After a few months of research and multiple trips to gyms in Chicago and surrounding suburbs putting sessions on a variety of non-motorized treadmills (Trueform Runner, Assault Air Runner, Woodway, Technogym SkillMill) I felt the most drawn to, and had the best feeling on the SkillMill. I did some longer distance and sprinting intervals on each. All of the ones I tried are really great pieces, so I’m not knocking these other brands at all. What sold me on the Technogym SkillMill (Italian Fitness Equipment Manufacturer/Designer) was the added versatility of having resistance for other movements on the treadmill and particularly for a two positional sled push, since I don’t have the space for a sled in my basement gym. The running deck feels like a blend between the Trueform (with the least steep curve of all) and the Assault Runner. Underfoot it feels very close to on-road running, on par with the Trueform, but better than the Woodway or Assault Runner. It’s also seemingly quieter than the bunch or identical to the Trueform in decibel level. It’s extremely well built and sturdy with zero wobble even at sprinting speeds. At the time I purchased this, it was the only curved, non-motorized treadmill that had a Sled Push function and also a reverse pull setup. I purchased mine new for $10,800. It’s actually insane to spend this amount, then and more so now with the REP coming out and a few other offerings out there for 1/2 the cost. The delivery was top notch. One large box (railings unattached). Technogym doesn’t mess around with delivery and install. They sent out someone to do an initial site survey 2 weeks ago. Then yesterday 3 delivery guys and two technicians. The delivery crew unboxed and got treadmill downstairs (3 guys) and then left and the two technicians closely inspected every inch, attached railing and display and tested different components to ensure proper function.

I have to give this thing top ratings all around. I broke down and ordered one (even though I have the Jay-M and Sorinex Bulldog Pad) plus I got the Rogue Monster 2.0 Landmine and their Straight Landmine Handle with a set of JD Gym Equipped SS knurled handles on it. For reference, as far as setup/ configuration, I'm 6'1" and as far as arm length have a 76 3/4" wingspan. I have a REP PR 5000 rack with 41" deep crossmembers. The Rogue Landmine is engaged in the 3rd hole from the back on the lower crossmember. Since the end of the pad when mounted on rack protrudes 33" from front of rack, I needed the landmine to be positioned here so when bar is elevated all the way up, the sleeve collar sits even with the front of the pad (when barbell sits on the ground with a plate on it, the sleeve collar sits 38" from front of rack). This setup allows for maximal pull distance upwards without anything hitting the undersurface of the pad. Only thing that can contact it is the barbell itself. The welded pin for the Pritchett Pad is engaged in the 13th hole on the side of the upright (at the #5 spot) this places the surface of the very top of the foam pad at 41 3/4" off of ground and the top surface of the very bottom edge at 37". The pad is nice and grippy and comfortable at 1/4" thick. For added comfort when pulling very heavy, I just throw my Abmat HSPU mat on it. I need it this high to get full stretch at bottom without plates touching the ground. I also need to put it at this level so I clear my lower crossmember bracket bolts since my lower crossmembers sit higher than usual because I have my plates mounted on them. The unit is not too heavy or cumbersome when loading onto or off the rack as long as you handle it correctly and for me, it stores away nicely in one of my gym closets. The Monster Pritchett Pad is an exceptional piece for chest supported rows in a quick, convenient and easy to setup configuration. I'm really glad to have been able to add it to my gym.

Although these are utilitarian and I owned a pair, the Force6 Fitness versions are a far better build and also finished off more nicely in a premium way….if you care about that. I got the OG ones when they were first released and sold them for what I paid to get the Force6 Fitness ones.

Contours are perfect for HSPU as intended. Now that I have been drifting away from CrossFit lately I use this pad for added chest comfort using my Pritchett Pad, as well as under my forearms on my forearm machine to get that extra stretch. I’ve owned it for about 6 years now and it still looks new. Gotta love that Abmat durability they have become known for.

If you have vertical barbell storage the two things that often go overlooked are finding storage options with internal plastic sleeves and also to cushion your barbell sleeve ends. This solves one of those two things. Worth the cost. I ordered these before Synergee barbell holder even arrived.

This is a great shoulder warm-up piece. I use a timer and do 10 sets of 1 minute spins with a 30 second break. I have the 12lb version and it has held up for the past 5 years. It should be about 1/2 the actual cost. I store it on my rack on top side crossmember.

I had the REP dip attachment, about twice as heavy, and more bulky, I think 7 gauge steel, and that didn’t budge. I sold it once I discovered the Mutant Metals UDA, when he launched, and it is a “Ultimate” piece and does not disappoint, I am more than happy with this replacement. I like the diameter of these handles better and the knurling is a perfect application for dips. I ordered mine long before Rogue formed any sort of manufacturing partnership with Mutant Metals, so stainless was only choice. I chose the threaded ends with knurled nuts because I felt that this would be more stable. The dip attachment doesn’t need to be a rapid speed changing item (unlike like dumbbells for instance while doing drop sets). The knurled nuts allow for efficient changes, not as fast as pin configuration, but again I don’t think speed is the key with this piece. I’m 215, it has an ever so slight flex with my body weight, imperceptible, nor deleterious to the exercises performed with it. I have also used a strapped 2 Pood kettlebell with it and that didn’t result in any abnormal bounce and essentially the same amount of flex. I store mine off my rack on wall control.

I was able to pick up the Stainless Steel versions at Home Gym Con straight from Rory at a discount. Just like the Gym-Pin adapters and the Vendetta Adapters, these have made my Jammer arms feel like machine movements. The knurling is excellent and again, I love supporting small independent USA companies, so the more premium price is worth it.