Big Fat Tyler's Reviews (42)


(4.67)
2/27/2026
I’ve been pretty impressed with this bench. I got it used for a good price, but I think the value is still there. The pad is nice and grippy, and it feels really sturdy. There’s a little wobble, but I think that just comes with the territory for 3-post benches. No mishaps with the handle, either, despite it not being knurled.
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(5.00)
2/27/2026
This was the rack my gym at work had when I first started lifting. I had no idea how spoiled I was to start with it, because it held up great to the beating it took from a bunch of users. On top of that, the footprint and hole spacing are great. It gave me complete confidence to get a 2x3 rack for my home gym.
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(3.00)
2/27/2026
I got these for less than I resold my Fitness Gear plates for. They’re probably not an upgrade in terms of quality, but I like the classic aesthetic, and weight is weight. Don’t expect too much out of weight tolerance, hole size, or paint.
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(3.33)
2/25/2026
These get the job done if a matador-type handle isn't an option. I thought the construction and paint job were high-quality, and the pad on the handles held up well. The inherent flaw with a product like this is the inconvenience of getting it onto the safeties, setting up the proper width, and making sure they're locked in adequately. So...trade-offs.
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(2.67)
2/25/2026
The main thing these have going for them is that they're super cheap. That being said, the 45s aren't the standard diameter, the hole tolerance isn't great, and I doubt the precision of the weights was very high. To their credit, they did hold up fairly well in my garage in terms of rust.
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(4.00)
2/25/2026
This was the first "real" bar I bought, and it did a decent job. The knurling was fairly passive and the black zinc coating where I gripped it did start to wear off over time. I sold it, but with good maintenance, I don't see why it wouldn't have lasted forever.
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(5.00)
2/25/2026
This is my preferred attachment for triceps pushdowns. Knurling is passive, like you'd expect. No issues with the product for me!
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(5.00)
2/25/2026
I use these for biceps curls and narrow-grip lat pull/pushdowns. I haven't experienced any issues with squeaking. Love the heft of the bar.
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