Ben McCarthy's Reviews (104)


(5.00)
7/20/2026
I wish they had other options instead of just nylon bristles but this is a great product. It cleans the barbells quickly and evenly. It is a quality product that every gym should have for maintenance.
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(4.33)
7/20/2026
I bought a used rope from FB Marketplace for $40. I don't know that I'd recommend paying full price for a name brand battle rope though. The build quality is super nice and it feels like a higher end product versus a plain rope. If you've never used a battle rope, buckle up cause it freaking sucks. Also it is quite a lot louder than I expected.
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(4.00)
7/20/2026
Install is tricky. It is expensive but you're stuck getting Rogue branded shelving for the squat rack since it is a different width. I wish they had an ability to add a slight tilt to them for dumbbell storage. They are sturdy though and if you take your storage and space-saving seriously, get yourself one or two of them. I don't regret buying them at all but they are pricey for what you're getting.
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(4.00)
7/20/2026
I purchased this to allow my newborn baby to hang from it safely at the lowest possible setting. She is far too young but at least I already have it. In the meantime, I use it for sandbag over bars. It is one of the lightest built Rogue products that I've bought as it is clearing marketed towards kids. That said, it is still plenty sturdy enough to support me (220lbs) or a sandbag being loaded over it.
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(4.33)
7/20/2026
I actually have the Titan version of these but shut up. They appear to be identical. I'm not a huge fan of how the pivot side to side on my rack without any protection so I installed some thin felt to the inside of these to reduce wear on my rack. After that small hack these are good to go and they never leave the squat rack!
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(4.67)
7/20/2026
I have this to hang ab straps, gymnastics rings, pullup attachments, and a pulley system to my ceiling in the basement gym. It is super solid and low profile so you'd hardly notice it up there. I wish there was a tiny bit more depth to it so it'd be easier to feed straps behind the rungs but it is a super minor thing. I'd recommend it as a safe way to suspend things from above!
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(4.00)
7/20/2026
This can help get a heavy stone to your lap but it is a little awkward to setup and use. I haven't used it much since the lapping portion of the stone lift tends to be my strongest area. I typically miss a stone lift in the chesting or shouldering portions of the lift. Spud Inc has nice stuff and it is built to last but it is nice to have with me when I got hunting for stones "billinging".
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(3.00)
7/17/2026
It is an okay attachment. Not great but I've had it a long time and it is holding up well. The rubber handle spins a bit. When you finish your set with one hand and let go, the handle swings down towards the floor. I use it for Meadows rows or heavy one arm rows. It could probably use a locking system to attach to the bar as well as some knurling because the rubber material isn't my favorite. It's fine and you shouldn't be ashamed to make the purchase.
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