Really glad I found your vids, man. I basically copied the core of your system, including the Geku bar and board, and it’s been great. Maybe for someone the X3 or Harambe is worth it, but anyone just starting out (like I was two months ago) should begin with a setup like yours.
Thanks for your videos, they have helped me a lot to find a decent and not too expensive setup. I'm now using the Geku aluminium bar, Serious Steel bands and a Whiteoak platform, works great.
Last time I searched for that board it was gone. Glad it's back. I have the Tribe bar with eyeholes at the ends but I'm going to try this one. Better than using carabineers IMHO...
As soon as I saw the new bar I thought "Gamerbody's gonna love this"! Got it last week myself and have been LOVING it. The knurling is a great touch that makes me reach for the bar more - just makes it more pleasant to use. I found the new hooks make it a bit easier to slip my big bands in & out. Plus they're way smoother than the old ones which put small cuts on my bands until I filed the edges smooth. Glad you're happy with it. Your setup and videos have been a big inspiration to me!
Yeah, as soon as I saw it on Amazon I purchased it. The hooks are a little sus to me, but so far they have held up in my workout today. Tomorrow starts the official workout program test with the bands until 2025.
Aww man, the new bar looks great! Love how in-depth you are with all these products. As much as I loved traditional gyms, I didn't like the membership headaches (on top of commuting and then waiting 30 mins for someone to "finish" their non-existent set 😂). You seriously convinced me to get most of your setup, and I'm never looking back. Cheers!
I bought the original black bar based off of your videos and I love the product. That one also came with the carry case which is very handy. I will check out the board and this new bar also. Keep up the useful content!
Thanks for the video. You are so right , the X3 and Harambe are so over priced especially the Harambe system for over $1000 plus . Glad other companies are coming out with products to compete and make these systems a lot more affordable
It is the #1 reason I have not purchased either the X3 bar or Harambe. I think they are cool designs, but just too expensive and I can make one with J hook handles and other options for far less then they are asking. Materials may be more premium, but how premium do I need them to be if mine are holding up just fine now, for way less.
Going to give the J Bryant bar a try, it comes in segments that allow a 30" and 38" length, aluminum like this, and the ends have a flat hook which I'm hoping holds it in the middle better. If that doesn't work out I will have to try this Geku.
Wondering how you're getting along with the J Bryant bar? These seem to be your two best recommendations at the moment so a comparison would be great of pros and cons?
@@rayjbb1494 I'm happy with it, set at the 30" length. I think you're splitting hairs between them as long as you get the aluminum one. I don't see the aluminum geku on amazon, but still see the j-bryant one for sale. I still use dumbbells more often because I find resistance bands a bit finicky. In particular, the bands tend to move (e.g. for chest exercises), and there's a relatively narrow window between no resistance at all and crazy max resistance. Finding that window for each exercise basically means you need a way to record or remember it, and then you have setup time since sometimes you double up the band and sometimes you don't. It can actually be easier without the bar, since if you're gripping the band with your hands it's easier to move your hand a few inches either way to adjust tension. But this makes it all hard to judge progress since it's not the same every time. All in all, I still use it on off days in between workouts with weights. Long story short, for the bar, get a metal one and you should be good.
For the resistance bands, go with Serious Steel. They are more expensive, but after recently repurchasing the UnderSun I am very disappointed in them. I've been using the Serious Steel and they have been much better. Here is video I made on why I dont like the 2024 UnderSun bands: th-cam.com/video/AqNVqeu27fM/w-d-xo.html
It's been on and off. This happens with all the newer GEKU products as I think they have a limited supply. The 1st bar and board went out of stock all the time. It should improve though as demand continues to stay up and manufacturing gets better (at least from what I have seen).
It seems that resistance band training has gotten to the point where it can get expensive depending on if you get a training system like X3, and now there's even a machine out there. One of the things I appreciate about your videos is you provide information on equipment that won't break the bank, yet still gets the job done. I'm currently using an Innstar bar that you reviewed in a prior video with Clench carabiners, but I may give this bar a go.
I ended up buying the larger hooks that are compatible with the original bar also, to replace the smaller ones it came with , which had bent on my original geku bar. These hooks appear to be a lot more durable and so far have proved much stronger. I am now happy with my originally purchased Geku bar however I'm kinda jealous of how the new metalic bar looks much more aesthetically pleasing. I may give in and replace the bar at some point . A thumbs up from me so far.
@@GamerBody They are the same as the larger hooks you get with the chrome bar, that are both sturdier, for some reason but also accommodating a wider band much more easily.
Unfortunately I have been unable to find it. I am using Serious Steel bands and the bar is holding up very well so far. Im also doing ab rollers with the wheel attachment and at my body weight of 196lbs it is working well.
Hello Mr. Marstaller (man, that was formal) I was wondering if you have made a video about anchoring bands, I couldn't find any. I'm fortunate enough to have a pair of hammock hooks welded to the inner beam of my concrete wall, but obviously that's only good for attaching bands to an upper point, for lower I have to be creative... Honestly I think with time, those door anchors will damage my doorframe...
Im actually moving completely away from any wall/door anchors. The closest thing I have now for an "anchor" is with doorframe pull-ups using the Crossgrips. I also don't like to use the door anchor as it can damage your door, and I found that after a certain band, it pulls me off the ground anyways.
Great review to be fair if it is bending and locking with what you consider heavy deadlifts and a 3.5 inch hook it can not compare with those other systems. But looks like a nice little light travel system. It would cost me over 1k in hooks replacing them after every deadlift day.
You could go with my old hook system. That once can support an insane amount of resistance. I've never bent any of my hooks so far (just saw someone did in a review on Amazon) and I combine bands all the time. Here is a video of the old triangle hooks I used. You would have to buy the ring attachments from GEKU to use them, but might be an option: th-cam.com/video/z0oJX8ui1cw/w-d-xo.html
@@GamerBody I own all of the systems. There is no equal to Harambe. I have the old geku will pick up this new one as it seems an easy backpack portable bar
Hi Derrik, What do you think about which bar you'd recommend to a 70yo grandma starting her first workout regimen? It seems that the older GEKU bar is significantly narrower than the newer aluminum bar, no?? So, I'd be thinking that with her smaller hands, that might be affecting her grip just a bit too much than the smaller, more narrow variant. Let me know what you think :) and as another commenter mentioned already, the larger hooks can be bought and are compatable with the older bar, pretty cool. Thanks for this review, really awesome!!
With the knurling on the new bar I think that one is still better. However...I would honestly recommend a 70yo grandma go with dumbbells. The main reason is how easy they are to pick up and use. My recommendation would be the Core Fitness Adjustable Dumbbells which just go to 50lbs. If used correctly, no more resistance will be needed for that age. If you still feel like going with resistance bands, then I'd still go with the newer bar as the difference is very small, but the upgrade, to me, is worth the extra price. I don't think hand size will be an issue here. If all else fails, return to Amazon and get the original bar :)
I think the Serious Steel Bands are good (after washing them to get rid of the residue). They are pricey and the jump in resistance from one to the next can be a lot. However, if you are looking for a lot of resistance, I think they are great. With that said, to price for value, I think the UnderSun are my favorite. Both are great from my testing so far though so can't really go wrong either way. I may run another test with just the Serious Steel bands after this test (the poll voted for UnderSun in the test, but it was close).
@GamerBody I'm a personal trainer and also training with the bands on my own. I don't live in the US, so Importing them off Amazon is 150$. My question is, is there really a difference or is it all just marketing.
If it is just bands, feel free to go with a cheaper option that is similar. Don't go too cheap as they will likely snap. Also, look into the layering type as the way the latex is layered matters in making bands more durable.
@GamerBody yes I'm trying to understand if there is a difference between mid range price, to high end price in term of products quality. For example on Amazon there is a brand called tribe mid range price compared to serious steel
Would be cool in their next iteration if they made one end have a male end and the other end piece have a female. So you can shrink the bar down by just hooking the two end pieces together for bar lenghth variety
If you can get that twist connector piece out of them middle section, this is possible. Mine is stuck though and I will need tools to unscrew it. It isn't that big an issue for me, but if you can unscrew yours and not get stuck, it is certainly an option.
The only reports I've seen is that some of the hooks have bent on people. I'm lucky enough where it hasn't happened yet (crossing fingers) but that seems to be the biggest issue as of right now. I might try getting the circle end-hooks and then adding my own triangle links from my INNSTAR bar and see if that feels good or not. It is nice that some triangle links come with it, but only if they can support the resistance.
Based on your earlier videos, I bought and received the original bar just a couple of days ago. I could probably return it and get this one, but I'm not convinced it's worth twice the price. I don't travel, so the case isn't a draw for me, and having played a bit with the black bar, it seems like it will do the job just fine. I think the new one is over-priced, in any case. All that said, nice, informative review!
No, it is a newer product so it goes in and out of stock a lot. This happened with the original bar, platform, and now the new bar. I'm hoping they get more in stock to help with demand as people move towards this newer version.
It's been in and out of stock as it is a new product they offer. The board and original bar were the same. Hopefully they can get more in stock and keep it stocked soon.
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Really glad I found your vids, man. I basically copied the core of your system, including the Geku bar and board, and it’s been great. Maybe for someone the X3 or Harambe is worth it, but anyone just starting out (like I was two months ago) should begin with a setup like yours.
Darrik for president of bands 💪
X3 is never worth it. The x bar is too short. And any bar will basically be fine
I sold my Harambe bar and got this this bar and absolutely love it so far.
Why did you sell
@@newlife77845 got tired of the whole sling thing. It's a great system just not for me.
@@newlife77845
Because he never owned it. He must have sold it cheap because not even at half price are people buying them used 😂
Thanks for your videos, they have helped me a lot to find a decent and not too expensive setup. I'm now using the Geku aluminium bar, Serious Steel bands and a Whiteoak platform, works great.
Last time I searched for that board it was gone. Glad it's back. I have the Tribe bar with eyeholes at the ends but I'm going to try this one. Better than using carabineers IMHO...
Unfortunately, looks like the board is still unavailable.
Yeah, the board seems to go in and out of inventory frequently. Being a newer product, it may be tough for them to keep up with demand.
As soon as I saw the new bar I thought "Gamerbody's gonna love this"!
Got it last week myself and have been LOVING it. The knurling is a great touch that makes me reach for the bar more - just makes it more pleasant to use.
I found the new hooks make it a bit easier to slip my big bands in & out. Plus they're way smoother than the old ones which put small cuts on my bands until I filed the edges smooth.
Glad you're happy with it. Your setup and videos have been a big inspiration to me!
Yeah, as soon as I saw it on Amazon I purchased it. The hooks are a little sus to me, but so far they have held up in my workout today. Tomorrow starts the official workout program test with the bands until 2025.
Aww man, the new bar looks great! Love how in-depth you are with all these products. As much as I loved traditional gyms, I didn't like the membership headaches (on top of commuting and then waiting 30 mins for someone to "finish" their non-existent set 😂). You seriously convinced me to get most of your setup, and I'm never looking back. Cheers!
Exactly why I like kettlebells, another minimalist workout tool.
I bought the original black bar based off of your videos and I love the product. That one also came with the carry case which is very handy. I will check out the board and this new bar also. Keep up the useful content!
Nice! I didn't get a case with my original one. They must have added that later.
I have the basic X3 bar set that I got when they were first released for $450 so not too bad by comparison. I do like this Geku bar for travel though.
Yeah, that small carrying case is a huge plus. With the holiday season coming, I may try and take it with me this time.
Looks cool. I wish they did a weight rating.
Thanks for the video. You are so right , the X3 and Harambe are so over priced especially the Harambe system for over $1000 plus . Glad other companies are coming out with products to compete and make these systems a lot more affordable
It is the #1 reason I have not purchased either the X3 bar or Harambe. I think they are cool designs, but just too expensive and I can make one with J hook handles and other options for far less then they are asking. Materials may be more premium, but how premium do I need them to be if mine are holding up just fine now, for way less.
Nice review. If I didn't already have some of the other systems you mentioned, I might consider this one.
I hope it comes to the UK soon.
Going to give the J Bryant bar a try, it comes in segments that allow a 30" and 38" length, aluminum like this, and the ends have a flat hook which I'm hoping holds it in the middle better. If that doesn't work out I will have to try this Geku.
Wondering how you're getting along with the J Bryant bar? These seem to be your two best recommendations at the moment so a comparison would be great of pros and cons?
@@rayjbb1494 I'm happy with it, set at the 30" length. I think you're splitting hairs between them as long as you get the aluminum one. I don't see the aluminum geku on amazon, but still see the j-bryant one for sale. I still use dumbbells more often because I find resistance bands a bit finicky. In particular, the bands tend to move (e.g. for chest exercises), and there's a relatively narrow window between no resistance at all and crazy max resistance. Finding that window for each exercise basically means you need a way to record or remember it, and then you have setup time since sometimes you double up the band and sometimes you don't. It can actually be easier without the bar, since if you're gripping the band with your hands it's easier to move your hand a few inches either way to adjust tension. But this makes it all hard to judge progress since it's not the same every time. All in all, I still use it on off days in between workouts with weights.
Long story short, for the bar, get a metal one and you should be good.
I was really considering the Harambe, but I agree, at $799(!) it is way overpriced. Will prob go for this instead, nice review.
For the resistance bands, go with Serious Steel. They are more expensive, but after recently repurchasing the UnderSun I am very disappointed in them. I've been using the Serious Steel and they have been much better. Here is video I made on why I dont like the 2024 UnderSun bands: th-cam.com/video/AqNVqeu27fM/w-d-xo.html
Geku have released some elite bands. Maybe you should try a those one day. Geku really have changed the resistance band training style in my opinion
Great upload Sir,
is this bar sold out? Not available on Amazon at the moment
It's been on and off. This happens with all the newer GEKU products as I think they have a limited supply. The 1st bar and board went out of stock all the time. It should improve though as demand continues to stay up and manufacturing gets better (at least from what I have seen).
It seems that resistance band training has gotten to the point where it can get expensive depending on if you get a training system like X3, and now there's even a machine out there. One of the things I appreciate about your videos is you provide information on equipment that won't break the bank, yet still gets the job done. I'm currently using an Innstar bar that you reviewed in a prior video with Clench carabiners, but I may give this bar a go.
The new machine is dumb IMO. All I can picture are bands snapping everywhere. It feels like overkill to me and won't fit in my home gym setup anyways.
I ended up buying the larger hooks that are compatible with the original bar also, to replace the smaller ones it came with , which had bent on my original geku bar. These hooks appear to be a lot more durable and so far have proved much stronger. I am now happy with my originally purchased Geku bar however I'm kinda jealous of how the new metalic bar looks much more aesthetically pleasing. I may give in and replace the bar at some point . A thumbs up from me so far.
For the hooks, are they the curved ones that come with the silver bar? Or are they just the standard triangles that bent on you?
@@GamerBody They are the same as the larger hooks you get with the chrome bar, that are both sturdier, for some reason but also accommodating a wider band much more easily.
Thank you for your review. Do you know by any chance the maximum resistance of the bar ?
Unfortunately I have been unable to find it. I am using Serious Steel bands and the bar is holding up very well so far. Im also doing ab rollers with the wheel attachment and at my body weight of 196lbs it is working well.
Love it!
Hello Mr. Marstaller (man, that was formal)
I was wondering if you have made a video about anchoring bands, I couldn't find any.
I'm fortunate enough to have a pair of hammock hooks welded to the inner beam of my concrete wall, but obviously that's only good for attaching bands to an upper point, for lower I have to be creative...
Honestly I think with time, those door anchors will damage my doorframe...
Im actually moving completely away from any wall/door anchors. The closest thing I have now for an "anchor" is with doorframe pull-ups using the Crossgrips. I also don't like to use the door anchor as it can damage your door, and I found that after a certain band, it pulls me off the ground anyways.
Great review to be fair if it is bending and locking with what you consider heavy deadlifts and a 3.5 inch hook it can not compare with those other systems.
But looks like a nice little light travel system.
It would cost me over 1k in hooks replacing them after every deadlift day.
You could go with my old hook system. That once can support an insane amount of resistance. I've never bent any of my hooks so far (just saw someone did in a review on Amazon) and I combine bands all the time.
Here is a video of the old triangle hooks I used. You would have to buy the ring attachments from GEKU to use them, but might be an option: th-cam.com/video/z0oJX8ui1cw/w-d-xo.html
@@GamerBody I own all of the systems. There is no equal to Harambe. I have the old geku will pick up this new one as it seems an easy backpack portable bar
Hi Derrik,
What do you think about which bar you'd recommend to a 70yo grandma starting her first workout regimen? It seems that the older GEKU bar is significantly narrower than the newer aluminum bar, no?? So, I'd be thinking that with her smaller hands, that might be affecting her grip just a bit too much than the smaller, more narrow variant. Let me know what you think :) and as another commenter mentioned already, the larger hooks can be bought and are compatable with the older bar, pretty cool. Thanks for this review, really awesome!!
Darrik*, I'm sorry bro. lol
With the knurling on the new bar I think that one is still better. However...I would honestly recommend a 70yo grandma go with dumbbells. The main reason is how easy they are to pick up and use. My recommendation would be the Core Fitness Adjustable Dumbbells which just go to 50lbs. If used correctly, no more resistance will be needed for that age. If you still feel like going with resistance bands, then I'd still go with the newer bar as the difference is very small, but the upgrade, to me, is worth the extra price. I don't think hand size will be an issue here. If all else fails, return to Amazon and get the original bar :)
I wish they would bring this back so I can order one, lol
Are the serious steel bands worth it? Or any mid range bands are the same quality? Thanks!
I think the Serious Steel Bands are good (after washing them to get rid of the residue). They are pricey and the jump in resistance from one to the next can be a lot. However, if you are looking for a lot of resistance, I think they are great.
With that said, to price for value, I think the UnderSun are my favorite. Both are great from my testing so far though so can't really go wrong either way. I may run another test with just the Serious Steel bands after this test (the poll voted for UnderSun in the test, but it was close).
@GamerBody I'm a personal trainer and also training with the bands on my own. I don't live in the US, so Importing them off Amazon is 150$. My question is, is there really a difference or is it all just marketing.
@@danielkzl3341 Are you asking if there is a difference between different brands of bands, or using bands vs other modalities such as dumbbells?
If it is just bands, feel free to go with a cheaper option that is similar. Don't go too cheap as they will likely snap. Also, look into the layering type as the way the latex is layered matters in making bands more durable.
@GamerBody yes I'm trying to understand if there is a difference between mid range price, to high end price in term of products quality.
For example on Amazon there is a brand called tribe mid range price compared to serious steel
Would be cool in their next iteration if they made one end have a male end and the other end piece have a female. So you can shrink the bar down by just hooking the two end pieces together for bar lenghth variety
If you can get that twist connector piece out of them middle section, this is possible. Mine is stuck though and I will need tools to unscrew it. It isn't that big an issue for me, but if you can unscrew yours and not get stuck, it is certainly an option.
What are the chances anything on that bar snaps? Do you know if there have been reports of their previous bar failing not just bending?
The only reports I've seen is that some of the hooks have bent on people. I'm lucky enough where it hasn't happened yet (crossing fingers) but that seems to be the biggest issue as of right now. I might try getting the circle end-hooks and then adding my own triangle links from my INNSTAR bar and see if that feels good or not. It is nice that some triangle links come with it, but only if they can support the resistance.
got one off amazon, one of the band hooks shrieks like FK when it turns. have mailed them to ask what to about it.
WD40
Mine used to make noise. I took them off and on a few times and it doesn't do that anymore :)
Based on your earlier videos, I bought and received the original bar just a couple of days ago. I could probably return it and get this one, but I'm not convinced it's worth twice the price. I don't travel, so the case isn't a draw for me, and having played a bit with the black bar, it seems like it will do the job just fine. I think the new one is over-priced, in any case. All that said, nice, informative review!
I personally really enjoy the new one, but if you don't feel the material upgrade or knurling are worth it, the original will do great!
Just buy the larger hooks separately to upgrade the black bar, they are compatible and a worthy upgrade in my opinion
@@rustyboltskpears368 I'll keep that in mind. Good suggestion!
Did they discontinue already? Amazon says unavailable 😢
No, it is a newer product so it goes in and out of stock a lot. This happened with the original bar, platform, and now the new bar. I'm hoping they get more in stock to help with demand as people move towards this newer version.
Would anyone know if x3 bands fit in this bar?
I don't personally, but I would think so. The hooks that come with it are 3.5 inches, so if the width of that band is around that, it should be fine.
Tempting
Does anyone know how to contact the company? I swear it's been like two going on three weeks, and this thing is not restocked.
Restocking in progress
Seems they are watching my channel - if that is a real comment from the company on your comment :)
@@GamerBody I really hope it is. I want to get this thing before it gets too cold outside.
"Our brand's Chinese name is '极酷' (G-COOL), which means 'very cool'."
Too bad this bar is no longer available. I'm hoping they are just out of stock and that they haven't been sued by X3 or Harambe
Can’t find this bar😂
It's been in and out of stock as it is a new product they offer. The board and original bar were the same. Hopefully they can get more in stock and keep it stocked soon.
The board is no longer available.
It goes in and out. If you don't want to think about it, try "The Step" platform from this setup: th-cam.com/video/UuYMtHK9yRM/w-d-xo.html