This piece is not one of these “Jack of all trades only good at a few” mega multi-purpose pieces of equipment that are saturating the market. This is designed to do two things and does both superbly. It’s a Nordic Curl and Back Extension piece. The build quality is awesome. Stainless steel posts, laser numbered. Injection molded rollers and pad make for durable and comfortable cushioning at ankles and knees. It’s easy to switch between exercises and adjusts smoothly. It is also fairly compact as well, which is a plus for me. Unlike the Freak Athlete Hyper Pro, which is much more bulky. It is expensive, but I got it introductory sale, and with a GovX discount for $680. It’s over $1000 now and I know that is overpriced.

I think referring to this bar - as the company Exponent Edge had done when it was released - as a “curl bar” - does this bar a real injustice. It has many more and better applications than just that. It is a cambered bar (straight grip, not Swiss or Football obviously) that works well for benching and chest supported rows (my two favorite uses) as well as skull crushers and of course curls. I won’t be using it for curls at all. The main reason I purchased this bar over any other straight cambered bar is that it is short but still Rackable. This makes for more easier maneuvering in and out of my rack. Same reason that I own a Rogue Stump Bar, and their C70-S Barbell. The bar is cerakoted (not great quality) and the sleeves are a smooth chrome with Titanium/gunmetal coating. It has light somewhat passive knurling that is divided up along the length of the bar at different sections. • There is 3” of knurling on the 30 degree bends • ⁠There are two small areas of knurling (3” on either side and 11” on center) to the central straight 16” portion of the bar • ⁠No center knurling • ⁠Knurling on outside straight portion for benching starts at 28.5”width and runs to 43.5” Inches (so 7.5” of knurling on each side). I would have preferred continuous knurling. Dimensions & Specs: ⁠Overall Length - 71” • ⁠Inside Length (Sleeve rim to Sleeve rim) 51 3/8” • ⁠Sleeve length - 10.5” • ⁠Weight - 31lbs • ⁠Inner straight portion of bar runs about 16”, outer straight portions about 12.5” on either side and bends run about 5.25” on either side • ⁠Single bilateral bends at 30 degrees positioned 21.5 inches on center of knurled grip (for reference Rogue curl bar’s outer angled grips are 18” on center) • ⁠28mm diameter • ⁠700lb capacity rating Purchased for $258 shippep. For under $300 it is a versatile enough bar for me to recommend.

These were a style purchase for me. The build quality is excellent, the magnetic strength is better than the selector pins that came with my Inspire FT2, but these function no better or no worse than the stock pins.

I got these as a stocking stuffer from my wife for Christmas. They well made and secure. They go on and off barbell sleeve easily but you still need two hands to tighten (one to hold sleeve from spinning). I use them with urethane coated REP Equalizer plates and find that they do not scuff my plates as another reviewer mentioned. They hold better than my Eleiko Oppen collars but not as good as my Rogue aluminum collars.

Abmat’s durability and design shine here. I’ve had this in use for 6 years now and it looks brand new - and so does my sacrum a butt crack! I think this is the way to go vs. other smaller Abmat.

This suited my needs perfectly. I wanted a configurable, “skinny” platform for deadlifts. The 2” rubber tiles are perfect for cushioning heavy weight. If they included thin steel “straps” that would run under the rubber tiles and engage frame from front to back, so that the frame would then be secured down while using bands on the band attachments, then this would get 5 stars for build. As it stands, you can’t use the optional band attachments because it lifts the platform frame.

These fit my 5.11 vest perfectly, which I also purchased from Rogue. The plates are well made and contoured nicely. They feel comfortable to me. There are cheaper options out there - but I had a Rogue gift card that was burning a hole in my pocket lol!

Stray Dog makes high quality pieces and these ISO Cups fall right in line. They are so easily set up and work in any push pull direction. Cal Dietz and Will Ratelle would be the top two resources when looking into ISO training. Will Ratelle has a whole setup from Stray Dog and does a great job not only showing setup but how he incorporates them into his training as well. The only knock I can give them is that they are a bit pricey for what they are, but when you compare them to, let’s say a decent J-Cup, the price then becomes more reasonable in that perspective.