Rank #5 in Best Parallettes 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Load Claims That Fail the Spec Table
Bounabay Pine Wooden Parallettes Bars, 25 cm, 150 kg
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The Bounabay pine parallettes — model SM-25CM — are a pair of solid wooden push-up bars at £19.99, fifth in this guide. They hold 4.5 out of 5 from 89 ratings and sit at 13,254 in Sports & Outdoors, 30th in Pushup Stands. The listing describes them as parallettes for handstands and planche dips, and the fifth bullet lists two bars, two anti-slip belts and a tin of wood wax oil.
The finding on this page is an unusual one for this guide: the load figure survives. The bullet says the 25 cm model supports "about 150 kg", and the spec row Maximum Weight Recommendation says 150 Kilograms — the same number in both places. The untidiness is elsewhere. The bars are 9 cm high, the Included Components field says one "Push up bar" against a five-piece set list, and the star breakdown adds up to 100 ratings where the rating count says 89. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing for the product, not from our own testing.
How those 89 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.5 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £19.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5 out of 5 from 89 ratings; the star breakdown (68 five-star, 21 four-star, 7 three-star, 1 two-star, 3 one-star) adds up to 100 |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 150 Kilograms |
| Material | Pine wood, original wood colour |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 25L x 13W x 9H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 1.2 kg |
| Included Components | Push up bar (as listed) — the set bullet lists 2 wooden bars, 2 anti-slip belts and 1 wood wax oil |
| Best Sellers Rank | 13,254 in Sports & Outdoors; 30 in Pushup Stands |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Brilliant pair. Husband bought it for me to start some calisthenics for strength training. I must say the wood quality is very good and feels secure while doing push ups. It came with rubber strips to wind around the handles (in case you want some more grip).Overall, very happy with the purchase”
Verified purchase“Very well built allowing for sturdiness and comfort when working out at home, useful when unable to access a gym. Zero complaints”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Parallettes 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Load Claims That Fail the Spec Table.
Rank #1
CALI SPORTS Wood Parallettes Bars, 30 cm, Wrist Wraps Included
£36.99
Rank #2
Gravity Fitness Medium Pro Parallettes, Steel, 50 x 40 x 30 cm
£59.95
Rank #3
RHINOSPORT Parallettes Bars, 1.5 mm Carbon Steel, 300 kg
£21.99
Rank #4
RELIFE REBUILD YOUR LIFE Dip Bars, 36 cm Height, Adjustable
£42.99
Questions people ask
How much weight do the Bounabay SM-25CM bars hold?
The first bullet says the 25 cm model can support a weight of about 150 kg, and the Maximum Weight Recommendation field says 150 Kilograms. The listing states the figure without a test method or standard.
How tall are the bars?
The Item Dimensions field gives 25 cm long, 13 cm wide and 9 cm high. The title mentions handstands and planche dips; 9 cm is the height the listing itself states.
What comes in the box?
The fifth bullet lists 2 x wooden push up bars, 2 x anti-slip belt and 1 x wood wax oil, for model SM-25CM. The Included Components field on the spec table says only "Push up bar".
What are they made of?
Solid pine wood in the original wood colour, with wooden handles, according to the Material and Colour fields. The bullet says the pine absorbs sweat and creates a non-slip, cushioning effect.
Do they come with grips?
The set bullet lists two anti-slip belts. One of the 89 reviews describes them as rubber strips you wind around the handles if you want more grip.
What do the ratings say?
4.5 out of 5 from 89 ratings. The breakdown is 68 five-star, 21 four-star, 7 three-star, 1 two-star and 3 one-star, which totals 100 ratings rather than the stated 89.
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