Ben McCarthy's Reviews (104)


(3.33)
7/17/2026
I like these collars but I'd say a draw back that nobody mentions is your hands get filthy from the metal/paint/dirt on the sleeves of the barbells. You have to hold the sleeve while you twist these collars to tighten and loosen them. I like them, they look nice, they work well, they are magnetic, but I rarely reach for them when looking for a collar.
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(4.00)
7/17/2026
This is a cheap version of a glute/ham glider. I like using it as an ab wheel as well. It comes with no instructions but is pretty simple. I'd appreciate a bit better build quality since there is no obvious place to attach a resistance band and the wheels chatter a bit. If you tighten down the wheels too much then they don't turn at all but overall it gets the job done and was worth the purchase.
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(5.00)
7/17/2026
This is the slimmest and most comfortable way that I've found to perform hip thrusts. It is fairly flexible while being firm. It is definitely worth having/trying since it is small and not too expensive. Give it a shot!
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(4.00)
7/17/2026
I really do enjoy using this. It is a bit of a pain to get my hands into the mitt but once I do, it burns real good. I rock climb and train grip often but I use this to increase the blood flow and warm up the hands. I feel like it makes my hands healthier especially after crimping hangboards. This is an expensive rice bucket but it is nice that I can bring it with me wherever I go. I'd recommend it especially for people with hands.
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(3.00)
7/17/2026
I'll be honest...This has never had any effect on my bench press at all. For the money, I believe you're better off just getting a bench block. It does feel cool to pretend to be good at bench pressing though but it's not something that I ever really use.
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(5.00)
7/17/2026
These are well worth the upgrade! They are smooth and nice looking. It makes it much easier to load and unload plates. They fit beautifully on my Rogue rack. I enjoy that they don't just have a cheap powder coat that gets all over the floor.
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(4.33)
7/17/2026
These are really good specialty bar collars! They seem to be wearing out though but maybe the rubber pads are just getting dirty/greasy and need to be cleaned. I like them for farmers walks/axles/logs. They are lightweight and look nice.
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(4.67)
7/17/2026
I love this thing for warming up my glutes/hips before squatting and deadlifting. It has held up well over time and it is used basically every workout/mobility day.
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