Big Frank's Reviews (32)


(4.67)
5/15/2026
Very little to complain about with this bar. I know many people dislike how the cerakote affects the knurling, but I haven't found it to be an issue to this point, as the knurling feels great in my hands. However, if you are someone who prefers a more aggressive knurling, I'd suggest looking at the stainless or bare steel options. I use this bar for all of the main lifts and it performs incredibly well in each of them. It's durable, functional, well-built, and the red finish looks great alongside my red and black power rack.
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(4.00)
5/11/2026
This is my first power rack, and I honestly have no complaints. The price is hard to beat, and the rack gets the job done. The description states the T-2 is rated up to 800lbs, which is more weight than I've ever moved, so it's perfect for my basement gym. I added the 10-inch extension kit to increase stability and for weight storage and I've squatted 300+lbs in it without any wobbling. The only real complaint I have is that the attachments are fairly limited and due to the size of the rack, benching inside the rack isn't ideal, but neither of these are deal breakers. For a first power rack or for someone looking for a budget-friendly option, I recommend the Titan T-2. However, if you have the money, space, or need something a little heavier duty, I'd look elsewhere.
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(5.00)
5/9/2026
There’s not much to say about the Slingshot that hasn’t been said, but this was such a beneficial tool for improving my bench press. It’s insanely durable, I’ve had mine for close to 10 years and use it regularly without issue. I’ve used it to bench above my one rep max, rep out heavy weight, and to do heavy static holds at the top of the bench press. I really can’t recommend this enough if you’re looking for tools to help improve your bench.
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(3.33)
5/9/2026
Decent dip belt, with no outstanding features. It’s inexpensive and gets the job done, so I can’t complain too much. You definitely want to be careful with where it sits because I’ve had the chain pinch my skin while doing pull-ups, which really sucks with a 45lb plate pulling down the chain. Overall, it’s a decent, inexpensive dip belt. You can certainly do worse than this.
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(3.33)
5/9/2026
There’s not a ton to say about this, it’s a weighted vest. It gets the job done, but doesn’t do anything spectacular. It definitely isn’t comfortable at all and changing out the weights is kind of a pain, but it was pretty inexpensive and does what it advertises.
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(3.00)
5/6/2026
This is kind of a weird piece of equipment. I bought this before investing in a real home gym setup (squat rack, adjustable bench, etc.) when I was working with just some dumbbells and kettlebells. It got the job done as an adjustable bench, but I have trouble really recommending it for a few reasons. First is the price: it's almost the same price as some of the lower-end benches that REP or Titan offer, and those are significantly better options than this. Second, it was insanely difficult for me to get comfortable laying on this. I'm not a tall person at 5'4", and even I was hanging off of this when I tried to do flat dumbbell bench press. I can't even imagine what it would feel like for someone who is taller than 5'6" or 5'7". However, it does have some positives. It doesn't take up much space, with both legs folding into the bottom of the bench. This was part of the reason I needed something like this, because I didn't have a ton of space to work with at the time. It's also well built and feels really solid. I was doing dumbbell bench press with 70lb dumbbells in each hand and didn't feel any wobble or instability from the bench. It also has hooks for resistance bands, but I never used that feature. I plan to keep this in my gym as a second bench for dumbbells and as a platform for dumbbell step-ups, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who is serious about lifting.
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(4.33)
5/6/2026
I bought these on sale on Woot.com a few years ago along with the 90lb expansion pack. Value wise, you're going to be hard-pressed to find adjustable dumbbells this heavy for any cheaper, and they get the job done. Some movements can be awkward due to the shape, but there are plenty of variations of lifts that these are more than adequate to perform. I definitely agree with the comments regarding the grip; if you can replace the handle with Average Joe handles, these become significantly better. You'll definitely experience some clanging during certain movements when the weight blocks hit each other, but it's a pretty minor annoyance and doesn't affect any lifts. I don't see any reason to replace these in my gym, as they save me a ton of space and I don't foresee myself needing dumbbells heavier than 90lbs. If you're looking for solid, inexpensive dumbbells that take up a small footprint and can deal with some of the quirks that come with these, I highly recommend the PowerBlock Sport.
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(4.67)
5/6/2026
I really like these kettlebells. I bought two of these back in 2024 when my daughter was born and worked exclusively with them for about three months. I personally found the value to be great, as individual kettlebells are pretty expensive and these cover a wide range of weights. The build quality is excellent; these feel absolutely rock solid and can take a beating. My only real gripe is that while changing out the weight is fairly simple, it's just time consuming enough that it's not really effective in the middle of a workout, so you have to plan your weights ahead of time or pause your workout for a minute or two to change the weight. The weight inside also rattles around a bit, but it never was anything more than a minor annoyance. I highly recommend these if you're in the market for adjustable kettlebells.
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