We compared two sets of push-up bars: the READAEER Pushup Bars and the Kipika Push Up Bars.
What we looked at
Handle material, base design, stated weight capacity, and price.
The verdict
If you want the lower price on a set with foam-covered handles and a stated 100kg weight capacity, the READAEER is the value pick, at £8.99. If you would rather pay £9.00 more for wider, contoured stands with a thickened soft-plastic handle and a stable, non-slip base, the Kipika is the more supportive option, at £17.99.
An £8.99 pair of bars with a stated 100kg capacity and non-slip handles.
A £17.99 pair of bars with a wider non-slip base and a contoured handle.
READAEER Pushup Bars Stands Handles Set for Men and Women Workout, Black — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a set of push-up bar stands with two resin shafts and non-slip handles, each shaft weighing 250g, designed for exercising the upper arms and triceps, with a stated 100kg weight capacity.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Kipika on these listings, at £8.99
- Stated 100kg weight capacity
- Non-slip handles on two resin shafts, per the listing
- Each shaft weighs 250g and is easy to disassemble, per the listing
- Compact for storage once disassembled
Worth knowing
- No stated base width or stability feature beyond the shafts
- Handle grip is round rather than contoured
Best for
- Buyers who want the lower price
- Anyone who wants a stated weight capacity
- Compact storage between workouts
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants a wider, more stable base
- Buyers who prefer a contoured handle
Kipika Push Up Bars, Push up Stands With Thickened Soft Plastic Handle, Stable and Non-Slip Base — Most Stable Base
Intended for: Marketed as a set of push-up stands with a thickened soft plastic handle, an oval textured grip about 1.6 inches in diameter designed to relieve wrist pressure, and a stable, non-slip base for training the chest, shoulders and triceps.
What we liked
- Thickened soft plastic handle designed to be comfortable and protect the hands, per the listing
- Oval, textured grip designed to ease pressure on the wrist
- Stable, non-slip base, per the listing
- Wider footprint than a simple shaft-and-handle design
Worth knowing
- Costs £9.00 more than the READAEER on these listings
- The listing does not state a weight capacity
Best for
- Buyers who want a wider, more stable base
- Anyone who finds round handles uncomfortable on the wrist
- Regular home strength training
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants a stated weight capacity
