This is the first chest press I used back in the day. I’m a big fan of the arcing motion that this machine provides. It’s not the best in terms of ROM but you can push some serious weight with this and there is value in that. This machine has annihilated my chest many times and I would go back to using it if I saw it again in a gym. There are newer and fancier machines now but this “just works”

The first gym I lifted out had a couple of these and they are definitely tanks. They are big and heavy as expected for a commercial piece. Adjusting the angle of the pads is a little awkward by today’s standards with the pin but it isn’t difficult to use. I wouldn’t pick one of these up for a home gym at this point unless you get a good deal. There are many other options that are lighter and easier to adjust at this point.

This is the first leg press I ever used and I still think it’s one of my favorites. The pivoting motion always felt great to me and I would try to pick one of these up if I had unlimited space. It’s a simple and time tested piece that everyone should try.

This is the first bench that I ever got and it served its purpose in a pinch during the pandemic. Fortunately, I received this as a gift and didn’t have to pay for it because I would still be disappointed. It’s obviously an entry level bench but every aspect of it is awkward. The pad sizes and gaps are all out of whack. I wouldn’t pay money for this if you have any actual experience lifting and plan on using a single bench for a while. I used it out of necessity and wouldn’t recommend it considering there are tons of other cheap options out there at this point.

I’ve used this a few times back in the day. I’m a fan of this as a concept but it definitely takes some getting used to. It will not beat you up as much as running outdoors but there is a little bit of a learning curve. It’s worth trying this or any AssaultRunner first before committing to one.

These are my favorite carabiners that I own. They are lightweight and durable with a small form factor. The flattened shape of it may not work for attachments with smaller holes so that’s something to consider.

This came with my Voltra as a part of a package. It doesn’t feel premium and you can get one from Amazon that would be a much bigger value. The strap is awkwardly long so it limits the range of motion on exercises. The rubber grip is generic and feels like one that I have broken in the past. Don’t pay 50 dollars for this one handle. Buy anything else.

It works really well and it has the build quality you expect from WM Fabrication. You’re only limited by your imagination and your choice in strap. You will need to plan that out in advance or you might be getting the wrong type for whatever you’re trying to do.