Big Wes's Reviews (103)


(4.33)
2/11/2026
Must buy attachment for cable pull-throughs. It does one thing and it does it extremely well. The composite handles are a nice addition and offer improved grip purchase.
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(5.00)
2/11/2026
This is a great option for VBT from a supportive company, and there are no subscription fees! As a newer masters lifter, this helps to keep me honest and guide my training. RTS (Mike Tuchscherer and Dr. Landyn Hickmott) can get you really deep in the weeds with VBT capabilities.
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(4.00)
2/11/2026
Unique Swiss bar due to its shape. This makes it especially useful for neutral grip overhead pressing. TGrip offers a variety of bar/sleeve options. This is a collab with American Barbell so the sleeves are absolutely sublime. The downside is its length and size which exacerbate the instability of non-cambered Swiss/football bars. The knurling is also very passive and powder coated over.
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(4.33)
2/11/2026
Very unique cable attachment due to its offset/bowed construction and balled ends. It's typical Spud quality, and a great economical and ergonomic option for bicep and tricep accessories.
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(3.67)
2/11/2026
*In full disclosure, this was a giveaway as part of the Table Talk Crew. It is hard to justify the almost $500 tag, but it is a great made in the USA multi-grip Swiss bar. These are less stable than their cambered counterparts, and offer great versatility in a home gym where machines are inaccessible.
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(5.00)
2/10/2026
Rhetorical question: Do you like non-explosive grip implements that attach to heavy objects?
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(4.67)
2/10/2026
These are extremely well made and very protective (UHMW layering) of your bars. They are also useful for other implements as noted in the pic. The oly crowd will warn you to steer clear of vertical storage options for bearing bars.
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(4.33)
2/10/2026
These are the ONLY way to solo board press. The only downside is they can roll the bar depending on your technique and pressure in the bottom position.
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