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Gym Equipment

Bumper Plate Storage

Let’s look at Bumper Plate Storage options. CrossFit, Olympic-style lifts, and power-focused exercises call for bumper plates. And if you have bumper plates, you know that they don’t come cheap. Aside from keeping things tidy in your garage or gym, these plates need to be stored properly to maintain their quality and so you can use them for a longer time. Bumper plates are big, heavy, and take up a good amount of space. But these solutions help you store them with ease. Here are some of the gym equipment we are going to look at: Bumper Plate Storage – Overview Racks and storages bring order to things at home and offices, and the same thing goes with the pieces of equipment you have in your garage, especially for your bumper plates. They, too, should be stored properly to bring order and convenience. There are different ways to keep your bumper plates, and choosing the right one for you depends on your situation and personal preference. The Plate tree is one of the most common ways to store your bumper [Read more …]

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Rogue Ohio Bar

Let’s look at the Rogue Ohio Bar. The Ohio bar is a very versatile bar – it’s great for CrossFit because you can use it for Oly lifting, or traditional strength training. Rogue Ohio Bar has made a name for itself, making it one of the most popular barbells in the world. It is a superior barbell with high tensile strength, consistent spin, and refined knurl at a reasonable price. Recently, Rogue presented the newest addition to the line – the Rogue Ohio Bar 2.0S, which is Rogue’s quietest barbell to date. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Rogue Ohio Bar 2.0S – Overview When you are in the gym, it is normal to hear loud and annoying sounds when someone drops the bar. Not anymore. Rogue introduces the Ohio Bar 2.0S as the first barbell to feature built-in sound dampening properties. When dropped in the same conditions, the 2.0S measures 10 decibels quieter than typical bars, which is 50% quieter than what you would expect from standard barbells. Aside from this amazing innovation, [Read more …]

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Gym Equipment

Trap Bar for the Garage Gym

Let’s look at Trap Bars – also called hex bars. Trap bars are bars bent into angles and welded into a hexagonal shape. The hexagon has two large handles combined in the center, so you can step in the middle and pick it up by the handles instead of putting it on your back. The trap bar strengthens and grows the glutes, quads, hamstrings, low-back muscles, traps, lats, and your grip, and other muscle groups. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Trap Bars – Overview Trap Bars require less technical proficiency and are simple to learn, so you can enjoy less stress on your lumbar spine than when using barbell deadlifts. Trap bars are more useful when you are learning to lift because they are user-friendly, assist with positioning, and train you about correct leg drive. The trap bar activates the quadriceps more, and this is because you are closer to your center of gravity, so your body is in a better position to lift. It is a great option if you want to [Read more …]

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Gym Equipment

AirPlus Runner from Xebex

Need a non-motorized treadmill? Check out the Xebex AirPlus Runner. A curved treadmill is a modernized curved-shaped running machine powered entirely by your legs and created for natural human movement. It is very identical to outdoor running because it doesn’t use electricity and no top speed. Because of its curved, slatted running surface, you can move the treadmill belt using the balls of your feet, pushing your body ahead as you do. Here are some of the equipment that is available now: Xebex AirPlus Runner – Overview These curved treadmills are versatile and have many applications that include Aerobic Fitness, Anaerobic Power and Capacity, Speed Training, Rehabilitative Locomotor Patterning, and Decreased Ground Reaction Force Training. A curved treadmill engages more muscle groups than traditional treadmills, and you can only increase the pace by working out harder. It is also less harmful to the joints because the rubber surface of a curved treadmill absorbs the impact on your joints and connective tissue, avoiding injuries often connected with hitting the ground. You can also burn 30% more calories on a curved treadmill. [Read more …]

Fringe Sport Bomba Barbell V3 - Black 20kg Mens sleeve
Gym Equipment

Bomba Bar V3 from Fringe Sport

Here’s the brand new Bomba Barbell V3 from Fringe Sport. It is very common to see a barbell in a commercial gym or home garage. It is one of the most plain-looking pieces of equipment in the gym, but it’s also one of the most complicated to use. There are also different kinds of barbell, and each one has multiple purposes and benefits. Using different barbells gives you variety and makes your training fun and interesting. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Bomba Barbell V3 from Fringe Sport – Overview There are plenty of barbell options in the market from various respectable brands, and it can be hard sometimes to choose what to get. There are also different types of barbells and several specific features that should be considered. Investing in a good-quality barbell will save you time and money without distraction from your training. Barbell training is popular with anyone who wants to build muscles, become bigger, stronger, healthier, and better-looking because it is very straightforward. The main lifts with barbells are Deadlifts, [Read more …]

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Gym Equipment

Functional Trainers from Rep Fitness

Let’s look at the different Functional Trainers (Cable Machines) from Rep Fitness for 2022. If you are looking for all-in-one fitness equipment or you have a small space in your garage, but you still want to maximize your training, a functional trainer is the one you need. It is the most effective and versatile piece of fitness equipment to provide you with resistance training and the strength you need to carry on daily activities. Aside from being functional, this piece of equipment is also safe to use. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Functional Trainers from Rep – Overview A functional trainer enables you to move in a diversity of natural movements like the movements you do in your everyday life. It is a machine that allows you to move through multiple planes and enables you to do a row, a pull-up, and a straight-arm pull-down. It carries adequate adjustable mechanisms and handholds to diversify your workouts and enhance distinct muscle groups. The cables and weight stacks assure that the weight will not slip [Read more …]

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Gym Equipment

Rep Fitness SR-4000 Squat Rack

Let’s review the new SR-4000 Squat Rack from Rep Fitness. If you are contemplating training at home, getting a squat rack is one of the best decisions you will ever make. The squat is one of the heaviest lifts and one of the most beneficial exercises you can do to develop strength and muscle mass. It is necessary, though, to perform the squat knowing the proper form to avoid injury. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: SR-4000 Squat Rack – Video Review on our YouTube Channel Why read when you can watch? Check out this video from our YouTube channel: Coming soon! SR-4000 Squat Rack – Overview The SR-4000 Squat Rack is a budget-friendly squat rack that offers as many benefits as you’d expect from a power rack at a fraction of the price. The unit has been redesigned to offer maximum stability with a bombproof system and updated compatibility with REP attachments. It is excellent while using the pull-up bar and gives you assurance when unracking the bar for heavy squats or bench press. [Read more …]

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Gym Equipment

Deadlift Bar Jacks

Let’s review Deadlift Bar Jacks from Rogue. The deadlift has many benefits, and it is one of the best exercises that you can do to build muscles and increase cardio endurance. But loading and unloading the bar can be a major nuisance. To make your life a lot easier, Deadlift Bar Jacks are made. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Rogue Deadlift Bar Jack Minireview Here’s a review of the Deadlift Bar Jack from Rogue: Deadlift Bar Jack – Overview Deadlifting is raising a loaded barbell up and putting it back down. The deadlift will challenge and test your strength and durability, and in challenging you, you’ll gain more strength and stamina. Regular training of deadlifts will benefit you in everyday life as it is also a form of functional fitness. A deadlift bar jack may not be in your mind when it comes to fitness equipment but if you are in weightlifting and regularly load and unload plates, getting a bar jack is an excellent idea to save you time. Rogue Fitness manufactures [Read more …]

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Gym Equipment

Rep Fitness Bumper Plates for Olympic Barbell Lifting

Let’s look at Bumper Plates from Rep Fitness. Instead of steel, bumper plates are made of rubber, enabling lifters to drop the weights from overhead without destroying the floor, plates, and bar. They are quieter than steel plates because they bounce very little, making them an excellent piece of equipment for a home gym. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Rep Bumper Plates – Overview Maybe you are wondering whether you need bumper plates or not. If you are doing Olympic lifts like the clean-and-jerk, squats, or the snatch, you need one so as not to harm your plates, bar, floor, and even yourself. When getting bumper plates, qualities like durability and bounce should be considered. You would be throwing your bumper plates thousands of times, so it is necessary to get bumper plates that are durable and will last long. If you have a home gym, no bounce bumper plates will save you from furious family members and neighbors because they are so much quieter than steel plates. Rep Fitness renders high-value fitness [Read more …]

Rogue Monster Lite Half Rack with weights
Gym Equipment

Rogue Monster Lite Half Rack Product Highlight

Let’s review the new Monster Lite Half Rack from Rogue. The power rack is a weight training equipment that resembles a frame granting you a secured environment to complete free weight barbell exercises. It is also called a squat cage or power cage and acts as a spotter that allows you to lift the bar without movement restrictions so you can perform barbell exercises accurately and securely. It has adjustable pins that you can move to a suitable height for a particular exercise and safety catches that restrict the weight from going beyond a specific point. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Cut in half, the Monster Monster Lite Half Rack provides more space and more considerable storage potential without reducing the quality and durability of its full-size kin. It highlights four 90” tall uprights made from 3×3” 11-gauge steel with 5/8” numbered holes and a Medium Gloss Black finish. It has an inside depth of 17” or 24”, allowing two space-saving options to a standard 43” depth power rack. The eight plate posts [Read more …]