Features and Specifications of the REP Fitness PR-1000 squat rack Dimensions: 48L x 48W x 83H inches Weight: 133lbs Weight-bearing capacity: 700lbs Frame is made … Read more
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The Rogue Echo series has just two products (at the time of writing the article); the RE3 and the RE4 racks. The Rogue RE4 squat … Read more
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Do you know what most people do on their busy days/weeks? Yes, you are right! They miss their meals. Plus, they miss their 8-hour sleep. … Read more
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Time and time again, we’ve seen the rise and fall of fads in the fitness industry. These fad diets and workouts usually start off with … Read more
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Most people don’t believe that they can have abs at higher body fat levels. This is simply not true and the myth needs to be … Read more
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If you’ve ever walked into a gym, you’ll notice a variety of physiques. Unlike the extremely fat people who mostly look the same, the shredded … Read more
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Some gyms have unscrupulous practices and cultures that may make their members uncomfortable using the gym. Planet fitness has come under a lot of scrutiny … Read more
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What are core muscles? Core or abdominal muscles are the muscles that lie within the back and abdominals, attaching to the pelvis or spine. They … Read more
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If you ask any fitness enthusiast, what is an ideal figure for a man? Six-packs must be included in his definition of that perfect figure … Read more
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Your abs or rectus abdominis is a primary muscle in your abdominal region. It travels from your pubic bones to your ribs and protects your … Read more
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There is a good chance you’ve done the barbell bench press at some point. Lean, strong chest males utilize the barbell bench press to benchmark … Read more
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Cardio is the best form of exercise for fat loss and cardiovascular health. Many lifters, however, do not want to reduce their calorie excess. Therefore … Read more
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Are you an experienced weight lifter or a bodybuilder? Have you just recently taken the membership at your local gym? No matter what your experience … Read more
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Having abs is an ultimate fitness goal for many people but it is not an easy feat to achieve. A chiseled midsection is without doubt … Read more
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Most people dream of having a flat stomach. It is true that hardcore exercises and the right diet will help you get rid of tummy … Read more
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Hulkfit half racks are available in two varieties; the basic version and the PRO version. The basic one is the cheapest half rack we have … Read more
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So you are still iffy about submitting that application to the gym? Let’s face it, most of us at some point thought working at a … Read more
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It has been claimed by many regular gym goers that the weights used by Planet Fitness are actually lighter than what is claimed. Most people … Read more
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It is no doubt that you need a lot of protein to build muscles. With varying protein sources, many people now opt for protein shakes … Read more
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At the turn of a new year, many people decide to start a healthy habit, like reading a book a month, eating healthy, or getting … Read more
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There are a lot of misconceptions surrounding creatine. When you search online, a common question that pops up is whether creatine causes constipation. Let’s try … Read more
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The Hour Glass figure The hourglass body figure is a popular body shape characterized by a bust (Or chest) and hip that is nearly equal … Read more
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Features and Specifications of Sunny Health & Fitness Power Zone Squat Cage Dimensions: 38 x 53 x 87 inches Weight-bearing capacity: 805lbs Material: steel (the … Read more
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Features and Specifications of the Fitness Reality half rack Full Name Fitness Reality Multi-Function Half Rack Manufacturer Fitness Reality Hole Spacing 3 Inch Hole Size … Read more
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One of the most dreaded groups of exercises on this planet has to be cardio. It seems so simple and elegant to just tell someone … Read more
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Like the rest of our body, our calves are also made up of cells. Some have big calves, while others have skinny calves. Let us … Read more
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It’s a good idea to estimate how much weight you should be bench pressing when switching from barbells to dumbbells or vice versa. Reduce the … Read more
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Believe it or not, if you have ever been to a gym, you would have become a victim of the toxic gym culture where others … Read more
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Let’s give you a straight answer first. Yes, you can build an outdoor gym but you should go for it only when that’s the only … Read more
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The 5/3/1 Training System The 5/3/1 method for Weight training designed by the coach and author Jim Wendler uses a combination of variations, RPE monitoring, … Read more
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Free weights are essential muscle-building equipment because of their flexibility and ease of use, making them very popular. As a result, curl bars are popular … Read more
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What are Pre Workouts and Why Do People Use Them? A pre-workout supplement is a dietary supplement that is used to increase energy and alertness, … Read more
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Baywatch, Hollywood, Kardashian, and now the influencers. The one thing that all of these have in common is their fit lifestyle and glamorous physiques. What’s … Read more
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What is bulking? Bulking involves progressively increasing your caloric intake beyond your body’s requirements, together with intensive weight training. It is a muscle-gaining phase where … Read more
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Features and specifications of Titan T3 short squat stand Dimensions: 72” x 47” x 48” (do check out Titan’s 92” T3 squat stand as well) Weight of the … Read more
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The idea of having a home gym sounds quite tempting but the only reason why a lot of people still hesitate to create their own … Read more
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Articles, Supplements and Food
Wondering if Creatine causes headaches? Don’t worry, we have done the research and will present our findings to you in this article! Let’s go! Creatine … Read more
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What are Pre-Workout Supplements? Pre-workout supplements, more commonly known as “pre-workout” are products that mostly contain multiple ingredients and they’re designed to improve your physical … Read more
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Jump-roping is a game-changer in burning fat and upping your cardio game. An activity that used to be thought of as being exclusively for kids, … Read more
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When talking about strength and working out, most people’s minds tend to wander off to a singular place the gym. While it’s true that gyms … Read more
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A defined jawline is considered attractive without a doubt. Some people are naturally blessed with a chiseled jaw and angular features while others aren’t. Like … Read more
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Building a home gym requires a significant one-time investment. Even if you want to start with just a few basic things, you may still have … Read more
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Features and specifications of Ethos folding wall rack Dimensions: 49.5” width X 92” height X 25” length Weight: 159lbs Weight capacity- not mentioned by the … Read more
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Squats are the king of all lower body exercises. Maybe the king of all exercises. 🤯 However squats can also be very difficult to get … Read more
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Decent pair of shoes available for under $100 To be honest, the Core weightlifting shoes aren’t as good as the Rogue Do-win shoes or the … Read more
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Features and specifications of Ethos Power Rack 1.0 Dimension- 59” deep 58” wide and 85” tall Weight- 278lbs Weight-bearing capacity- 1000lbs Comes with a pair … Read more
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Squats are unquestionably the best lower body workouts. But, doing the same basic squats every day can get very boring. Plus, if you do them … Read more
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The Squat is unquestionably the best leg strengthening exercise. But, squatting comes with significant risk, especially for people who have spine-related issues. That’s where leg … Read more
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If you are looking for small home gym ideas, you have come to the right place. We have written numerous ‘how-to’ guides such as how … Read more
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First thing; do not misunderstand ‘sissy squat’ because of its name. There is nothing sissy about it. Rather, it is probably one of the most … Read more
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Features and specifications of the REP Fitness Excalibur Barbell Available in 20kg and 15 kg weight. The lighter one is meant for women. Available in … Read more
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Features and specifications of the Rogue Ohio Bar 2.0S Total Length- 86.75” Loadable sleeve length- 16.3″ Shaft diameter- 28.5mm Weight- 20kg Tensile strength- 190,000 PSI … Read more
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Inspire Fitness 210lbs dumbbell set arrives in three different boxes, which may not be shipped together A lot of buyers got annoyed and left negative … Read more
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Features and specifications of the Fitness Gear Pro half rack Dimensions: 51 .7 ” L x 65 .2 W x 85” H Weight: no information … Read more
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With so many people working out from home these days during the pandemic, the demand for online workout videos and fitness programs has soared tremendously. … Read more
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Before we move to our list, let’s quickly understand if you really need a squat rack or power rack because you wouldn’t want to clutter … Read more
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Features and specifications of Fitness Reality 810xlt Super Max Power Cage Dimensions: 50.5” L x 46.5” W x 83.5” H Weight-bearing capacity is 800 lbs … Read more
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Features and specifications of TDS power rack Dimensions: 48.5″ x 48″ x 82.5″ H Weight-bearing capacity: 1000 lbs Accessories included: J hooks and 1” solid … Read more
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The Hulkfit power cage has a yellow and black color combination, which makes it look different from the typical black and grey power cages. The 11 gauge … Read more
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Noteworthy features and specifications of Titan T-2 power racks Image Source: Titan Fitness Dimensions They are mentioned in the image above. Basically, T-2 series squat … Read more
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Features and specifications of Titan regular multipurpose bar Total Length- 86” Loadable sleeves length- 16” Material- Cold-rolled steel with a tensile strength of 1.65,000 PSI … Read more
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Fitness decks are not as good as exercise bench but they are still better for small spaces Image source: Dmoose Look at the above image. … Read more
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Functional trainers help you target those muscles that often get ignored while working out with free weights. Since you will be moving the cables in … Read more
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Website/Buying Experience easy modern simple Rep Fitness has a solid site located at repfitness.com. It is easy to use, modern looking and you can fully … Read more
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Trap bars are of two types – Open and Closed The standard trap bars have a closed hexagonal ‘trap’ area and you need to stand … Read more
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Moreover, numerous protein supplements contain additives that aren’t even advertised on the labels. Some popular additives are caffeine, creatine, artificial sweeteners, etc. These unmentioned ingredients … Read more
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Picked up some horse stall mats and wondering how you are going to clean those heavy monsters? I have been there! In this article I … Read more
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Before we begin, let us warn you that you will have to spend a generous amount of time and money to build a weightlifting platform. … Read more
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The biggest disadvantage of building your own home gym is that you will be responsible for keeping it clean and hygienic. And, that’s not an … Read more
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Have you seen a rack-like thing in a commercial gym that has a barbell attached to it? The barbell just goes up and down and … Read more
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This is the third and last article of our ‘best olympic barbell’ series. Here, we will be reviewing 5 high-end barbells meant for people who … Read more
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To be honest, there is nothing like having a gym in your garage, or basement, or a spare room on the ground floor. But, that’s … Read more
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Quick Video: No matter how expensive your rubber floor mats or yoga mats are, they will still have that peculiar rubbery smell. And sometimes, the … Read more
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Horse stall mats are horribly stinky and the smell refuses to go away anytime soon. Plus, they aren’t as aesthetically appealing as the rubber tiles … Read more
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Times are tough! In this article we are going to cover the best elliptical machines under $1000 that are actually worth the money you pay. … Read more
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Cooling a garage gym is not as easy as it sounds. Most products that we have tried failed to meet our expectations even though they … Read more
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Until last year, a lot of people believed that the idea of having a home gym is fancy and luxurious. But, during the worldwide lockdown … Read more
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, Reviews
Being a giant large metal toothpick look, barbells are probably the simplest home gym equipment. But, you can’t just buy the cheapest one that you … Read more
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Times are tough! In this article we are going to cover the best treadmills under $1000 that are actually worth the money you pay. Read … Read more
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1. Flooring The first thing you want to sort out in a new Home Gym is what you will use for flooring. There are two … Read more
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Titan versus Rogue Fitness debate has picked up some heat during the pandemic when almost all of us are looking for affordable but good-quality home … Read more
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Not many pieces of home gym equipment provide the full body workouts of a rowing machine. This is why I recommend rowing machines to people … Read more
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, Reviews
Want to get a great barbell that will last you a lifetime but won’t break the bank? Don’t worry! We got you covered. Summary Name … Read more
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Quick Video: Quick Review Summary Name: Lockeroom pocket physio max Features: Pyramid-shaped manual massager with blunt massage head for trigger point massage, has smooth but … Read more
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Summary Name: Davinci neck massage tool Features: Manual massager with three massage sides; each meant for different intensity of massages. Available in firm and extra … Read more
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Quick Video: Quick Summary Name: SYL 2-in-1 cable pulley system for home gym Features: can take standard as well as Olympic plates, 340 lbs weight-bearing … Read more
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Gloves, Belts, and Accessories, Reviews
Quick Video: Quick Review Summary Name: Vulken Wooden Gymnastic rings Features: Made of birch wood. Have smooth but grippy surfaces. Comes with foot straps, handles, … Read more
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Gloves, Belts, and Accessories, Reviews
Quick Video: Squat wedges are in trend these days. The manufacturers such as Iron Bull Strength, Prime Fitness, Elite FTS, etc. are heavily marketing them, … Read more
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Quick Video: Quick Review Name: Vertiball Wall Massager Features: Suction-based wall mount massager for trigger point therapy. Can be attached to any smooth surface Pros: … Read more
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Quick Video: Quick Review Summary Name: Hip Hero Features: Manual massager made of ABS plastic. Has adjustable heads and rubber strips at the base. Pros: … Read more
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Quick Video: Quick Review Summary for People in a Hurry Quick Summary: Name: PSO-Spine Features: Manual massaging tool made of ABS plastic. Has 5 nodes … Read more
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Quick Video: Quick Review Summary for People in a Hurry Name: PSO-Back Features: Made of ABS plastic. Has smooth nodes that can penetrate deep into … Read more
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Quick Video: Quick Review Summary for People in a Hurry Quick Summary: Name: PSO-Rite Features: Single molded large plastic manual massager with two prongs designed … Read more
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, Reviews
Quick Review Video: Quick Review Summary for People in a Hurry Rating: 4/5 Name: Rogue Echo Bar 2.0 Recommendation: It is one of the … Read more
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Wondering whether it’s safe to lift in that crazy gold garage or even outside gym!? Don’t worry! We have done the research for you and … Read more
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Below, we have listed some of the ‘best garage gym flags and banners’ that we believe will make your home gym more inviting and inspiring! … Read more
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The Asian squat, The Slav squat, and the deep squat are all the same thing. They require you to go deep in your squatting position … Read more
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Have you ever met an Asian, had an Asian friend, or have been to Asia? If so you might have realized that deep squatting, which … Read more
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Gloves, Belts, and Accessories, Reviews
Deadlift not increasing? Wrists feel weak? Well-built forearms will help you lift heavier weights and do more reps. The stronger the forearms, the stronger your … Read more
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Quick Review Video: Quick Summary for People in a Hurry Rating: 4.5/5 Name: Titan Fitness Economy Barbell Recommendation: One of the top-rated barbells for beginners … Read more
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