MP

MP

Member Since 2/24/2026

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Long time gym rat turned rock climber. I transitioned from a gym to working out at home with a set of adjustable dumbbells and an adjustable bench. That was my setup for nearly a decade until I got serious about training, so I built a true garage gym during the pandemic and have been expanding it ever since. My training is cyclical; I try to focus on building strength in the winter and then trim down in the spring to get down to a reasonable weight for climbing.

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(5)
4/2/2026
A solid option for flooring for any garage gym. They are readily available, durable as hell, and affordable compared to other options. I personally never had an issue with off gassing or weird smells from my mats. Not sure if it matters but the place I buy them from stores them outside so perhaps they had time to air out before I brought them home.
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(5)
3/26/2026
This is an incredible barbell in which you can tell REP paid attention to the finer details. The knurling is exquisite and the tolerances are tight. I call it the silent assassin as it makes nearly no noise when dropped. I love the feel of the bar and who doesn't love a high-quality end cap. It comes in various finishes which offer a variety of performance vs value so you can find the fit for your gym. I chose the stainless steel because I have a garage gym, so I wanted the best protection available, and I also didn't want to blunt the knurl at all with a Cerakote finish.
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(3.33)
3/13/2026
I purchased this folding rack thinking I would need to fold it up to park a vehicle in my garage if I ever needed to. And can you guess how many times I've folded it up? Exactly zero. With that in mind, I truly wish I had purchased a full rack but alas, I was naive. That being said, this was a good budget option for me at the time, and it has served me well. The instructions were lacking and I had no idea where to install the cross members and I had to figure out my own stringer situation. The ecosystem of available accessories is large enough to keep me happy but nowhere near as comprehensive as a 3x3 rack. Going 2x3 certainly saves money and I don't feel like you sacrifice capacity, but you do lose out on versatility/compatibility with availability of accessories. The quality of the rack was just fine, powder coat looks good and welds are fine. My one comment is if you install this on a floor that isn't level (like most garages as they intentionally slant towards the door), make sure you mount the low side with some gap to allow it to fold uphill. Otherwise, you'll be left with a rack that only one side can actually fold.
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(4.33)
3/12/2026
These are a must have upgrade for a cable tower. I have the Bells of Steel cable tower and the cables are sooo twisty. Now that I've replaced the standard carabiners with these swivel shackles, things operate so much smoother and swapping out attachments is actually easier and the twisty cables are no longer an issue. I feel like they're a little pricey for what they are but they are still worth the purchase.
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(4.67)
3/10/2026
These are a must have for anyone working outside of their rack. I have a wall mounted rack with only 2 uprights so spotter arms are the best way for me to lift safely in the solitude of my home gym. They are built very well, are fairly light, pop into place easily, and have a 2nd pin for extra security which I've never actually felt the need to use. I use these as intended for lifts like bench press and squats but also like to use them as bar holders when I'm doing things like curls or shrugs. These are versatile, strong, and have survived several short drops from a heavy barbell. Oh and the entire top is covered in UHMW plastic which protects your barbell. Great product overall.
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