XBAR Fitness Handles & Grips

The XBAR Handles & Grips upgrades resistance band training with comfort, stability, and joint-friendly mechanics. Featuring the Bar Only, Heavy Duty Handles, and Push-Up Docs, this  makes presses, rows, squats, and push-ups smoother and safer. Handles provide secure isolation work, the bar enables heavy compound lifts, and the Push-Up Docs protect wrists while extending range of motion. These aren’t just extras—they’re essential upgrades that take your workouts from functional to optimized.

Handles & Grips for Resistance Training

When most people think about resistance band workouts, they imagine looping a band around their hands or gripping it bare. It works—for a while. But then the limitations show up: awkward wrist angles, slipping grips, sore joints, and movements that don’t feel natural.

The truth is, your grip is the first point of contact between you and your training tool. If it’s weak, uncomfortable, or unstable, everything else breaks down. That’s why XBAR designed the Handles & Grips Collection—to solve the problems that basic bands alone can’t, and to turn your setup into a professional-grade training system.

This collection includes three core products:

• The XBAR Bar Only (35")

• The Heavy Duty Handles (pair)

• The Push-Up Docks (pair)

Each piece is engineered to add comfort, leverage, and joint protection—so you get smoother mechanics, safer progression, and more powerful workouts.

Why Handles & Grips Matter

Think about barbell training for a moment. Nobody grabs the bar directly on the sleeve or presses with open palms—they use a secure grip. Why? Because control equals performance.

Handles and grips provide:

• Stability: Secure attachment points that don’t slip mid-set.

• Comfort: Ergonomic design that protects joints and soft tissue.

• Leverage: Longer or more natural grips allow heavier loads.

• Range of motion: Push-Up Docs and the XBAR bar itself let you move further, activating more muscle fibers.

• Safety: A controlled grip prevents accidents and reduces strain.

Without proper handles, resistance training feels like a workaround. With them, it feels like real strength training.

The XBAR Bar Only (35")

The centerpiece of this collection is the XBAR Bar Only, a 35-inch steel bar designed to turn resistance bands into a full-body strength system.

Unlike standard band handles, the XBAR includes rotating end-caps, which reduce torque on your wrists and elbows. That means presses, rows, curls, and squats feel smoother and more joint-friendly. It mimics the feel of a barbell—but in a portable, lightweight package.

Why the bar matters:

• Enables compound lifts like squats, deadlifts, chest presses, and rows.

• Distributes band tension evenly across both arms for balance.

• Rotating ends prevent awkward joint stress.

• Provides the leverage needed for heavier band loads—especially with the RS 2.0 system.

Handles are great, but the bar unlocks real power. It’s the difference between doing curls with dumbbells and loading up a barbell—you’re able to challenge yourself with heavier loads and bigger movements.

Heavy Duty Handles

For isolation work and accessory lifts, the Heavy Duty Handles are essential. They’re built to withstand the high tension of XBAR’s heaviest bands—no flimsy plastic, no cheap straps. These handles give you a secure, comfortable grip whether you’re curling, pressing, or pulling.

Why they matter:

• Perfect for bicep curls, triceps extensions, lateral raises, face pulls, and flys.

• Thick padding and durable stitching make them last.

• Designed to pair with both light bands (for rehab/toning) and heavy bands (for muscle growth).

• Great for users who want a more traditional dumbbell-style feel.

If the bar is your barbell, the handles are your dumbbells—precise, controlled, and versatile.

Push-Up Docks

Push-ups are one of the best bodyweight exercises you can do—but they’re tough on wrists. Enter the Push-Up Docks. These ergonomic stands not only protect your joints, they also extend your range of motion, letting you sink deeper and activate more chest, shoulder, and triceps muscle fibers.

They can also be paired with bands for added resistance on push-ups, dips, and floor presses.

Why they matter:

• Keeps wrists in a neutral, pain-free position.

• Increases chest activation with greater depth.

• Adds versatility for dips, planks, mountain climbers, and banded presses.

• Compact and portable—perfect for home or travel.

Once you try push-ups with Docks, you’ll never go back to flat palms.

The XBAR Advantage

Other brands sell basic foam handles or plastic push-up stands. XBAR goes further:

• Rotating bar ends for joint safety.

• Reinforced handles for heavy band loads.

• Ergonomic Push-Up Docks designed for strength, not just yoga.

Together, they create a system that’s not only portable and versatile—but also engineered for durability and progression.

FAQs

Do I need the bar if I already use handles?

Yes—handles are great for isolation, but the bar unlocks compound lifts and heavier loading. If you want to squat, deadlift, or bench-style press with bands, the bar is essential.

Are Push-Up Docks really necessary?

If you value wrist comfort and chest activation, absolutely. They extend your range of motion, reduce strain, and make push-ups and dips far more effective.

Can the handles take heavy tension?

Yes. Our Heavy Duty Handles are built to withstand the high loads of XBAR’s heavy and RS 2.0 bands. No slipping, no snapping.

Is this collection beginner-friendly?

Definitely. Even if you’re just starting out, having proper grips makes training safer and more enjoyable. You can grow into the bar and Push-Up Docks as you progress.

How portable are these accessories?

Very. The bar, handles, and Docks all fit easily in a gym bag or XBAR carry case—perfect for home, travel, or office workouts.

Sources

• ACE Fitness — Strength Training with Resistance Bands

• Verywell Fit — Resistance Band Benefits

• Healthline — Benefits of Push-Ups

• Mayo Clinic — Strength Training Basics

Final Thoughts

Handles & Grips Collection aren't about “extras”—it’s about basics that make resistance band training safer, stronger, and more effective. The XBAR Bar Only unlocks compound lifts and heavier loads. The Heavy Duty Handles give you comfort and control for isolation work. The Push-Up Docks protect your wrists and boost your chest activation.

Together, they transform your XBAR system into a full, ergonomic strength setup that rivals a traditional gym—without the bulk, cost, or noise.

If you want workouts that feel smoother, safer, and more powerful, the Handles & Grips is the upgrade your bands have been waiting for.