Big John N.

Big John N.

Member Since 3/7/2026

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Bit by the ironbug and fortunate to create a garage gym where I can play music from bands like set your goals, underoath, saosin, and emery. currently running Hoss + Unit by Will Ratalle and Blaine McConnell

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(3.33)
3/30/2026
Like others have said, it’s an awkward bar to move/store. It’s a solid bar and keeps me honest with my bar path so I keep it around. I picked this up used and couldn’t imagine paying the current retail or even sale price for this. If you can find a good deal on the used market that’s the route to go. Could be just me but I haven’t figured out a way to set up spotters arms with this bar. Something to consider if you have a similar set up
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(5)
3/28/2026
All the good and specialty bars were locked up at the gym I was going to so i picked this up and would bring my own. It was my first equipment purchase and going on 11 years old. I’m always happy to give my money to the team at Texas Power Bar.
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(4)
3/28/2026
This came with the r-3 but I already had a multi grip pull-up bar so this was perfect to have a nameplate welded on. Helps stabilize the rack as well. It works fine as a pull up bar but not something i would purchase otherwise
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(5)
3/28/2026
Picked these up used off OfferUp and have no complaints. Using these for bench has been super helpful and even better when doing static holds. They are beefy and moving them could be issue if you have shoulder problems. They are regularly on the used market and are worth picking up if you can find a good deal on them
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(5)
3/28/2026
Like others said you can get cheaper ones but these are built to last and aren’t budging while in use. Hard to go wrong with supporting companies that are part of the community. Protect yourself out there.
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