Big Adam NC's Reviews (81)


(4.00)
2/27/2026
I have had this rower for many many years and have not used it nearly as much as I should. I chose it over the Concept2 or those types because I wanted something quieter and more soothing sounding. At the time it was going in the basement of our very small house and it would have been very annoying for the rest of the family otherwise. I have no idea what a hardcore rower person would think about it but for me as a very sporadic user, it's a good workout, the sound is legitimately pleasant and it seems very sturdy and well made. It also stands up against the wall for storage which is helpful. I think it might be a bit more expensive than other rowers so for actual gym use I don't know that I would recommend over the Concept2 or even various knockoffs. But if you want something with a different vibe or maybe it's going in the living room it could be a good option.
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(4.67)
2/27/2026
I picked up a couple of these to use in a DIY lat pulldown/low row that I used for a while before splurging for a fancy cable machine. They worked perfectly, no issues- these are pretty heavy duty. Now I need to switch over to using them for grip stuff- horse stall mat gripper is on the way!!!
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(4.67)
2/27/2026
This thing is a beast. Nothing fancy but if you want storage for like a billion pounds of weight plates here you go. It also has some holes in it that can potentially used for more weight horns or barbell storage. Wheels work great if it's on smooth concrete- I used to roll mine around with 700ish pounds on it with no problem. But when I got rubber tile flooring I had to park it because it would pull up the floor when it moved. Possibly it would work on stall mats? Others might know. Anyways, kinda expensive new but will last forever. And they do pop up on marketplace too, getting one for a discount would be even better.
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(4.00)
2/27/2026
I bought these as a set back in 2013 when I first set up a home gym and didn't have any idea what I was doing. I wasn't sure if I would like Oly lifting or powerlifting so I figured these would work either way. At the time taking up too much room on the bar was not remotely an issue- which is good, because these are big fat boy bumpers. They spent a couple of years in a filthy non-climate controlled garage and then in a series of basements and other than some purely cosmetic scrapes and scuffs and embedded dirt they are still in great shape. They have a bit of bounce when dropped but nothing crazy and they are budget bumpers anyways. For powerlifting they work fine until you actually do run out of room around 405. So, great for a beginner or somebody working at lower weights. Oh- it also dawned on me at some point that the colors are all switched around from the standards, I think? Made no difference to me in my garage of course but weird.
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(5.00)
2/27/2026
I used this to hang a heavy bag from my rack- works perfectly, no complaints. Sturdy as hell, the steel is very thick. It came with a giant carabiner also, so it was easy to connect the swivel from the bag and to disconnect when I take it down.
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(5.00)
2/27/2026
Very basic and versatile piece of equipment and well made. Easily mounted and removed with the knurled nut so that they can be moved around for various exercises. Excellent for split squats, Nordic curls, and possibly in the future for landmine hack squats if I get a figjammer (Black Widow). I also use them as leg holders for lat pulldowns because I thought the giant roller across the rack might be too much to deal with. You do have to open your legs up a bit but no big deal. I find the padding comfortable although I think others may be plusher. And the rotation on mine works well.
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(5.00)
2/27/2026
These are great dumbbells. I have a pair of 50s that I got from a used equipment store to finish my 5-50 set. Who knows how old they are but they are in immaculate condition and will last in my home gym forever. The knurling is just the right amount of grippy for a dumbbell and the handles are thick but not too thick. I got them for 2 dollars a pound but my understanding is that they are commercial level crazy expensive new. I definitely would recommend at a comparable used price if you are looking for a urethane dumbbell.
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(5.00)
2/27/2026
I use this for several different things in my gym. Its initial purpose was to help train my squat depth when I realized I had gotten into bad habits. It's also a very sturdy platform for step-ups or downs or to elevate if needed for cable exercises from the low trolley. Also, very mundane but i stand on it when I need to reach something that I have stored way up high. It's light and easy to move around, small enough to stash out of the way, but big and sturdy enough that I am totally comfortable on it no matter what I'm doing. When I researched other similar products from Rogue and Mike Bartos they were significantly more expensive and I can't imagine the performance is much different. The only downside is that it is a bit of a hassle to adjust the height - tradeoff for the sturdiness. In practice though I set it as low as it would go and have not needed to change it yet. But if you have a different use case than me, something to consider.
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