Reviews

Very happy with my Nordic Bench Mini, which is easy to move around and takes up only small floor space. It is built well, with the metal structure strong steel and the padding comfortable and appears hard wearing.

No instructions included to build it, but it is rather straight forward just by having a look at some product pictures.

This is my first time trying Nordics, and they feel fantastic for the hamstrings and happy to be regularly including them. Much more contraction than Glute Ham Raises.

Attached photo of it tucked between my stall bars, of which I currently use bands and a belt-squat harness under arm pits to reduce the load. A sled-dragging harness can also work very well.

This Multi Flex is really a new staple in my training at home. I've been using it to really strengthen my ankles due to multiple ankle sprains from playing sport. The original Tib Bar really helped with this, but the multi flex has allowed me to train the full range of motion. In particular the ability to do full rotational circles has drastically improved how stable I feel when running. This is my 4th purchase from these guys and they have not disappointed! 10/10

Such a well built piece of equipment with no issue of having to worry about weights falling off, as clips are great too! Awesome tool when looking to isolate the muscles of the hip and a must for me and my training! HIGHLY recommend 🔥

This tib bar is fantastic. Really nicely constructed, the welds are visually nice, the sleeve screws on and off (something I didn't know when I bought it, and is a nice and grippy finish), and the thick padding is AWESOME and super comfortable to use without shoes (the spacing with the thick pads is also just right for me). I'm really happy with it. I highly recommend buying this one, or DEFINITELY this one if you don't train with shoes on (no other tib bar that I could find, has awesome thick padding like this).

The provided lock-jaw-style collar (at least the one that I personally received) isn't the tightest of collars. It can handle 5kg well, but it will slide a bit with 10kg when upside down in-use (I still use it as a spacer, though, as seen in the pictures, and I have other collars).

I personally prefer to use the tib tool flipped upside down (the rest of the review is just me talking about that in case anyone wants to try it).

I like to do all my training with a focus on the muscles being in the lengthened position, and the lift being the hardest at the start of the concentric, so using it flipped is perfect for that. Feel that stretch for 2 seconds, explode out, don't bother holding the top, and then reasonably-slowly lower back down into that stretch and hold it again for a good 2 seconds.

Flipped is much smoother of a motion. The intended way has the weight like, flop down, all soft and soggy in a way lol, because there's not as much relative weight in that bottom-end position, compared to when it's flipped. When it's flipped, the weight at the bottom of the ROM is at it's greatest, relative to the muscle being worked, so it really brings your feet fully into plantarflexion immediately, with a solid stop to the range of motion. Much more definitive and solid-feeling with where the bottom and top of the lift is.

The top of the motion is far better too, for how I like to train. With the intended way, for me it shifts on my feet at the top of the motion only when done the intended way. I think this is because with the intended way, the load feels much lighter at the bottom of the lift, and so you end up blasting through the heavy top-part of the lift with momentum, and then that momentum shifts the tib bar on the top of my feet. Compared to the flipped way, where the heavy part is at the bottom, which slows you down, taking away all that excessive momentum. Which is another interesting thing... I don't want momentum to make it easier at whatever the hardest part is.

Also the flipped way being much lighter at the top is far nicer for me, since that is where I naturally want to rest, before going back down into that stretched position where it's the hardest, so it's a big perk. Like when standing up straight in a squat, or Romanian deadlift, before going back down.
I don't even hold the top anyway, I just get right back to the real stimulus (remembering to really control that eccentric and hold the bottom stretched position).

Some other things I noticed is that with flipped, if you're using big Olympic plates, the end of the feet will be in the way. A way to perfectly get around this is to put on a collar (on the sleeve, not you), and THEN put on the weight plate (and then another collar, though the plate will stay on by itself when flipped, which is cool, but it might scratch and stuff). This also makes the leverage harder, so you can get more out of using less weight, which is fun. I even tried using 3 collars, which works great, and there's room for 4 lol.

Another thing is that when flipped, there's now far more floor clearance, since the loading sleeve is parallel to the ground when in the lowest position, compared to the intended way where if your straight legs are on a bit of a downwards angle, the loading sleeve could even be facing almost directly down, with the weights completely relying on the collar to stay on (could use 2 collars there, too). But yea, less ground clearance with that loading sleeve orientation.

It is harder to get into it, since when flipped, the feet position is now up higher (when sitting it on the floor via the weight plate being on it's edge). But I found that you can just put one foot in place, but poke your big toe forwards more, so as it can touch the plate and stabilise everything, and then it's easy to get the other foot in place without needing the hands to hold the plate in place on it's edge.

When I used the tib bar the intended way, it felt kind of sloppy and annoying, but now it feels solid, and very fun.
Super happy with this product! it's awesome.

With multiple ankle sprains in the last couple of years, my mobility is not what it used to be. These wedges are awesome for those with similar problems as they allow you to train at different angles depending on your range of motion. Crucial step in repairing my ankle mobility for running. Super quick shipping too. 10/10

Very stoked with the Mini Nordic Bench. It is beautifully made. It is very sturdy with very high build quality. I can tell a great deal of thought has gone into the design of the bench. Even the instructions on how to put the bench together was extremely thorough and detail oriented.

My hamstrings have grown significantly over the last two months of use. Far more growth and stimulus than I have gotten from years of leg curl machine use at the gym.

I would love to find these benches in commercial gyms too. Hopefully they will become much more common

Have tried a few in the past and nothing compares. Solid build, easy to use and load, feels good on the feet PLUS it looks great. Wouldn't use anything else!

Such an innovation in the fitness world, I was sick of the bulky sleds when doing drags. Now I don’t have to turn the whole sled around and interrupt my workout. Has added another way to strengthen and reduce my ankle pain after years of running.

This unit is built to a high standard. It’s one of the most sturdy pieces of equipment I own now. The range it puts your hamstrings through is unmatched for Nordic. The perfect height and product, well worth it

For someone who is always looking for more ways to train at home with minimal space, this 360 pull sled is exactly what I was looking for. My walkway at home is super narrow and the 360 degree rotating plate is awesome so I can do pulls without having to move the sled around as there is no space. Also slides great in my backyard. Definitely worth the investment!

The swivel is a game change for this piece of equipment. The previous one I had, I had to flip it around every time I reached the end of the gym. This doesn’t happen now and also the base of the sled doesn’t scratch my gym
Floor! CANT NOT recommend this piece of equipment more!! A must!

Problem I’ve found with other squat wedges I’ve used is they only come in one size. These ones have 3 different heights which you can adjust to your clients (or your) needs. Hard to find in any other product. Solid piece of equipment and one I use alot! Highly highly recommend looking into buying these!

What a product and couldn’t recommend enough! Made really well and executing the reverse squat being so tightly strapped in the handles allows for maximal weight which is great! A must in any gym setting!

What a product. Comfortable, solid and works perfectly. I use this daily in my fitness studio and no issues. Highly recommend!

Superb bench for all training needs. The instructions that come with the Nordic Bench are super easy to follow, and once put together it is easy to see why they have so many good reviews. Great quality and awesome if you want to progressively get better at Nordic curls. The affordable price is another upside and also includes free shipping which is super impressive for a bigger sized shipment.

I had been struggling with knee pain for almost 3 months and with regular use of the Nordic bench for the last 2 weeks it is almost completely gone! I realised I have been neglecting the muscles behind my knee cap and this is what contributed to the pain I had been getting. Quality is also 2nd to none. Really well built. You won’t regret buying one of these :)

Excellent for performing hamstring curls! Finally someone has made a compact and affordable Nordic bench that can be used by all. I now include this weekly in my training and I have noticed I am less sore after long runs without any cramps. Easy to use and Quality is 10/10.

I’m so glad I got the Nordic bench, it has exceeded my expectations. If you want to strengthen your knees and hamstrings, this piece of equipment is the way to go. You haven’t trained hamstrings properly until you have done hamstring curls in my opinion, all other exercises are inferior. As a gym owner it is always great to have a piece of equipment that is well built and can handle my clients’ needs. It has definitely made a huge impact on their training and my own.

This is my third purchase from The Tib Tool, and again I am super happy with the build and design. The Nordic bench mini is half the price of most other Nordic benches and takes up half the room! Easy instructions to set up, super comfortable and durable. The option to add a counterweight was a great idea to ensure all heavier users can remain stable. Great Value – highly recommend.

These blocks are exactly what I needed for improving my range of motion for squats. Usually I am unable to bend all the way down, but with the wedges my heels are elevated and my quads are more activated than ever before.

Super happy I bought this Nordic bench mini. Even though I’m taller than most (198cm, 110kg) the nordic bench is well built and is solid as a rock. Better quality than most gym equipment. Super excited to continue to build more hamstring strength. Also doesn’t take up unnecessary space so easy to use and store at home or a gym.

Stark Contrast to what Minimal skills can create, compared to professional production for Hamstring development. Worth the extra Coin 🙏

I’m always looking for new ways to help my gym clients achieve their goals and these squat wedges seem to be the favourite when performing squats. With 3 different heights I’m easily able to change the height of the heel to suit the level of my client. 5 stars!

These squat wedges are great. If you are looking for a way to train with elevated heels, this is the way to go. Similar to a slant board but the squat wedges give me the ability to change between three different heights. The material also prevents sliding when doing lunges with an elevated heel. Will continue to buy products from the Tib Tool!

These squat wedges are a great alternative to a slant board. I’m now able to easily bring them to the gym in their portable bag. High quality and such a good price. Thanks again