How Many X3 Bars Were Sold and Why It Sells So Well
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
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Going over approximately how many X3 Bar Packages were sold according to owner / creator Dr. John Jaquish as well as discussing some of the reasons why they are selling so well.
0:00 - Start
1:48 - How Many X3s sold
4:05 - Simple Product / Program
5:33 - Design
7:05 - Community
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Things that got me into X3:
1. Small and portable. You can work out in a closet if you need to.
2. Can do the big 4 and most other movements you'd ever need for way cheaper than a barbell/rack/weights. You can get about 80% to a full gym experience, which is good enough for most people.
3. Dead simple programming and quick workouts mean you never have an excuse not to use it. Can also teach to others easily.
4. Provides good level of resistance and actually works. People have good results on it.
5. Safety. If you don't have the muscles for the big bands yet, you simply can't move them. Feels safer than most barbell setups, even with safeties set.
Then came Harambe:
1. More solid, better materials, higher weight rating. Smoother rotation of bars.
2. Wider bar and footplate (though I got the clench footplate, as it's even wider and I'm tall). The long blue straps also allow for back squats, which are comfier and easier to get into than the front squats for me.
3. More bands that allow for smaller increments for smooth progressive overload. Especially with the 5lb and 10lb bands.
4. Handles allow for alternate and accessory movements like flies, lateral raises, comfier pull aparts, better ROM chest press, and trap-bar/neutral squats/deads.
Thanks for introducing me to this type of exercise. I love it and it's been great so far. Been having a good bulk. Yours was one of the first videos I saw when I was looking for reviews.
I ordered my Harambe System last Saturday after using my DIY system for 13 weeks. I’ve been using the Harambe Bands for 2 weeks now because one of my old 41 inch bands broke.
Awesome comment, thanks so much for that. Point number 3 on top I believe is one of the biggest IMO
Portability in a gym is a HUGE bonus! This is probably one of the reasons this item sells so well!
Great channel, Mike!
That's definitely up there as a prime reason I'm sure.
Dr. J owes you some money, Mike. Over six months ago I heard about the product and was intrigued. I started researching it. If I remember right, your review is what put me over the edge. In fact, X3 is how I found your channel. I am a X3 convert now. Been doing it religiously for 6 months now after consistently working out with weights for the 18 months before that.
It’s been great for me. I continue to gain strength and my workouts are much shorter. But training to failure on each exercise is no joke and takes a lot of mental discipline. As far as the length of the workouts, at least double the workout times that X3 claims. Sure, if you don’t rest between sets, maybe you could do it in 10 minutes. But you may pass out too. And you won’t be able to do as many reps if you are huffing and puffing from the previous set. I get my best strength gains when I rest fully until my heart rate has recovered to a normal range.
Thank you for writing this and happy to hear the content / product has been helpful.
@@hybridresistance No problem! I really enjoy your channel. Keep up the great work! The other thing I didn't mention about X3 is I haven't had any nagging injuries since I switched from weights. I use to have various issue off and on. Now I feel great all over!
I’ve commented on some of your X3 videos in the past. I’m chiming in here because I’m still using it during the work week when I travel. Sometimes, in the nicer hotels with decent gyms, they’re always packed. Sometime I end up in not so nice hotels, and the gym is empty but it sucks. I bought X3 and added on the travel case and I have not looked back. I workout with it 4 weekdays in my hotel room, then my TG Fit on the weekends. I feel great, couldn’t recommend more. I will say, I cannot do one set to failure. I do one until I feel kind of “irritated” with the motion. Then I rest for 30-60 seconds and then do a second set to failure. That’s just what works for me.
I like that set system you’re using. particularly because you’re modifying what works for you
I bought the system based on your videos (and then bought the Force bar too). I don’t Trap Bar deadlift at home anymore and want a more well-rounded workout. I created a four way split with all of the exercises listed in the Force app. I plan on doing the lifts for a few weeks and then testing with the Force bar at the end of each month. Your encouragement to do the exercises that user wants to do was my inspiration. Thank you for the great videos you put out.
Appreciate it Andrew. Happy to hear the videos were helpful.
I have one and love that it is quick, compact and effective. I do other exercise but X3 is my strength training staple.
I was so lucky to get my x3 bar system in toronto market place with all the x3 resistance bands for 50 bucks ...i double the price its a total beast i will enjoy this for the longest time ...
I've been using the X3 for about 1.5 years now. I love the system. The original bands and the Performance bands are of the highest quality. I do use Serious Steel 32" and 37" bands for about half of the exercises, because shortening the longer bands can be a PITA. I wish X3 would make shorter Performance bands. I got mine during a sale for $399, and I think that price is what the system should run for all the time.
Definitely a fair point. I’m sure the sales are where they do a lot of their volume.
Some have teased him as the "Tony Stark" of the fitness industry, but he no doubt changed the game with his innovative product.
Love him or hate him, no question he's sold many bands and band systems across companies
Great video, Mike. Although the implements themselves are slightly different, the concept is identical to that of the 'Power Base' sold by Mike Flynt ('The Senior'). His company, Powerbase Fitness, sold them for several years; however, they're no longer produced, & that name is now used by a totally unrelated company. The biggest differences between it & the X3 is that the plate on the Power Base was hard plastic, & it used tubular rather than flat bands for resistance. (That, and the price - he sold them for around $150.00 or so. To be fair, that was a lot more twenty years years ago than it is now.)
Thanks for sharing that. I don’t believe I’ve seen or heard of that. I will look into it for sure.
I got the X3 because of this channel and your feedback on it. I'm not a disciple of Dr J (like some) and not a huge fan of the Facebook group either for that matter but I bloody love the product. It took me a 3-6 months to get my head around how to use it properly and actually go to failure with each set. I'm honestly surprised with how good my results are considering the reduced workout time. I used to go to the gym 5 times a week and workout for 90mins. I now workout 4 days a week and my workouts take around 30mins (I add a few extra exercises). This is the sweet spot for me. No injuries, can workout anywhere, quick and effective. People shit on it because Dr J makes a lot of bold claims, whilst I mightn't agree with everything he says as far as I'm concerned its been the best purchase I've made. It seems expensive but once you get it you realize its worth the money.
Whilst I'm here, Mike can you do a video on the Vector Overload straps? (I also purchased the Vector squat belt over the X3 belt based your advice - its great, so thank you again.
Thank you for your comment and adding your insight. The overload straps are definitely on the back burner of things to feature and review in the near future.
Have you tried out the new X3 force bar that I'm now seeing all over Facebook? It's supposed to be able to calculate the amount of resistance force being used as you perform each exercise.
I did do an initial review on it, but I unfortunately have issues with mine so I don't use it.
I love it and it has led me buy other bands and related gear and transition to this (still a little kettlebell and dumb bell work) style of exercise. My only wish would be ala carte bands, etc from them. Also bought a different stand that offers more flexibility.
I bought into the X3 craze back in 2018 after seeing it online somewhere. The concept sounded good and I like trying out new products so I bought it. I also got a pretty good discount on it. I bought mine when it came with the Pro bar and thin plastic plate, neither of which are very good. I later bought the Elite bar by itself when it was offered for sale to current owners. I never bought either of their metal plates because of reports of band damage when using them.
It sells well because it's marketed well and the short simple workouts appeal to a lot of people who don't have a lot of time to workout or people who just don't want to spend a lot of time working out. It's also one of the first bar, band, plate systems that was really marketed well and now it's kind of become a household name in the fitness industry for people wanting to workout with resistance bands and related equipment. I still own my X3 system but prefer the Harambe system and is what I use the most when using these types of systems.
Thanks for that. Always great to hear from people that have used both systems.
I originally bought the X3 for the portability. However, I find myself using this more than my at home OPB, rack, and dumbbells. In 20 minutes the X3 can provide a solid workout that would take well over an hour with a traditional weights. This tool works well enough in a time crunch but does lack variety so I still lift weights when I have more time.
X3 works very well.
Its so hard to try to pitch one of these things to a friend or relative though. I was skeptical of it myself and bought it on BF just to try it.
Turns out it was one of my best decisions, it didn't stop my gains, just saved me so much time.
I love reviews like this that revisit gear, so that I can get a feeling for how it holds up to more recently reviewed products. I encourage you to occasionally revisit random gear like this.
I don’t own anything X3 yet, but I appreciate the innovation of baseplate and bar system to make resistance bands have a more free weight like user interface, as well as standardizing the band tension with repeatable geometry. The bar and baseplate are less portable than what I’m looking for (for backpacking), which is the main reason I don’t own one yet.
What are your backpacking go-to fitness tools you use right now?
@@maxthenova it’s evolving, but I’m determined not to lose too much fitness on long hikes. I actually think poor protein intake is the main reason for losing muscle in backcountry hikes, but that’s a different topic.
I’ve given myself a budget of eight ounces for fitness gear, but I’d like to get it under four. A single 41” resistance band can do a lot of the upper body, adding in offset pushups (almost, but not quite one arm at a time) and pull-ups (trees permitting). Doubled, I have figured out a leg routine (working one leg at a time, relying on body weight for adding load). I have also figured out a routine for upper body that worked with the band doubled, so I will get some 20” bands (usually sold in pairs, which has the advantage of a spare when I tear them up in the woods) to simplify my gear.
I’m experimenting with a diy nylon strap for isometrics along the line of Chris at NoLimitSquad. If I can convince myself that I can progress with isometrics without feedback, that would be the ultimate ultra light setup. But I worry that I’ll “cheat” if I don’t have the feedback like the digital readout of the Isochain ( and I’ll never carry that weight on my back).
Feel free to make fun of me, I’m open for any ideas!
Thanks, Mark, really appreciate the comment. I ideally wanted to make this less of a re-review and more of a commentary on why this product sells so well compared to others in the space. But great to hear your insight on other practical uses of a product.
@@markturner4639 Sounds practical, really don't need much. How do you use the 20" bands?
Hey Mike separate topic but what do I think of them blood flow restriction bands u put round yr biceps? Thinking of buying but wonder if anyone ever tryed with good results cheers
I certainly something I've heard about, but honestly haven't looked much into. It's something I keep meaning to check out, but always forget about. This is another good reminder though, thanks for brining that up.
@hybridresistance I seen SSF sells these.
@@hybridresistance do you have any experience with treating golfers elbow?
You can use knee wraps, they work good once you figure out how tight they need to be.
180 M + in sales @ $450! Can we get a fact check haha! I'm still using it in some capacity 4 years later! It's a good product if you own a band sleeve. Could easily be the BEST if they listened to folks
I was waiting for one of you guys to eventually say “fact check“, because that seemed like a large number
Shall i get a resistance bar if i already have a bullworker classic (36") and a pro (28")? I am currently 3 sets of a routine training using BW using the 7 sec hold, 10 reps method. Shall i alternate woth a resistance bar for better results (lots of weight to lose...)? Anything the BW cannot do vs a resistance bar? Next beat bet for thebmonry in terms of resiatance bar please? Thank you!
Hopefully Mike chimes in, but my thought regarding your question is that the bullworker is pretty
limited in terms of leg exercises. You can really, really put a hurt on your legs using resistance bands as opposed to the bullworker, and if you add a foot plate, you can go even heavier. Bar or no bar.
@@drrohen thanks for your reply! I agred that legwork seems limited with the BW. I can do lunges and squats.
I personally would get some sort of resistance band bar no question as I find it a much better workout overall. But you're talking to someone that only uses a bullworker outside of workouts in my living room. I also did get sent out the x5 which I think is great, but still can't figure out to stop it from sliding around when I use one strap. With all that said, I think you certainly could alternate between devices, but I say another top contender if you can fit it into your budget would be a pair of adjustable dumbbells. Hope that helps.
I think you're right on there.
@@hybridresistance thanks for the feedback, much appreciated!
Design is always underrated by the consumer, except when it's not.
It’s basically a brand name product at this point. But I don’t think it’s the best band system on the market
For sure, that’s why I made the Nike comparison.
I added a 2nd resistance band of 2&1/4" to the Total Gym and the squats were very impressive - only did 2 sets. I think those 2&1/4" bands are rated to 300 pounds at max extension...
I like the bar, and if I trip across a used one, I will buy it, but I have interacted with the inventor, and he is such an a$$hole, he will get zero dollars from me.
He's definitely polarizing, but like I was saying I think it almost helps sell more product
You can totally build your own system very similar for a fraction of the cost. I made a foot plate out of a 2x12. Bought some serious steel bands and some attachments(like the innstar bar, and some jhooks) and its objectively comparable to the x3. I probably do have around $200 invested in my system. Think i paid $100 for the bands, like $60 for the bar and the jhooks and like $12 for the 2x12.
@itznolimitz I built a homemade clutch fitness knock off from a 18x24x1" cutting board and 8 hockey pucks to give me clearance and create the channels. I even cut the slots. Total cost: $60 and there is no bend at all. For bands, I have Clench 41" as well as a full set of 32 and 37" Serious Steel bands so I can pick the best band for the exercise to maximize resistance at range. My bar right now is the cheap Geku, but I am considering an F2 System after watching Mike's review on the weekend.
@steveoake2901 how do you like the geku bar? I do get tired of switching bands with my innstar bar and the triangle links I use with it. I know Mike didn't really like the quality but I've seen some mixed reviews, some say it's great.
@@itznolimitz On the plus side, the Geku is a decent width, the hooks rotate, it travels very compact, and it is $45. On the minus side, I would be afraid to try and squat any real resistance on this bar as I think it would bend, and I wish it had knurling. It is a budget and/or beginners bar, in my opinion, that let's you figure out if you serious in getting into bands before dropping coin on a more serious piece of equipment.
It sells well to men who have a lot of disposal income.
In the end, it either works or it does not. Mindless hate makes no sense. No one is being forced to buy the product.
Just think, if the price was more reasonable lets say $250-$300 , instead of selling 400,000 units he would have sold 4,000,000 units!!
If he would just sell the bar so we can mix and match with our existing equipment, he would be worth double what he is now. However, he will still be an a$$hole.
That’s what I would think, but I got to assume there is a method to their madness. Plus I know advertising fees, probably eats up a vast majority of those markups.
most of the hate he gets is because he’s openly pro-trump
I did not know his politics, and could care less about them to be real. No, the hate he gets from me are purely based on his personality.
Grifters like grifters. I didn’t know he is pro-Trump, but I am not surprised. I have a doctoral degree and it annoys me that he calls himself a doctor when all he has is a diploma mill piece of paper. His personality is sleazy IMHO.
I LOVE this channel but am really tired of all the X3 promotion on it. Please move on to something else . There has really been enough of promoting Jaquish and I do own one.
I really appreciate the feedback and I totally hear you as I try to space these out. But as I alluded to in the video, the vast majority of people that write in to me on a specific product are from X3 users. So I try my best to balance out what I think some of you guys want to see and obviously I can’t please everybody. With that said though, I still legit use and enjoy my X3 bar if want a stand alone bar, otherwise it’s been the F2 bar for my daily driver. I really can’t talk about anything that I personally don’t enjoy in more than one video.
I get that but, you can always just not watch the X3 stuff. I don't own one by the way. That guy has to be some kind of great marketer to sell them for so much. Looks maybe worth 100 bucks at the most.
@@tradbowtimewithuncledan2686 If you watch all of Mike's videos on X3, there are times he calls out Jaquish as much as he praises X3.
I love my X3 and don't care about anyone else opinion I have the P90X and Bodybeast original DVD'S plus the rack all in one there all Old but have stood the test of time and this X3 is the same you can count on that!!!!!!
Selling out? You getting paid now?
Nah, not sure why you'd think that considering I promote competitive products and even shown faults in his product on past videos. Still never done a promotional video on this channel, not that there's anything wrong with that. Also, I paid for X3 on my initial review.
Anybody who has used the competing systems know the quality of x3 sucks. The plate is horrible. I’ve taken the bar apart. It’s literally a tube with a steel rod and pins. No independent rotation. The bar is so tiny it fits inside the knurling of a real olympic barbell. The plate still shreds bands and all posts in the group about it get deleted or not allowed to post. Since its inception they have yet to produce a kit without problems. The Harambe and Clench bars and plates are way ahead in quality and function.
@@sprocketdogs4964 I appreciate you adding your comments and while I've not said their "quality sucks" I have said other brands make better products. I also made a video showing the X3 cutting bands. Main point of this video was to discuss some of the factors as to why it outsells and spawned other systems.
@@hybridresistance he hit it big during Covid. The market is saturated now. X3 and other systems are popping up all over the used market. I like his concept but the original two bars and plastic plates would break. The group has turned into a commercial for trainers. I would say any information you get directly from him is questionable. The last video he put up and immediately took down was a joke. The video showed him in a non photoshop setting lol. I can’t believe anything he says.
I like your channel and appreciate the other reviews.
@@hybridresistance he hit it big during Covid. The market is saturated now. X3 and other systems are popping up all over the used market. I like his concept but the original two bars and plastic plates would break. The group has turned into a commercial for trainers. I would say any information you get directly from him is questionable. The last video he put up and immediately took down was a joke. The video showed him in a non photoshop setting lol. I can’t believe anything he says.
I like your channel and appreciate the other reviews.
Hey Mike,
Good stuff. I'm on week 55 of doing the X3, almost exclusively. The biggest "pro" is the simplicity of the system and doing the workout in my home. It's been about 20 years since I've worked out a full year in a row!
UPDATE: NOW, I'm getting more radicalized under the cult of Mentzer and Jones, I'm obviously a big fan of one rep to failure, but now I've also been implementing ONE SET per workout, full intensity. I'm only a few weeks in, but I LOVE it. One day I do upper body and the next day lower body, rest, repeat two days in a row and rest on the weekend. Literally 4 workouts a week, a total of 20 minutes. And I get 72 hours of rest between each upper/lower body workout. One week I do "heavy" up to 20 reps, the next week I do "light" up to 100 reps. My one set does take between 2-5 minutes to complete!
Thanks, Brian as always. And just so everybody knows I believe it was you who finally brought me to pull the trigger and try this thing a year ago. It’s been all downhill since… totally kidding, really appreciate the suggestion and push to try something I otherwise wouldn’t have