Big Derek's Reviews (44)


(5.00)
2/27/2026
Very generic handles here but you can’t go wrong with these types of things for the cable attachment you may have in the gym. You could shell out the extra money for something brand name but these definitely don’t disappoint for something basic.
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(5.00)
2/27/2026
So this was one of the first barbells I bought off Amazon and it is my dedicated deadlift bar believe it or not. This has pretty passive knurling but the feel of the bar to me is perfect for deadlift and it has done some heavy lifts up to 600lbs so it is a strong no name bar.
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(5.00)
2/27/2026
Pretty good quality for a purchase off of Amazon. They are perfect for micro progressions and I also specifically bought them for the IBell so that I could load that very incrementally.
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(5.00)
2/27/2026
This is the ideal mini mace or loadable hammer for all of your forearm and wrist training needs. Originally I bought it to train rotational muscles in my forearms but the I tore my bicep and it became a good rehab tool.
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(5.00)
2/25/2026
Budget friendly dumbbells that get the job done. They definitely get cumbersome as they get bigger but it is a really hard bargain to pass up price wise.
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(5.00)
2/25/2026
These are the go to plates for rucking. You can use them for other things like plate holds and carries if you wanted to but their main purpose is to be in a ruck or plate carrier. Now you can find these from other brands but I personally prefer GoRuck!
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(4.33)
2/25/2026
Like others are saying these aren’t the Cadillac of handles but when it comes to these little pieces something budget friendly goes a long way. They are light weight and do what you’d expect them to do.
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(5.00)
2/25/2026
Bought these for a little extra floor protection but also need 4 of them to be in line with the Titan crash pads if you’re using those to deadlift. These also can serve for deficit platforms so there is some good versatility.
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