REVIEWS
Bells of Steel SS4 Safety Squat Bar Review
A long-term look at the SS4 safety squat bar, covering weight, handling, sleeve length, and why it works so well in a garage gym.
Force 6 Fitness Cable Attachments Review
A first-person breakdown of Force 6’s Flat Lat Bar, Offset D Handles, and Iso Deadblow handle focused on comfort, grip feel, and training impact.
Bare Steel Equipment Iron Skull Power Bar & Blue Collar Barbell Review
Two barbells, two jobs: a grippy 29mm power bar for heavy work and a friendlier 28.5mm multipurpose bar for everyday training.
Titan Fitness Adjustable Handle Rack Mounted Pull Up Bar Review
An affordable rack-mounted pull-up bar that lets you change grip width and angle to fit your shoulders, elbows, and training style.
Bolt Fitness Stinger Smith Machine Attachment Review
A heavy-duty rack-mounted Smith that feels commercial but only fits 43-inch racks and tall ceilings.
GetRX’d RX3 Tornado Smith Machine Rack Review
A cable-first all-in-one rack where Tornado Arms unlock better lines of pull, but Smith clearance and adjustment friction depend on your tolerance and version.
Kensui Fitness Okinawa Omni Barbell Review
A rotating-handle specialty bar that feels great on joints but sacrifices consistency and loading for novelty and comfort.
SMAI Vanta Series Smith Machine Attachment Review
A rack-mounted Smith that fits more rack widths than most, but trades overhead travel for basement-friendly height and clean integration.
REP Fitness Ares 2.0 Review
Ares 2.0 turns a REP rack into a full dual-stack cable gym, but the cost and rack-only compatibility change who it really makes sense for.
Prime Fitness Prodigy Adjustable Stability Pad Review
In-house tested rack attachment that adds adjustable support for cable work and rows—insanely versatile, but it takes space and setup time.
PRx Performance Build Limitless Halo Arms Review
A fully loaded lever arm system with exceptional adjustability, but real tradeoffs in price, complexity, and attachment compatibility.
GMWD PS01 Plate-Loaded Pendulum Squat Review
An affordable pendulum squat with excellent depth and comfort, but real limitations in loadability and overall stability.
GetRX’d RX3 Power Rack Attachments Review
A modular RX3 attachment lineup built around a centered post, a versatile seat system, and a smart lat/low row solution—plus key compatibility notes.
STEPR+ Stair Climber Review
A compact stair climber built for real homes, with excellent climbing feel and real software quirks to consider.
Bells of Steel Smith Machine Power Rack Attachment Review
A universal Smith machine attachment that adds flexibility to any 3x3 rack, with real tradeoffs in height and lower range of motion.
Vesta Pioneer Series Power Rack Review
A premium-looking all-in-one with an excellent Smith machine, but the 2:1 stacks and shroud geometry limit heavy lat pulldowns and belt squats.
Ironmaster Quick-Lock Adjustable Dumbbells Review
A rock-solid adjustable dumbbell system that prioritizes durability and feel, with the main tradeoff being slower weight changes.
GetRX’d Viper Cable Tower Review: Wall-Mounted Single-Stack Functional Trainer with Tornado Arms
A hands-on review of the GetRX’d Viper Cable Tower, a wall-mounted single-stack functional trainer with Tornado Arms. I break down footprint, weight ratios, adjustability, cable travel, and who this system makes sense for in a real home gym setup.