Shake it up: can a Flexi-Bar make you faster and stronger?

NCT ID NCT07574788

First seen May 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 22, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looks at whether using exercise bars like the Flexi-Bar or Theraband Flex-Bar can improve how well your arms sense position, react, and perform power moves. Forty-five healthy men aged 18-35 will do a single session with one of three tools (Flexi-Bar, Theraband Flex-Bar, or a rolling pin as a sham). Their proprioception, reaction time, power, and upper extremity performance are measured before and after. It's a small, early-stage trial in healthy people, so results may not apply to athletes or those with injuries.

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  • Aydın Adnan Menderes Üniversitesi

    Aydin, Turkey (Türkiye)

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What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Flexi-Bar, Theraband Flex-Bar, or rolling pin (exercise bars)

What this could lead to

If this works, it could show that simple exercise bars improve athletic performance or recovery in healthy people.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early study in healthy volunteers, not patients. Results may not apply to real-world sports or injuries.

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.