Chest Expander

• Mark Saxer, 05/25/2026
  This is my favorite piece of strength training equipment, and if I were only allowed to possess one workout tool, this would be it. What sets it apart from the other rolling handle metal expanders on the market is the quality of its handles. First of all, the knurling is deep. I've used another modern day expander similar to the Baraban, but the knurling was shallower, and I found myself having to pause between reps to reset my grip on such exercises as the Overhead Pulldown and the Front Pullback. The Baraban handles remain fixed in your grip so you can focus on performing the exercises properly without interruption. Secondly, the knurled grip can be easily detached from the rest of the handle, as it is connected to it by a large pin and nut. This makes adding a little bit of grease to the pin much easier if the handle starts squeaking. More significantly, it allows you to add alternate handles to the expander. When I'm done doing my exercises with the knurled handles, I replace them with single braid tricep ropes so that I can do the traditional expander exercises with a pronated or supinated grip. I've also drilled holes into wooden balls and cylinders found at craft stores to convert the expander's handles into makeshift rolling ball and rolling grip handles that I've used with both springs and physical weights. You may pay a little more for the Baraban expander, but you get a lot more back in return. from the other rolling handle metal expanders on the market is the quality of its handles. First of all, the knurling is deep. I've used another modern day expander similar to the Baraban, but the knurling was shallower, and I found myself having to pause between reps to reset my grip on such exercises as the Overhead Pulldown and the Front Pullback. The Baraban handles remain fixed in your grip so you can focus on performing the exercises properly without interruption. Secondly, the knurled grip can be easily detached from the rest of the handle, as it is connected to it by a large pin and nut. This makes adding a little bit of grease to the pin much easier if the handle starts squeaking. More significantly, it allows you to add alternate handles to the expander. When I'm done doing my exercises with the knurled handles, I replace them with single braid tricep ropes so that I can do the traditional expander exercises with a pronated or supinated grip. I've also drilled holes into wooden balls and cylinders found at craft stores to convert the expander's handles into makeshift rolling ball and rolling grip handles that I've used with both springs and physical weights. You may pay a little more for the Baraban expander, but you get a lot more back in return.
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• Graham Temple, 02/05/2026
  Using my expander over 2 years now and it's a great piece of equipment. Use it for your standard upper back expander exercises, also great for triceps and biceps. Couldn't recommend one enough. Solid craftsmanship and worth the money. About to upgrade with some stronger springs. and biceps. Couldn't recommend one enough. Solid craftsmanship and worth the money. About to upgrade with some stronger springs.
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• Erick Oberholtzer, 09/18/2025
  Only used the product a bit so far, but it is great. Die to tariffs being enacted shipping it to me was initially unsuccessful but he kept going and got it done for me. 5/5 customer service! got it done for me. 5/5 customer service!
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• Brandon Selinger, 09/10/2025
  Very pleased with the outstanding quality of this product, feels bad*ss just holding and feels even better working out with it. People back in the 1900s got absolutely yoked with these, so a person in 2025 can also get absolutely yoked with these, they are very effective. 1900s got absolutely yoked with these, so a person in 2025 can also get absolutely yoked with these, they are very effective.
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• Clément Ristic, 08/13/2025
  Bought this last year. Amazing sturdy tool for building strengh and resilience to effort. If you push hard enough the DOMS are unmatched in the upper back region. Completely overshadows any rear delt fly machine of any sort. Hope to be strong enough for the super spring version one day! Thank you Robert. back region. Completely overshadows any rear delt fly machine of any sort. Hope to be strong enough for the super spring version one day! Thank you Robert.
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