Sturdy and Dirty I really enjoy this bench, it feels like something you’d find in a commercial gym. It’s super sturdy, almost overbuilt, but not in a way that makes it hard to use or move around. It’s still easy to adjust, store, and reposition. I’ve seen some people complain about setting it up for decline, and to that I offer the confused Jackie Chan meme. Just put the bench at a slight incline, adjust the post, then set it to decline—three steps and you are done. End of rant. Back to the review: the finish looks great, and assembly was super easy. I originally bought it with the standard bench pad, which was perfectly fine, but I’m a sucker for consumerism, so I ended up upgrading to the wide pad. Honestly, unless you’re a larger individual (physically, not ego-wise), the standard pad is more than enough. Save your money and don’t be like me. The grip on this bench is excellent, you can really lock your shoulders in for bench press. For reference, I’m a short king at 5'5" (maybe shorter on a bad day), and I can still get solid leg drive with no issues. Wish List: It’d be great if there were a way to add attachments. Then again, if REP did that, they probably wouldn’t be able to sell the rest of their benches.

Pros: Overall, I think the Atlas is a great piece of equipment, lightweight, durable, and well built. I really like the versatility; you can use it for both landmine work and as a cable attachment. The price is also very competitive, which makes it easier on the wallet. From a design standpoint, the adjustable handle placement is a big plus, and it looks great overall. Cons: One downside is that the handle circumference feels a bit too narrow, which makes it slightly awkward to grip, I wish they were a bit thicker (and that’s coming from someone with baby hands). My more controversial take is on the knurling, it’s pretty underwhelming. I went with the double diamond option, and the grip felt just okay. It reminds me of the Ohio Bar in Black Zinc, which most people consider fairly passive. In fact, the knurling on REP Fitness' standard cable attachments feels sharper than the double diamond. Lastly, the range of motion feels great when used as a landmine, but as a rack attachment it’s just okay. I don’t always feel like I’m getting full ROM. That said, it could just be me since a lot of other people seem to really like it.

Pros: I have a full set of these, and overall I really like them. I love that they’re made in the USA—especially in the same place Cadillacs were made, which makes them feel that much cooler and more unique. I’ve used other kettlebells before, and the e-coat finish on these looks great and, at least for me, actually helps with grip. That said, these aren’t competition kettlebells, the handles are thicker (“chonky”), especially as the weight increases. I think that’s why some people say they feel slippery, but I haven’t had that issue personally. Cons: The only real downside I noticed is that on a few of the kettlebells I bought, the e-coating either wasn’t applied properly or didn’t hold up well. It started to come off once I got sweat on them. I’m pretty sure mine were from an early run, though, and sure Rogue has since fixed that issue.

I’m a short king, so the 93" uprights can be a bit of a challenge—especially for weighted pull-ups. Using this as a step to reach the bar has been totally worth it. Overall, the build quality is excellent, it feels solid and looks great too. You can use it as a step or even as a small shelf for your drink or phone. The fit is slightly loose on my REP PR-5000 rack, but honestly, it’s not noticeable when you’re standing on it. For the price, the build quality is hard to beat, you’re definitely getting your money’s worth.