The GOAT Chest Expander - Best in the World

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  • Опубліковано 17 гру 2023
  • In this video I introduce Robert Baraban's Chest Expander, who many consider the Best Chest Expander in the World. Enjoy.
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  • @NattyLifeYT
    @NattyLifeYT 5 місяців тому +22

    Can confirm the Baraban expander is built like an absolute tank. It's multi-purpose cus you can also use it for home defence if needed 🤣 it would do some serious damage if you started waving it around!

    • @GoldenEraBookworm
      @GoldenEraBookworm  5 місяців тому +8

      You'll be expanding bodyparts in no time!

    • @merlin-ju6fu
      @merlin-ju6fu 4 місяці тому +2

      @@GoldenEraBookworm I just saw a short clip of Hercules Unchained starring Steve Reeves. He looked like he had more muscle than when he went for the bodybuilding titles. Did he put on more muscle for the movies ?

  • @oscarl.3563
    @oscarl.3563 5 місяців тому +36

    I've got one from Baraban. You got to grease the handles to get rid of the squeaky noise, apart from that it's a top quality product. Pull on it and it's exhausting. It burns, burns, burns!

  • @DEADLIFTSANDTAXES
    @DEADLIFTSANDTAXES 5 місяців тому +2

    Excited for The Rollon! Thanks for including my 3 big spring overhead pull apart :)

    • @GoldenEraBookworm
      @GoldenEraBookworm  5 місяців тому +1

      Hey Michael, we will need to get on a call. Please email at goldenerabookworm@gmail.com would love to chat

  • @DarkMuj
    @DarkMuj 5 днів тому

    I bought one 2 years ago after watching Alex’s video. Best purchase I’ve ever made.

  • @surrendertoji
    @surrendertoji 5 місяців тому +2

    Robert Barabans chest expander is GOATED, saved for a couple months to get my hands on one and I am so glad I did.

  • @JohnDoe-vj9wn
    @JohnDoe-vj9wn 5 місяців тому +4

    I ordered my Expander a week ago from Robert cause of you and Alex and now with the news of new stuff on the way im super hyped!

    • @GoldenEraBookworm
      @GoldenEraBookworm  5 місяців тому +1

      Thank you

    • @JohnDoe-vj9wn
      @JohnDoe-vj9wn 5 місяців тому

      It showed up today and I barely got 4 spring for one rep on horizontal pull apart. 2024 is going to be the year of the chest Expander for me! Thanks again! @@GoldenEraBookworm

  • @AnthonyLauder
    @AnthonyLauder 5 місяців тому +14

    I bought the Baraban Chest expander a few months ago, and have used it several times a week with great results already. Compared to the Baraban expander, previous ones I owned now feel like toys.

    • @faceisking
      @faceisking 5 місяців тому +3

      I asked the wife for one for Christmas 🤞

    • @GoldenEraBookworm
      @GoldenEraBookworm  5 місяців тому +3

      Thanks for sharing!

    • @GoldenEraBookworm
      @GoldenEraBookworm  5 місяців тому +1

      Did you buy it because of one of my videos?

    • @GoldenEraBookworm
      @GoldenEraBookworm  5 місяців тому +1

      ​@@faceiskingexcellent

    • @AnthonyLauder
      @AnthonyLauder 5 місяців тому +1

      @@GoldenEraBookworm I think I did see one of your videos, along with a few others elsewhere, before deciding to buy it. But I can't remember where I saw it first.

  • @supersly3211
    @supersly3211 Місяць тому

    Thanks for the info!

  • @vvvvvvvvv1939
    @vvvvvvvvv1939 5 місяців тому

    I’ll definitely be buying the rollon chest expander and hopefully the accessory kit comes out soon

  • @Jim-yk9zw
    @Jim-yk9zw 5 місяців тому +4

    Alex Leonidas put me onto them so I got one from Robert Baraban but the dang thing got drenched on its way to Australia and started to corrode!
    Robert was a total legend and sent me another one straight away. Really keen to see if having one of these on hand will give me some desperately needed upper back and posterior delt gainz 😂

  • @richardjeffrey1809
    @richardjeffrey1809 5 місяців тому +3

    Chest expanders are the boys for building strength and muscle. Nice one.Great video.

  • @NeoArmstrongJetArmstrongCannon
    @NeoArmstrongJetArmstrongCannon 5 місяців тому

    I ordered mine on 25th, still waiting for it. Can't wait! I was going to order the exact Amazon one you had in the video, as Baraban's expander is quite pricey for a good ol' broke student, but good to know I've made the right decision by going all in.

  • @kettlebellcarnivore-vr5cw
    @kettlebellcarnivore-vr5cw 5 місяців тому +8

    I've been using Robert's expander for a couple months or so now. At 6 and 5 springs for all my exercises. 45 minutes, 3 or 4 times a week. Getting stronger and bigger. Just finished a workout, and having steaks and eggs for brunch. Can't wait for the bigger springs! Take care.

  • @teaking1981
    @teaking1981 5 місяців тому +3

    I ordered one three weeks ago, just waiting for the shipping, after seeing you and Alex using them I was sold, they open up a lot of other variations to your training.

  • @Niborino9409
    @Niborino9409 5 місяців тому

    I'm so glad I found legit old chest expanders on second hand stores. Found one that was hella rusty and later on one that was pristine. Got rid of the rusty springs but kept the handles and later on found a third weird one with a spring in the handle in which you attach springs. Threw those 3rd handles away so now I have 2 really good quality chest expanders. Your videos and Forgotten Fitness inspired me to get them 😀
    Bobby Pandour and Fred Rollon were savages!! 💪💪☹️

  • @harrisburghawk315
    @harrisburghawk315 5 місяців тому +1

    I bought the chest expander sold by Micheal H. Brown. I believe each (latex?) band was forty pounds in resistance and as many as you could pull could be placed on a unique triangular handle. I have steel cables from Dan Lurie to Whitney and the Micheal Brown cable set is my favorite.

  • @bobdobric6787
    @bobdobric6787 5 місяців тому +1

    Great video i myself have always been a fan off them having watched my Dad use them since the 1980s .
    I actually am a collector of them having liked them so much i have collected up 8 off them all are Spenby brand English made they all are between 40 - 60 years old and still work perfectly fine
    This is why i love this channel everything about it is old school and things from the past

    • @GoldenEraBookworm
      @GoldenEraBookworm  5 місяців тому

      Thanks for sharing and for your support 🙏

    • @philiplocke2767
      @philiplocke2767 2 місяці тому

      I have 2 of them, the 5 spring/string ones with the blue timber handles.

  • @King.Mark.
    @King.Mark. 5 місяців тому +1

    i have a rubber band one the last ten years ,still works great 👍

  • @Oldtimenattylife
    @Oldtimenattylife 5 місяців тому

    I have a very old one from the 60/70 era that works great still

  • @joseppebatman
    @joseppebatman 5 місяців тому +1

    I have the baraban expander coming in the mail, and I can’t wait. Question, what does one do if the springs need to be replaced or what does one do if you max out the 7 springs?
    Edit: lol I watched until the end. They are making more springs and the Roland let’s gooooooo

  • @fredazcarate4818
    @fredazcarate4818 5 місяців тому

    Belated Happy Birthday Sir!

  • @BasedAhmed
    @BasedAhmed 4 місяці тому +1

    I might have to get some of those bigger springs

  • @AndreasKandschur
    @AndreasKandschur 5 місяців тому

    Would be nice to have a Coaching app especial for the old school tools, like expander, Bullworker, Isokinator and so on. These are always seen as a single device with one program.

  • @davidbrianwells2058
    @davidbrianwells2058 5 місяців тому +2

    Tension weakens after use.

  • @RC-gf8cs
    @RC-gf8cs 5 місяців тому

    I used to have joe bonamo old chest xpander book..it does work .wish i can find it again

  • @eruditelad665
    @eruditelad665 Місяць тому

    I’ve bought from taobao a Chinese shop like amazon where there exactly the same robert baraban quality chest expander with maximum 70kg resistance, and 17 steel resistance springs. 7 plus 10 extra.

  • @legato4412
    @legato4412 5 місяців тому +2

    That thing can rip off your scalp or chest hair if you're not careful.

  • @kentobias4995
    @kentobias4995 4 місяці тому +1

    Just a thought, Fred Rollon must have done Progressive Overload on Chest Expanders having the Customize Expanders to increase upto 300libs in Tensile Strength, Much like Specialized Lifters (Olympic Lifts OR Powerlifters) did a few Chest expanders exercises, I take it 'Horizontal Pull' as his Main Expander Exercise to Continually (Porgressive Overload) increase 'Pull' developing his Grip & Strength to a High Degree!

  • @ri-d-an
    @ri-d-an 5 місяців тому +2

    I have the baraban chest expander. Probably its the most prized piece of training gear i own and if i could only keep 1 thing it would be it

    • @__-wm9lu
      @__-wm9lu 5 місяців тому

      Is it worth the $300?

    • @ri-d-an
      @ri-d-an 5 місяців тому

      @@__-wm9lu easy imo its worth more. The quality is 10/10 and so is eaae of use and effectivness. I currently use it for bis and tris, upper back and rear delts

  • @danielhughes7153
    @danielhughes7153 5 місяців тому +1

    I can't afford the Robert Baraban chest expander, but I have ordered a cheap one from Amazon. Once i max that out, could i buy a second one and clip more on, or is there no room for that. Thanks

  • @samuelsmith6804
    @samuelsmith6804 3 місяці тому

    I'd really like to try it. Was a bit outside my budget at the moment. I had an amazon one which didn't offer enough resistance so I bought some better springs for it, but the handles broke from the tension. I have a couple of steel gymnasts rings which I'm using for handles with my springs and getting very good results. Would like to purchase Robert's at some point

  • @Seventhwind
    @Seventhwind 4 місяці тому

    ye im really interested in the heavier springs.

  • @HeathWatts
    @HeathWatts 5 місяців тому

    How is the quality of the cheaper chest expander's metal springs? If they are 5 kg each, they could be useful for building up on the Baraban expander. I'm approaching 5 springs on Baraban's expander, but it would be nice to make a 5 kg rather than a 10 kg weight increase. Thanks.

  • @SlingshotMustang
    @SlingshotMustang 5 місяців тому +3

    Ok, I've been sold, well done. Actually the product sells itself. Was looking into getting a chest expander for a while but haven't gotten one because I didn't want to buy a shit product from China. Baraban's fits the bill in all things quality, I'm gonna have to order one soon.
    Another curiosity I have is do these things actually help expand the total surface area of the chest? I know they're primarily for working out due to tension, but I've heard a rumor that silver/golden era bodybuilders (particularly Arnold and those of Vince Gironda's school) experienced a secondary benefit in that the chest expanders had some sort of effect on the ribcage itself, essentially expanding one's inner frame/ribcage, enabling a greater surface area for muscle to be built upon. Sounds like pseudo-science to me, but is this actually true?
    Btw nice to see your channel so close to 100k subs man! I subbed back when you were at 25k not too long ago, you've absolutely blown up in the past year and a half or so! This is in my top 3 bodybuilding channels on UA-cam.

  • @az9324
    @az9324 4 місяці тому

    The rollon
    That's a fitting name

  • @okid7552
    @okid7552 5 місяців тому +1

    How much kg in resistance offers the baraban chest expander? Its quite expensive tbh

  • @Artsy_Akaz5748
    @Artsy_Akaz5748 5 місяців тому +1

    Where to buy it ?

  • @johnkelley6278
    @johnkelley6278 5 місяців тому +1

    In any exercise equipment you pay for quality, you pay for junk. I have a 60 year old hand gripper with springs that are like new . Great video!

  • @creepybrian1800
    @creepybrian1800 5 місяців тому

    Nice video man. However, are you sure Robert Baraban chest expander has 10kg each spring? When I exchanged email with Robert Baraban, they have told me each normal spring is 7.5kg each. So together they should be (7.5kg x 7 = 52.5). The stronger big springs are 25kg each (you can attach 4 of them as they quite thick.. so together those are 100kg).

  • @seraphx26
    @seraphx26 Місяць тому

    Robert Baraban's expanders are the best in the world without question, but unless you are dedicating yourself to expander work long term I don't think the price is justifiable, especially when you look at the 300 Euro Rollon model, anyone wanting to do dedicated expander training will want 2 of whatever model they are using.
    Having said that if you do want to take that route you simply cannot do better than Barabans equipment.

  • @FinalHeresy
    @FinalHeresy 5 місяців тому

    Im gonna pull the trigger on the nice one soon enough but in the mean time I bought that cheap wood handled one from amazon and I've been enjoying it. Still looking for somewhere I can get replacement springs for the thing. Anyone know where I can get some replacement springs.

  • @Railios103
    @Railios103 2 місяці тому

    Whats the width on this thing. I'm 5'2 and wonder if I'll only be getting half reps on most excercises.

  • @user-yl8wh7ky7e
    @user-yl8wh7ky7e 5 місяців тому +1

    Do you know when the rollon will be released

  • @DeadBoyHK1
    @DeadBoyHK1 5 місяців тому +3

    I started using one, I completely agree with Alex. However…I bought a cheap one on Amazon, and broke it lol. Don’t get a cheap one.

  • @nikeboyyypd6947
    @nikeboyyypd6947 4 місяці тому

    Where to get

  • @mortsnerd5100
    @mortsnerd5100 4 місяці тому

    What is the resistance curve like on this equipment? Is it like a band where resistance is higher at longer lengths?

    • @dannysmith3745
      @dannysmith3745 3 місяці тому +3

      resistance with springs are linear, so consistant at each stage of the movement

  • @tonymontana3949
    @tonymontana3949 5 місяців тому

    Ι have one with five springs

  • @jasongriffin800
    @jasongriffin800 5 місяців тому

    Love to get one but whear

  • @kaiquesilva9513
    @kaiquesilva9513 Місяць тому

    Can I buy one of these I am from Brazil??

  • @jasongriffin800
    @jasongriffin800 4 місяці тому

    How can I get in touch with some one who can get me one

  • @ibrahimsaab
    @ibrahimsaab 5 місяців тому +1

    They are good but but painful when they pull the hair out.

  • @ikeyschultz4969
    @ikeyschultz4969 Місяць тому

    Honest question. Chest expander vs elastic bands, does it really matter? Also, if you go with a spring load chest expander then please make sure not to get your nipple caught in there. 😢

  • @juggle_g7579
    @juggle_g7579 29 днів тому

    How much is it in usd?

  • @abasicname8848
    @abasicname8848 5 місяців тому

    Ohh.

  • @michaelsohnen1792
    @michaelsohnen1792 5 місяців тому +1

    My question is the for progressive overlord is it done every week or every month or after each set?

  • @JivecattheMagnificent
    @JivecattheMagnificent 5 місяців тому

    Yeah I first saw this model on Natty Life's channel too.

  • @StrongestRising
    @StrongestRising 5 місяців тому +2

    Can we buy shares in the company?

  • @Ryan83728
    @Ryan83728 5 місяців тому

    wheres the link..

  • @TheHumperishRabbit
    @TheHumperishRabbit 5 місяців тому +2

    fuck it's going to be a bad time for my wallet when the new expander comes xD

    • @GoldenEraBookworm
      @GoldenEraBookworm  5 місяців тому +1

      Lol, you'll need to stretch your funds....or expand them 😁

  • @perfectshedinja
    @perfectshedinja 5 місяців тому

    I just bought one from Robert and am just waiting on shipping. Maybe I should have waited for the Rolland though..

    • @teaking1981
      @teaking1981 5 місяців тому

      Same here just waiting on shipping, mines coming up to four weeks, but its Christmas so to be expected. One the site in your order history does yours still show as Pending? I didnt know if that got updated
      I dont think you will be disappointed, you can always get the rollon when you master the GOAT

    • @perfectshedinja
      @perfectshedinja 5 місяців тому +1

      @@teaking1981 Yeah, on the website it says processing. On the tracker website it says it was shipped to my country a couple of days ago.

    • @teaking1981
      @teaking1981 5 місяців тому +1

      @@perfectshedinja thanks for the reply, it seems my order is stuck at pending, hopefully I didnt fall for a scammer and send my money to the wrong place, I will email and find out. Have a lovely christmas and enjoy your new toy when it arrives

    • @teaking1981
      @teaking1981 5 місяців тому +1

      Just wanted to update this thread in case anyone else had read it, I paid by bank transfer, and its a lot more complicated to process, alot of people order and never send payment so it takes longer, its easier to pay by Paypal, but Robert is a lovely guy

    • @perfectshedinja
      @perfectshedinja 5 місяців тому

      @@teaking1981 I used PayPal and just another heads-up: I think it took 6 days to get to the next stage. The tracker currently says that the shipment should arrive today. If that's the case, the whole process from order to receiving the purchase took me about 20 days.

  • @countrydawn418
    @countrydawn418 5 місяців тому

    is that really work.

  • @davidbrianwells2058
    @davidbrianwells2058 5 місяців тому

    First time i used one i got skin on my lip caught, the next time hairs on my chest.

  • @ginoyesano5649
    @ginoyesano5649 5 місяців тому +1

    Who's the guy on the right at 0:16? 😯

    • @GoldenEraBookworm
      @GoldenEraBookworm  5 місяців тому +1

      John Grimek of course

    • @ginoyesano5649
      @ginoyesano5649 5 місяців тому

      @@GoldenEraBookworm I thought so, thanks!

    • @ginoyesano5649
      @ginoyesano5649 5 місяців тому +1

      @@GoldenEraBookworm Wasn't sure, because I've never seen a high quality photo of him looking so young, but his hair does look recognizable

  • @liggerstuxin1
    @liggerstuxin1 5 місяців тому

    I thought this was called *the chest hair and nipple ripper outer*

  • @melrichardson2392
    @melrichardson2392 5 місяців тому

    Had one of these when I was a kid ,if you weren't careful it would bite.

  • @hanzfranzthethird
    @hanzfranzthethird 4 місяці тому

    You can just use bands.

  • @eruditelad665
    @eruditelad665 Місяць тому

    im i the only one that can’t feel biceps when doing bicep curl with this tool?

    • @Hl02195
      @Hl02195 18 днів тому

      That’s a bit unusual, I get a killer pump doing reverse curls with these

  • @jesusramos-my2qr
    @jesusramos-my2qr 5 місяців тому

    This is just good mind muscle connection for dummies basically

  • @motorizedlifting2534
    @motorizedlifting2534 5 місяців тому +1

    There is a reason you don't see people using them anymore.

  • @p0lter7
    @p0lter7 2 місяці тому

    Half the video being adds and promotions that have nothing to do with the expander just makes me question how legit anything you say is. I was convinced in the 1st part. But then half the video filled with all that promotional bs? Just starting to seem like selling techniques instead of legit information

    • @GoldenEraBookworm
      @GoldenEraBookworm  2 місяці тому

      Might be bs to you, I'm trying to make a living...don't like it? Don't watch

    • @p0lter7
      @p0lter7 2 місяці тому

      @@GoldenEraBookworm Not really the point. I'm glad you find sponsors. I'm glad it makes you a living. I'm glad for any useful information. I'm glad you sell stuff we can use. I'm just saying filling 50% of a video with it is plain silly especially if non related. Getting 5 youtube ads would waste less time. If you go somewhere to buy a ball you dont want to hear stuff about non related ball stuff. It will make you feel like he would just sell anything to you aslong as you spend. Like I said I really liked the first half. I just don't think going over the top does you any good. Do with it what you want or nothing at all, all up to you. But you clearly can't take any critique so yes I won't watch and take your "friendly" advice

  • @juanrodriguez5404
    @juanrodriguez5404 5 місяців тому +1

    I need this beautiful toy 😍😍😍😍

  • @9274448790
    @9274448790 5 місяців тому

    I used expander but I got frail and skinny like hell...