David Kiesling 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
David Kiesling 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
Niko on 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, 2025
Mav on 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, 2025
Eric on 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, 2025
Jaryd Karpyn on 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
David Kiesling 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
Myrrh 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, 2025
Fred A. on 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
David Kiesling 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
Edward Leong 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, 2025
David Kiesling 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
David Kiesling 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
Fred A on List of USA-Made Olympic Weight Plates: “LeMaster has deep dish iron plates. Also, USA-Iron has a new and different design for it’s iron plates (the previous…” Nov 17, 2024
Pioneerlax on 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, 2024
David Kiesling 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
Richard Mauri 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
Richard Mauri on Power Rack Attachments & Compatibility (2026): “I have a Rogue Infinity R3 rack with Adjustable Monolift. Maybe that monolift is no longer available, but it would…” Sep 29, 2024
David Kiesling 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
“Good to hear! From the reviews it sounds like the size you got is the best one. The other sizes…” Dec 2, 2025