends to start running away. They are going after organizational training sales not home gyms. I would not be surprised if they offered special pricing for large military, government, LE, first responder and education discounts and outfitting those types of organizations. Buy this bar is you're tacticool and have a gym outside in the middle of the desert. Great review best home gym channel, garage or basement.

[@Smallguyriley]

they also made a curl bar, i would pick this up but i spent all my money on a power rack ☠️

[@Laocoon283]

The only thing you need tbh don't waste your money on bells and whistles nonsense.

[@Smallguyriley]

@@Laocoon283 yeha bit o got the essentials, bench, rack cable barbell 500 pounds of weight, why can’t i spend on something that i would like and think would be cool

[@Laocoon283]

@@Smallguyriley you can spend your money on whatever you like lol I'm just saying it's a gimmick.

[@murdog04]

Would never purchase this bar. Too cumbersome to change handle positions and that is the main feature of the bar. There are companies that are making a very similar design with a much faster way to adjust them. The price is absolutely ridiculous. Even if money was no option, I would not own one. Thank you for the awesome and honest review. Love your content!

[@gaberoo9099]

Which other companies? What are the names of those swiss/multigrip barbell models? Prices? Thanks much!

[@freedomrings1420]

@@gaberoo9099 Look it up yourself.

[@gaberoo9099]

@@freedomrings1420 I have but I thought you might have found barbell models/brands that I may have overlooked. Thanks anyway.

[@freedomrings1420]

@@gaberoo9099 sorry

[@gaberoo9099]

@murdog04 - Shane Would you mind sharing that info? The brands I've seen reviewed and looked up are fixed (not adjustable). It would be great to have an easily adjustable multigrip bar and even better if it is affordable (ie much less pricier than this one). Thanks!

[@NPA_Arts]

If I was just starting off and it was cambered I would probably go for it. Just the because of the adjustable handles alone. Since they go horizontal and can function as a regular bar which I see as a two in one. I focus more on versatility so the fact that it can be used on multiple angles is a big plus for me.

[@cruzin1383]

Sorry guys but Kabuki kadillac bar number 1 all the way. the REP cambered swiss bar number 2 all the way. Purchased them both and love them both. I mean for just a little more than this bars price you can get 2 bars that are better lol

[@MeepMeep88]

BUAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA it's $800 Byeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@brendanruddy5924]

Why is it that when mentioning these cambered bench bars the EliteFTS American cambered bar never gets any love.

[@ultimaetsolder]

Hey, friends!😂

[@MushookieMan]

Grey Man Gear: Do an engineering study. Know your market.

[@blakeallen2019]

Hey. Just FYI, i 100% assure you that the handles are stainless steel.

[@preston0808]

They need to re-design with all your suggestions and sell it at closer to $600.

[@marvellstarks2434]

I personally don't care about the price. But I do care about the chrome sleeves, knurled handles, and knobs that don't stratch up my bar. There's a better option from another company I saw

[@user-ft2md2gd4s]

it looks like a prototype. there is many things to be improved

[@Kundaeli]

I agree. They priced themselves out. Smh.

[@JakeBrake444]

Good morning everyone

[@cp37373]

It’s not morning everywhere dummy

[@michaelpietrzak2067]

I'm no physics or strength equipment expert, but why can't these companies cut one side of the bar so you can bring it down over your head for shoulder presses and not need to crank your neck backwards?

[@Markus-fw4px]

Balance?

[@rjvsmb]

At some point innovation in strength training isn't that big a deal. Lift, Run, Eat, Rest. Oh, and stretch.

[@shifter8207]

That bar cannot be $800 😂

[@ryank.1214]

$860? NO way! Nope!

[@keggerous]

The price for what you're getting seems insane to me.

[@stevebowers8932]

I would not pay 860 bucks for this bar, I don't care where it's made! Definitely not worth that! 😂

[@ChasingChevy]

$800 lmfao

[@lnedelcu66]

Look more years back and you will see Nick Scott with The Burn machine, speed bag burn machine family ,soryy but this have a long history,,,

[@thatspiritualhumane]

I always SMILE when businesses price themselves OUT of the market

[@rjvsmb]

Coop is being nice. $800 for this bar v. $500 for the Cadillac is not a couple hundred bucks. Hmmm....my math = $300.

[@handyhistorian]

Maybe it's $800 because they make most of their money on government contracts, we're the ones paying for it, compared to a $500 hammer it's a steal 😆

[@MetalsForBrunch]

$800 looking like a $200 bar tbh. The idea is unique but it doesn't mean it's $800 quality range. I rather use that money on a leg press machine.

[@bmstylee]

$800 would pretty much get me a 140kg competition bumper set.

[@dunhamti]

This thing is worth $200 tops…. I still wouldn’t try it at that price. $89.99 with something free like a juicer or blender and I’d pull the trigger.

[@afccceb]

The quality looks worse than China made, are you serious? The screw adjustment design is like we back to 1980's old school gym dumbells.

[@shane250]

$860?!?! Yeahhhhhh.... No!

[@thibright2633]

800 $ => LOL

[@impaledface7694]

I am pretty sure I could buy the metal, welder, and make it myself for 800. Man.... at least make it fancy or something if you are trying to do that.

[@bobbyrogulski9340]

I'm happy to see a new inovation in the space but this ain't it. 800 is laughable

[@CeroAshura]

The problem here is you can buy a camber football bar, a straight bar and a bow bar for that money, making this thing fairly useless in comparison

[@bigk2080]

Who the hell is going to spend $800.00 on that?

[@cappy0023]

$860 for a multibar? Hilarious. That'll be a no for me.

[@trevorrisley5419]

Besides the great welds this bar is trash. That’s a no from me, dog. Something that I have always thought is a lost opportunity from these bars is that there’s NO reason, in my humble opinion that all these speciality bars should come with a dead center rotating attachment point, a double symmetrical attachment point for machines with the double stacks, AND be landmine compatible. I don’t really think that that’s much additional engineering to accommodate all lifting variants/preferences. I’d say they definitely shit the bed on this’ne.

[@shootermcgavin3519]

$800 lol keep dreaming. Should be $320 max.

[@austinb3560]

Who’s paying 800 for this

[@satrianirocks]

Kam-br not came-br

[@brentdawgs8905]

Dude their prices are a joke!

[@freedomrings1420]

How have I ever gotten into my 60s and still workout without any of this overpriced unnecessary equipment.

[@hydroxytriptamine3554]

Cuz you’re still poor, nerd

[@Markus-fw4px]

Some ppl prever to buy stuff instead of working out. Isn't this the purpose of this whole channel? Unnecessary, overpriced equipment? I've been working out for 30 years and didn't even know or care what knurling is or that there are different types of it until I came here. Still don't care about all those bars, brands and stuff, just grab one and lift it. Mine is 15 years old and rusty, love it.

[@freedomrings1420]

@@Markus-fw4px Some people think that buying expensive equipment will build their muscles without putting the work into it. My plates and dumbbells were rusty until I recently put a coat of paint on them. But my muscles couldn't tell the difference. LOL