jiujitsuPhd's Reviews (108)


(5.00)
8/21/2026
Ive got no complaints about this. Great attachment with numerous options for handle placement. Im a big fan of the H5 handles as well.
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(5.00)
8/21/2026
Inexpensive and work great as micro plates. Ive had for about 2 years now and no signs of wear (that would affect use but sure they are scuffed up). These are great for my cable machines, especially when I just want to add like a 1lb for lateral raises.
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(4.67)
8/21/2026
Great for viking press. My only complaint is that you are limited in hand position so if it doesnt fit you cant change it, but for the price thats to expected
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(4.67)
8/20/2026
In this price range, its a great bar. Knurl is grippy and there are nice color options. Its replaced most of my tri and bicep cable attachments. Functionally, it does what a $20 generic bar does but its a huge step up in feel, comfort, and quality. My only complaint is that the bolts are rusting on mine and others have confirmed their did too. Not a big deal but also like come on rogue, use SS bolts. Nothing else in my gym is rusting.
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(4.00)
8/20/2026
I own both the leg developer and preacher curl bench. Preacher curl I love and use it as a stand alone machine. Totally worth if you have a bench with no attachment system. The leg develop is one of the old school ones so not really that great, the newer ones by other companies are significantly better.
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(4.00)
8/20/2026
I am big fan of the squatmax. I have the first titan version and bought it day 1 of release. As far as belt squat, this is one of the best I have used. It forces you to go vertical, something that can't be done with the cheap lever arm versions. I also think this is more 'dummy' proof than a cable version (ie rhino and similar) because with those versions if you aren't exactly vertical, they will pull you forward/back whereas squatmax is only vertical. Loading plates is obviously not fun but its not terrible either. I keep my plates right next to the machine to make it easy and I only use 25s to keep a closer stance. I do with the machine itself was a little smaller, 6" could probably be shaved off the front and sides as an smaller version for those without wide squat stances so it would take up less space. You can use this with voltra and bands. I do not own the extra attachments this comes with so can't speak to them. I use for belt squats and somersault squats. I've not used a better set up for somersaults, this is killer. I do think its a bit overpriced and think the belt squat market is due for innovation (ie BPF option and more). Overall though I think this is a great machine for those looking to fully replace squats.
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(5.00)
8/20/2026
I was a day 1 preorder for this and waited about 8 months to have it shipped. I knew that going in and was fine with it. At this point I've had it for years. Easily one of my favorite gym purchases. The good: Well built. Works with pretty much any bar as long as you have the correct width for it. I have 48" wide (titan) so my specialty bar use is limited. But it fits any barbell. I am currently using with a stump bar which means starting weight is 55lbs total. I have a 1" hole rack so its pretty easy to get the hooks in the holes once you get used to it. Best thing about VTS vs other Smiths is that I can fully store away at the top of my rack and use my uprights, essentially this means it takes up very little space. The bad: I have very little complaints. If I were buying again I'd probably get the hooks that use band pegs as that would be a little easier and they would be required for those with 5/8 hole racks. I do wish the trolleys were a little lighter and BPF now as the home version which solves that. Always tough being a v1 user for these smaller companies but I am really happy overall with the VTS Lite and still use it weekly, mostly its replaced a ton of my barbell work, especially incline bench, RDLs, and calf raises. Totally worth buying if you want a smith that allows you to use any bar and wont take up rack space.
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(5.00)
8/20/2026
I bought the Stump bar to use in my VTS Lite. Overall I think this is a great bar for home gyms because its much easier to maneuver. I probably should have gotten it originally vs a standard size barbell, especially for people that deadlift with a trap bar or DL bar. This bar is nearly identical to the ohio power bar, just shorter sleeves. It has Rogues 16 TPI knurl which I would rate as OK since I prefer a smaller but sharper knurl. The version I have is SS shaft and black matte sleeves and was a boneyard pickup that I got for $250. Build quality is good, its better the my v1 OPB and Ohio bar whose sleeves will rattle - this bar is much more silent when dropped as rogue has much better tolerances now vs in the past.
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