Nate's Reviews (50)


(4.00)
8/27/2026
I had so many unused Rogue hitch pins lying around that I decided to treat myself to these little pieces of art. Super solid feel in the hand, a joy to use, but (gasp) the magnets are just a little too strong. I'm not sure if magnet strength depends on the rack finish (mine is basic black powder coat), but these suckers take a lot of force to break free. So much so that my wife wonders why I went to the trouble of liquidating my old pins and buying these in the first place. Bottom line: these are beautiful and fun to hold, but be warned, the magnets are strong enough on my Rogue rack that you might find them annoying during regular use.
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(4.67)
8/27/2026
There seem to be other similar options for less money, but I've found this perfect for what it does. Simple storage, rock-solid mounting into a stud, and great UHMW protection for your barbells. Well done, Rogue.
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(5.00)
8/27/2026
I don't know what separates a "great" triceps pushdown strap from an average one, but this one seems pretty great to me. Comfortable, long enough for different exercise variations, and well built.
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(5.00)
8/27/2026
There was a time in my life when I was willing to carry a mini jack the interminable distance from one end of the bar to the other to load and unload it. That time has passed, hence this double-sided jack. Of the USA-made barbell jacks, I think this one is the best, and for a small fee you can customize it with a faceplate. It's heavy and cumbersome, but that heft is what buys you the simple, smooth performance. I released my Rogue Mini Jack into the wild and have never looked back.
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(5.00)
8/26/2026
Of all the upgrades you can make to a home gym, these sandwich J-cups might be my favorite. I don't know why I waited so long to replace the standard J-cups that came with my rack, but they've been everything advertised and more. They make it easier to rack without slamming your collars, easier to handle an SSB, and overall they're just a big quality-of-life improvement for any barbell movement. Probably my favorite gym upgrade of the past six years. If you're smart, just buy these outright with your new rack.
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(4.67)
8/26/2026
Looks like I have an older version of this attachment that's a bit less refined, but the functionality is the same. I've found it to be a perfect, compact attachment for doing Nordics directly off my rack, and a completely serviceable leg holder for lat pulldowns. Being a boutique Made in USA product, it's expensive, but it solves a unique problem perfectly.
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(5.00)
8/26/2026
I'm sure these get used for training somewhere, but I never have. If I were buying them outright, I'd probably look for one of the newer magnetic versions. That said, if you want something basic that works, these would do the trick.
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(5.00)
8/26/2026
I finally switched to a deadlift bar when I started experimenting more with hook grip, and I'm glad I did. The smaller diameter and more aggressive knurl feel more comfortable in my hand for deadlifts. I prefer bare steel bars, and being in a dry climate has meant no trouble with oxidation on this bar. I'm not much of a barbell aficionado and haven't used any other deadlift bars, but this one feels great to me.
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