Big Matt B's Reviews (158)


(4.00)
4/1/2026
My gym at work got this bar and I was shocked how much I like it more than the SSB. I was having shoulder issues, partly from squatting under heavy weight with a narrow grip, and this relieved the stress enough to squat comfortably during rehab. I ended up purchasing the Titan version, which is not nearly as nice as this. Gold knurling, durable finish. An excellent bar.
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(4.33)
4/1/2026
I wanted to dislike this bench and group it with the Tru Grits and other cheap imported benches…but it’s pretty darn good. It’s stable and easy to adjust and move. The single support post at the feet makes it easier to play your feet. I am genuinely impressed
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(5.00)
4/1/2026
Helped assemble this for a friend, and I lift in it often. It’s an absolute tank and still looks brand new. J cups and safeties are really nice for the price point too.
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(2.00)
4/1/2026
I absolutely hated this bench. The pad was horrible. It was slippery, hard and I could feel it bend. Even after multiple attempts to adjust the bench to fix flexing, the spotter arms never fit right so they were difficult to adjust.
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(3.00)
3/30/2026
Knurling is poor, the angle of the handles is ok, but does not work well for me for skull crushers. It’s also not very long so you really have to focus when re-racking.
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(5.00)
3/30/2026
An excellent replacement for the hitch pins that came with my Fringe spotter arms. Magnets are strong, and these look awesome.
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(4.67)
3/29/2026
These are excellent. There are cheaper and DIY options, but it’s not like these are super expensive. I grabbed a big pack of them and use them all the time for my yoke and sled
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(5.00)
3/27/2026
This is a custom log from Alan Christ (sells on FBMP in NY/PA. He makes an awesome product. It’s gorgeous, feels great and has been very durable so far. I’m a huge fan. He polys them so thick that the finish feels amazing.
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