I originally bought these when I was doing more CrossFit inspired workouts. Unfortunately, they now seem to be collecting dust more than being incorporated into my training.

I was an early adopter of the OSO collars and I still really like them. They anodize is strong and I love that they could be customized before Rogue acquired the company.

This was a novelty purchase and I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it. I still think it looks cool and I am glad I bought it, but it is basically a glorified cardboard box.

This was the first piece I bought for my home gym back in 2010. It was at a yard sale for $25. It is a great width for my shoulders to get mobility. It is light and easy to move around. I prefer it to my Rogue Utility Bench.

I purchased these back in 2020 and they have held up great. The color has faded a bit as is expected with these. I like the density and the bounce. It is not dead, but it is not bouncy either. I used them exclusively on stall mats. I am not sure how well they would hold up lifting on rough concrete.

These are my daily drivers for squat and bench. The ergonomic feel is timeless and even when I am tired, I am not going to drop one of these on my foot. They are expensive retail, but can be found in the secondary markets for around $2/pound.

I bought a partial set of plates 25-10-5-2.5 in the secondary market and love them. They have a traditional vintage shape. I decided to highlight the letters with white and blue paint pens. I also like the background in that they were designed and produced for a short time during the 2020 equipment shortages. The steel was supposedly from recycled military equipment (tanks, etc.)

I bought this when it was on sale from Titan Fitness for around $100. It is well built. I do not find myself using it very often. I typically will use a standard barbell or an axle bar. The 3 inch bar is great for competition.