Jim F's Reviews (45)


(5.00)
3/8/2026
What can I say...its the best DL bar period end of story....if your committing to a DL bar spend the money and get the best
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(5.00)
3/8/2026
As an aging lifter few things are more important than recovery and warm-ups...so every workout starts with 2 sets of the bar...except DLs they start at 40kilos thanks to these bumpers...these were purchased with the sole purpose of having the DL bar at the correct height...and they do that job perfectly...DLs RDLs they simply start at 40kilos at Curmudgeon-Barbell....I'm convinced most bumpers are made in the same over seas factory somewhere in China so no sense spending extra...these weigh what they claim and are rock solid build quality. Titan and Amazon are great tools if you need something for the gym but it doesn't need to be American made and over built.
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(4.00)
3/8/2026
Wait for a sale on Amazon...Got the stand with my Nuobells about a year ago...I think it was Prime days...the stand isn't anything special but it's durable and does its job perfectly. It's a great addition to some pretty solid DBs...but don't pay full price.
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(4.67)
3/8/2026
These are AMAZING if you own Nuobells they're a must own...it allows 2.5 lb jumps and nearly doubles the dumbell sizes...They make shoulder and arm work progression easier and take up damn near no space...I don't know why they're so pricey but after the initial sting you realize how useful they are...
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(4.33)
3/8/2026
I own the 2.5 and the 5 lb versions...they are stupid expensive for what they are but they're magnetic and live on my lat pull machine it allows 2.5 lb jumps for tricep and shoulder work because the 10lb jumps are too much most times...if you commit to these you really need to get the 5 and the 2.5 if you want the ability to do all the steps within the 10lbs (2.5 ,5 and 7.5 ) they should be offered as a set....get on this PlateMate...once your gym has the essentials little things like these makes a big difference
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(5.00)
3/8/2026
I freakin love this attachment...its buttery smooth and makes tricep work less daunting at the end of chest day...Major upgrade from the old school triangle...I have the all black one because Rogue hasn't given an orange handle option yet...All in time I guess...
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(4.67)
3/8/2026
These collars are everywhere in my gym...I have 3 pairs one in each station...I used to carry a pair of these in my gym bag when i did the commercial gym thing so i wouldn't need to hunt down a 2nd spring clip...I tried the Strength Co ones for 6 months and when they failed I went right back to these. Simple design and the magnet allows them to stay on the bench or rack so you never need to hunt for them.
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(4.67)
3/8/2026
Decided to add carries into my routine last year for extra back/trap work and cardio...at 56 my knees don't like miles of jogging anymore but a few trips up and down the driveway with this beast does the trick to get the ole ticker pounding...I wasn't sure what bag to get so I opted to start light with the 60kilo bag...1st it will hold more than 60 kilos as I have 150lbs in mine(nearly 20lbs more)2nd you can always walk further...if your a strongman looking to shoulder these bad boys obviously you need heavier and a selection of them...as far as build quality mine lives in a cool garage gym out of the elements and I think it will last many years to come...definitely would recommend.
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