Calisthenics equipment tests

Products I bought or borrowed, measured with a caliper and a scale, and used for weeks before writing. Every number in a test is mine, not the brand's.

• Parallettes

  Xtenia

  Xtenia Antlettes V2: tested

  Xtenia's low steel and beech parallettes, measured with a caliper and used for a month at 73 kg. Grip, floor hold, stability, against the Caliathletics Mini.

  November 5, 2026

• Weight belt

  Gornation

  Gornation Premium Dip Belt: tested since 2023

  Gornation's chain dip belt, measured and used for weighted pull-ups and dips since 2023, up to 30 kg. Comfort, plate swing, loading, and how it has worn.

  October 12, 2026

• Parallettes

  Caliathletics

  Caliathletics Wooden Parallettes Mini: tested

  Caliathletics' 30 cm wooden parallettes, measured with a caliper and used for a month at 73 kg. Grip, stability, flex, and where the 7 cm height limits you.

  September 19, 2026