Big Adam NC

Big Adam NC

Member Since 2/12/2026

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Big Adam NC's Reviews (15)

(5)
2/18/2026
I have the short version of this bench with the fat pad and absolutely love it. The pad feels great- a little bit soft but firm enough that you feel well supported. And although other benches are heavier none of them could possibly feel any more stable than this. I upgraded my adjustable bench recently and thought about selling this one to save space- but I like benching on it too much to ever get rid of it.
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(4.33)
2/18/2026
Typical Rogue quality but miniaturized. I got this bar hoping to get my kid into lifting- hasn't happened yet, but there's still time. I use this bar sometimes when I need a shorter bar for ease of maneuverability and don't need a huge amount of weight loaded. The knurling is fairly smooth, which is good for what should be a beginner bar for a kid who wouldn't be handling anything too heavy before they move on to something bigger. It's not rackable on a standard rack which can be a limiting factor in how it's used.
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(5)
2/18/2026
This is the second bar I purchased for my home gym after using a multipurpose bar exclusively for many years. For many years after that I used this bar for all of my lifts and had no complaints. It still looks basically new (red cerakote) after 7+ years without any maintenance. While I know now that the knurling is fairly moderate compared to some other bars, it is plenty grippy for someone who is handling an average amount of weight. I paid 325 bucks and fully expect this bar to last basically forever, can't do much better than that.
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(5)
2/18/2026
I was incredibly stressed going into the certification process because I had heard that the requirements were stringent and almost impossible to meet. After my layout and equipment were rigorously tested and I demonstrated proper Jefferson deadlift form I was allowed to proceed to the 10 person panel interview. Fortunately I had bribed all the right people and made it through with flying colors. Now that I train in a CTF, all of my lifts have skyrocketed and I've gotten noticeably taller. Five stars!
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(5)
2/18/2026
I've only had these a short time but I could tell instantly that they will be getting heavy use for a long time. The grips are incredibly comfortable to hold onto, and the angles feel so much better on my wrists and elbows than a straight bar. I also struggle with shoulder pain from time to time and these help with that as well. Originally I had planned on getting the original MAG attachments but they cost three times as much and while I'm sure they are higher quality for a home gym mostly used by one person it is not going to make a difference.
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