Big Garrett's Reviews (33)


(4.33)
5/6/2026
Got a boneyard pair of these. I really like how light they are and don’t mind that they’re not magnetic. Never had them come loose on 500+ lb deadlifts and olympic lifts. 5+ years with them and still going strong.
Performance
Value
Build Quality

(4.00)
5/6/2026
I primarily use these for pull-ups and really like them. I don’t do heavy weighted pull-ups with these since they’re plastic and I don’t trust them. I’m sure they would be fine, but I’d rather not push the limit of them. I think an upgraded version made of steel lined with UHMW would be a nice overkill option.
Performance
Value
Build Quality

(4.67)
3/3/2026
Really high quality and versatile. I use them as hurdles for plyometrics, for cleans, and a ton of other things. Plus my kids love jumping on and off them. You can get cheaper ones elsewhere, but I wanted to buy a higher quality, made in USA product. I have several products from Abmat and none of them disappoint.
Performance
Value
Build Quality

(5.00)
3/3/2026
I think this is a very underrated piece of equipment and really high quality. I've seen other versions compress and lose shape over time, but this one has held up great after a few years. I use it weekly for weighted situps since it helps you get a bigger stretch in your abs as opposed to laying on flat ground. It also comes in handy for stretching/mobility work. Made in USA is a plus, too.
Performance
Value
Build Quality

(5.00)
3/3/2026
Great conditioning tool. I have the 80lb bag and you can get some brutal workouts done with it. Incredibly versatile and you can beat the piss out of it. It's a great thing to have if you're going to be away from a gym for a while and/or you want something easy to transport. I used this and a pair of gymnastics rings for 2 months while I didn't have access to a gym and just kept it in my trunk.
Performance
Value
Build Quality

(5.00)
3/3/2026
Get this bar. Bare steel has the best feel. I had this in my garage for 4 years near the coast and cleaned some surface rust off twice. By far the best value for a made in USA bar.
Performance
Value
Build Quality

(3.33)
3/3/2026
I had this bar for about 2 months then sold it. I thought it was okay, but nothing like it's hyped up to be. I liked the knurling. The collars were sloppy and shifted laterally so much so that it was distracting during heavy lifts (maybe I got a bad one). I've used worse bars, but I've also used a lot better bars.
Performance
Value
Build Quality

(3.00)
3/1/2026
Lightweight and easy to move. Doesn’t store upright, which can be a downside depending on your space. I didn’t like the oval-shaped pad, especially for benching. Other than that, it’s a good budget-ish bench, although I think there are much better options now at a similar price point. I ended up selling this and my FB-5000 and upgraded to the AB-5200
Performance
Value
Build Quality

33 total