Big Mike's Reviews (87)


(5.00)
3/1/2026
I bought these before I even had a Titan rack. They are affordable and rock solid.
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(2.67)
2/28/2026
This was my first bench. Its legs were ever so slightly crooked from the factory, but it was never an issue for me. The vinyl isn’t nice and it’s pretty lightweight, but I got a lot of mileage out of this bench. If your budget is super tight this is a solid pick. However, if you can afford to spend a little more, there are definitely better picks out there.
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(5.00)
2/28/2026
These are great, no complaints. If you need some affordable weight plates for your weight vest or ruck sack, these are a good pick. Just a shooter’s cut, no curve.
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(4.67)
2/28/2026
Classic cast iron hex dumbbells. These are a great pick if you’re just starting out and are on a budget. They will last forever and they aren’t very expensive. I would only start with a set or 2. Beyond that the value starts to drop off in my opinion, unless you really like having a full set of fixed weight dumbbells and you have the space. If that’s the case then you can start your collection with any weight!
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(5.00)
2/28/2026
Got a pack of these on Amazon. They were cheap and are pretty accurate. The chrome looks nice although I’m sure it won’t age well.
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(5.00)
2/28/2026
Got a couple of 1lb change plates from Dick’s Sporting Goods. They’re pretty accurate.
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(5.00)
2/28/2026
I like these grippers. They’re made well, the knurling is nice (but passive if that matters to you), and the price is reasonable. I’m not into grip sport or anything so if you are take this review with a grain of salt.
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(4.00)
2/28/2026
This is a great budget adjustable bench. I used it as my primary bench for about 2 years. I’m not a fan of these types of crescent pop pin adjustment benches, because they don’t feel as stable as other styles (like ladder style benches). You can feel the bench move slightly laterally while doing incline pressing movements. It also has doesn’t have anything to protect the bottom of the feet, so, it would scrape on the concrete in my garage before I had flooring covering the whole garage. Despite those little gripes it was a sturdy bench, held up well, and I was able to bench pretty heavy on it. Overall, I would definitely recommend this for someone starting their home gym who wants a solid budget adjustable bench.
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