Back Jack Review

The Back Jack is one of those home gym accessories with multiple uses that replaces multiple single use equipment.

It’s 6 pieces of equipment in 1 so I’ve been able to get rid of several products which helps to declutter my garage gym.

I can use it with a cable machine, barbells, dumbbells, and landmine attachments.

Built out of solid steel with no moving parts, this will last forever.

Unboxing

The product arrived wrapped in plastic bag.

With this being solid steel, there’s nothing that can break so I can see why they didn’t bother to add any bubble wrap or filler material.

This center piece is where all other home gym equipment connects and I’ll break down each area in detail so you can see how much this can do.

The two cylindrical pieces coming off the bottom are handles.

There’s two parts to the handle: One part has knurling and is similar to a tricep pushdown bar.

The other part is at the very end and it’s shaped with an ergonomic grip for pulling exercises.

It’s a simple product, yet it can do so much which I’ll show you soon.

Specs

• Weight: 9 lbs

• Handle diameter: 1.25″ (32mm)

• Dimensions: 21″ L x 12″ H

• Material: Steel

• Knurling: Passive

• Color: Black

What Is The Back Jack?

The Back Jack is a multipurpose gym accessory that can be used with barbells, cable machines, landmine attachments, and dumbbells.

It’s a neutral grip cable attachment, tricep pushdown bar, barbell jack, landmine jack, and landmine row handle, all in one.

If you’ve been around the home gym space, this might remind you of the Back Widow and that’s because it’s made by the same designer.

Biggest difference between this one and the Back Widow is the lack of joints, which according to the designer, caused a lot of problems.

Top Benefits Of The Back Jack

Multiple Accessories in One

All the pieces I’ve circled above can be used to connect the Back Jack to other pieces of equipment.

This makes it extremely versatile which is always a HUGE benefit in any home gym.

Keep reading and I’ll show you how each area is used.

Declutter

Since the Back Jack is 6 pieces of equipment in 1, I can get rid of of few cable attachments and other accessories.

When you start accumulating equipment, you lose space real quick so this helps me to declutter and maintain some level of home gym organization.

Best Features Of The Back Jack

Cable Attachment

Right at the top of the jack there’s a loop for a carabiner so I can use this with a cable machine for several exercises.

I suppose I can use this with resistance bands too and it’s something I may try eventually.

Main lifts I use with the neutral grip are seated rows and lat pulldowns.

Even though the neutral grip handles aren’t knurled, they don’t slip.

The handles with knurling I use for tricep pushdowns.

Landmine Handle Attachment

The biggest hole in the center is for barbells when doing landmine attachment exercises.

I stick my barbell through the center of the jack until I hit the stopper and now I have a landmine barbell row handle.

Coolest part about this is that I can use the handles like a landmine jack to load the weight plates easier.

Here’s what it looks like from the other side.

The handles are positioned outside of the bumper plates so that I have enough space to grab them.

Dumbbell Notch

Right under the center hole there’s an upside down “U” that I can use to cradle dumbbell handles for two armed bent over dumbbell rows.

Not a common exercise but I can use the jack to repurpose weight I already have.

Here’s how the notch sits on my Snode dumbbells which have a diameter of 36mm (1.42″).

This works better on regular dumbbells because the Back Jack handles can be off centered to touch the weight for more stability.

But I can still get it don with my dumbbells, I just have to make sure I control the movement.

Here I zoomed out so you can see the full view of how this looks when I’m standing right above it.

It’s like doing a landmine row without the need for a barbell and landmine attachment.

I also tried it on my Trulap adjustable dumbbells which have a 34mm diameter handle (1.33″).

So even with a smaller diameter, the Back Jack still works.

Barbell Jack

There’s two slots to each side of the center hole that work like a barbell jack for when I want to do heavy deadlifts.

I rest the barbell shaft on either side and let the jack sit on one of the handles.

This gives me enough clearance so that I can slide weight plates in without having to hang on to the barbell.

Here’s a close up of how that looks.

So as you can see, the Back Jack has many uses integrated into a small product so I love its versatility.

Now I’ll show you some exercises I can do with the jack.

Back Jack Exercises

Here’s a neutral grip barbell landmine row.

And here’s the dumbbell row.

I like that I need less equipment for this one and can actually get more range of motion since I can pull the handles closer to my body.

Next I’ll show you the cable machine exercises…

I set a weight bench in front of my Beyond Power Voltra cable machine and do my seated cable rows.

For tricep pushdowns, I use the knurled handles on the jack and it feels good.

I can’t get a full squeeze at the bottom like I can with a tricep strap but it feels just like a tricep pushdown attachment.

Here’s my hand position for lat pulldowns.

I like neutral grip the most because it’s easier on my right elbow that flares up everyone in a while.

Even when doing pull ups, I like using Kensui Swissies to maintain a neutral grip.

I tried doing bicep curls with the Back Jack but it doesn’t feel right.

The handles are too narrow so my hands end up right in front of my chest.

This is the only exercise that felt uncomfortable, all others feel good.

Back Jack Pros & Cons

Pros

• Versatile: I can use one product for several exercises using a cable machine, barbell, and dumbbells

• Build: It’s all steel with no moveable parts so this will last forever

• Neutral grip: I personally like the neutral grip handles because they’re the easiest on my elbows

• Declutter: It replaces 6 products so I can get rid of other attachments and accessories that only have one purpose

• Cost: It’s half the price of it’s closest competitor, the Back Widow

Cons

• Bicep curls: The V handles are too narrow for bicep curls

• Scratches: Parts that come in contact with a barbell or carabiner will get scratched

Back Jack Alternatives

Flex Wheeler’s Back Widow

The Back Widow is the original version of the Back Jack but it has more moving parts.

This allows it to be configured in different ways to change angles and grip widths.

After talking to the designer, the extra moveable parts can cause issues and this units is also double the price of the Back Jac.

The Back Bar

The Back Bar is a cable attachment and landmine row handle created by Uclips specifically for back workouts.

It has a groove in the middle for a barbell when doing landmine rows.

And 10 holes on each side to attach handles for cable machine exercises like seated rows and lat pulldowns.

Ironmaster Ultimate Row Handle

The Ironmaster Ultimate Row Handle is an old school adjustable cable attachment and also works with landmine set ups.

It has neutral and angled handles with 8 different width adjustments.

No barbell jack function on this one.

Major Fitness Multifunctional Handle Bar

The Major Fitness Multifunctional Handle Bar is similar to Ironmaster’s except they added a twist to their handles.

They can rotate freely to make it easier on my joints or I can select to lock them in place at an angle.

Like the Ultimate Row Handle, I can use it with barbells and cable machines but not as a barbell jack.

Back Jack Price

The Back Jack retails for $149 which is half the cost of the Back Widow.

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My Experience Using The Back Jack

I personally love everything the Back Jack does (except bicep curls) and it doesn’t take up a ton of space.

Seated cable rows, landmine rows, and lat pulldowns feel great with the neutral grip handles.

And having the ability to use it as a jack was an excellent idea to make loading/unloading much easier.

Conclusion: Is the Back Jack Worth It?

With everything the Back Jack can do, it is well worth it.

It’s all steel so it’s a one time investment that replaces 6 products.

And best of all, I can get rid of other attachments that only serve one purpose.