The Darkade's Reviews (46)


(5.00)
3/20/2026
Like with most things Rogue, these are well build, fit tight, and the UHMW sammich won't mar your rack up. If you have a Monster Lite rack and have an SSB, these are definitely needed since the standard J-Cups that the Monster Lite rack comes with will be too wide which will scar your bar up pretty good. I've had these for a while and they look and perform just as good as the day that they were first used.
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(4.00)
3/20/2026
The only reason why I got bumpers was because I got them before I installed my Horse Stall Mats. Thinking that my garbage deadlift would damage my foundation, I figured I'd grab a set of bumpers from a local shop. That local shop stocked a gazillion of these so I picked up a set and went to work. They work as intended but after lifting at a buddy's gym that had Rogue bumpers, I started to understand that there are levels to the bumper game and these Apollos were way inferior. I was a novice to the bumper game, and still am, as I've been a loyal iron boy since I first started lifting. They do retail pretty cheap so they're a good starter set but if I knew what I know now, I wouldn't even bother with these bumpers and if I really wanted a set, I would've gone with a more reputable company. The build quality is okay but the lack of branding on them make them great in my opinion. I guess weight is weight and I am reaching to find something negative to say about these but I for the life of me, I can't really complain too much since the stated weight is insanely close to the actual weight.
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(4.00)
3/20/2026
Jeeze, I love these guys. I have a pair of 3, 5, and 8 pounds and they've been great. However, after weighing them, my goodness, are they all over the place. One of my 3 pounders is actually 2 and three quarter pounds while the other is 3 and a quarter pounds. My 5's are surprising accurate while my one of my 8 pounders is 7 and three quarters while the other is 8 and one quarter. The build quality is garbage but I do love a good bun dumbbell. I don't use them for anything other than the fact that they look great. The set that I own have zero rust, zero damage, and probably look as good as the day that they were cast. I'm not entirely sure of the historical significance of these guys but there's something about a bun shape dumbbell that hits all the right notes when waxing nostalgia.
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(5.00)
3/20/2026
These chains are great. These have helped me break plateaus and adds variation in the big three lifts. Also, I've used these for accessories. Make sure to add lay chains to set up chain work appropriately. They also sound really cool which makes my neighbors a bit envious or annoyed or both. I highly recommend getting chains to add variety to your lifts but make sure you're appropriately set up by using lay chains which you can pick up at Tractor Supply.
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(3.00)
3/20/2026
As advertised, it adds weight to your pull ups and dips. There's nothing special about this belt, the build quality is fine, and it holds whatever weight you throw at it. I'm not even exactly sure how I got this belt. I use this primarily for weighted dips and it has gotten me stronger in that movement really fast. Other than that, it's a dip belt that works exactly how you'd expect.
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(5.00)
3/19/2026
These are build really well. Once they're in, they're in but you'll have to do a bit of fenagling to get them set in.
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(4.33)
3/19/2026
Either as a primer or a finisher or even as a main lift, this is a great piece to have. The pads are on the slick side but honestly, you don't need a super grippy pad to execute this movement. The quad pumps are insane. The build quality is great for the price and though I'm a stickler for nice welds, the welds on this get a pass since they're not the best but they are good. The diamond plate is just grippy enough that you won't slip but once you're locked in, you're not going anywhere. I highly recommend a sissy squat to add variety to your weekly lifts.
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(5.00)
3/19/2026
As advertised, this will hold your barbells in place. I have the 9 sleeve variety and it holds all my specialty bars in place. It's a great way to keep all your bars in a tight space so they're not taking up valuable space on your wall.
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