Chris Graves's Reviews (15)


(5.00)
7/13/2026
It's not a gym until it has a drink spotter! I will say I was initially skeptical of this whole "magnet" thing; being more of a traditionalist I really thought the only proper way to spot a drink is with a 1" pin. After spotting drinks on metal objects that are not a rack, I have to say the magnetic version is growing on me. Thus far not a drop has been spilled.
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(4.67)
7/13/2026
The QuadSend is an absolute tank. Bought as part of the Kickstarter campaign, so it came with all the bells and whistles. The main movements for Hack Squat and Leg Press feel amazing and the ROM is insane for both movements. I really like the flexibility the footplate angles to get dialed in and allow for comfortable movement patterns. I am using a lot of variation with the band pegs as well, which is a great addition you don't see on every machine. I'll be honest that I have yet put the Leg Press Sled on the machine yet; it's simply taking up space.
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(5.00)
7/13/2026
Phenomenal bar, specifically for deadlifts and squats. The knurling has the perfect amount of bite and I really like the diameter of the bar. This was a FMP buy for me, so the value is even better. The Stainless / Stainless has held up flawlessly.
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(5.00)
7/13/2026
This is my go to daily driver bar. Training is more Crossfit focused and this bar is exactly what you'd expect for high rep olympic lifts. The knurling is more passive, which I prefer for this type of work. The Stainless / Stainless finish is worth every penny to me. The bar is 3-4 years old and still looks amazing.
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(5.00)
7/13/2026
Picked up a pair on FMP and they looked brand new. First time using crash pads and have been really impressed. My most common use is FRS and OHS outside the rack as part of a workout. They are dead silent. There is a little bit of a bounce, but even from overhead I have not yet had it bounce off. Seem to be holding up really well. They are actually heavier than I expected, which was a pleasant surprise.
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(5.00)
7/13/2026
I've had the 50-100-150 lb set for 3 years and no signs of wearing out even in tough conditions. I have sweat a lot on these and they still look great. Sandbags are some of my favorite work for carries, cleans and over the shoulder work. I have not been gentle with them and they have held up to everything I've thrown at them.
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(5.00)
7/13/2026
Love this bench so much that we have 2! The bench is super stable, yet easy to move around. The Rep vinyl is absolutely fantastic. The Nighthawk is everything you need in an adjustable bench.
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(4.33)
7/13/2026
The Rep Trap bar with rotating handles is well balanced and super stable. The built-in floor jacks makes loading and unloading easy. I was on the fence about the rotating handles, but so happy I got them. The larger diameter handles are great for farmers carry and I find the rotation itself helps me set just the right angle when I stand up reps. It is an absolute beast of bar in size and weight, so be prepared for that.
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