Brandon Doyle's Reviews (131)


(4.00)
2/6/2026
These work pretty good. Very low profile and light. I find myself grabbing any other collar, but these do the job just fine.
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(3.33)
2/5/2026
For a long time it was tough for me to get on board with something like this. We got this for a gym that did not have enough space for traditional cable machine. The resistance "feel" takes a little time to get used to. To me, it does feel a little different than a cable stack with a standard cable on pulleys. I like the versatility, we use ours attached to a power rack but you can really anchor this to anything solid and get a pump session going. I don't exactly care for the way that you adjust the resistance. It's fast enough as long as you have the right disc that you need and they are close by. I also was unsure at the beginning if there would be enough "weight". The good thing is unlike most cable stack systems these are a 1:1 ratio. These work well but I would not recommend them to everyone.
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(4.67)
2/5/2026
This rack is really good. It is solid as a tank, just like all the other monster series stuff. For a half rack its huge but serves the purpose for my workplace gym. There are cheaper options that do the same thing, other than that this is a great rack.
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(3.33)
2/5/2026
This bench is really solid. I currently have the Rogue adjustable bench 3.0 but use this one at work. I will say the pad on the 2.0 is WAY BETTER than the 3.0. The 2.0 unfortunately does not have a lot of adjustments compared to newer offerings. The worst part about this bench in my opinion is the hinge used for the seat does tend to poke through the gap and causes some discomfort. This isn't an issue if you are a smaller lifter. One thing to note is that the handle has broken off of the front of our bench at work.
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(4.00)
2/5/2026
This is a pretty good multipurpose bar. I no longer have one in my gym as I am mostly only doing powerlifting movements other than occasional power cleans. I still use these bars at work. They are built well and the knurling, while passive, feels pretty grippy.
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(4.33)
2/5/2026
This GHD/GHR is really solid. I use this at work. The pads feel really great and the foot plate does not move. I have used these machines over the years and being a big guy they seem to sway or the footplate will flex. This one is rock solid. The adjustment on these are also really nice.
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(4.33)
2/5/2026
I owned this bench for several years. I had the wide pad version. The bench is super stable when lying down. For the price, in my opinion this is the best bench you can buy. The pad feels dense but has a little give when you are pressing heavy. There are no frills with this bench, its simple and strong.
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(3.00)
2/5/2026
This is a lever style belt squat attachment. I purchased it new from Fringe and used it though a back injury I was dealing with. It allowed me to squat, but I was not a fan of the fixed path that this level ultimately puts you in. I felt as if as soon as I started using it, my knees would start to feel cranky.
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