Half the Cost of Regulation Bars
Strap bars also cost less than half of the cost of a regulation set-up even when you factor in the cost of space savers (Don’t forget to factor in the difference in mat costs).  This means that you could have or replace one bar training station with two bar training stations.  This we highly recommend.

Use Multiple Sets of Straps per Bar
In order to keep down time to a minimum, we recommend having multiple sets of bar straps and stacked mats for high bars, so one gymnast can be strapping up while the other works, even if they use the same size straps.

Use High and Low Strap Bars
High strap bars are, of course, used for working front and back giants, stalder to handstands, kips and swing techniques, etc.  Low strap bars are used for seat circles, free hips, front and back stalder circles and sole circles, etc.  Low bar strap bars are somewhat easier and quicker to strap into and perhaps a less intimidating height.  We believe that at least one of each should be a requirement for any serious training facility and we really like to have multiple sets of both for larger training programs.

Don't Have Strap Bars, Get Them
If you don’t have strap bars in your gym, find the money and a place to put them in.  In terms of learning skills, strap bars are a very time, space and cost efficient training system.  Circling skills and proper circling skill technique are so key to successful bars that acquiring strap bars should be on a level with equipping your gym with pits, trampolines and tumble tramps.

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