This was a second bench that I bought and I have absolutely no complaints with its performance, price or functionality. However, as some athletes like a wide pad and even go wider with a Thompson Fat Pad, I prefer the narrower pad of my Cybex flat bench. This is a great piece, but is now a back up bench that I occasionally pull out for accessory movements.

I have the tall, three shelf system and really like it. The angled shelfs are perfect for dumbbells. My top shelf is grip equipment. The bottom shelf usually has plates, but currently houses totes with equipment that I use less often. It is stable when weighted. However, if I were going to set up Crossover Symmetry or something else, I would likely anchor it to the wall.

I have tried plenty of collars and the Rogue collars fasten very securely and the magnets are a nice touch. My wife and kids do not like them as much because they take more force to open and close. While they are no longer my preferred collar, I have no complaints with the design or performance.

I was introduced to rotational strength training during covid and enjoyed learning a series of different swings including 360 swing, ballistic curls, switch squats, archer press, shoulder curls and barbarian squats. Maces have a long history and have been used by wrestlers in India for thousands of years. I still use the mace on a regular basis, but it is mostly just (10) 360 swings in each direction to warm up the shoulders. I think the mace works better than kettlebell halos and other shoulder openers.

I got a pair of these off of Facebook Marketplace for $5. I was using 2.5 pound plates which work just as well. I eventually upgraded to a full size deadlift jack. These do continue to see use. I use them primarily when I am doing Torque Tank sled push or pulls. I can quickly lock the wheels and release the wheels between intervals. Would I recommend buying or keeping in a gym bag, No. Will them come in handy in unexpected ways, Yes.

I have owned a variety of dumbbells over the years and my daily drivers are a mix of Iron Grip, Rep Fitness, Pro Style and generic hex heads with ergonomic handles. I really like the straight handles on the Rep Fitness dumbbells. I also like that I can drop them and they will not roll away. These are actually a great weight for me to do devil's presses with.

This is not a necessity, but it is one of the last things I will part with if I ever relocate or have to trim down equipment. It is easy to use and remarkably useful for interval training, competitions where there is a time limit on a lift or just monitoring rest intervals. I dinged it on value only because there are a lot of cheaper options out there. I would recommend this one because the Rogue remote is found in a lot of CrossFit gyms and is a good thing to know how to use.

I first bought the Rep Fitness Axle Bar when I was getting into strongman. I opted for the stubby, because space was a concern and I did not ever see myself snatching with a thick bar. The bar has been great for deadlifts and cleans. I really like the finished sleeves and that they were sold with collars. Highly recommend.