Big Adam NC's Reviews (93)


(4.67)
5/29/2026
These are from a company called 1st Chain Supply. They sell all kinds of chains for non-gym purposes but sell these sets specifically for lifting. They come with smaller chains for connecting to the bar so that you can easily adjust the length you need depending on the lift. I contemplated going the FBMP route and finding any old chains, but I don't have the right tools to cut chains this size and honestly I didn't want to have old rusty greasy chains in my gym. These were delivered to my door in three days and are exactly what I needed to dip my toes into the conjugate waters. I already want to get more.
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(5.00)
5/18/2026
Nice sturdy rack that I got to hold dumbbells above 50s. I can fit 5 DBs on each shelf so I will be able to get 55s - 85s by 5s when I get them. It's well built and easy to put together and has some color options. You do give up the ability to attach barbell or plate storage, and can't expand- but this costs less than $250 versus many many hundreds of dollars for the various modular storage systems. Depending on your needs, it might make sense to go for one of those, but if you only need dumbbell storage this is an excellent option.
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(5.00)
5/15/2026
Everything from Darko is super high quality and it's always nice to support fellow crü. There's a reason that the Anchor is so popular and it's because it works perfectly for its intended purpose. Use that space above that's otherwise being wasted - especially for keeping that pesky SSB in a convenient spot. Various color choices are the icing on the cake.
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(5.00)
5/15/2026
Typical Rogue construction- seems like you could hold ten thousand pounds on this thing. I used one to connect a couple of Monster strips and make a sort of custom storage rack. Works perfectly. A little bit more expensive than other companies but I think the quality difference is worth it.
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(4.33)
4/30/2026
I bought this a while back when I was feeling very ambitious about doing daily mobility work. Can't say that I lived up to those ambitions, but I do like having this around. It's not the most versatile tool, but I keep it on my desk while I work and use it to roll out my legs periodically. Feels great. Mine is the shorter knurled version, so it's like having a mini barbell to play with also. More of a novelty item, I think, but well made and not super expensive. I don't have the cradle, which is sold separately- I can see in theory where using that might turn this into a more useful tool but I just have never gotten it. Again, not living up to my previous ambitions regarding mobility work. Ah well.
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(5.00)
4/21/2026
I'm not a big magpin guy, but the idea of getting a custom design for probably the only pair i will ever buy seemed fun. Got a drawing that my son made put on there and it looks really good. The actual pin is very high quality, the magnet is strong but not annoyingly strong, and the knurling makes it easy to grab.
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(5.00)
4/17/2026
I love these j-cups. The only ones I had used previously were super cheap metal ones from an Amazon rack that scratched the hell out of my bar. When I upgraded to my beloved Rogue rack I chose these for the combination of thinness and bar protection and I have had no complaints. They fit snugly on the uprights and they are beefy but not so heavy that they are annoying to move. I don't have experience with versions of these from other companies to compare, but can definitely recommend these very highly.
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(5.00)
4/16/2026
Very early review- I received this bar a few days ago and haven't gone through a full workout with it yet, but will update. Like anything purchased from a small manufacturer, this bar is a bit pricey and had a bit of a lead time. However, you can instantly see why when you take it out of the package. The build quality is insanely high, it looks beautiful, and the handles feel great. I wanted a bar for OHP that had a head cutout and wasn't too wide and this seems like it will be perfect. I'm also looking forward to curls, skullcrushers, maybe bent over rows. More updates soon...
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