on Multi-Grip Cambered Bars Comparison:
“This is still a super helpful write up, 3 years later. Thanks David!!” Jun 2, 2026
on More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Power Rack J-Hooks:
“Good to hear! From the reviews it sounds like the size you got is the best one. The other sizes…” Dec 2, 2025- on Titan X-3 Squat Stand Review & Improvements:
“It all depends on what you value most when you’re shelling out money for a new one. They both work.” Dec 2, 2025 - on 5 Solutions for Dumbbell Micro Weights – Adding Weight in Tiny Increments:
“Which solution did you end up doing?” Dec 2, 2025 - on Which Rogue Power Rack Should You Buy?:
“That’s how they get ya! They make the Monster really appealing.” Dec 2, 2025 - on Machined Weight Plates Comparison 2022:
“Glad to help! It’s a shame they still haven’t revised them for a tighter fit, at least as far as…” Dec 2, 2025 on More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Power Rack J-Hooks:
“Hi there – thanks for this article! I wanted to share that I was just able to purchase these J-Hooks…” Dec 2, 2025on Titan X-3 Squat Stand Review & Improvements:
“Given the refinements you listed, how would you compare the current version of Titan X-3 short stand vs Rogue SML-1?…” Sep 20, 2025on A Guide to IWF-Certified Olympic Weightlifting Bars:
“Hi @alanliev78, What is the whippiest barbell that you have lifted on? Could you please name top three? Thank you…” Aug 24, 2025on 5 Solutions for Dumbbell Micro Weights – Adding Weight in Tiny Increments:
“super helpful. I’ve been looking for a solution to this for years!” Aug 23, 2025on List of USA Made Dumbbells:
“Hey man big thanks for the article. It was way harder than I thought to find some U.S made weights.” Aug 15, 2025on Which Rogue Power Rack Should You Buy?:
“Thanks so much for the comparison, specifically between the Monster and Monster Lite series. Currently, this comparison gets a little…” Jul 27, 2025on Machined Weight Plates Comparison 2022:
“thanks for this i was about to purchase some yorks before i saw the hole size” Jul 16, 2025on Outdoor Home Gyms: How to Avoid Rust or UV Damage:
“Hi, I have bench press (massive steel one) in my garden. It is under a tree and the bar stand…” Jun 19, 2025on Made-in-the-USA Gym Equipment – Master List:
“Hello David, Please include King Strength MFG. www.kingstrengthmfg.com *If you can remember back in the 80’s and 90’s, equipment was…” Jun 18, 2025- on Titan X-3 Squat Stand Review & Improvements:
“Yeah, I think either style should be strong enough. After writing this I got a box end wrench to use…” Jun 9, 2025 on Titan X-3 Squat Stand Review & Improvements:
“When I first saw the C-channel style base connections instead of the normal triangle gusset plates, it through me off.…” May 5, 2025on List of USA Made Dumbbells:
“USA-Iron has chrome dumbbells from 5-20 lbs: Machined Dumbbells Chromed Steel – USA Iron Kettlebells Also, Weight It Out now…” Feb 28, 2025- on Made-in-the-USA Gym Equipment – Master List:
“Thanks for sharing. I don’t see anything on Excalibur Fitness except local listings in Spokane. If they get a website…” Feb 22, 2025 on Made-in-the-USA Gym Equipment – Master List:
“Hi Mr. Kiesling: Have you ever heard of a small fitness equipment manufacturing company called Excalibur Fitness? Larry Sullivan is…” Feb 21, 2025on Power Rack Attachments & Compatibility (2026):
“Rep Fitness used to make a 50×80 mm tubing power racks, but that series is discontinued. Are there any US…” Feb 20, 2025- on List of USA Made Dumbbells:
“Unfortunately their dumbbells are not USA made, only their kettlebells.” Feb 10, 2025 on Outdoor Home Gyms: How to Avoid Rust or UV Damage:
“David, about the interior frame coating. I have a rack that’s been outside for a few years–covered by a tarp,…” Feb 10, 2025
“Have you had any big storms since you put up your carport? I had something similar, but it crumpled in…” Feb 10, 2025on The Best Freestanding Power Racks for a Home Gym:
“Any thoughts on the BOS Hydra or Manticore?” Dec 3, 2024- on Outdoor Home Gyms: How to Avoid Rust or UV Damage:
“Waterproof covers are important. Dust shouldn’t matter much in most places. The other issue is hot trapped air will condense…” Nov 24, 2024 - on List of USA-Made Olympic Weight Plates:
“The Le Master plates look cool. They remind me of the old Zuver plates… I had to search a while…” Nov 24, 2024 - on Made-in-the-USA Gym Equipment – Master List:
“I’ve seen the hang glider bags that GreyFit has made for my friends. Nicely made!” Nov 24, 2024 on Made-in-the-USA Gym Equipment – Master List:
“Just found out about GreyFit https://greyfitusa.com/ Made in USA” Nov 24, 2024
“LeMaster has deep dish iron plates. Also, USA-Iron has a new and different design for it’s iron plates (the previous…” Nov 17, 2024on Power Rack Attachments & Compatibility (2026):
“hello… my school recently purchased about 80K in weight room double half racks and storage, plus weights from Perform Better..…” Nov 12, 2024on Outdoor Home Gyms: How to Avoid Rust or UV Damage:
“Hi, thanks for this. Anyone using cardio equipment in the garden with covers. Want to know if it stays ok…” Nov 6, 2024on Power Rack Attachments & Compatibility (2026):
“I wonder where a 3×3 GetRxd Builder Rack fits into this mix? It is not domestic, I do know that.” Oct 12, 2024- on Power Rack Attachments & Compatibility (2026):
“I see. I want to avoid making the page longer with clutter, but I could add a note that Rogue…” Oct 1, 2024 - on Made-in-the-USA Gym Equipment – Master List:
“I could put together something. If there are at least a few I could compare them. I saw Bells of…” Oct 1, 2024 on Made-in-the-USA Gym Equipment – Master List:
“It would be great if you could compile a list of companies that sell raw steel materials like 3×3 posts,…” Sep 29, 2024
“I have a Rogue Infinity R3 rack with Adjustable Monolift. Maybe that monolift is no longer available, but it would…” Sep 29, 2024- on Power Rack Attachments & Compatibility (2026):
“I bet there’s some kind of sleeves out there that you can cut to size and slip over the pegs…” Jul 19, 2024 - on Power Rack Attachments & Compatibility (2026):
“That’s great. I think with attachments like that using some adjacent holes the difference with metric and imperial hole spacing…” Jul 19, 2024 on Power Rack Attachments & Compatibility (2026):
“Did you ever figure out if the RML-390F is compatible with the Titan X-3 Series Flat Foot Extension Kit?” Jul 16, 2024
“Did you ever figure out if the RML-390F is compatible with the Titan X-3 Series Flat Foot Extension Kit?” Jul 16, 2024
“Did you ever figure out if this is compatible?” Jul 16, 2024on Power Rack Attachments & Compatibility (2026):
“What about 3*3 with a 1.25 inch hole? I just scored a deal on an old perfect condition body-fit 378.…” Jul 10, 2024on Power Rack Attachments & Compatibility (2026):
“They work great on my Rep PR-5000, just sayin’.” Jun 21, 2024- on My Opinion on Rogue’s New F-Scale Durability Rating for Barbells:
“Yeah, I don’t see the F scale as being a big deal. It would be one of my last considerations,…” May 17, 2024 on My Opinion on Rogue’s New F-Scale Durability Rating for Barbells:
“I think the biggest problem with the F scale is that it sets a standard that no one needs, and…” May 16, 2024
David Kiesling2021-01-11T17:54:51-07:00
“Thank you so much for this review – it’s helped me make the decision to make the investment in IM.…” Jun 10, 2026