doc.smitty's Reviews (16)


(4.00)
3/14/2026
A great trap bar with some limitations…the first being the stock handle knurling is incredibly passive. I upgraded to bare steel almost immediately. I own the V1 of this bar as well, which has just a single handle option, while V2 has a high and low handle. The bar itself looks good, nice sleeves that are somewhat low profile and quieter than most. I like the “space gray” color. It weighs 55lbs which is also nice being that it’s not overly heavy or some weird odd number. The price tag is ridiculous, however, and when you upgrade the handles it gets even worse. If I could choose again I would probably get the Prime even though it’s not perfect either.
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(4.67)
3/14/2026
I was very skeptical of the Voltra for quite some time. After owning it for nearly a year now, I can say without a doubt that it’s one of the coolest and most functional pieces of gym equipment I’ve ever used. If you’re someone with very limited space I think the Voltra should be tops of your list. The build quality, while not very aesthetic, is quite good and it does seem very durable. Time will tell just how long these last (and they will fail or need replacement parts) but for now I’ve had no issues whatsoever. The ability to move and mount this wherever I please is very satisfying and the ever updating software is always improving. I find I use the Voltra much more than my single stack. The resistance definitely feels different than a traditional cable, but is super smooth and enjoyable in use. The varying resistance modes also unlock the ability to do things that a traditional stack could never do. The price is high, but for what it can do I don’t think it misses the mark by much. Will be interesting to see how this evolves within the gym community.
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(5.00)
3/12/2026
Excellent piece and is in my opinion the best bike on the market. I use it primarily for low/moderate intensity sessions, but it’s great for high intensity sprints as well. Had an echo bike before this and sold it because I hated trying to do steady state cardio sessions on it. Concept 2 makes great equipment and this is built to last. You can’t go wrong.
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(5.00)
3/12/2026
I picked up three 5 pound adder weights to use with my prime single stack, and they fit/function perfectly. Price was reasonable and quick shipping. Am perfectly happy with them and these guys seem to do great work.
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(5.00)
3/12/2026
I have the fully stainless version and it’s the best power bar I’ve ever used. The sleeves are super tight tolerance and low profile/quiet, which I really like because I train very early in the morning and want to avoid waking my family. The price for this is actually very reasonable for a fully stainless made in USA bar as well.
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(4.67)
3/12/2026
I’ve had the single stack for several years now and it continues to perform well. The cables are buttery smooth and for what it can do, is quite compact. I wish I would have put this in a corner, but at the time it was too much of a hassle to rearrange my space. There is also a cool feature with the feet where you can adjust them up or down to account for uneven/sloped floors. This arrives disassembled and is very heavy, but definitely possible to assemble solo. Prime makes sure it’s extremely well protected and is the best in the game when it comes to shipping. I don’t love the attachments (low row foot plate, lat seat) however there are new versions of those that supposedly function better (lighter, tighter fit). You get a 2:1 adjustable cable column and 1:1 lat station, although the adjustable column limits you to 175lbs felt weight on things like low rows, which may be limiting. I have a Voltra but still use this a decent amount for upper body supersets, and am glad I have both. If I would have got a Voltra first I don’t think I would have purchased the single stack, however. The price could definitely come down on this, but with Prime that is wishful thinking. There are so many options for machines like this (or similar like Voltra) that I think it’s worth shopping around or really considering your space before buying.
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(5.00)
3/12/2026
Best leg extension/leg curl I’ve used, hands down. The craftsmanship and pride in the product is obvious, Prime is best in the game as far as shipping as well. As most know, Prime is known for their smart strength tech and this plate loaded piece is no different. The ability to change the strength curve is not only incredibly cool, but it actually makes sense. While expensive, you certainly get what you pay for here, and for that reason the value is there for me personally. I am incredibly thankful to have this piece in my garage and enjoy using it every leg session.
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(5.00)
3/12/2026
The drop in Rhino has been one of the best additions to my gym, all the while taking up very little space. My primary uses remain belt squat and RDL’s, however you can do a TON with it depending on how creative you want to get. Now that I have a cable stack and Voltra, I don’t often use the Rhino for additional accessories. Extremely happy with it, have owned this for several years now (since it was first released) and never had an issue. I will never sell it.
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