As an Ivanko fan these were a must. Calibrated plates are pretty accurate so it all comes down to style points. Paint chips and quality are not the best out of the box.

I’m more of a branded Ivanko fan. These are good entry level “vintage” plates. Wildly inaccurate. The lightest is 43 lbs and my heaviest is 47 lbs.

I have a few old squat stands, and I’ll admit—they’re a vibe. I use one set to hold my curl bar, and another old pair is currently serving as deadlift bar storage. They’re versatile in the sense that you can repurpose them for just about anything. That said, let me be clear: for their actual intended purpose, holding weight while you squat. They are not something I’d trust unless you have a death wish. Stability and confidence are not part of the package. On the bright side, their usefulness doesn’t end there. I’ve even converted one into a chalk bowl, which might honestly be its highest and best use. In summary: great aesthetic, surprisingly versatile for storage and random gym creativity, but absolutely not something I’d recommend for serious lifting.

These definitely look cool and will make fan bois swoon from across the gym. If aesthetics are your main lift, you’ll be happy. In actual use though, the handles are fairly thin and completely unknurled, which can make heavier sets feel less secure, especially with sweaty hands. Accuracy is also an issue: my “100 lb” pair tipped the scale at 108 lbs, which is a pretty big miss if you care about consistent loading or progressive tracking.

This is a solid piece that my son loves, and I keep it on a dedicated upright. It’s smooth and works as intended, with both sides adjustable independently. That said, it’s difficult to dial them in evenly, so one side often feels slightly off compared to the other. Once it’s weighted, the issue is less noticeable, but it’s still something I can’t overlook.

2x3 is seriously underrated—I’d give this thing 10 stars. Unlike my Rogue Monster, this rack fits all my barbells perfectly, which makes racking and unracking effortless. I’m not sure why Titan stopped making it, but if you can find one used, buy it.

This thing is wobbly and not wide enough for a 260-lb lifter. While it does function as intended, those flaws require some workarounds. I picked it up during a flash sale at half off retail, and even then, I still feel like I overpaid.

I love this thing. The pad feels very similar to a Rogue Fat Pad, but at a fraction of the price. I’ve benched over 300 lbs on it with my 260-lb frame, and it didn’t budge at all. The only reason this doesn’t get five stars is that it arrived scratched—which seems to be a common theme with Titan products.