Ben McCarthy's Reviews (104)


(4.00)
7/17/2026
These things have so much tension on them that if you release the lever without paying attention it'll whack you in the finger and it hurts like a mofo. They are very nice looking and so solid but I find myself grabbing quieter collars. The magnets are strong enough to pull small change plates off of the barbell with them as well so be aware of that. I like them but they don't get used much these days.
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(4.33)
7/17/2026
Built to last forever. I like them a lot. I had to modify these by taking some of the plastic off and adding a thin velcro to the inside of them in order to fit my Rogue rack better. I like that they are very quiet when unracking/reracking the bars. It helps me stay quiet in a house with a sleeping baby. I think they have a newer version out but I do like these.
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(5.00)
7/17/2026
This thing is fucking great! I use it with the Rogue Wall Strip. I use it for every workout. Single arm rows, barbell rows, RDLs, belt squats, marches. I did a DIY overhead pulley system so I can load it up for lat pull downs, tricep cable pulldowns, etc. It is one of the most versatile pieces of gym equipment out there and it folds up to basically nothing. Highly highly recommend!
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(5.00)
7/17/2026
These are awesome! Quiet, quick, and sturdy. I actually let a kid use them and he stripped out the screw. I bought a cheap tapping set and rethreaded the hole (took about 10 minutes) and it works as good as new! I think these deserve more love and I usually grab these over the Rogue or Titan collars. They should get more credit. They even fit decently onto an axle/log!
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(4.33)
7/17/2026
They are an awesome collar that I've used for years in my college's gym! They last sooooooooo long. Nothing wears out or wears down. I wish they were slightly less bulky even though I know that they are technically made to hang off of the end of a barbell. They are versatile enough to hold onto a log/axle. I think a really expensive Rogue collar may hold a bit tighter and have the magnets but I usually reach for these or the ProLoc collars. I just store them on the band pegs.
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(5.00)
7/17/2026
Made for a horse. Used by a chubby guy in a basement. Buy them.
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(4.00)
7/17/2026
I honestly only bought this because the Titan equivalent was out of stock for months. I think it is slightly easier to get a mm rack than a true 3x3 rack. It requires much less customization to use rack attachments. That being said, it is a beast of a rack and I'm not sure why so many people prefer cages instead of a half rack. I'd still buy it again and 5/8" attachments are just fine. I recommend it but I'd probably recommend the Titan version over it.
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(5.00)
7/17/2026
I'd like to give 1 star because it is difficult. But in reality, I'm the one that deserves a 1 star because I suck at tiny pinchies :(
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