This is the first gym equipment purchase I made based on a Gym Radar review. I was looking for a squat wedge that was durable, affordable, and preferably constructed of metal rather than hard foam. I wanted something with a bit of heft to it. After reading Brandon Tunquist's review, I decided to go with this model. I am impressed with the build quality given its price point. It will perfectly fulfill my needs. Thank you Brandon and Gym Radar!

This is a solid bar, quite literally! It weighs a hefty 85 lbs empty, and that can make it a pain in the butt to store. I thus wish it had a lighter starting weight. It also lacks any indication of a center, which is annoying but can be fixed via an athletic tape and ruler. I used to rotate it in occasionally into my squat sessions, but have since opted it out in favor of a ssb (Bells of Steel's SS4). I still find it valuable for suspended good mornings as well as overhead presses. As Big John mentioned in his review, due to the odd shape of the bar, spotter arms won't work as usual. However, one can loop monolift straps (or go the way of a DIY tow strap) over the top crossbeam of one's power rack to catch the bar in case of a failed lift.

If you're looking for a full set of dumbbells and are on a budget, these metal hex dumbbells are a good option. I went the long route of buying them secondhand through FBMP or CL, and managed to amass a set up to 65 lbs (thus far) over the course of 10+ arduous years. Though it was economical, this method came with a price. e.g. inconsistencies in the quality or build of the dumbbells, waiting indefinitely for your desired weight to be listed, and putting up with annoying sellers who insist that you buy the entire set - and trying to negotiate them into reasonableness, etc. One added perk of buying the metal hex dumbbells instead of the rubber ones - a perk I couldn't have anticipated at the outset - is that you can use micro-loading magnets to fill in missing weights without having to buy prohibitively more expensive pairs as the weights get heavier. Although I also own adjustable dumbbells (Power Block) as well as loadable dumbbell handles, I appreciate having a dependable full set at hand. Although these are not the most accurate in terms of weight tolerance, and their "knurling" is often merely decorative, they are real workhorses in my gym that I wouldn't want to be without.

I believe that three qualities are essential to a good sissy squat bench: 1. a comfortable feet padding, 2. the ability to "lock in" one's feet between said padding, and 3. a sturdy frame to ensure safety during the performance of the sissy squat. This sissy squat bench by Body-Solid meets criteria 1 and 3 admirably. It features two sets of thick, comfortable padding, which feel comfortable against the ankles and knees, respectively. Also, its U-shaped frame feel sturdy during the performance of the exercise, and I never was wary of it tipping over, etc while in use. With regard to criterion 2, however, I have some mixed feelings. I'd like its bottom rollers to be adjustable, so that it could lock in my ankles better against the pads. I do feel locked in during the exercise, but only after my feet has slid forward a bit (despite the diamond feet plate offering some traction) and buttress against the pads. This results in a slightly back-leaning shin angle, whereas I'd like to be able to keep a vertical shin angle during sissy squats. This is a minor knit pick, but I wish the design team at Body-Solid would have considered it. Having said all this, this bench can really isolate and annihilate your quads!

This is a decent attachment for those seeking to do t-bar rows via a landmine. In terms of build quality, the welds look robust, but are not the cleanest I've seen. I think the weight capacity isn't going to be a problem except for the strongest of lifters. The handles lack any knurling, which some might object to. A bigger issue I have with the design is the presence of the inner nubs, which I find gratuitous and possibly restricting full range of movement, especially among bigger lifters. Then there is the tightening screw which I've simply removed because it is unnecessary during rowing movements. There are similar t-bar row handles available elsewhere at similar cost point, but as I just need one dedicated attachment for the old-school backbuilder, I'll be holding on to this and find no need to upgrade. However, if I were to start over again, I'd probably pay a bit more for a better attachment.

This is the OG tricep cable attachment. I know that they often end up frayed in a busy commercial gym, but in a home gym context, they practically last forever. It's cheap and durable, but there are better options available these days, ergonomically speaking. Still, I love having this bad boy around and do return to it occasionally.

Judging by the reviews to date, this attachment seems to be very polarizing. I plead "guilty" to the side that likes it. It should be noted that some of the complaints (e.g. that the end is not capped) does not apply to the version I have. I bought my thick-handled version years ago, and thought it was version 1 Titan - which can be a dangerous thing! - but perhaps it was a later version. In any case, in my version the end is capped and the barbell rests securely inside the attachment. There is a tightening screw, but I find it to be useless, and don't bother with it. I haven't noticed any decrease in performance. Now, there was a time when I didn't like the attachment as much as I do today. I had difficulty setting it up to do "viking presses" with it. What made the difference is the advent of rack-mounted landmine attachment. I have one set up at the right height for viking presses, and use a spare j-cup on the other side to rack/un-rack. Thus having a dedicated viking press setup has made using the attachment much more inviting, and useful. As for the attachment itself, its build quality is tough and can take a beating, but it doesn't have the fine touches of, say, BWTG's excellent powder-coated version - which Titan's version suspiciously resembles (but that's a topic for another time!). The thing weighs a hefty 17 lbs and is constructed of 11-gauge steel tubings (if you trust Titan's specs). Value-wise, I recall paying 50-something (plus free shipping) for mine, but it seems inflation has reared its ugly head here. Still, Titan always seem to run sales like the proverbial mattress store, and this item remains competitive. How well it performs depends, in my view, on how good one's set up is. In the past, I would have given it lower ratings, but now the all-important "strength curve" seems dialed in, and the thick handles feel great against my mid-sized hands.

Over the years, I've owned many push up handles and these are one of the best. The thick wooden handles feel great in the hands and reduce pressure on the palms, as compared to the thinner, foam-covered handles. The bottom of the handles feature a slip resistant rubber surface, which make them usable on a variety of settings. For example, I've used them on both marble and wooden floors and they function well on both. There are two options for the handle styles, wooden and plastic, and I'm glad I chose the wooden. In my opinion, the plastic ones look cheaper by comparison, and, in any case, my review only pertains to the wooden version.