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Product Review: Leather Dip Belt

Posted: August 7, 2016 in Announcements, Product Reviews
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Leather Dip Belt

This is a review of a Leather Dip Belt.  I do not know what brand this is, but I have researched a few different companies that make the same style belt that I have.

Features at a Glance:

Pros:

  • Genuine Leather
  • One Size Fits All (and I have a big waist)
  • Heavy Duty D-rings, Steel Rivets, and Two Ply Construction
  • Can Be Use For More Than Just Dips (I use for some Calf work as well)

Cons:

  • Sometimes steel rivets can be sharp.
  • No padding on back support (not really needed)
  • Short chain

Where to buy:

I personally bought mine at Jesup Gym Equipment in Jesup, IA.

Amazon 

Elite FTS

IronCompany.com (CAP Barbell product)

Product Review: Yukon Revolving Curl Bar

Posted: August 7, 2016 in Announcements, Product Reviews
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Yukon Revolving Curl Bar

This is a review of the Yukon Revolving Curl Bar. This is a great bar attachment for any pulley system.

Features at a Glance:

Pros:

  • Ergonomic Design Helps Put Your Wrists In A More Natural Position
  • Easy Attachment By Carabiner
  • Strong Knurling
  • Rotating Bar To Allow Bar To Stay Stationary In Your Hand
  • Can Be Used For A lot More Than Just Curls (Tricep Ext., Lat Pulldowns, Etc.)

Cons:

  • Can be expensive if bought through the wrong store (Amazon).
  • It looks like they made a huge batch of these at once because mine had lots of dings and scuffs on it when I bought it.

Where to buy:

I personally bought mine at Jesup Gym Equipment in Jesup, IA.

Yukon Fitness

Amazon (more expensive than needs to be.)

Product Review: Kylin Sport 2″ ABS Locking Collars

Posted: August 7, 2016 in Announcements, Product Reviews
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Kylin Sport 2″ ABS Locking Collars

This is a review of the ABS 2″ locking collars that have been coming in to replace the spring collars of old.  These are Kylin Sport brand.  This is a great set of locking collars that would be a welcome addition to any lifters equipment inventory. This particular set came with a “handy-dandy” carrying case.

Features at a Glance:

Pros:

  • Easy to Slip On and Off the Bar
  • Fits Olympic Size Bars
  • Quick Snap Design
  • Low cost ($13.00 on Amazon, I received them for a birthday present)
  • Used by professionals and amateurs alike

Cons:

  • These type of collars can be expensive.  I have seen some as high as $30-40.
  • The only issue I have seen with this type of collar is the locking prong breaking off.  The collar is still “useable” after that happens, but not as secure due to unexpectedly popping open. (I have not had this issue with my particular collar and probably won’t if I don’t just throw it around.)

Where to buy:

Amazon

 

Product Review: CAP Olympic Size Spring Collars

Posted: August 7, 2016 in Announcements, Product Reviews
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CAP Olympic Size Spring Collars

This is a review of the basic spring collars most lifters are familiar with.  CAP is a brand that has been around a long time in the fitness industry. This is a great set of collars that would be a welcome addition to any lifters equipment inventory.

Features at a Glance:

Pros:

  • Easy to Slip On and Off the Bar
  • Fits Olympic Size Bars
  • Molded Grips for Comfort
  • Low cost ($12.00)
  • Used by professionals and amateurs alike

Cons:

  • They are a little tight out of the package.  Hard to open all the way to get around the Olympic size bars.  This works itself out after a while.

 

 

Where to buy:

I personally purchased my set at Jesup Gym Equipment, Inc. in Jesup, IA.  Just contact them at jesupgym@jtt.net, by phone at 1-800-858-0843, or check out their web page at http://www.jesupgym.com

You can also get them on Amazon (for cheaper).

Product Review: Matt Wenning’s Lifting Straps

Posted: June 22, 2016 in Announcements, Product Reviews
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wp-1466558794478.jpgI recently received a pair of Matt Wenning’s Lifting Straps.  The craftsmanship on these straps is amazing.  They stitching is impeccable.  The materials used are of great quality and held up to some testing.  These straps are very effective for the purpose of strapping your hands to a barbell or dumbbell.  They are even long enough to use for axle bars.  I would definitely recommend these straps to anyone.  They will become a staple of my training programs.  You can find them soon at http://www.wenningstrength.com.  I believe they will be $14.99 plus S&H.

Product Review – DIY Wrist Roller

Posted: December 5, 2015 in Announcements, Product Reviews
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Product: Wrist Roller

Brand: DIY (Do It Yourself…tried the manly thing, making something myself)

Specs: Section of 2″ PVC Pipe, 2+” Stainless Steel Hose Clamp, Dog Leash

Review: First off, cut (we just used a hand saw) the section of 2″ PVC Pipe to fit over the safety bars on any standard squat rack.  (If you don’t have a squat rack or safety bars, this product won’t really work for you as it is intended.) Mine ended up being around 22″. Then secure the loop of the Dog Leash around the PVC Pipe.  After you loop it around, attach the Stainless Steel Hose Clamp to secure the Dog Leash in place. Tighten it down with a screw driver.  You now have a DIY Wrist Roller. Total cost was around $12.00.  My friend, and sometimes lifting buddy, Paul Ebsen gave me the idea and helped me make it. All you have to do now is attach any weight plates to it by looping the dog leash through the center hole on the plates and attach the clip to itself on the leash.  So far, mine has held 45lbs with no issues.  I am sure it can go heavier, but my wrists/forearms can’t yet. Here are some pictures:

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Here is where I got the materials:

Home Depot:

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If you have any questions, please feel free to ask them in the comments section.  I will reply to comments as soon as possible.