Big Joe's Reviews (74)


(5.00)
3/4/2026
These plates are so cool. I have 2 pairs of 45s I got off marketplace for a reasonable price. They always go so fast on marketplace in my area and don’t show up too often. I’m on the hunt for more of these because I can’t get enough of them!
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(4.33)
3/1/2026
Super affordable diy project! Two 10 ft 4x4s, one 8 ft 2x4 and a pair of crappy spinlock dumbbell handles, chain link fence post for the weight pegs. Weigh 42 lbs empty and have a pick height of 15 in. Seem solid enough, have loaded 140 lbs on there no problem! Minimal skill needed.
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(4.67)
2/28/2026
Knock off of the angles 90 handles. Priced great at $15 on Amazon roughly half of the name brand. I love the way these handles feel, use them for lap, pull downs or low rows can also be used for neutral grip pull-ups!
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(5.00)
2/28/2026
DIY is way to go for a deadlift platform! With minimal skill you can make a platform that functions just as well as name brand ones at a fraction of the cost! Easy tutorials on YouTube. My current one is layers of plywood with carpet squares glued to the top to mimic the carpeted powerlifting platforms in competition.
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(4.33)
2/28/2026
Just picked this up on marketplace- initial impressions are solid build quality! Good knurl on the handles (not too aggressive or passive). Nice starting weight at 83 lbs- able to train different rep ranges and load accordingly. Great value for someone who is just getting into strongman like myself!
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(3.67)
2/27/2026
Does its job as advertised! Solid build quality. Came on a Rogue Monster lite rack I got off of marketplace. A little pricey for what it is!
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(4.00)
2/26/2026
I have two of these both of which I got free with other gym purchases. Rock solid construction, will last a lifetime. I end up using it mostly for a chair between sets, occasionally doing step ups with it. It’s nice that it has 3 different dimensions to give you multiple height options. I would recommend getting the flat pack version from rogue to save a ton ($100+)on shipping or look for an imported brand that has a cheaper option! Or DIY!
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(4.33)
2/26/2026
A little pricey, but overbuilt and useful. I use mine to store bands, dip belt, powerlifting belt and more. Usually I opt for off brands for storage as you can save some money, but the price difference between this and others didn’t make it worth going the cheaper route
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