doc.smitty's Reviews (18)


(4.67)
5/10/2026
These are my favorite urethane grip plates, and I have used just about every one on the market. Before buying I had nailed down my top picks to intek, umax, xmaster, and American barbell. The handles and handle spacing on the inteks are the most comfortable and user friendly, and the urethane with stainless steel hub is top notch. The only gripe I’d have with these is that they are a bit thick, especially the 25’s. I’ve not run into issues with not being able to fit enough plates on the bar or plate loaded machines, but occasionally it gets close. If these could get a bit thinner I think they would be absolutely perfect.
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(4.67)
4/30/2026
Awesome triceps attachment, feels better than anything else I’ve ever used. Jesse does amazing work and this thing is smooth as butter. Very comfortable on the wrists as well. If I could choose just one attachment for triceps it would be this. Very expensive but worth supporting a small USA company.
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(4.67)
3/25/2026
Excellent machine that targets two areas that are very difficult to match in a home gym. I tried for years to replicate both adduction and abduction isolation, but was never able to do so in a way that felt good and could actually progress. Biggest issue with this machine is it has a light stack so most people will have to use a gympin to add weight. Other problem is the entry and exit is not particularly easy, especially for adduction.
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(4.67)
3/25/2026
One of the best overhead presses to exist imo. Biggest issue with the evo line is the stack is unconventional and uses an oddly shaped selector pin, so can’t use a gympin with these. Thankfully I’m weak and will never max out this machine!
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(4.00)
3/14/2026
Very well designed and appreciate how light/smooth they are in operation. The ability to secure with magpin from the back is also very nice. They are very expensive once you start customizing, and mine arrived with some minor blemishes. They also scratch quite easily. I’m happy with them, but if I could choose again I would probably go Bremmy.
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(4.33)
3/14/2026
My favorite magpins that feel and function the best of any I’ve used, but the price makes them hard to recommend. I recently picked up the dialed motion magpins but found I prefer the 5.5” length of the oak clubs for added security with attachments, particularly when using the Darko mount with Voltra. I’ve never had issue with scratching my rack as others have stated. If the price were better on these I don’t see how they could be beat.
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(5.00)
3/14/2026
My primary flat bench, however I upgraded to the Thompson fat pad (great choice). Could benefit from having wheels as it’s not super light with the fat pad. I believe newer versions do have wheel capability now. Nonetheless I’ve had the bench for years and shows no signs of slowing down.
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(4.67)
3/14/2026
One of the better Amazon buys that unlock better movement patterns when using with a functional trainer or single stack/Voltra. You can get really creative with these, and while not overly premium the quality is good and should last.
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