The 36-pound Body Solid Tools weighted bar is a very versatile piece of exercise equipment to use in order to get into shape if you have limited space and/or a limited budget. It can be used for a variety of upper and lower body exercises. Whether utilized for standing presses, curls, squats, lunges, etc., this exercise "tool" can do it all. This bar does not take up a lot of space and can be discreetly slid under your bed or up against the wall when not being used.Some may complain that once the 36-pound weight of the bar is mastered there is no way to add additional weight. I have found a simple solution for this problem that allows you to increase the weight of the bar in varying adjustable increments according to your own goals and desires. I have discovered that you can safely strap onto each end of this weighted bar one or more sets of good quality ankle weights to increase the bar's total weight and thus increase your strength training goals. I recommend the Champion Sports Soft Adjustable Ankle and Wrist Weights, 10 pound set (two 5 pound ankle weights per set). It can be purchased here through Amazon: