Kevin Rahill's Reviews (71)


(4.33)
1/16/2026
Great deadlift bar, very comparable to the gold standards of the category. It has sharp knurl, thick collars to push the plates out further, and a nice black oxide finish. It handled an 800lb (tandem) deadlift no problem!
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(4.00)
1/16/2026
Certainly the nicest piece of equipment in my entire gym. Very high quality fit and finish: the bar thuds instead of rattles when dropped. The knurling terminations are very precise and my Home Gym Discord run of knurling is extremely grippy without being too sharp. The stainless finish is flawless. If you want the best of the best, this might be that barbell. But like most high quality items, this is a case of diminishing returns.
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(4.33)
1/16/2026
Very good bar overall. Some weld slag (if that's the right term) on some of the handles but still usable. The bar is also only ~25lbs. I add 10lb plates first and then keep them on for a 45lb base for easier plate math, but it would have been nice if the bar just started at 45lb. It was probably kept light in order to be usable as a cable attachment but I don't see it being used that way very often. I love using it for bench press at multiple angles and especially love it for chest supported rows. The camber makes it great for a deep stretch on the bench and for proper ROM on rows. I see it advertised for curls and tricep movements but I don't think it works well for that due to the camber.
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(4.33)
1/16/2026
Great value bench. Can easily be used as your only bench in the gym though I do supplement mine with a flat bench with a wide pad. It can feel a little wobbly but as soon as you handle some weight in your hands with a barbell or dumbbell it feels more locked down. I wish there was a more comfortable upright seated angle. The steepest is 90° and its almost too upright for barbell work but then the next increment down (75° I believe) feels too much like a high incline. Still a great bench overall.
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(3.33)
1/16/2026
Not a bad piece for the price. It feels like a moderate option between the cheapest ones and the expensive heavy duty units. wish the handles weren't as long and the height was easier to adjust.
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(4.67)
1/16/2026
One of my favorite specialty bars. It's basically a clone of the Elite FTS but the pad isn't as firm. In a commercial gym it wouldn't last long but in a home gym setting its plenty.
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(4.67)
1/16/2026
I've had this rack (along with the extension) for over 5 years and love it. The T3 2x3 tubing is underrated because while it might not accommodate attachments as easily or have as many attachment options, the more narrow uprights make racking and unracking the barbell much easier which is what the rack is used for 95% of the time. Another bonus is that the attachments that are available are often cheaper than their 3x3 counterparts.
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