carl coffey Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 i was just wondering if anyone has/used, a bandbell bar like they use at westside barbell and include in their bench routiens..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smith06 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 We made one using PVC pipe with 4" PVC on the ends.. We then hangs plates or KB's using bands. It isn't as reactive as the bamboo bar but definitely works. It will fry everything. Definitely helps build stabilizers and forces you to engage all parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellswindstaff Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 I assumed that these were always for the stabilizers, but how do you do determine load with them. Percentage? I really can't see someone going for a max with these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe705 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 it's a rehab/prehab thing. I do them at the end of a pressing session for some sets of 20-25. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smith06 Posted June 23, 2012 Share Posted June 23, 2012 With our variation we usually work in the 15-25 range. But we've loaded it up to 365 for a couple of our stronger guys to hit a set of 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellswindstaff Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 Interesting... you said PVC. Would you consider actually cutting down a bamboo tree to length and using it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smith06 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 If u have access I'd try it.. No harm in experimenting. Our PVC bar works wonders. It was a complete off the wall experiment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbe705 Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 the actual bamboo bar is fiberglass, not bamboo. just to be clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl coffey Posted June 24, 2012 Author Share Posted June 24, 2012 thanks guys i was thinking of doing that myself ( use a piece of pipe ) just to try out and see how it feels then maybe think of ordering myself one from westside, it does seem to be a piece of kit that is used on a regular basis in the westside template and gives results. thanks for your replys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellswindstaff Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 the actual bamboo bar is fiberglass, not bamboo. just to be clear. Bamboo is pretty strong and flexibile though. There is a bamboo forest with some trees with a 3in diameter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andurniat Posted June 24, 2012 Share Posted June 24, 2012 it's a rehab/prehab thing. I do them at the end of a pressing session for some sets of 20-25. x2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Squat More Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Schedule 80 pvc pipe, about 3 different diameters that fit inside eachother, largest being 1.5" on the outside is the best bet, then a long enough diameter of a strong and somewhat flexible wood in the center - that is how I made mine. Also use bands to attach your weights, hell even using a regular barbell with bands pretty much does the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smith06 Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Schedule 80 pvc pipe, about 3 different diameters that fit inside eachother, largest being 1.5" on the outside is the best bet, then a long enough diameter of a strong and somewhat flexible wood in the center - that is how I made mine. Also use bands to attach your weights, hell even using a regular barbell with bands pretty much does the same thing. we just used schedule 80 & duct taped it.. Lol.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellswindstaff Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 Schedule 80 pvc pipe, about 3 different diameters that fit inside eachother, largest being 1.5" on the outside is the best bet, then a long enough diameter of a strong and somewhat flexible wood in the center - that is how I made mine. Also use bands to attach your weights, hell even using a regular barbell with bands pretty much does the same thing. Did you saw through the center like the real commercial bandell bars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Squat More Posted June 25, 2012 Share Posted June 25, 2012 You mean to add bands? no, I just threw some athletic tape on the area where I would put my bands to keep them from sliding off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellswindstaff Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Cool. Thanks guys. 5 bucks sounds way better than 300 something. Ill def try it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smith06 Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Cool. Thanks guys. 5 bucks sounds way better than 300 something. Ill def try it out. I think it'll make ya happy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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