Big Adam NC's Reviews (107)


(5.00)
2/18/2026
I've only had these a short time but I could tell instantly that they will be getting heavy use for a long time. The grips are incredibly comfortable to hold onto, and the angles feel so much better on my wrists and elbows than a straight bar. I also struggle with shoulder pain from time to time and these help with that as well. Originally I had planned on getting the original MAG attachments but they cost three times as much and while I'm sure they are higher quality for a home gym mostly used by one person it is not going to make a difference.
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(3.33)
2/16/2026
Update- sold this machine when i got a good deal on a Temple of Gainz machine. Still worked ok, but definitely starting to wobble more once it had over 100 pounds on it, so truly a piece for beginners or smaller people. Original review- Got this on Amazon because I had a gift card and I could fit it into a small unused space in my gym. I knew it wouldn't be great since it's only like 200-250 bucks depending on sales. And it's not- not super stable, the pads feel terrible, and the starting points of both exercises have big dead zones with no resistance. However, as a temporary solution until I upgrade it does give me the ability to do leg extensions and leg curls with minimal setup time and it's well built enough that I don't feel unsafe using it. It also has enough adjustments that both exercises feel pretty good- no knee pain or anything. As long as you go in without unreasonable expectations, this can suit your needs. Plus for people that like hacking and tinkering with their machines, you could probably make some improvements that I have not bothered with.
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(4.67)
2/16/2026
I got most of a 5-50 pound set used for 75 cents a pound and at that price these were a steal. Even paying to get the missing 5 dumbbells new i ended up way ahead. The new pairs have relatively passive knurling but enough that you get a good grip. In my opinion, it's perfect for dumbbells. The handles on the used pairs mostly have held up with the exception of one that seems like somebody deliberately filed it down to be completely smooth. The rubber has taken a lot of abuse over the years so most of the corners on the 12 sides have gotten rounded off but that obviously doesn't impact the function. There are no tears though so I have no doubt these would last for decades more in a home gym. I would never have paid new prices for these but they seem to be incredibly durable so I would recommend them if you run across them used- even at a higher price than I paid. 30s pictured- new on the right
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(3.33)
2/16/2026
I threw this into my order when I got the twin stack add-on without really thinking about it. It's very well built like any Rogue product, but you will want to think about what you're going to do with it. Tricep pushdowns feel good, but there are much simpler attachments for the same movement. The cable is slightly too short for facepulls without the pulley hitting my nose. I think there are probably other movements that use the pulley in different ways but i don't want to have to do the research. So it has not been worth the price to me.
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(5.00)
2/15/2026
These plates live up to the hype- they look cool, they sound good, they are basically invincible. Can't wait to add more to my gym. Update- previously I only had a pair of 45s and a pair of 10s, but I recently got an amazing deal on a used 465 pound full set. From talking to the seller, I know these plates had been used extensively for years but you would never know. Next I guess I need some 100s but I think I need to get stronger first.
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(4.00)
2/15/2026
Got a whole bunch of these in 10s and some 5s and 2.5s to use for my loadable dumbbells. Amazon has them for a little bit over a dollar a pound, and it was worth paying that to have them shipped to my house and not have to scour marketplace. The weights are consistently within 2-3 ozs, mostly over, which is totally fine for my purposes. Ultimately I will upgrade to a fixed set of dumbbells up to 100s but these will get the job done until that happens.
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(5.00)
2/14/2026
There is nothing else to want in an SSB- this bar is nicely balanced and the pad is comfortable and supportive. Plus you can use standard barbell collars, the knurling on the handles feels good, and it's cheaper than the Elitefts yoke. 5 stars
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(4.00)
2/14/2026
Update- I noticed another reviewer mention an updated version of this bar. They have indeed changed a lot- specifically they are now selling a larger version. Everything i said below applies to the smaller version which is 45 pounds, 59 inches long with 9.5 inch sleeves. The appeal of this bar is specifically its size- the overall length and sleeves are shorter than a full size trap bar, which makes it less annoying to store and maneuver in a tight space. Obviously the sleeves won't fit massive amounts of weight, so this is better for higher rep accessory movements rather than maxing out your trap deadlift (as important as that is). Build quality is fine, although my preference would have been slightly thicker handles. For anyone working in tight spaces this can be a helpful bar.
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