Titan Fitness Deadlift Jack Review: Save Your Back When Loading Plates

The Titan Fitness Full Deadlift Bar Jack is the accessory that serious deadlifters wish they bought sooner. For $190, it eliminates the single most annoying part of deadlift training: loading and unloading plates. After 3 months of use, here's whether it's worth the price.

The Problem It Solves

If you've ever loaded 500+ lbs on a bar, you know the pain. You need to:

1. Load one 45 lb plate on one side
2. Walk to the other side, lift the loaded end off the floor with one hand, slide a plate on
3. Walk back, repeat until your target weight is reached
4. Or worse: use a small plate to tilt the bar up each time

This gets exhausting fast, especially for high-volume deadlift sessions or when running drop sets. The Titan Deadlift Jack solves this in 2 seconds.

How It Works

Place the jack under your loaded barbell. Pull the handle down. The bar lifts 4-6 inches off the floor, giving you clearance to slide plates on or off both sides simultaneously. Release the handle and the bar lowers gently back to the floor.

That's it. One motion, no lifting, no back strain.

The Specs

What We Love

What Could Be Better

Who Actually Needs This?

Be honest with yourself. A deadlift jack is only worth it if:

• You deadlift 400+ lbs regularly -- Below that, you can easily lift one end
• You do high-volume deadlifts -- 5x5 with drop sets benefits massively
• You have back issues -- Saving your spine on setups prevents injury
• You train alone -- No training partner to help with plate changes

If you're deadlifting 225-315 lbs and doing 3x5, you probably don't need this. Save your $190 for more plates.

3-Month Durability Report

• Handle mechanism: Smooth as day one, no play or stiffness
• Lifting arm: Zero deformation despite 600+ lb loads
• Powder coat: Minor wear from plate contact (cosmetic)
• Wheels: Still roll smoothly (if equipped)
• Any issues: None — this will last forever

Alternatives

Budget Option: Mini Bar Jacks (~$75)

Titan also sells smaller bar jacks that lift one side at a time. Cheaper, more compact, but require two uses to load both sides.

DIY Option ($0)

Use a 5 lb or 10 lb plate under the loaded bar to tilt it. Works fine for moderate weights but becomes dangerous at heavier loads.

Premium Option: Rogue Dead Bar Jack ($250+)

Similar to the Titan but made in the USA with slightly better finish. Worth the extra if you value American manufacturing.

Who Should Buy It?

Buy the Titan Deadlift Jack if:

• You deadlift 400+ lbs regularly
• You do high-volume sessions or drop sets
• You train alone in a home gym
• You want to save your back on setup work

Skip it if:

• You deadlift under 300 lbs
• Space is limited
• You have a training partner who can help
• You're on a tight budget

Final Verdict

Rating: 4.4/5 — The Titan Deadlift Jack is the kind of tool you don't realize you need until you use it once. At $190, it's not cheap for what it does, but for serious deadlifters, it's a quality-of-life upgrade that pays for itself in saved back strain. Strong recommendation for anyone pulling 400+ lbs.

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