Wonderful mat wished it came in more colors.

This mat provides excellent padding and traction for the exercises I do which include situps and kneeing on my basement concrete floor. It is also easy to clean and stow away. At 5/8" it is one of the thickest mats not for gymnastics or martial arts that I could find. Highly recommended.More detail ...

Wonderful mat wished it came in more colors.

This mat provides excellent padding and traction for the exercises I do which include situps and kneeing on my basement concrete floor. It is also easy to clean and stow away. At 5/8" it is one of the thickest mats not for gymnastics or martial arts that I could find. Highly recommended.More detail ...

Needs some re-design

This is good for doing deadlifts but not for chin ups as it doesn't feel right on the wrist it takes some weight off the fingers but not a piece of cake.More detail ...

Best glove I have ever owned.

I've been a weight lifter for many years and have gone through MANY gloves. These are by far the best I've owned. One reason I love them is that they are not intrusive at all. The softer leather and flex section make them a pleasure to wear. They also for some reason seem to grip the bar better then any other glove I've owned. They also have the right amount of gel in the palms if there was any more it would be annoying so the girly men just have to look elsewhere! They do wear a little faster than other gloves but not thats to be expected with the softer leather and flex sections but is worth it since they are so great to wear. I give these gloves a beating 4 times each week and still on the same pair I've had for over a year. Would definately recomend!More detail ...

A Keeper

Excellent straps..sound strong construction..the large grommets (feel a little light though) easily fit any chin up bar..very comfortable...Met my expectations and well worth the price. Definitely a Keeper.



A slight amendment to my review..after a month of using these I found that one of the straps had a tear along the side lining.Either the piece was defective or it couldn't take my weight (all of 200 lbs).A Bit disappointing because otherwise it seemed well constructed.I live in India so returning the product is not possible now.



Edited 03/17/08 I complained to Harbinger about the problem I had with the product and to my surprise they actually went to the trouble and expense of shipping a free replacement to me all the way to India . THat is truly awesome customer service and I hope the Ab Straps do give me years of service.More detail ...

Comfortable and supportive

I have had these gloves for a month now and have had no problems with them so far. They are both comfortable and supportive during my weight training sessions and I never sweat in them. One feature I find appealing about these gloves is that they can be put in the washer and dryer for quick and easy cleaning. The design of the gloves shows their feminine side without being too showy (no loud colors) which makes them easy to coordinate with any active wear. More detail ...

Yoga or Pilates - Great Mat

I bought this mat for both Yoga and Pilates. I wanted the extra thickness/cushion for floor exercises. I have used the mat for 30-days and can say I am very pleased with the quality construction and performance of the mat for both types of activities. The closed-cell anti-microbial Durafoam feature is worth the money. The removeble strap is included making this a good value. There is a slight odor to the mat but only noticeable when lying face down on the mat. One suggestion for the manufacturer to consider is to use a slightly higher quality fabric for the strap. The strap leaves dents in the mat and over time may cause the mat to "chip". Other than that I would buy again. More detail ...

worth every penny!

Having lifted weights for over 20 years I have gone through quite a bit of different accessories and aids and these are definitely the best lifting straps I've found in many years.



Their unique magic is in the rubber strips which really do make these nylon straps STICK to whatever bar you're using: pull-up bar lat-machine bar dumbbells or barbells. Wonderful wonderful grip.



My only complaint is that there is no extra padding for the part of the strap that wraps around your wrists unlike with the other Harbinger lifting strap which regrettably does not have the rubber strips.



Whenever Harbinger combines both features into a single strap they will have achieved absolute perfection!



ESSENTIAL USAGE TIP: do *not* wrap the part of the strap that goes around the bar on top of itself it will be too big and cause the kinds of complaints that the other (unskilled) reviewers are complaining about. You want to wrap it in a spiraling pattern so that your hands are gripping only a SINGLE layer of the strap across the bar works perfectly.More detail ...

works well

I was looking around for quite a while for a non-leather weightlifting belt that is the same width as the leather belts and found this one on Amazon. So I bought this belt from Amazon approx. one month ago. Has worked well so far.



One good thing about velcro belts is that the belt can be tightened to a custommized tightness unlike the leather belts that have buckle holes at fixed distances - so one may be too loose and the other too tight depending on your waist size.More detail ...

Excellent for Targeting your Thighs and Powerhouse!

I purchased two of these after having left a gym where they were available for use. They're absolutely fantastic! I like to do squats with them although they can be used for other exercises including lunges. When used regularly you will notice a difference within a couple weeks! It's amazing how adding a little balance component to your regular routine will improve your tone.



These are especially great for toning the back of your thighs right below the buttocks where fat loves to go. But since you're also balancing yourself they also work your core area so you'll see and feel a difference in your "lower" abs as well!



They're well worth the money and very easy to store. The only reason I didn't rate them at 5 stars is because I have not compared Harbinger's to another brand of balancing disks.More detail ...

Comparing gloves (4 types)

Boy have I had a hard time finding a pair of weight lifting gloves! My previous ones were simple leather Saranac gloves not much padding but they lasted for several years. The leather eventually rotted out forming huge holes. But I can definitely say that the Saranac gloves were awesome.



Now onto the replacement. I tried four different types of gloves.



Harbinger 143

Harbinger 1260

Harbinger 1215 Big Grip II

GoFit Diamond-Trac



The Harbinger 143 gloves were OK. They didn't have too much padding but fit very snug and were difficult to get off. Also the fingers were short.



The Harbinger 1260 and 1215 were both unusable due to having too much padding in the palm and knuckle area. The padding is comfortable for pressing exercises (e.g. bench press) but makes it all but impossible to do pulling exercises (e.g. pull ups curls deadlifts rows etc.). You can try them yourselves but save some money and take my word for it.



The GoFit Diamond-Trac gloves are the best of the bunch for my needs. They have a little padding in the palm but not enough to interfere with your grip. They are lightweight so I'm not sure how long they'll last but I'll reserve judgment on that. They do make my hands sweat because the neoprene on the back doesn't seem to breathe well. They run a little larger in size than the other gloves. Also I like that they have a finger tab to help you pull off the gloves.



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Harbringer Push-Up Bar

I really enjoy using Harbringer products. They are usually made of good quality materials last a long time and really look good.



Pros: Product looks great as always Very sturdy and comfortable to use.

I feel no wrist strain while using these.

I'm able to get more of a workout since I can dip down further unlike normal pushups.



Easy to grip and the underneath side has 3 rubber stoppers to help reduce slidding.



Cons: None.



Other: Noticable paint skuffs/markings. At first I thought it had a crack or two but its just the way the paint looks. Even on the Cover of the Box it comes in you can see it has the same markings. Which is weird usually harbringer would do a better job on the paint quality.More detail ...

Lift hard in comfort

My last pair of leather and mesh training gloves where trashed so I shopped around and decided to replace them with these gloves. The Harbinger 1260 gloves provide ample padding for protection and comfort while providing a solid grip. The nosweat (tm) lining wicks moisture away from the skin while the curved three quarter finger design fits more naturally improving dexterity. The gloves are fastened in place with an adjustable wrist strap. Even though the gloves are partially constructed of leather they can be hand washed to remove salt and oils. Washing with a mild soap and air drying will help the gloves to maintain their comfort fit and will last longer.



My workout partner uses the Harbinger 143 gloves. Compared to the 1260 the 143 are simpler gloves with less material and padding. Since they sell for about the same price the 1260 gloves are a much better value.



PROS:

Washable

Comfortable

Durable enough for rigorous strength training



CONS:

Sizing seems slightly small in comparison to other gloves. I can get my gloves on easy and they are comfortable. They are a bit of a challenge to remove though. The next size up is too big on me.More detail ...

needs a release strap

The product was economically and the supplier was responsive. However here is no release strap. So after you've had a heavy work out you literally have to peel the gloves off and they usually come off inside/out. It's like putting on a tight wet pair of pants. It's just so hard to find small lifting gloves for women. Better than nothing but I have got to find a better product. Harbinger used to make one with a wrist wrap in a woman's small and extra small. I haven't been able to locate that again.More detail ...

Good weight lifting gloves

These gloves have a good grip and the mesh on the back of the hand permites perpiration to evaporate easily. They contain an antibacterial agent that allows for them not to smell. More detail ...

Discomfort with padding

Similar to another reviewer I also have discomfort with a gel pad digging into my palm. But only on one of the hands do I have this discomfort. So maybe the golves aren't consistently stiched. After about 10 lifts I think the discomfort is starting to go away. I lifted with the 1250 Harbinger before using this 1205 and I never had any discomfort with the 1250. But the padding is not as strong and wore down on the 1250. Also on my 1250s a hole developed where the thumb meets the palm. The 1205 padding is stronger and will last longer but I think a hole will also develop on the 1205 because the padding doesn't cover where the thumb meets the palm. If I had to choose again today I'd just go with another 1250 and expect to buy new gloves every 6 months (I lift 3 to 5 times a week). Also the wrist support is great on both the 1205 and the 1250.More detail ...