The Dead Wedge

The Dead Wedge

The Dead Wedge is an affordable, portable, easy-to-use alternative to traditional deadlift jacks. Made from a durable natural rubber with a non-slip design, the Dead Wedge’s contoured loading ramp enables athletes to roll a barbell securely onto the elevated platform, making loading and unloading quick and stress-free—no matter the amount of weight. It's also compatible with hexagonal, polygonal, and standard sized bumper plates.

Check Price

The Dead Wedge Reviews

Based on 4 reviews from Gym Radar users, the Rogue Fitness The Dead Wedge have an average rating of 3.75 out of 5. They're currently the #2 most-owned Barbell Jack on Gym Radar, with 6 home gyms reporting ownership.

4 Reviews

3.75 / 5
Performance
3.00 / 5
Build Quality
3.75 / 5
Value
4.50 / 5

User Reviews

Leave a Review
user profile
Achievement badge
Big WillyXXXL
Willett Stronghaus
30 reviews
328 points
(4.00)
2/18/2026
The dead wedge is great if you are low on space, don't want to pay for a full size deadlift jack, or need something to grab and go for a commercial gym. They're a simple product and built well for what they are, but they aren't always the easiest to line up with your barbell/weights and they don't offer a ton of clearance to work with. For the price and what they are I'd purchase again, but having a deadlift jack will always be superior.
Performance
Value
Build Quality

user profile
Achievement badge
Keith Honeycutt - The No Whine Cellar
The No Whine Cellar
184 reviews
2211 points
(4.33)
2/17/2026
If you don’t have room for a full size deadlift jack, this is a cheap alternative that does ok. I use this semi l regularly when needed to add plates when doing block pulls or if we have a second deadlift bar set up on the other Side of the gym not near the full jack.
Performance
Value
Build Quality

user profile
Achievement badge
That Big Mofo Guy
Mofo's Gym for Kids Who Can't Lift Good & Want to Get Big Too
89 reviews
1002 points
(3.33)
2/10/2026
Slightly better option over using a plate. Prior to the Kleva jacks coming out these were your only option for travel. It works but not the best option.
Performance
Value
Build Quality

user profile
Achievement badge
Hogan Gagle
Vienna Iron Club
226 reviews
2460 points
(3.33)
1/23/2026
There is a chance this is the first piece of equipment I bought for the home gym. I really suggest getting a single deadlift jack over these. These are good for a gym bag to take go a commercial gym that doesn’t have a jack. Good material, but limited on clearance and not always a clean setup for easy of plate removal.
Performance
Value
Build Quality

Gyms With This The Dead Wedge

Loading gyms with this piece...

Other Pieces Like This

Loading similar pieces...

More From Rogue Fitness

Loading more pieces from Rogue Fitness...