Big Ross Kasten's Reviews (41)


(5.00)
2/28/2026
Good looking band pegs. Quality. Affordable. $30 for 4 of the 5/8” with free shipping makes them a nice deal, better than even some Amazon choices. I use them as storage posts for my change plates now
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(4.67)
2/28/2026
I got the short version. Very affordable, showed up quickly, no damage. I thought it looked good. The powder coat is a little slick, but it’s alright. I mostly plan on using this for hip thrusts, since the larger diameter/ surface area will be more comfortable on the waist and the shorter length will be easier to balance. I was pretty satisfied with the purchase. I could’ve done better welds on the little sleeve collars though, but no big deal. Also kinda wish the distance between sleeves wasn’t exactly 43” so that you could load weights on it like a short EZ curl bar, even though it isn’t rackable. As it is now, you can’t center it onto the sleeves on j cups, has to sit offset. Kinda sucks oh well
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(4.33)
2/28/2026
I’m 5,7 and squat low bar and these work for me on that. They also obviously work extremely well for bench press. They look cool. They are heavier than I expected, but much lighter than the older style of mono attachments from what I hear. I have the monster light version, and the area where the pin goes through the holes extends higher up on the attachment. I can’t get them high enough on the rack for shoulder press, but that’s ok. Mine showed up with a big scratch on one of the monos, but rogue offered to replace it or refund me $75. I took the cash. I love em
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(4.67)
2/28/2026
I use this on my weight storage posts when I do chest flies and works really well for that, give me a little extra width to stretch the arm out, further than using a rack mount would. I also use it for tricep extensions from the pull-up bar, which lets the cable come straight down out of the voltra which seems like it’d be better for the cable than if I rack mounted it and the cable came down like perpendicular to the voltra. Well built effective voltra mount, adds versatility. Kinda expensive
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(4.67)
2/27/2026
I got the stainless shaft and sleeves. The only power bar I’ve personally owned. I was very impressed by the kneeling when I first got it and still love it. I have a Texas deadlift bar in black zinc and my Ohio power bar feels grippier to me. Makes me want a bare steel agressive knurling bar. Anyways, this rogue bar is beautiful and solid
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(5.00)
2/27/2026
I got the 10” sleeve version very recently. I haven’t really used this piece yet, but I wanted an open trap bar. Was planning on the Rep one like everyone else, but the short sleeve option on this made me pull the trigger. I have to store it in a more difficult to access spot behind my rack where the ceiling drops extra low, so getting it out would be difficult, but this 45 lb 10” sleeve hex bar is pretty easy. Looks great, kneeling feel great. The built in deadlift jack is really nice. Seems to be balanced pretty well but I’m not 100% for sure because I think my unlevel floors make it tip forward
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(4.67)
2/27/2026
These are the nicest plates I’ve ever used. What really surprised me was how pleasant they sound to take off the storage post or when they clang together a bit. They look extremely aesthetic and are very easy to grip. Thin width is nice to be able to load a lot of weight. They are on the pricier end for something you could cheap out on, but using them is a very nice premium feeling experience.
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(4.67)
2/27/2026
This is the only SSB I’ve owned or tried really. After hearing the elite fts yoke bar raved about in Massenomics, I was sold on the idea of using an SSB. I came across some YouTube reviews that said the rep SSB is basically a copy of the SS Yoke, but with knurled handles and you can use your normal 2” collars. The padding is a bit stiff but comfortable. Looks great. I did initially have the handles begin rotating out on me in use, but it hasn’t happened in a while. Quality piece
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