Vector Athletics Z-BAR and Vector GRIPS for Resistance Bands: Honest REVIEW and Giveaway

[@hybridresistance]

UPDATE: The owner did inform me the lateral movement in the bar is intentional to allow the hooks to spin freely and that their handles are also anodized like the Robus ones. To get in the GIVEAWAY (USA/CANANDA) for any free item from VectorAthletics, please leave a comment (like / sub helps too) and I'll pick the winner in about a week. To save 20% off anything Vector Athletics use code "SBT20".

[@bodyworkerpro]

Would love to get in on the giveaway. Love your reviews. Thank you. And oh, I did purchase the belt and handles from Vector Athletics. And they are awesome.

[@Poopiepies]

These look so cool! I feel like these would make great Pilates bars to use with the looped handles, since they can sit in the hook part. Love seeing all the things you can do with the total gym and resistance bands

[@JMK15]

These products are amazing. Love to see evolution of Resistant Band accessories and equipment. 💪🏻

[@outtrigger]

havent finished the video yet, but i can vouch for the zbar, its great and my goto for curls and overhead press. the individual handles are cool but have some sharp edges that I anticipate will cut bands eventually. i havent had them cut anything just yet though

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks commenting and adding that.

[@jayave6066]

Love the channel Mike. About a year ago I discovered how good working out with bands are. I definitely looked at all you vids on X3Bar, Sunpow, and Undersun which I all on based on your recommendation. Keep up the good work

[@azoto3671]

I love your honest reviews. I also love that you find equipment that I had no idea existed. Keep up the good work Mike

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks brother.

[@melstark3466]

Thx for continuing to make these videos. I have had a total gym for years, and until I found your channel, I was only doing the basics. You have opened up a whole new world of potential exercises on the TG.

[@hybridresistance]

Awesome to hear that! Thank you.

[@ryukyle5913]

I've been checking out your reviews and even bought stuff off amazon through you. I love how honest and thorough your reviews are. Even when you point out the flaws of products that actually makes me want to buy some stuff more because they are flaws that I can accommodate

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks for that, really appreciate it.

[@timacosta1653]

Sweet! Been scoping out the Z-Bar for a very long time. Would love to try it out! Thank you Mike!

[@progunblue]

Never took the total gym seriously until i came accross your channel. Got one and your vdeos really help.

[@hybridresistance]

Few do my friend. Thanks for that.

[@yonallb]

Going for the win, and encouraging max to make a straight bar!

[@williamsullivan1126]

Nice clip once again Mike. That Z-BAR looks very interesting. I’m glad you showed it on the Total Gym, because that’s the type of use I’d have for right now.

[@hybridresistance]

Absolutely. I'll be using on there no question in the future.

[@Tomasquo]

Excellent review, with useful side-by-side snapshots at 2:00 , 2:45 , 2:49 and 7:51 . The Vector grips look heavier than Robus.

[@Zipfreer]

Another great video Mike Happy seeing that your channel is growing

[@gambitshotshadow1643]

As an older man (54) I find bands have really helped my joints. Coming from free weights, I do miss the curl bar, and could really use the one in this vid. Thanks.

[@bruceg]

Thanks for another thorough review. Keep 'em coming. With all the new products coming out for resistance band training... all the competition will create higher quality products and better prices!

[@hybridresistance]

This is for sure.

[@Jumptrain101]

Thanks, a timely review. I have been looking at both those products from Vector Athletics. Great discount as well.

[@kippzaugg635]

I've been thinking about getting this bar, I have been waiting for this review. Great content again

[@sydneybird116]

Excellent review! I love the size of the hooks on the Z-Bar. Who knew to use an EZ curl bar for squats! I learn so much in each video.

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks as always Syndey for watching.

[@CALVIN-ns8ch]

I've been watching and liking your videos for a few months just noticed I never subscribed, just fixed that error. I just purchased the Vector Athletics Split Squat Resistance Band Belt and Vector Grips after watching your reviews and used your SBT20 discount code. Thank you and keep up the great content.

[@hybridresistance]

Thank you so much for the subscribe and for the using the code.

[@lukestevens8402]

Love the idea of the cambered Z bar!! My wrists REALLY like the idea!!

[@TomOhle1]

I got the vector athletics belt. That thing is amazing and absolutely rockets my heart rate and hammers my legs! Love it! I’m going to look into purchasing the grips. Just flying back from Ireland with a full gym with me in my checked luggage - t plate, t bar v1, t-rods, a bunch of bands, door anchor, back belt and of course all of my cloths. I can’t emphasize enough for those who have to travel and want to keep the habit just how versatile band board and bars really are. A must have IMHO for every gym even if you already have a total gym, lever gym etc… Keep up the great work mike. Actually an idea for your channel Mike, it would be interesting to hear what you pack on your travels especially as a family man with kids where space is a premium. Today with all of your toys, what would you pack on a transatlantic flight in 2024 to keep your pump on ? Keep up the good work man and I’ll reach out soon to get a consult in with you and catch up.

[@hybridresistance]

Awesome comment per usual Tom. Love hearing about what's in your international gym bag. That would be a good video I may have to look into doing in the future. I can tell you my general travel pack (when I'm traveling by car) is pretty much a few bands and a bar. Although I've been having a lot of fun again with my bullworker again.

[@yediydeyah78]

I recall checking out the handles (via your link) from the Squat Belt video that you did 😀 I too was/am concerned about the gap for the handles and how it would feel in the hand. It doesn't appear that the edges are beveled so there could be some sharp edges being pushed into the palm (depending on the amount of resistance from the band). Maybe recommend to the owner that a revision to the handles to have beveled edges would be great (from a usability standpoint).

[@hybridresistance]

Great tip!

[@martinlingle9369]

Mike, you must have been reading my mind. When I was competing, my arms measured their largest when I was doing close grip benches with a narrow grip on an easy curl bar. I will get one for my x3 bands later.

[@hybridresistance]

Love hear that. Can't beat that real world experience. Thanks as always for the support.

[@_Wraith247]

I have been waiting for this review for awhile. It looks like an awesome alternative to the X3 bar.

[@lerrymaine]

Since you reviewed the Robus handles I started following them and I might buy a pair. Recently saw that they’re launching a new Pro handles which tracks the workouts looks very promising. Hope you check them out when possible. Love your channel and the variety of resistance band’s options. I got the X3 Bar and love it but I got undersun fitness bands too paired with the clench fitness handles and plate and are a really good complement for accessorie work. Thank you

[@hybridresistance]

I did see that. I hope to review those soon when they come out.

[@countbelisarius9742]

Interesting product. I’m still debating which bar to upgrade to.

[@Trooper17055]

Thank you for the review. I enjoy your videos. I am considering purchasing a long bar for my band workouts and am going to consider this bar and handles from Vector...

[@obrilest]

Man if I worked out as much as I watched your videos I’d be so huge! Awesome review man thanks!

[@hybridresistance]

You won the random drawing my friend. Please get back to me via email [e-mail] within 24hrs to claim

[@sobutterysmooth]

Great review as always. I placed an order using your code for the squat belt and the Z-Bar. I also got an email about how the knurling was placed incorrectly and that Max was getting that fixed up. I'm excited. Hopefully it helps with the elbow clicking issues I have with curling.

[@hybridresistance]

Thank you so much for that.

[@Jrav27]

Love the idea of the Z bar. Used the VA belt for the first time yesterday, and it's awesome.

[@hybridresistance]

Great to hear.

[@neiltambeau7710]

Another great video Mike. I have yet to pull the trigger on both a bar for band and the handles. Maybe this will finally get me to pick them up.

[@OlliBoulli]

Ez Bar 👍 I have a modified (shortened) EZ curl bar I use by looping the bands in the center curve. Bands can get in the way set up like this and the tension is different than with the bands set at the extremities. I often end up using it only for biceps curls and Zerchers squats (though bands rub on legs that way too) and use bare hands on bands for everything else. This is cool stuff!

[@seehongkongsea]

These reviews never stops coming. Love it!!!

[@hybridresistance]

I'm trying. As always, just email some stuff you want to see.

[@seehongkongsea]

I have the X3 shorty, Geku, J Bryant, all of which you’ve reviewed. There is one bar you might have difficulty in getting is the Bar from Tao Bao. It is the exact same bar in this video but a straight bar. Built quality and hooks, it’s only 30USD but can probably pass as 300USD in the US market. Its basically the exact same bar with a different logo. I’ve used 200+ n 300lb bands on them n the welding of the hooks can hold. The bands I use KIWSS around 20USD, also from Tao Bao with amazingggg quality. It feels like a giant Corength band from Decathlon.

[@fredvos4015]

Great review. I like that there are alternatives to the x3. I sent mine back because of the band fraying or scuffing. I use bands when travelling so the grips are definetely something to think about getting.

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks for sharing that Fred. Sorry to hear about that fraying again.

[@TommyAlanRaines]

I been looking for heavy bars to use, as I start resistance band training. I would use it for variant workouts. I also like they have metal grips; I have seen plastic ones- which I have reservations about.

[@phillipmagee4098]

I bought the squat belt because of your review and have been very happy with it! You do a great job consistently posting long form content. Do you edit your own videos or does someone else do it?

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks Phillip. It's all me brother.

[@eladmitchell752]

nice heavy duty bar for all size bands,good size not to big or small,i always liked curl bar because of the wrist issue,but all in all its a buyer,thanks mike

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks Elad.

[@benediktzacher7324]

The grips look really nice. I wonder whether thicker bands like Harambe bands fit in the Robus grips? I am sure they will fit in thevector athletics grips.

[@jmc0369]

I will definately have to check out Vector Athletics goods. I want to see how I can apply MAPS Aabolic to just my Totalgym Fit and bands.

[@hybridresistance]

You Won!. You're second runner up as the first person hasn't responded. Please get back to me via email within the 24hrs.

[@Yankeerex]

Hi Mike. Like always great video. First I'd like to thank you for the discount code. I used it to purchase the grips. But I can't afford the amazing bar. For 10 years I've used the Total Gym and I must be honest with you. I've transition to strictly variable bands resistance training. I've done extensive research on bands training. You can build extreme muscle mass with bands and absolutely no joint pain. I wish I can go into this topic, but it's too much to discuss on the comments section. All I can tell you is this: 20 years from now dead weight exercise will be almost non existence. Love all your videos and again thank you for your dedication to your channel. Best of luck Mike 😊

[@hybridresistance]

I love it. Thanks for sharing that. Feel free to email me with more comments on more details on how you gave up on the TB for bands.

[@donaldhoward9819]

I hope to try it. I actually need a long hook bar.

[@Baruk_Natal]

Really appreciate all the content you put out. Can tell you wait till you have properly tested equipment before you make the reviews and even just to see if it’s something you’d add to your rotation

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks Jason.

[@jameswthrasher]

Thanks, Mike! Another great review. Keep up the great work! 🙏

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks James.

[@maryr9481]

I got a bar from Max that’s a bit like the X3 long (an old prototype he was off loading), and it is my favorite bar. I’ve been saving my pennies to get the EZ curl bar.

[@hybridresistance]

That's awesome to hear. You got some perks to knowing Max that long.

[@Rikotsu1]

That curl bar looks like a fantastic curl bar!! I'd love to have it

[@MomentaryPixels]

Very interesting product! One thing I was hoping for companies to put out is ez curl bar versions of their straight resistance band bars, especially if you already like the system they have. Personally considering getting something like the n-gage grips to give my bar thicker and more angled grips for drag curls and rows.

[@hybridresistance]

Those do look cool.

[@Timm129]

I can see lots of uses for this. I'm going to check them out great video

[@apuz13]

I have been looking into buying some of these barbells that work with bands. I would really love to win this. Thank you for all the videos you do.

[@azoto3671]

Have you seen the new bar that clench fitness is releasing this month? It looks awesome and you can attach Olympic weight plates to it. I believe msrp will be around $350

[@hybridresistance]

I did see that. I know that was in the works for a while. You're going to see some similar products I believe fulfilling that same gap. It does look cool for sure.

[@asbury2625]

Where can I get some of those strap extensions and the blue swivel connectors in this video at 4:32? I've seen you use them before in other videos. Thank you for your honest reviews.

[@hybridresistance]

Those are both in my Amazon store under "equipment for sliding bench training" www.amazon.com/shop/slidingbenchtrainer

[@Macnelius]

You should try and attach this to the speediance cables with the adapter hooks they send.

[@hybridresistance]

Excellent idea!

[@radamoco]

Thanks for finding products that keep fitness interesting.

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks for watching.

[@filipsalapa]

This looks pretty damn good and fixes the strain on the wrists cool

[@johnfarrell5176]

I own the Split Squat Resistance Belt and may purchase this product.

[@hybridresistance]

Let us know how you like the belt brother.

[@johnfarrell5176]

The belt is great. I use it with 32 inch serious resistance bands.@@hybridresistance

[@MountainMan82219]

Looks to be a good addition to a band system.

[@SimonKemp]

Another great video - thanks Mike.

[@MikeCooperVoiceover]

Thanks for another great review! I have one in preorder (but would love to enter the draw for the squat belt please!) I was disappointed to find that shipping had slipped to February, but you’ve confirmed that it will be worth the wait. Those hooks look hardcore, LOL. 🤓

[@hybridresistance]

You're in the running Mike

[@ravnet]

Yet again, another fantastic review!

[@hybridresistance]

Thank you.

[@JokinJoe]

The zbar seems amazing and more comfortable for curls, my elbows get tendonitis sometimes with the x3 and i have to rest

[@buddyryan875]

Max is good people in the facebook groups. I have the fake fat grips handles and they bend some. From physics the sturdier the material the more force you generate. Need these handles! Bar looks great for curls, rows, floor presses!

[@skin28420]

I like the grips they look great. Another amazing review.

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks again for watching my friend.

[@gborg100]

Solid bar and a solid review, as always.

[@lildrummerboy80]

Awesome. Someone needed to make this!

[@hybridresistance]

This was a long requested video.

[@cryptochad4290]

Dab gum it man I thought the Jaquishisster had an exclusive patent on any hook bar type thing? I ain't complaining we need more competition. It is good for consumers and us the band stretching community.

[@HieuVlog-KhamPhaTheGioi-WorldT]

Vector Athletics just released a product called band bud, similar to the band hooks sold by serious steel, but the built look much sturdier. Like the hook on this Z bar, and it convert to band bar with any Olympic barbell. If possible could you please make a review on that one. Thank you

[@hybridresistance]

Thank you. Yes, that is the plan. I believe he's making some tweaks and he will be sending them for me to review. The collar hooks will also be going through a revamp that I will covering in the next video.

[@DeanHenry-hm9bd]

I would be happy to win the grips,it would definitely help me with my grip, at 65 my gripping strength is not like it was yrs ago,and Max is a great guy, he is very helpful if you have any questions, my wife got me the squat belt for Christmas,and I really like it, can you use 2 bands with the grips without any issues, like 2 bands not fitting inside the grips? thank you Mike for another great video .

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks Dean. Yes, you could use two bands, just depends on the thickness of the bands and what exercise you're planning on doing.

[@Olmekc]

I would be super happy if I won the Z-Bar! I'm in love with resistance band training even if it only has been two weeks!

[@marcelkurtz6463]

Thanks for the honest review

[@mattsandoval9110]

Looks like a nice product.. My minimalist resistance band home "gym" is quickly becoming not so minimalist

[@hybridresistance]

I hear you brother.

[@shall7070]

Bought the belt using your discount. It's great

[@hybridresistance]

Thank you so much and great to hear.

[@Lum004]

Nice looking bar. Thanks.

[@luigibonini]

would be nice to have your opinion on vector athletics overload straps vs harambe system ropes

[@hybridresistance]

That's been on the list for awhile, just finding a way to work in in with other attachments for a more comprehensive review.

[@luigibonini]

@@hybridresistance great, thanks for the answer!

[@matthewmccann55]

I didn’t see the z bar on the site. Just your review is on there. 🤔

[@hybridresistance]

It could be they stopped selling it or it's sold out.

[@matthewmccann55]

@@hybridresistance hopefully it comes back I do prefer the hook style I’m an x3 user as well. My thought was they were told to stop selling do to design. I hope I’m wrong and find one. 🤞🏻

[@hybridresistance]

@@matthewmccann55 Don't know if you saw it yet, but I do have a product called "collar hooks" which works perfect with any 2" collar barbell you can throw at it.

[@matthewmccann55]

@@hybridresistance I have not. I’m new to your channel as well. 🙏🏻

[@MC7791]

cool stuff

[@josephvendetti1330]

Looks heavy duty and I sure would like to have one😊

[@williamsullivan1126]

Will you be announcing the winners of the give aways in the comments sections of the clips with give aways or will you just let the winners know via email?

[@hybridresistance]

Yes, I first will reach out in the comment section. Usually on most giveaways it's always the second person that gets it, because the first person possibly doesn't see it.

[@matthewruhland8443]

awesome looking bar!

[@danbuckles2745]

Where can you get the black band handles?

[@hybridresistance]

I think you're talking about these ones kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJm8mH-YbZ5kbLM

[@kevindrake714]

That bar looks awesome!!!

[@jimperry4420]

Seems heavy duty. What bands would you recommend at this time?

[@hybridresistance]

I'm either using para force x3 bands or clench, because they have a stretch to them. Can't go wrong with SS as well.

[@jimperry4420]

@@hybridresistance 41 inch?

[@hybridresistance]

@@jimperry4420 yes, 41 is what I prefer.

[@fink4569]

Max is amazing I bought a grabby bar from him.

[@raiden225005]

Looks like a solid product.

[@dave8396]

I purchased the squat belt using your code

[@hybridresistance]

Thank so much Dave.

[@dave8396]

@@hybridresistance you’re welcome. Thank you for all you do. I really appreciate your videos.

[@captainguns9761]

That is the sexiest bar I’ve ever seen

[@mysteriouse5891]

I would love a chance to win a bar!

[@chrisrgutierrez]

Love your videos. Hope I win.

[@hairygriffon4151]

Hey there, just to let you know a scammer is impersonating you on Telegram. I don't know if you are doing any giveaways, but they usually target youtubers who do. Telegram hasn't done anything to them and I keep seeing them change their names. I nearly got scammed from a giveaway a youtuber was doing a while back and I try and warn the person who they are impersonating since they aren't banned and keep scamming. Just thought I'd give you a headsup

[@hybridresistance]

Thanks for the heads up brother. I had to do a couple of bans on the channel from the scammer bots, but I heard these telegram scams happen to a lot of KZbin channels. I'll see if there's anything I can do.

[@hairygriffon4151]

@@hybridresistance No problem and best of luck!