Everymate Parallettes Review
Updated September 2026 First look · Tested September 2026 · 1 video
My score: 4 out of 5
If flat-hand push-ups bug your wrists, these give you a neutral grip on a thick beech bar for not much money. They felt solid on the floor, no wobble, no creak. The catch is they show up as a kit, and at under 6 inches tall they are not dip bars. These are just my first impressions. I'll tell you how it holds up once I've used it longer.
Buy it if
- Buy it if flat-hand push-ups bother your wrists.
- Buy it if you want to work on L-sits, deficit push-ups or handstand entries.
- Buy it if you'd rather grip wood than foam or plastic.
- Buy it if you need something small enough to slide under a bench.
Skip it if
- Skip it if you want dip bars. Six inches off the floor won't do it.
- Skip it if you want something that works the second the box opens.
- Skip it if you need adjustable height or a taller platform.
Before you buy
What I don't love
They come as a kit
The listing never mentions assembly. It's screws, bolts and end caps, maybe 15 minutes. The little Allen wrench is slow, so I went and got my drill.
Two capacity numbers
The title says 600 lbs. Amazon's spec table on the same page says 400 kg. Neither matters for push-ups, but the listing doesn't agree with itself.
Easy to order the wrong size
Two sizes sit under one listing with the same photos. Check the dimensions before you click.
Watch the videos
Every video I've made on it
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I'll come back in a few months and tell you how the grip and screws are holding up.
The step Amazon never mentions
I unbox them, find out they're a kit, build them, and do a first session on the floor.
Questions I get
Do they need assembly?
Yes. They come as a kit with screws, bolts, washers, end caps and a small Allen wrench. Figure about 15 minutes. A drill makes it a lot faster.
Can you do dips on them?
No. At 5.9 inches tall there's nowhere for your legs to go. Get a dip station for that.
How thick is the grip?
The listing says 1.57 inches of solid beech. I haven't put a caliper on it yet.
How much weight will they hold?
The title says 600 lbs and the spec table says 400 kg. I didn't load test either one. For push-ups, both are way past anything you'll put on them.
Specs
| Grip | 1.57 in solid beech (listed) |
|---|---|
| Size, larger | 13.3 x 8.8 x 5.9 in per bar |
| Size, smaller | 10 x 5.9 x 4.7 in |
| Frame | Steel A-frame, rubber feet |
| Listed capacity | 600 lbs in title, 400 kg in spec table |
| Warranty | Listed as limited, no length given |
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The long version
My full Everymate parallettes review
Who these are for
The Everymate parallettes are a small, cheap add to a home gym. They're low wooden bars you grip for push-ups and floor work, so your hands are on a handle and not flat on the ground.
It's always nice to add small pieces of equipment that can bring a lot of benefit. These don't take up a lot of space and they're very affordable, so a good pair is worth having.
You have to build them
This is the thing to know before you order. They come in pieces. Nothing on the Amazon listing tells you that.
In the box you get the two wooden bars, the metal brackets, wood screws, rubber end caps, bolts, washers and a little Allen wrench with a screwdriver on the other end. The Everymate name is carved right into the wood, which is a nice touch.
How the build goes
The instructions tell you to start the screws at both ends of the wooden bar and keep them loose. Don't tighten them all the way. Then you set the thing on a flat surface and tighten each screw one by one, adjusting as you go so the bar stays parallel to the ground.
The holes are pre-drilled, which helps get the screws started. I put the rubber end caps on first just to get them out of the way. The last step is a bolt and washer on each end, tightened down with the Allen wrench.
I started out using the tool they sent. Then I stopped and went and got a drill. Way faster. If you've got one, use it.
How they feel
Once they were built I put them on the ground and did some push-ups. They're solid. They feel heavy duty.
The handles are good, and the grip feels good and comfortable. The listing says the grip is 1.57 inches of solid beech. I haven't put a caliper on it.
What they are and what they aren't
The pair I have is listed at 13.3 inches long, 8.8 inches wide and 5.9 inches tall per bar. That's a low parallette. It's the right height for push-ups and floor work. It is not a dip bar, because there's nowhere for your legs to go.
Two things about the listing. There are two sizes under the same listing with the same photos, so check the dimensions before you click. And the title says 600 pounds while the spec table on the same page says 400 kilograms. I didn't load test either number. For push-ups it doesn't matter.
Would I buy them?
After using them one time, I think they're worth giving a shot, especially at that price. There are plenty of different things you can do with them and they barely take up any room.
Just know you're building them first. And this is one session, so I can't tell you yet how they hold up over time. I'll come back with an update on that.
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