Can't Squat's Reviews (51)


(4.33)
6/5/2026
+1 for V-style dip bars. When I used random dip stations in commercial gyms, dips would hurt my shoulders. I stopped doing them. Then I risked getting this V-style dip bar. For me, perfect. No shoulder pain, been dipping every since. I would love to try the Mutant Metals UDA, Vendetta Omega and Rogue Velocidor. Especially the 35mm vs 40mm vs 48mm knurled handles. Obviously better quality and more versatile, but happy with what I have.
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(4.33)
6/4/2026
From my Rogue single handle cable attachment (D-handle) review as applies here too. The 25mm are great for lighter weights and if you use straps. The thinner handle helps here. The 28.5mm version would be my ideal diameter but I'm not a fan of the knurling on the Aluminium handles. Like the Socket Pullup Bar, Rogue's knurling seems to differ from product to product. The 32mm stainless steel handles are grip work for me (small hands). But the knurling on these is perfect IMHO so no issues with heavy grip work there. I do wish Rogue offered stainless steel for all sizes, and offered this and colours as standard options. Having to buy handles just to swap them out seems a waste to me.
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(4.67)
6/3/2026
Only thing to add, that others haven't already said is, the knurling on this bar is also perfect. Pure grip and no sharpness. I say this compared to the normal Curl bar, which has a slight sharpness to it. Least on my pieces. It seems like Rogue's knurling differs from product to product and this one is a good 'un. Only con for me, is that it could have a better rotation system. Same with their Lat Bar.
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(4.67)
6/3/2026
These "competition" style straps are expensive compared to "standard" straps, and other similar products. However, if you're a casual rings user like myself, press-ups, pull-ups etc., the ease of use of this style of strap is great. One con for the Rogue version is that there are no numbers/markings, so you'll want a white Sharpie to mark the positions you use most often. They do look good though without all the extra markings, so pros and cons.
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(4.67)
6/3/2026
To be clear. I know nothing about kettlebells. I do KB swings and that's it. And for that, I like these. They look good, I prefer the constant size over the varying size of "standard" kettlebells, and I can use two hands (larger hands may experience difficulties, not medical advice). For most people, buying separates is probably not worth it, even though it looks cool. Once you jump up in weight you don't use the ones below again. So unless you do multiple exercises, an adjustable kettlebell is prob the way to go. Though I do like having these. Out of interest, I would like to compare to a set with a bare steel handle, which seems to be the other main type.
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(4.67)
6/3/2026
I use these with my cast iron plates for lighter accessory lifts. Having something like this is very useful to keep making progress. And more affordable than the Rogue fractional plates I just reviewed. Though those are higher quality. These are good, but did come with some rust on them, and the painted? lettering is a bit weak in places. Functionally though, perfect.
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(4.33)
6/3/2026
Expensive for the weight, but if you already have the Rogue Change Plates (IWF) then they make a nice set. Most folk probably don't need these, but for smaller increments on lighter exercises, they can come in handy. Cheaper alternatives exist, so all depends on if you want to make up the set. They do look good with the embossed lettering. Can also be used as (expensive) spacers to push your plates out when squatting in a Rogue rack...
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(4.67)
6/3/2026
Bought these 19 years ago. The chrome looks nice, and they still do to this day, which ain't bad. However, I probably wouldn't recommend them over other options. The knurling is minimal, the chrome finish doesn't help, and the ergo handles aren't fully knurled. I also prefer straight handles, especially when going heavy. And this set only goes up to 30kg. But I've got my barbell for heavier, and I still use these to this day. So all in all, not a bad purchase. It's nice to have a full set of DBs in your gym. And they only take up a corner.
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