Big Frank's Reviews (43)


(4.33)
8/31/2026
I bought this solely to use with my horse stall mat gripper, and it’s fine for the job. It was cheap and it feels cheap, but it works. I can definitely tell by the look and feel of the paint that repeatedly loading and unloading plates will likely peel/scrape the paint off over time, but that’s to be expected at this price point.
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(5.00)
8/31/2026
Grip training never smelled so good. In all seriousness, this thing looks way easier than it actually is. It’s a great tool for grip training and the forearm pump afterwards is insane.
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(4.00)
8/12/2026
This is just a fun bar to use. It’s really great to get a little extra grip/forearm work in with curls, skullcrushers, etc. While it doesn’t affect use, it’s worth mentioning the build quality seems fine, but the welds are a messy looking and the bar looks the part of a budget curl bar. Definitely not a gym necessity, but if you have some spare cash and want to add a fun specialty bar to the mix, this one is pretty cool.
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(3.67)
8/11/2026
These would be hard to recommend at full price, but on sale ($35 during the garage sale), these are a decent addition to your gym. The build quality is nothing to write home about, and my plates came with a chip in the plastic coating, which isn't a big enough deal to return/exchange them, but it's worth noting that the plastic does not seem durable enough to take much of a beating. If you're a weight is weight kind of person and want a set of cheap 10lb plates, you could do worse than these, but only I'd only suggest them if you can get them for under $40 like I did.
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(4.33)
8/10/2026
I purchased the smallest size of this band prior to the Savage Strength bands went on sale, and it’s been a decent addition to my gym. I will say that the Savage Strength bands feel a little more durable and have the textured grip on the inside of the band, which is a nice addition. The standard bands are fine, but I’d go with the Savage Strength version if you have the option.
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(5.00)
8/10/2026
Got the full set of these on sale during the garage sale. I’ve started adding more band work into my routine, and these bands feel pretty good for the price. The quality feels good overall and the resistance is strong on some of the thicker bands. I’ve really enjoyed using these for warmups and banded good mornings.
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(4.00)
8/7/2026
I went with the 10 bar version of this rack instead of the 6 bar because it looked a little sturdier. Based on the review I read for the 6 bar version, I think this was the right call. Overall, it’s pretty decent and feels solid enough. It was pretty simple to assemble, but I did have to tinker with the tightness of some of the bolts to make it more level and not wobbly. It’s definitely not as good as some of the premium brands, but for about $80 it was a solid deal and serves its purpose.
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(5.00)
8/7/2026
No complaints about these, really. I used them to line the bottom of my vertical barbell holder to prevent any damage to the sleeves. The material is soft, but durable, so I know my bars are protected. A super inexpensive and effective way to protect your expensive gear.
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