Weight Releasers

Rogue’s Weight Releasers, developed with powerlifter Mark Bell of Super Training Gym, are a pair of heavy-duty steel hook attachments that let a lifter overload the eccentric (lowering) portion of a bench press or squat beyond what they could otherwise lift, then automatically shed that extra weight at a preset height so the concentric rep stays completable. Each hook loads with standard Olympic plates and adjusts across 15 height positions via a telescoping lock-in pin (28.75in to 49.75in overall), so the same pair works for both squatting and benching and across different lifter heights. The hooks are lined with UHMW plastic where they contact the barbell to avoid marring it, and the whole unit is made in the USA from laser-cut steel.

Independent coverage is consistently positive on the core mechanic: Garage Gym Reviews called it “a great product” for serious lifters despite the premium price, and two Carolina Barbell Gym demo videos show the setup working as intended with no complaints raised. GymRadar’s seven owner reviews average 4.29/5, rating build quality highest (5.00/5) but value lowest (3.71/5) – a couple of owners describe the accessory as a rarely-used novelty once the initial interest wears off, since it’s good for one overloaded rep before it needs resetting. It’s a niche tool for experienced lifters targeting a specific eccentric- overload training block, not a general-purpose accessory, and isn’t recommended for beginners or lifters rehabbing an injury.