Big James's Reviews (70)


(4.33)
3/18/2026
A classic piece and built like a tank. Value is dinged because these things are super expensive now, take up a decent amount of space and do only one thing. I just happen to like that one thing. It’s also a stupid flex to my friends in the javelin community. They have a different feel to them from the traditional BB/DB pullover, where the weight doesn’t come off as you complete the movement. I have messed around with other pullover machines and these older Nautilus ones just feel better to me, both from a movement an fitting into the machine standpoint.
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(5.00)
3/17/2026
Best value add possible for a gym of any kind. The arduous process of getting certified is worth it.
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(3.67)
3/17/2026
A fun addition for messing around in between sets. My kids love it, and for them it’s likely bomb proof. At 230lbs I’m not sure how long it will last for me. Much more accessible option for this type of thing than a proper slack line.
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(4.00)
3/17/2026
I have been pleased with this for the two or so years I have had it. Use it about once a week and it allows me to train my neck in ways a traditional neck harness don’t. I have not used it attached to a door inside, and only attached to my rack with a band or a cable tower. It’s expensive for neck training and wish I could give it 3.5 stars for value.
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(4.33)
3/17/2026
I got these to use as a cable attachment but find I much prefer them as a grip tool. There a few cable exercises I enjoy, lat pulldown variations in particular. A good addition to the grip arsenal without question.
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(3.67)
3/17/2026
I have never liked these as much as I want to. For use on DBs I find them alright but on a barbell, I just can’t get to a point where I’m happy with them.
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(5.00)
3/17/2026
These things are great. Got them to fit on my old infinity series r3 rogue rack. They hold high diameter bars just as well as standard diameter bars. One of the best purchases I’ve made for my gym. Both due to being old and not having a liftoff.
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(3.67)
3/17/2026
These are a value product for sure. If doing a lot of heavy slams I’d go with a d-ball or dynamic mb instead, as the leather feels thin. I use them more for lighter mb recovery work and for that they do great. One of the ones I have is not well balanced, as the majority of the weight is not centered.
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