Mid-sized Sean's Reviews (89)


(5.00)
3/18/2026
It's part of my "grip wall," along with Ironmind's Rolling Thunder and Captains of Crush, among other equipment. If you want to certify with Ironmind on their pinch grip lift, it's definitely a must. I bought it years ago through Ironmind's website and it cost me around $50 (minus shipping). I was going to dock a star or two regarding value on that basis. But I see that you can buy it through Rogue now at a significantly lower price point. That makes it competitive with other hub-style trainers out there, and well worth the cost.
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(4.00)
3/18/2026
I bought mine secondhand and it was missing the part in the rear that allows one to attach plates to anchor it down. Despite this, I never felt that it would tip over during use. I would say its build quality is approaching commercial-grade and definitely robust enough for home gym use. It has wheels and is meant to be transported, but I find it awkward to move it around that way. Its key selling point is that it allows for progressive nordic curls. It has various angles (beginning at 25 degrees and ending at 0) through which one can progress in the movement. The Tib Bar Guy has since upgraded their nordic bench, but I think this model is still worth it if you want a way to progress on nordic curls and can find it on the used market for a decent price.
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(4.67)
3/18/2026
It's basically a deadlift wedge but made out of premium leather, so it has a certain aesthetic appeal. Its build quality is robust and I expect it to last a lifetime under normal use. Performance-wise, it works well if you have 45 lb plates that are nearly all the same in diameter, as it lifts the innermost plate just enough to slide the next one on.
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(4.67)
3/18/2026
I have the version 1 of these monolift arms by Titan, so my review won't deal with any features introduced in later versions. I've had mine since mid-2017 and it is still holding up fine. I tend to do a "hard re-rack" after a set of squats, and these are more than up to the task. I haven't had the issue that some reviewers mentioned, namely, hitting them on the way up of a squat (but I tend to squat with the pretty upright stance). Their amount of clearance seems just right to me. They are heavy, though, so I wouldn't recommend them if you plan on putting them on and taking them off of your rack each time you use them. They live on my rack permanently on the "squat area" outside. Before I rated its value, I checked Titan's site and its retail price is currently $329. But Titan is also currently running a sale (as they often do), which brings the price down to $215. At that latter price (but not the former), I think this still remains worth it for someone who, for whatever reason, prefers not to walk out a squat, or - another great use of the arms - who wants a more shoulder-friendly method of unracking a bench press.
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(2.67)
3/18/2026
These are definitely OSO knock offs and my pair is odd in that one holds noticeably tighter than the other. Also, it is sometimes hard to open them up enough to where they'll slide onto the olympic sleeves easily. I got tired of trying to make them work as dependable collars and have put them to other uses in my gym (e.g. see attached pic).
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(4.67)
3/18/2026
These D-handles are two of the oldest equipment in my gym and they've taken a lot of abuse over the years. They are still holding up great. My only complaint is that the knurling is a bit too passive. Also, some (though not I) might find the squeak of the rotating handles to be annoying, and even a deal breaker.
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(2.67)
3/18/2026
This sissy squat was part of an earlier iteration of my gym. It's marketed as performing the dual functions of the sissy squat and the hyperextension. With regard to the latter, I never felt safe doing hyperextensions on it. With regard to the former, the design of the foot roller impedes the performance of a good sissy squat. As one tightens the foot roller, it squeezes the top of one's feet, which feels uncomfortable during the actual sissy squat movement. I ultimately ended up upgrading to a more quality equipment made by Body-Solid.
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(5.00)
3/18/2026
Prior to these straps, I had the regular straps without the numbering, and they made changing the heights of my rings a chore. I did my best to eyeball their evenness, etc. These straps are numbered so they take the guesswork out of it, and make adjusting the height of the rings quick and easy. They are also pretty sturdy. I've had these for about two years and they are holding up great. There is hardly any signs of wear even though I use them several times weekly. For anyone seeking to include gymnastic rings in their gym, I'd recommend pairing them with these straps.
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