I bought the strong theory bar and I like it.. I get a great pump and find that it gives me more range on the bench press different than dumbbells I also found that it's great for bent over rows as well as military press...In reference to the bar feeling unbalanced, the handles are connected to gears in the bar so the handles move together in sync which keeps the bar balanced. I have been looking for a different way to bench press cause of my bad shoulder besides using dumbbells and this bar works really well for me and I like it and think it's great idea..