The Bells of Steel Roller J-Cups are a top-tier mid-range option now that we’ve finally got them available in Australia. They’re a solid, affordable bit of kit and come with those cool little mag pins to keep everything secure. Just a heads-up: if you’re the type who obsesses over keeping your rack pristine, these might not be for you as they do scratch the uprights a bit. I still love using them on bench day to get that perfect bar position, but I tend to steer clear on squat day. They don’t rack anywhere near as easily as my sandwich J-cups, and I find myself hitting the outside metal of the cup too often when I'm gassed. For the price, though, they’re a high-value addition to the gym.

The Rogue Rubber Hex Dumbbells are absolute tanks. I’ve got a mix of other brands in the garage, but these are in a different league when it comes to toughness. I’m a bit rough on my gear and clumsy at the best of times, so adjustable dumbbells were never going to survive me. While some other brands available in Australia seem to mark and dent if you even look at them funny, these are made of a much harder, more resilient rubber. I snagged them during an Aussie Rogue sale, and the quality is so good I’m happy to pay the premium for more. I definitely drop them, especially after carries to failure, and it is bloody satisfying. They take the hit and stay in top shape every time. These are the ones to get if you want a dumbbell that actually lasts.

The Rogue Ohio Deadlift Bar is an absolute game-changer. I was lucky enough to score this one on Marketplace for 300 bucks from a legend while I was visiting Sydney, which is a massive win. After deadlifting with a standard power bar for years, the thinner 27mm shaft and that signature whip make pulling heavy much more fun. The knurling is grippy and seems bigger than the OPB, yet it's so comfortable that I’m yet to even use chalk on the heavy lift days. It lets you get a better grip and that bit of flex off the floor before the plates even leave the ground. It’s easily one of the best deadlift bar options in Australia and a permanent favourite in the rotation.

The Mutant Metals Ultimate Dip Attachment (UDA) is easily one of my favourite pieces of gear. I was lucky enough to snag it just before a random Rogue price hike, and it’s been worth every cent. I went with the stainless steel handles, and they look and feel like a total beast in the hand. It’s dead easy and quick to set up, which is exactly what you want when you’re mid-session. When I’m done, I just store it on the top corner of the rack out of the way. It’s rock solid. Even when the wife occasionally parks her car right up against the rack, this thing doesn’t budge an inch. It’s a permanent part of the setup now and I can’t see it ever leaving.

The Bullet Pulley is a winner for convenience and build quality. I was lucky enough to get this as a gift, but when I later saw the cost of shipping to Australia, I almost had a heart attack. I’ve got the older version, and while it’s solid, the newer model has guards to stop the cable from jumping off the side—a smart upgrade. To be fair, I haven't really touched the dual cables yet, but that’s just down to my PPSA programming rather than the gear itself. I use it weekly, mainly for tricep push-downs and overhead extensions. I’ve never bothered with the cheap Amazon versions, but I love this thing; it's a high-quality bit of kit that delivers a smooth feel, easy to set up without taking up half the garage.