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OMRON Max Power Relief TENS Unit Muscle Stimulator Simulated Massage Therapy for Lower Back Arm Shoulder Leg Foot and Arthritis Pain Drug Free Pain Relief PM500

Last Updated: August 22, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.3
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
999
Old Reviews
595
Unverified
65
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340.19 grams
WEIGHT
100 meters
SIZE

Review Analysis - 339 recent, verified reviews

Detailed Mode
Comfort
 100
pads, relief, muscle, lower back, muscles
+81%
-19%
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" ...  Great for muscle pain!  ...  "
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" ...  Well this takes that first pain right away . ... A real life changer during back pain events .  ...  "
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" ...  This morning, a sharp hip pain was certainly going to keep me off my desk job. ... (side note: don't touch the pads with your fingers to move or adjust while it's on .  ...  "
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" ...  This devise has been a definitive help in managing muscular pain.  ...  "
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" ...  She recommended I try this "Tens" unit for arthritus pain in my shoulder. ... Now I use it about once a week, and am nearly pain free.  ...  "
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" ...  Feels just like the one the PTx used in the office.  ...  "
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" ...  The pads are still sticky and adhere well to my very hairy husband.  ...  "
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" ...  Great for pain management! ... Simple to use device that helps to relieve pain in a variety of points throughout the body.  ...  "
Ease of Use
 43
easy, tens, feel, works, unit
+95%
-5%
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" ...  Many settings are available and easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use and I like that it targets specific areas!  ...  "
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" ...  It works well and easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  This device is very effective in treating pain and is very easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to use and very helpful instructions.  ...  "
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" ...  This is a great and easy to use TENS unit!  ...  "
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" ...  What I like about this product is it is powerful and delivers stimulus to where it's needed, is easy to adhere and disengage from the body, pads can be used over and over again and you aren't hooked up with wires that show through your clothes.  ...  "
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" ...  Extremely easy to use and very powerful in relieving tightness.  ...  "
Product Reliability
 26
weeks, unit, months, days, pain
+58%
-42%
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" ...  Bought this to replace a $25 unit I bought 2 years ago, three weeks later and i'm already looking for a new one.  ...  "
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" ...  So far it’s working well.  ...  "
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" ...  Been using it a couple of days and it has helped alot with back spasms.  ...  "
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" ...  Don't know how long they'll last but it's a cheap investment for such a powerful device.  ...  "
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" ...  This has worked very well in the week I have had it.  ...  "
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" ...  Best thing I’ve bought for myself this year!  ...  "
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" ...  I've been using this device for the past three weeks and it has really helped with my lower back pain.  ...  "
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" ...  I was in pain for a really long time until my brother told me that he tried this product and it worked for him.  ...  "
Fit
 21
adhesive, stay, clip, fall, snaps
+52%
-48%
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" ...  I also like that it has the clip for my pants, so that if I need to get up and around I don't have to awkwardly try and tuck it in my pants or something.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to place on, stick fairly well-  ...  "
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" ...  If you use it on legs and back, well really anywhere, I would suggest shorts with pockets. ... This latest version does have a clip on it to hold to your belt or similar.  ...  "
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" ...  The pads are still sticky and adhere well to my very hairy husband.  ...  "
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" ...  Had to create a “pocket carrier” to attach it thru my sleeve.  ...  "
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" ...  The pads are still sticky and adhere well to my very hairy husband.  ...  "
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" ...  Finally after about FOUR hours we were able to manage and place the pads of the unit on my back  ...  "
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" ...  I love that it has a belt clip and carrying case with pad holder.  ...  "
Build Quality
 20
legs, fall, connectors, pain, nerve
+50%
-50%
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" ...  The connectors to the pads fall off constantly and I have to raise the power to 12 to feel anything.  ...  "
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" ...  When it stays together, it works fine, but, the connectors refuse to stay connected to the pads.  ...  "
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" ...  Hard to use if the pads keep falling off!  ...  "
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" ...  Like other people, I immediately had problems with the connectors disconnecting from the pads. ... They don't stay snapped! ... It doesn't do much good when the leads fall off.  ...  "
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" ...  The pads are too small and thin, they don't stick well and they come unsnapped too easily.  ...  "
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" ...  Some reviews said they fall off, that’s just not the case.  ...  "
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" ...  the clip breaks easily  ...  "
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" ...  I should have passed on it right there, since best case scenario i'll be dropping $20 on pads every 3 months.  ...  "
Price
 19
money, worth the price, worth every penny, worth, value
+89%
-11%
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" ...  Excellent product and great value.  ...  "
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" ...  Worth the price at this point.  ...  "
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" ...  price wasn’t bad either .  ...  "
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" ...  TOTALLY worth every cent.  ...  "
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" ...  Excellent price -- sells in drug stores for nearly twice the price!  ...  "
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" ...  Overall, it's worth the price and very useful and effective indeed!  ...  "
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" ...  Priced right - found the same one for twice the price in Walgreens.  ...  "
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" ...  Reusable pads, saves money.  ...  "
Size
 16
pocket, easy to use, compact, strong, easy
+94%
-6%
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" ...  I feel better after I use it and it has come in handy on several occasions.  ...  "
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" ...  It’s compact and easy to use.  ...  "
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" ...  Love that it fits in my pocket.  ...  "
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" ...  Had to create a “pocket carrier” to attach it thru my sleeve.  ...  "
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" ...  Very strong transmission of pulses for the size.  ...  "
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" ...  Would like a larger pad option.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to travel with  ...  "
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" ...  So portable and easy to use!  ...  "
Battery Life
 14
battery, life, last, unit, saver
+71%
-29%
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" ...  The batteries last for days.  ...  "
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" ...  Battery life lasts longer than expected considering I am just using an ordinary pair of Duracell AA batteries.  ...  "
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" ...  I'm surprised by the amount of power it has for the four little batteries.  ...  "
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" ...  The nine pre-set settings are as individual as your needs, and this little battery operated unit is so powerful, I have yet to use the highest setting.  ...  "
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" ...  The battery has lasted very well, although after the first use the battery indicator dropped to half and has remained at half. ... I haven't replaced the batteries and it still works.  ...  "
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" ...  Batteries last a long time.  ...  "
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" ...  What a life saver.  ...  "
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" ...  So purchase rechargeable batteries!  ...  "
Wash Programs
 9
modes, work, use, good, modes to choose
+67%
-33%
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" ...  It does work, and the settings are good  ...  "
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" ...  It is small and very easy to use with 9 different modes.  ...  "
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" ...  There are many settings to choose from.  ...  "
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" ...  The settings are so good.  ...  "
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" ...  You have 9 modes to choose from.  ...  "
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" ...  This one has all oscillating modes and over the years I have gotten used to a constant on.  ...  "
Cables
 9
pads, wire, wires, separately, send
+44%
-56%
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" ...  The wire was defective after three weeks and the company is giving me a hard time about replacing it since they don’t sell it separately.  ...  "
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" ...  Like other people, I immediately had problems with the connectors disconnecting from the pads. ... You should also know the connections are proprietary, so you have to buy their pads and not aftermarket brands.  ...  "
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" ...  HOWEVER in less than two months of owning this, either the cord or contacts to the pads quit working. ... I'm not sure why they can't grab a cord from the new machine they were going to send me and send that along .  ...  "
Features
 9
like, features, different, work, use
+67%
-33%
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" ...  great product, and I like the different modes of electric currents it runs through.  ...  "
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" ...  It is small and very easy to use with 9 different modes.  ...  "
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" ...  I had another brand for years and it was ok but decided this looked to have additional features and wanted to try.  ...  "
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" ...  Love the different modes for certain issues.  ...  "
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" ...  This one has all oscillating modes and over the years I have gotten used to a constant on.  ...  "
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" ...  What's not to like, lot of features and easy to use.  ...  "
Capacity
 7
family members, small, room, one, home
+86%
-14%
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" ...  Found it out recently when I moved my house.  ...  "
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" ...  I have recommended this to my friends and family!  ...  "
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" ...  My family members have tried it and bought one for themselves.  ...  "
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" ...  All of my family members and friends are in love with it.  ...  "
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" ...  I use it on level 6 so I have room to climb if I needed to.  ...  "
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" ...  Small, convenient, good for home use.  ...  "
Marketplace
 7
amazon, advertised, thank, 2, would
+71%
-29%
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" ...  THANK YOU SO MUCH.  ...  "
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" ...  Works great, as advertised  ...  "
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" ...  I ordered this “Max Relief” and got it in one day and thank God for one day delivery from Amazon .  ...  "
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" ...  It works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
Delivery
 7
arrived, shipping, relief, time, thank
+71%
-29%
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" ...  As far as the shipping, it arrived as promised.  ...  "
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" ...  Wonderful product and fast delivery  ...  "
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" ...  I ordered this “Max Relief” and got it in one day and thank God for one day delivery from Amazon .  ...  "
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" ...  Prompt delivery and professional packaging and service.  ...  "
Overall performance
 6
performance, unit, thing
+83%
-17%
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" ...  Nothing special but it does the job.  ...  "
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" ...  So far, very happy with the price and performance of the unit.  ...  "
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" ...  Using to use and does the job.  ...  "
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" ...  And it does the job.  ...  "
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" ...  This thing does the job very well 👌🏻  ...  "
Returns
 6
return, would, amazon, 2
+17%
-83%
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" ...  Planning to simply return it and buy something else.  ...  "
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" ...  I’m returning post haste.  ...  "
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" ...  Will be returning,,, undecided if I will reorder?  ...  "
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" ...  Will be returning  ...  "
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" ...  I will be returning this.  ...  "
Setup
 4
easy to use, delivery
+50%
-50%
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" ...  Instructions for mailing include wrapping up like fine china.  ...  "
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" ...  It was difficult to connect the pads.  ...  "
For Travel
 4
use
+100%
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" ...  It helps so much especially in the car and on a plane.  ...  "
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" ...  Easy to travel with  ...  "
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" ...  I definitely recommend purchasing extra pads if you're traveling, although they last for 150 uses, it's very easy to get fuzzies on them and then they are completely useless unless you have access to water and soap.  ...  "
For Running
 4
tens, lifting, days
+75%
-25%
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" ...  I am not that fortunate and only find relief when it’s actually running.  ...  "
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" ...  I've been running mine double time over the last 3 days and it's still going strong.  ...  "
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" ...  running on level 13-14 for 15 minutes, then starting it again, I managed to get up, finally!  ...  "
Network
 4
+75%
-25%
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" ...  Found it out recently when I moved my house.  ...  "
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" ...  First time was 8 strength, but gradually got used to 14 strength.  ...  "
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" ...  I can't use it but at half strength.  ...  "
Controls
 3
intensity, easy, controls, control
+100%
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" ...  Love this product with its multi controls.  ...  "
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" ...  You control the intensity and you control the number of minutes, which is 15 max.  ...  "
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" ...  The controls are easy to read and understand.  ...  "
Band
 3
hard, leads, fall
-100%
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" ...  Hard to use if the pads keep falling off!  ...  "
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" ...  It doesn't do much good when the leads fall off.  ...  "
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" ...  Pads fall off skin constantly .  ...  "
Product As Described
 3
advertised
+100%
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" ...  Works great, as advertised  ...  "
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" ...  It works as advertised.  ...  "
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" ...  Works as advertised.  ...  "
Display Clarity
 3
wish, see
+67%
-33%
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" ...  With the digital display, you can see what level it is at!  ...  "
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" ...  Great function options but I wish the screen would light up so I could see what I was selecting!  ...  "
Cleaning
 3
clean, well, stick, easy, use
+100%
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" ...  I always used them on clean skin (no sweat or lotion).  ...  "
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" ...  Love the lads, stick well and clean easy if needed.  ...  "
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" ...  The pads are comfortable and easy to clean.  ...  "
Weight
 3
time, light, lifting
+100%
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" ...  However the unit is very small, easy to carry, light weight and runs a long time on the two triple AAA batteries.  ...  "
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" ...  Light weight and gets the job done at the same time.  ...  "
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" ...  I like to use this after a weight lifting session.  ...  "
Storage
 3
use, room, legs, first, drawer
+67%
-33%
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" ...  If you use it on legs and back, well really anywhere, I would suggest shorts with pockets.  ...  "
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" ...  I use it on level 6 so I have room to climb if I needed to.  ...  "

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Specifications

Body
Weight:  340.19 grams
Size:  100 meters
340.19 grams
WEIGHT
100 meters
SIZE