Are there weight gain bars and can you buy them at the store?
[2009-06-30 15:04:52]

Q: Are there such things as weight gain bars? Are they available at regular supermarkets? Things like Pediasure or protein bars would those work? Thanks!

By the way I am super underweight looking to gain weight. I already eat a normal amount

A: Yes there are weight gain bars, but I would suggest weight gain supplement mixes (drinks) go to your local GNC store and ask for the best one.

I dont think they sell them at normal supermarkets (the bars)


Valeo

List Price: $12.99
Price: $11.49
You Save: $1.50 (12%)

Product Details

  • Hand wash pad
  • Fits both olympic and standard size bars
  • Sturdy foam core
  • Hook and loop closure for easy fastening

Product Description

Bar pad fits both Olympic and standard size bars. Made with a strudy foam core and hook and loop closure for easy fastening. Hand wash.

Customer Reviews

Work Good
Words good. Way better than a shirt. Velcro is on the inside so no neck scraping. Good product.
Lift more!
I use my Valeo Bar Pad in a weight training class.
Since I started using it I have increased the amount of weight
I can lift for the back and leg and leg tracks. I only use it for the
tracks that have the weight sitting in the shoulder girdle.
It is amazing how much difference the pad makes. The velcro holds it on tightly and allows you to quickly put in on and remove it.




great product
Not too expensive. Extra soft. Velcro is strong.
Makes squats easy on the shoulders!
It Works Perfectly
It's a bar pad; it is what it is. This one functions as it's intended to. It eliminates the unpleasantness of using just the bar to do squats.

Construction is good, and the one-piece nature of it is very convenient. The width is ok for me, but if you have very broad shoulders, you'll probably want a wider pad (it's about sixteen inches wide).

As for fitment, I have an Olympic bar, and it fits perfectly. The best part is that it doesn't move freely around the bar as some pads do. Set it where you want it, and it will stay put throughout all of your sets; no sliding around or rotating to where the connection point is on your shoulders.
Very Happy with this Pad
I bought this pad because they didn't seem to have any at my gym, and I've been very happy with it so far. Just like an earlier review, I immediately liked the gel (versus foam) like feel of the cushioning; the cushioning is soft but firm, so it is very comfortable on my spine and shoulders when doing heavy squats. I was slightly concerned by an earlier review that said it didn't fit around the bars all the way, but at my specific gym, a 24-Hour Fitness, it fits around all the bars perfectly. Finally, I like the fact that they are one piece (versus a foam pad with a separate nylon sheet that wraps around it) because that means I don't have to fumble around looking for both pieces in my bag. I can just pull it out, slap it on the bar, the velcro ends connect with each other, and I'm off and squating with minimal fuss.

SPRI

List Price: $24.09
Price: $9.10
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Product Description

Provides the perfect grip on barbells and dumbbells and prevents over gripping handgrip fatigue. Adjustable wrist straps help ensure a comfortable, secure fit.

Customer Reviews

Needs to be adjustable but isn't
The hooks hang from the wrist strap at a fixed length, so if this length is not what fits you, you will end up not being able to hold the bar with your hands. In my case, my wrist-to-fingertips distance is short, so the hooks hang down too far, making it impossible to use them effectively. Some sort of mechanism to shorten/lengthen the hook distance would make this product much better.
No good...
They just feel awkward...Also, when I was doing some pull-ups, I had a lot of difficulty getting off the bar because I couldn't unhook myself. Doing curls, they offer no support. My friend has the type where it's a strap that wraps around whatever you like, he seems to like those a lot more, I might just give it a try.
They get the job done
I wouldn't call these the best in the world, but they do get the job done. The metal feels somewhat flimsy and they slide themselves through the loop, which can be a little irritating, but they do work.
Work well!
After about 270 lbs. my grip starts to go, then I use these hooks and can keep on going.
My only complaint is that they are a very snug fit on my olympic bar, on a regular one inch bar you can walk right up and hook and lift, On the olympic bar I have to work them onto the bar and after the lift kind of pry / wiggle them off. It's not too bad but after a max lift I just want to sit down not have to fight to get unclipped.
I'm too short for it.
I'm 5ft9in. This product is too long for my hands. My fingers barely wrap around the bar while I'm deadlifting. It feels really odd, and I think it affects my form.

Altus Athletic

List Price: $9.99
Price: $9.99

Product Details

  • Comfortable Polyfoam Padding
  • Fits Standard 1 in. Bar and 2 in. Olympic Bar
  • Durable Nylon Construction
  • Self-Gripping Fastener

Product Description

Durable nylon covered foam padded wrap provides added comfort when a weight bar is resting on your shoulders. Increase the number of your repetitions comfortably with this soft cushioned pad.

Customer Reviews

Not good enough
This pad is made of soft foam that compresses down to almost nothing under signficant weight. Further, the padding is in three pieces inside the nylon sleve. The space between the strips always seems to work its way onto your spine effectively giving you no padding where you need it. There has to be a better product with denser foam in a single piece with no seams.

GoFit

List Price: $19.99
Price: $14.79
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Product Details

  • Works with all standard weight plates
  • Perfect for training for all sports
  • Steel bar construction doesn't slip when using heavy weights
  • Padded foam grips minimize hand fatigue and provide maximum grip

Product Description

The GoFit Wrist & Forearm Blaster is a great tool to create power and strength in your wrist and forearms. Perfect for sports like golf, baseball, tennis, wrestling, football, and climbing in which wrist and forearm strength is imperative. The Wrist & Forearm Blaster is simple to use and is a time proven method for developing superior grip strength. The GoFit Wrist and Forearm Blaster is made from solid steel construction, has foam grip handles, and works with standard size weight plates.

Customer Reviews

I Have Found That There are Better Options

From the previous reviews it seems that this product doesn't deliver any satisfaction at all. Buy instead the wrist roller manufactured by proboxinggear.I bought one eight months ago and I loved it. I use it at home and even at the gym, since it is small and very light, so it fits in my backpack taken about the same space than my gloves.

The one I bought is really an excellent accessory, since is not only a Wrist exerciser, but a complete Forearm Strengthener. Simple to use, with no spring or moving or breakable parts, it looks like it will resist the hardest workouts and continuous use.

With simple rolling movements and as you gradually increase resistance by adding weight plates to it you strengthen hands, wrist, forearms and upper arms. I have considerably improved wrist stability and holding power, and also feel an Increased range of motion and flexibility
Be Careful, Read First

Before ordering this accessory, please ask the seller if the plate that enables a weight to be attached to the rope is included with this exerciser, because if not it will be totally useless. I saw several complains and bad reviews about this very same accessory (GoFit GF-WFB Wrist & Forearm Blaster) so take that into account.

I bought a different wrist roller exerciser, manufacturer by proboxinggear about eight months ago and I loved it. The one I bought is really an excellent accessory, since is not only a Wrist exerciser, but a complete Forearm Strengthener. Simple to use, with no spring or moving or breakable parts, it looks like it will resist the hardest workouts and continuous use.

With simple rolling movements and as you gradually increase resistance by adding weight plates to it you strengthen hands, wrist, forearms and upper arms. I have considerably improved wrist stability and holding power, and also feel an Increased range of motion and flexibility

I use it at home and even at the gym, since it is small and very light, so it fits in my backpack taken about the same space than my gloves.
An Excellent and Complete Forearm Exerciser

This excellent accessory is not only a Wrist exerciser, but a complete Forearm Strengthener. Simple to use, with no spring or moving or breakable parts, it looks like it will resist the hardest workouts and continuous use.

I bought one eight months ago and I loved it. I use it at home and even at the gym, since it is small and very light, so it fits in my backpack taken about the same space than my gloves.

With simple rolling movements and as you gradually increase resistance by adding weight plates to it you strengthen hands, wrist, forearms and upper arms. I have considerably improved wrist stability and holding power, and also feel an Increased range of motion and flexibility
good product
I'm happy I got my GoFit Wrist & Forearm Blaster. It came with all of its parts, the handles have not come loose, and they are comfortably padded. I do wrist curls and reverse wrist curls with dumbells, but this little item adds an entirely different exercise to the routine. The pump and burn you can get is incredible. If you don't want to work out your frontal deltoids at the same time, use it while standing on a bench so you don't have to hold your arms straight out front when you roll the weight up and down.
GoFit GF-WFB Wrist & Forearm Blaster Review
I am very pleased with the product. Changing weights is very easy and quick. Accomplishes the goal I intended.

The Bar

List Price: $24.99
Price: $18.91
You Save: $6.08 (24%)

Product Details

  • Durable construction with cushioned foam padding
  • Tone and Condition
  • 90 day limited warranty
  • Easy storage

Product Description

Sculpting Bar is perfect to strengthen. This weighted bar features an easy grip and multiple uses.

Customer Reviews

Nice
I like the body bar. It is fun to excersise with. I first was introduced to using body bars when I was in physical therapy(PT) after my car accident 6+ years ago. I am able to see every day the effect that the body bar is having on my physical ability. I am more awake during the day; I am able to play around with my son more; I'm stronger in general which will be helpful when my daughter arrives. I got the body bar with a book on different exercises using the body bar, plus I incorperate some of what I remember from PT. The body bar is easy to use which is helpful since I can't do quite as much as I used to be able to now that I'm pregnant with my daughter.
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