Big James

Big James

Member Since 2/25/2026

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Strength Coach since 2004, home gym nerd, regular nerd

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Big James's Reviews (75)

(5)
8/7/2026
I really like these on machines, as they slide a little better and don’t get chewed up as much. Use them on my elitefts leg extension/leg curl as recommended by Basement Brandon. Nice quality of life upgrade over regular mini bands.
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(4.67)
8/7/2026
Nice versatile piece of equipment to have in your gym. I use mine to turn my incline into something of an arched incline bench without having to drop 1600 bucks or more, while still having the option of a regular incline. Had to remove and replace some of the upholstery staples fairly early on, but no big deal.
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(4)
8/7/2026
I know there are a plethora of velocity tools on the market now. I’ve been using tendo units for the better part of 20yrs. The fact that there is no subscription and that they are pretty robust all things considered has them as my preferred option. They have a large display, last a long time, don’t require an app on your phone or iPad, and have options for mats to keep the unit safe when performing Olympic lifts. Admittedly I cannot compare them to every vbt tool out there, but I have used a fair number and I keep coming back to the tendo. Cost compared to something like an ovr has me ding the value.
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(4.67)
7/1/2026
Had mine for around 8 years with no issues. Far superior to the old spring clip style, however they are more expensive.
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(5)
7/1/2026
Nice stable beefy single leg squat stand. Far more comfortable than putting your foot on a bench behind you. Perform Better is a great resource for stuff like this.
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