Big Frank's Reviews (43)


(5.00)
5/19/2026
Really solid collars. Like another reviewer said, you have to put some muscle into closing them, which makes them super stable. They keep my plates perfectly in place without any wiggle whatsoever. The release button makes opening them simple, and because they're magnetic they are easy to store and keep track of. No issues whatsoever.
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(5.00)
5/18/2026
An inexpensive and effective flooring solution for any home gym. I lift in a basement space on concrete floors and these are perfect for protecting the floors, my plates, and dulling the sound when I’m deadlifting. They are pretty cumbersome to move (they each weight ~100lbs), but they don’t budge once they’re in place because of that. Your gym space is going to stink of rubber for a few days, but the smell fades quickly. Super durable and easy to clean. I know they’re memed pretty often, but they really are an excellent flooring option.
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(3.67)
5/15/2026
Overall, I'm pretty happy with this bench. I haven't had any issues with the bench showing signs of wobbling or any instability and I've benched up to 265lbs to this point. I can't say how it holds up to heavier loads, but for the amount of weight I'm pushing, it's adequate. I don't love the tapered seat, as I sometimes have to readjust myself when flat benching to get my legs into a comfortable enough position to get my feet flat on the floor (I'm only 5'4", so that may also be playing a role). Incline positions work great, and the bench marks the angle you're positioning the back into, which is really nice. I'm also not a huge fan of the gap between the seat and the back, but I think that's hard to avoid with an adjustable bench, specifically at this price point. I will say that I knocked it for value because I think it's worth spending a little bit more for a higher quality bench (like REP or Rogue). Overall, though, this gets the job done for me and I'm pretty happy with my purchase. Quick disclaimer: I don't do any decline benching, so I can't comment on the bench's decline functionality or comfort.
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(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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