Push-up bars help you perform push-up exercises more effectively, as you can reach even the lowest positions. The bars are made of steel with soft grips. You can place your elbows at a narrower angle and press your chest lower than during a regular push-up. The difference between push-up bars and classic push-ups is that with the bars, your elbows are at a smaller angle and your chest lowers closer to the ground, making the exercise more effective.