This piece is of value because nothing else exists like it and allows you to train unique rotational movements on your cable stack. When I ding the “value” category it’s focused on the fact that this is expensive fur what it is. Once you dial in the height and use it a few times you understand the benefits. I enjoy rotating a different piece each day (roller, Abmat, slam ball, incline sit-up, ab straps, GHD sit-ups, etc.).

This is a fairly compact GHD, that is built well and priced competitively. I’m pretty sure it’s a white labeled product though, because I’ve seen identical units with different branding. Even though it has a slightly smaller footprint than many others out there, it’s still a space hog in a smaller gym.

This served me well initially before I had independent squat stands to allow me to do done leg exercises. Loading can be tricky because you have to keep it balanced despite being able to load only one side at a time. It was comfortable and having the rotating handles let me do cleans and done presses with it too.

Quick on quick off. They are great in my MX Evo 100 dumbbells since the handles that they come with are only 29mm. This brand seems to have the largest internal diameter of others out there, but I still would like to see it slightly larger so when engaged around a 29mm barbell or dumbbell handle - the ends would actually close to not leave any gap. They are comfortable and give a little boost to the forearms as well. I’m not keen on the huge colored branding and wish that was just in relief or embossed rather than colored.

Costs less than a good pair of J cups and the construction/design is more complex so I think the pricing is great. It’s solid and easy to slip in on leg days to hit an otherwise neglected tibialis anterior muscle (responsible for dorsiflexion of foot and ankle). Strengthening this muscle can help improve balance and stability. It can also help improve explosive performance in sprinting and jumping. Strengthening this muscle can also reduce the risk of shin splints, ankle pain, and tendon injuries in sports. So it proves to be of value for more than people think.

I had this piece for a short time and didn’t feel the appeal since with a functional trainer and proper positioning, I could keep my biceps engaged at the upper portion of the movement, where normal free weights are not successful at. Plus I’m not hypertrophy driven so this was more of a curiosity purchase. My version had rotational handles and a nice slight angle - different company that is no longer in business. But Gorilla Strength would be the “go to” now.

$129 for a 2.0” 30ft, sleeved battle rope is not too bad a price. There are obviously cheaper ones out there and the narrower diameter version is only $80. I mounted a battle rope ring to the wall and the 15ft distance in my space puts me exactly where I need to be. They are offered in 30 and 50ft versions of a 1.5 and 2.0” diameter. I love to cycle these in to a 70 set KB cycle. The rope is also a nice finisher. The nylon sleeves make it a little louder but really protect the rope, which is made from a polydacron material.

These work out great for progressive overloading and adding a wee bit of weight from week to week on your lifts. There are many other fractional plates out there that are way cheaper, but since I have Rogue plates to begin with I couldn’t abandon the brand for these. I’m also a little OCD so mismatched plates would mess with me. Plus my wife thinks they are “cute”!