Big Curt's Reviews (79)


(5.00)
2/8/2026
Feels odd rating this 5 stars, but it's exactly as advertised. It was a pretty negligible upcharge vs the standard pull-up crossbar. Great for dead hangs
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(4.33)
2/8/2026
I have these as my main plates because my wife liked the way they looked, and I know better than to argue value with her. They're extremely nice plates with tight tolerances. Aside from the price, my only complaint is that it's very difficult to completely clean chalk off of them (edge of nearest 5 lb plate in the picture has been wiped with a damp cloth). Minor detail, but transparency is my passion.
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(4.00)
2/8/2026
Built like a tank. This implement is very common in grip contests, so it's a decent tool to have in the arsenal. I don't love that you have to buy it in pairs though. The connection point is also too bulky for many styles of carabiner. Takes chalk really well.
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(4.33)
2/8/2026
This is a great grip training tool. I do a lot of my cable rows and pulldowns with this (2" version). The smooth plastic handles are challenging. Chalk doesn't help much, so it's a convenient mess-free grip option. The clips for changing out the handles are PITAs though.
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(4.67)
2/8/2026
Bought this on a fairly deep discount, and I'm really glad I pulled the trigger. Weighs in at 45.5 lbs, takes standard collars, and has the center and a few other widths marked. It takes chalk really well. This is a full 2" axle (vs ~1.92" from rogue and most cheap axles). Not sure I'd pay full price, but a great buy used or on sale.
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(4.00)
2/8/2026
These serve the purpose I bought them for - taking up less space on a loading pin. The finish chips pretty easily, the center hole is noticeably wider than other plates, and they were fairly pricey. All that said, they're thinner and cheaper than calibrated plates.
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(4.67)
2/8/2026
Certainly a niche item, but this implement targets thumb and finger strength in one fell swoop. Very challenging. Would have preferred to see a more robust connection point for a carabiner.
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(4.67)
2/8/2026
Is it even a home gym in the western United States of there isn't a rep open trap bar? Really solid piece overall. It's my preferred RDL bar as it somewhat mimics a DB RDL without needing 150+ lb DBs. I've also used it as a camber squat bar. My wife does all of her DLs with this bar.
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