Big John

Big John

Member Since 2/26/2026

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My body is worn out and broken…the only things not broken are my hair, my man gear, and my spirit! I’m a 31-year high school Strength Coach and an elementary Physical Education teacher. Despite having access to an awesome weight room at school, I wanted my own space where I’m only responsible for myself and can work on my schedule. Most importantly, I wanted a place to train with my aging parents and to guide my daughter as she works through anxiety and depression. I want to share with her what I’ve shared with thousands of young people: how to build a strong body, mind, and spirit. My father and I built an awesome one-car garage gym from the ground up this past summer (2025), a gym I’m extremely proud of…Bigdogs Gym!

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(4)
4/9/2026
Added this to my Dane 2.0 because we have a low ceiling and I was able to flip it inverts so that it could actually be use for a pull-up. I typically use it for hanging or straightening. There’s no knurling…but the powder coat flat black finish is a little grippy and the bar thickness feels just right.
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(5)
4/9/2026
The weight plate holder are a solid build and seem like they could hold what ever you put on them. Their uniqueness is that they can be easily moved anywhere on your rack were you need them. I however don’t use as weight storage…I use them as rack handles while doing squats and or whenever the need for a handle arises they are quickly put into action. And for $40 on Amazon they’re the cheapest sturdy hands you can find. One negative is theirs no UHMW so the could end up scratching your rack over time, with that said for my purposes I haven’t scratched my rack.
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(5)
3/16/2026
Picked this up at the local Home Depot. Great surface to knee on or do Nordics on. The pad was purchased at a reasonable price around $17 which is cheaper than the most I found on Amazon and you can put hands on before you purchase.
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(4.67)
3/14/2026
This is a reasonably price, simple, and sturdy wall mounted rack for your Mag Style attachments. In addition to storing Mag style grips there are hooks for 10 additional attachments. Depending how or where you are hanging it you may need different mounting hardware.
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(5)
3/11/2026
If you have a Dane 2.0 rack, these shelves are extremely solid. They’re built heavy-duty and can easily handle whatever dumbbells or equipment you put on them. One thing to be aware of: on the Dane 2.0 the shelf extends about 12 inches outward, so your rack will need to sit a bit away from the wall. Otherwise, the shelves can interfere with the weight stacks. The shelves do not come with any surface protection, so I picked up a roll of thin rubber flooring from Home Depot, trimmed it to size, and placed it on the shelves. It worked perfectly and protects both the shelf and the dumbbells. These shelves can also be mounted on REP racks and other racks with similar dimensions, making them a versatile storage option.
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