Calisthenics parallettes and bars: which to choose for training at home
Choosing calisthenics equipment is simpler than it looks. The question isn't which one is “the best”, but what you want to train and where you'll use it. Once that's clear, the choice makes itself.
In a nutshell
- For pushing: parallettes. Low ones to start, high ones to gain range.
- For pulling: a static bar. Bolted if you leave it assembled, detachable if you carry it around.
- All made in Argentina, with a 2-year warranty.
Parallettes: for pushing
Low Parallettes
The most versatile. With them you do push-ups, L-sits, planche and handstands, at home, in the park or at the gym. They weigh approx. 3.5 kg per pair and assemble on their own: they press-fit together, no tools needed. The 40 mm neutral solid guatambú grip takes pressure off your wrists, so you train comfortably even in long sessions.
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High Parallettes
More height, more range. They give you the room under your body you need for elevated L-sits, deep handstand push-ups, planches and transitions. They're the next step when the low ones start feeling small.
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Static Bar
It's 1 m high, 1.5 m long and 1 m leg width, with a 45 mm solid wood or steel grip. On it you train Australian pull-ups, front lever, back lever, skin the cat and more. Legs, columns and grip are joined with bolts: it stays firm and ready, waiting for you wherever you train most. If you need to transport it, you can take it apart with an Allen key.
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Detachable Static Bar
Same dimensions and same exercises, but designed the other way around: the bag first, then the bar. The parts are joined with structural hooks and the steel grip splits with a threaded system, so it's quick to assemble, take apart and store. It fits in your car trunk or goes on your back.
View product →Quick comparison
| Product | Key size | What you train | Best if… |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low Parallettes | 12.5 cm high | Push-ups, L-sit, planche, handstands | You're just starting out or have little space |
| High Parallettes | 30 cm high | Elevated L-sit, handstand push-ups, transitions | You've mastered the basics and want more range |
| Static Bar | 1 m high, bolted joints | Australian pull-ups, front lever, back lever, skin the cat | You want a firm bar waiting where you train most |
| Detachable Static Bar | 1 m high, hook joints | Australian pull-ups, front lever, back lever, skin the cat | You assemble and take it apart often to store or carry it |
Which one to choose
Just starting out
The Low Parallettes cover almost all your pushing. Add a Static Bar and you have pulling and pushing in your own home.
Training for a while
The High Parallettes unlock exercises that just aren't possible on low ones.
Training in different places
The Low Parallettes are compact and the Detachable Bar fits in a bag. Your training goes wherever you go.
What they have in common
All BÄR equipment is made in Argentina, in steel with a micro-textured baked-on finish and a 2-year warranty. Shipping across Argentina.
Made in Argentina2-year warrantyNationwide shipping
Frequently asked questions
What should I buy first?
If you're just starting out, the Low Parallettes: they're the most versatile and cover almost everything.
What's the difference between the Static Bar and the Detachable one?
The dimensions and exercises are the same. What changes is how the parts are joined: bolts on the static bar and hooks on the detachable one, which is quicker to assemble and take apart.
How much do the bars weigh?
Around 19 kg each.
Do they come with a warranty?
Yes, 2 years.
Training better doesn't always mean having more gear.
Sometimes it means having the right one.