Big Mike's Reviews (84)


(5.00)
2/26/2026
If you want to get strong, you can’t afford not to train in a Massenomics Certified Training Facility. Make your mom, your community and your muscles proud and get your gym certified today. Then, celebrate with a cool drink of hose water.
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(4.67)
2/26/2026
This is a great option if you don’t want an expensive 1st party dumbbell stand/ cart from your dumbbell’s manufacturer, or if you aren’t ready to pay the price for something custom. It was affordable , easy to put together, and it fits my Rep x Pepin Adjustable dumbbells. I also like how tall the stand - I’m 6’5” and prefer to not have to bend over to un-rack or re-rack my dumbbells, especially after a heavy set. The one minor issue is that the angle of the trays can make my particular brand of dumbbell’s plates get stuck every once in a while, but it isn’t a concern if you are careful and pay attention.
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(4.33)
2/26/2026
These logs are a great value and being able to rack them is a big bonus in a home gym, especially if you don’t have a lot of space.
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(5.00)
2/26/2026
This was the first bar that I bought brand new. I bought it in 2020 and it’s still in great shape. In hindsight it’s not the first bar I would buy if I were starting over, but it was affordable and performed well. And back then I wasn’t training out of my home gym 100% of the time. If you’re thinking about buying one, here are a few things to consider - it’s an Olympic style bar so it doesn’t have center knurling (not ideal for squats) and its static capacity is 700lbs. If you’re just starting out I wouldn’t choose this as a primary bar unless you are mainly going to be performing Olympic lifts, and even then you’d probe better off getting something with center knurling for your squat accessories.
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(5.00)
2/26/2026
These are my favorite collars. They work well on all my bars (power bar, log, axle, etc.), they look good, they feel premium, and they are way more affordable than the Eleiko collars they are based on. I highly recommend them.
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(3.00)
2/25/2026
I bought them as singles for about $150 each back in 2019. Despite their design flaws and suboptimal build quality, that was still a good deal. They got the job done and held up well until I finally bought some Rep x Pepin Adjustable dumbbells in 2024. Now, in 2026 I wouldn’t recommend these unless you get a really good deal (like $free99). There are too many really good quality and affordable options out there now.
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(4.67)
2/25/2026
This is my daily driver. I’ve had this bar for about 2 years and it’s great - super affordable, good quality, nice knurling. It came with a few tiny dimples and marks on the collars, but you wouldn’t notice unless you were looking for them. Otherwise, the bar looks and performs great. Plus, it was super affordable. Just make sure you’ve got a dehumidifier in your space (unless you live in a dry climate) if you buy the bare steel.
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(4.67)
2/25/2026
These bags are great - good value for money, durable. My only gripe is that they come with straps on the sides and top. I’m not quite sure what the intention was with this design choice, but for strongman or even functional fitness/ GPP the straps just get in the way. I cut the side straps off and finished the ends with a lighter.
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