Big Ross Kasten's Reviews (38)


(4.67)
2/28/2026
I use this on my weight storage posts when I do chest flies and works really well for that, give me a little extra width to stretch the arm out, further than using a rack mount would. I also use it for tricep extensions from the pull-up bar, which lets the cable come straight down out of the voltra which seems like it’d be better for the cable than if I rack mounted it and the cable came down like perpendicular to the voltra. Well built effective voltra mount, adds versatility. Kinda expensive
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(4.67)
2/27/2026
I got the stainless shaft and sleeves. The only power bar I’ve personally owned. I was very impressed by the kneeling when I first got it and still love it. I have a Texas deadlift bar in black zinc and my Ohio power bar feels grippier to me. Makes me want a bare steel agressive knurling bar. Anyways, this rogue bar is beautiful and solid
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(5.00)
2/27/2026
I got the 10” sleeve version very recently. I haven’t really used this piece yet, but I wanted an open trap bar. Was planning on the Rep one like everyone else, but the short sleeve option on this made me pull the trigger. I have to store it in a more difficult to access spot behind my rack where the ceiling drops extra low, so getting it out would be difficult, but this 45 lb 10” sleeve hex bar is pretty easy. Looks great, kneeling feel great. The built in deadlift jack is really nice. Seems to be balanced pretty well but I’m not 100% for sure because I think my unlevel floors make it tip forward
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(4.67)
2/27/2026
These are the nicest plates I’ve ever used. What really surprised me was how pleasant they sound to take off the storage post or when they clang together a bit. They look extremely aesthetic and are very easy to grip. Thin width is nice to be able to load a lot of weight. They are on the pricier end for something you could cheap out on, but using them is a very nice premium feeling experience.
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(4.67)
2/27/2026
This is the only SSB I’ve owned or tried really. After hearing the elite fts yoke bar raved about in Massenomics, I was sold on the idea of using an SSB. I came across some YouTube reviews that said the rep SSB is basically a copy of the SS Yoke, but with knurled handles and you can use your normal 2” collars. The padding is a bit stiff but comfortable. Looks great. I did initially have the handles begin rotating out on me in use, but it hasn’t happened in a while. Quality piece
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(5.00)
2/27/2026
I got a V3 off FB marketplace for $600. This thing is built for HIIT and jacks your heart rate up at a surprisingly fast speed. The built in interval programming is clutch. Small footprint, looks great. I’ve just started consistently using it at the end of my workouts the last 3 weeks. I use a built in interval program of 8 round of 10 second sprints and 20 seconds rest. I’m legit dead after that and it’s just 4 minutes. Like laying on the floor gasping and the quad pump is insane and painful for like 20-30 min after. But I’m progressing every time I do it. It displays your average and max metrics after your done. Simple effective. Hop on, press 2 buttons and you get a quick and brutal HIIT cardio session
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(4.33)
2/27/2026
I love these things. They ran out of stock right before I was ready to purchase them. When they came back in stock they had the new pop pin style securement on the added weights, which feels like a nice touch. When I first opened them and felt them I was awed by the quality. It was like opening a piece of jewelry I thought. They function extremely well for me, but my wife and one friend I had over have got the plates jammed together in the dovetails, and both my wife and friend did not intuitively know exactly how to adjust weight. To me, having watched a ton of reviews I just knew to set them back in the cradle straight down and how to operate the adjustments
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(5.00)
2/26/2026
The only weight bench I’ve personally purchased, and I haven’t encountered very many adjustable benches meant solely for personal use. The one I have used before was my Dad’s cheap Marcy bench that came with a smith machine total body workout center thing. That served the purpose, but the Rep Nighthawk blows it out of the water. It’s just sexy, simple, works great. I chose this bench for my gym because the leg developer was being hyped when I started planning my gym spring 2025. The dialed motion hadn’t been revealed yet. But I don’t regret it, this thing is easy to move, store. Vinyl is awesome. 10/10
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