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Crappy Olympic Bars – How to Spot and Avoid Them

David Kiesling 2018-10-24T15:52:02+00:00 October 24th, 2018|0 Comments

Is Cerakote a Good Barbell Coating? Our 1 Year Evaluation

David Kiesling 2018-11-08T18:52:38+00:00 October 13th, 2018|6 Comments

Ryan’s Dream Home Gym

Ryan Crawley 2018-09-17T14:26:41+00:00 September 17th, 2018|0 Comments

Bandbell Earthquake Bar Review – A Tool to Prevent or Rehab Shoulder Injuries

Nikita Ross 2018-10-15T10:46:54+00:00 September 10th, 2018|0 Comments

Assault Airbike Review… and Why it’s so Hard

Adam R DeVoe 2018-09-04T15:33:25+00:00 September 4th, 2018|0 Comments

Titan Fitness GHD Review: A Few Issues with Packaging and Design

2018-08-28T12:54:28+00:00 August 28th, 2018|0 Comments

The Best Power Rack Under $300? A Comprehensive Look at the Titan T-2

David Kiesling 2018-08-17T14:02:14+00:00 August 17th, 2018|0 Comments

The Ultimate Guide to Jerk Blocks

David Kiesling 2018-08-15T13:48:40+00:00 August 15th, 2018|0 Comments

Schwinn Airdyne Pro AD7 Review – The Original Airbike Before the Assault

2018-08-18T11:22:04+00:00 August 14th, 2018|0 Comments

For the Dead-Serious Lifter: Rogue Ohio Deadlift Bar vs. Texas Deadlift Bar

Nikita Ross 2018-08-12T06:07:34+00:00 August 9th, 2018|0 Comments

My Opinion on Rogue’s New F-Scale Durability Rating for Barbells

David Kiesling 2018-09-05T19:24:32+00:00 August 3rd, 2018|2 Comments

Rogue Bella Barbell Review

Nikita Ross 2018-07-30T08:21:16+00:00 July 30th, 2018|3 Comments

FringeSport 44lb No-Bounce Elite Weight Vest Review

2018-07-23T06:37:03+00:00 July 23rd, 2018|0 Comments

Brute Force Sandbags Review

2018-10-11T08:49:30+00:00 July 5th, 2018|0 Comments

X-Mark Fitness XM-7472 Adjustable Weight Bench Review

2018-06-28T18:58:35+00:00 June 28th, 2018|0 Comments

Fringe Sport Hex Bar and Bumper Plates Review

2018-06-22T09:24:24+00:00 June 22nd, 2018|0 Comments

Fringesport Commercial Squat Rack with Spotter Arms – Review

2018-06-20T15:43:43+00:00 June 20th, 2018|4 Comments

Texas Squat Bar Review

Nikita Ross 2018-07-26T10:30:46+00:00 June 15th, 2018|2 Comments

Rep Fitness Rubber Hex Dumbbell Set 5-100 lb with Racks – Review

2018-06-05T16:09:37+00:00 June 5th, 2018|0 Comments

A Guide to IWF-Certified Olympic Weightlifting Bars

David Kiesling 2018-06-07T13:57:09+00:00 May 15th, 2018|24 Comments

The Best Women’s 15kg Budget Olympic Weightlifting Bars

David Kiesling 2018-05-11T17:51:04+00:00 May 12th, 2018|0 Comments

Stone Cold Steve Austin’s Garage Gym

David Kiesling 2018-11-10T23:59:13+00:00 May 11th, 2018|0 Comments

The Top 4 Budget 20kg Olympic Weightlifting Bars

David Kiesling 2018-05-11T17:51:14+00:00 May 10th, 2018|0 Comments

How Accurate are Gym Weights?

David Kiesling 2018-05-16T12:19:08+00:00 May 3rd, 2018|6 Comments

What Length Barbell Do I Need?

David Kiesling 2018-05-01T07:18:08+00:00 May 1st, 2018|0 Comments

What Crossfit Equipment Do I Need?

David Kiesling 2018-11-08T18:56:29+00:00 April 30th, 2018|0 Comments

What is the Point of Bumper Plates?

David Kiesling 2018-04-22T15:22:37+00:00 April 22nd, 2018|0 Comments

Are Power Rack Safety Straps Safe?

David Kiesling 2018-08-21T14:10:11+00:00 April 22nd, 2018|5 Comments

What are Olympic Weight Plates Made Of?

David Kiesling 2018-04-22T15:26:07+00:00 April 20th, 2018|0 Comments

Why and When to Use an Olympic Lifting Platform

David Kiesling 2018-05-14T13:53:51+00:00 April 18th, 2018|0 Comments

A Tour of Kyle’s New Garage Gym in Urbandale, Iowa

David Kiesling 2018-05-29T07:07:06+00:00 April 13th, 2018|0 Comments

Contest: Create a New Name for Our Blog

David Kiesling 2018-04-22T07:28:59+00:00 April 1st, 2018|0 Comments

Benjamin’s 5 Year Garage Gym Evolution

David Kiesling 2018-10-31T16:20:43+00:00 March 28th, 2018|0 Comments

Top 3 Freestanding Squat Racks will Kipping Pull Up Bars

David Kiesling 2018-03-26T19:13:36+00:00 March 19th, 2018|0 Comments

The Best Commercial Dumbbells – Which Ones Look the Best and Last Forever?

David Kiesling 2018-03-11T10:00:45+00:00 March 11th, 2018|0 Comments

How to Pick the Right Eleiko Weightlifting Bar – For Casual Lifters and Competitors

David Kiesling 2018-05-14T13:59:55+00:00 March 2nd, 2018|0 Comments

Urethane vs Rubber Dumbbells: How to Choose

David Kiesling 2018-03-11T10:24:52+00:00 February 15th, 2018|0 Comments

Steel Hubs in Bumper Plates Coming Loose – How to Avoid It

David Kiesling 2018-02-08T07:46:37+00:00 February 8th, 2018|0 Comments

How to Inspect a Used Olympic Barbell Before You Buy

David Kiesling 2018-02-08T10:08:23+00:00 January 8th, 2018|7 Comments

A Home Gym Upstairs: How to Not Break the Floor

David Kiesling 2018-01-28T17:43:57+00:00 December 29th, 2017|5 Comments

Eleiko Knee Wraps (New 2017 Model) Review

Justin Forte 2018-05-14T14:04:08+00:00 December 24th, 2017|0 Comments

Rogue Ohio Deadlift Bar Review

Cody Martin 2018-08-18T11:25:07+00:00 November 17th, 2017|0 Comments

Choosing the Best Plyo Box Sizes

David Kiesling 2018-01-11T16:42:28+00:00 November 6th, 2017|0 Comments

Gym Flooring Guide: Rubber Mats and Rolls

David Kiesling 2018-09-03T13:47:51+00:00 November 2nd, 2017|14 Comments

The Best Flat Weight Benches for Barbell or Dumbbell Work

David Kiesling 2018-08-08T14:34:29+00:00 October 31st, 2017|0 Comments

Eleiko Training Plates Review

Nikita Ross 2018-05-14T14:07:56+00:00 October 31st, 2017|0 Comments

TRX Suspension Training System Review

2017-10-26T16:21:09+00:00 October 26th, 2017|0 Comments

Body-Solid 45 Degree Hyperextension (GHYP-345) Review

Tony Fanelli 2017-11-14T11:05:30+00:00 October 21st, 2017|0 Comments

American Barbell Cerakote Training Bar Review

Cody Martin 2018-10-16T15:06:41+00:00 October 19th, 2017|1 Comment

Ironmind Captains of Crush and Zenith Gripper Review

2017-10-26T16:22:10+00:00 October 18th, 2017|0 Comments

Top 5 Olympic Bars for Crossfit Under $300

David Kiesling 2018-09-03T14:00:26+00:00 October 10th, 2017|6 Comments

My Custom Power Rack Review And Opinions

Tony Fanelli 2017-10-26T16:22:16+00:00 October 8th, 2017|1 Comment

The Best Deep-Bite Powerlifting Bars – Ohio Power Bar and Others

David Kiesling 2018-09-03T13:49:06+00:00 October 3rd, 2017|0 Comments

Back Focus, Bar Talk And Reviews

Tony Fanelli 2018-04-28T10:11:39+00:00 September 29th, 2017|0 Comments

Cable Attachment Reviews and Opinions

Tony Fanelli 2017-10-26T16:22:29+00:00 September 21st, 2017|0 Comments

How to Pick a Lightweight Training Barbell

David Kiesling 2017-09-16T10:38:37+00:00 September 16th, 2017|3 Comments

Ironmaster 5-75lb Adjustable Dumbbells Review

Tony Fanelli 2017-10-26T16:22:34+00:00 September 12th, 2017|0 Comments

Powerline Vertical Leg Press Review

Ryan Crawley 2017-10-24T08:00:24+00:00 August 22nd, 2017|0 Comments

Deadlift Bars Comparison – Rogue Ohio, Texas, and Okie

David Kiesling 2018-09-03T13:49:15+00:00 August 15th, 2017|6 Comments

Deadlift Jacks – 5 Solutions for Loading Your Bar

David Kiesling 2017-08-14T21:17:30+00:00 August 15th, 2017|0 Comments

Basic Floor-Bolted Power Racks Comparison – Rogue R-3 & R-4 vs Titan T-3

David Kiesling 2018-03-20T17:23:12+00:00 August 9th, 2017|0 Comments

The Best Barbell and Equipment for Starting Strength

David Kiesling 2018-03-20T17:49:18+00:00 July 13th, 2017|0 Comments

Power Rack Attachments & Compatibility – Master List

David Kiesling 2018-09-03T14:00:54+00:00 June 22nd, 2017|22 Comments

Power Lifting Bar vs Weightlifting Bar – What’s the Difference?

David Kiesling 2017-10-26T23:42:17+00:00 June 22nd, 2017|0 Comments

Best Olympic Bar Under $200

David Kiesling 2018-09-03T13:49:22+00:00 June 22nd, 2017|15 Comments

Made-in-the-USA Gym Equipment – Master List

David Kiesling 2018-11-08T18:57:43+00:00 June 18th, 2017|1 Comment

Half Rack vs (Full) Power Cage

David Kiesling 2018-09-03T14:21:03+00:00 June 16th, 2017|0 Comments

The Best Types of Dumbbells – A Buying Guide

David Kiesling 2018-09-03T13:49:29+00:00 June 13th, 2017|7 Comments

A Stretch that Fixed My Knee Pain and Got Me Squatting Again

David Kiesling 2017-06-11T14:24:27+00:00 June 11th, 2017|0 Comments

Olympic Plate Diameter – Inside and Outside Dimensions

David Kiesling 2017-10-26T23:42:45+00:00 June 8th, 2017|0 Comments

Olympic vs Standard Weights

David Kiesling 2018-07-28T07:37:37+00:00 June 4th, 2017|3 Comments

When a Power Rack is NOT the Solution

David Kiesling 2017-05-29T21:14:32+00:00 May 30th, 2017|0 Comments

Grooves on Olympic Barbell Sleeves

David Kiesling 2018-07-30T16:36:36+00:00 April 25th, 2017|8 Comments

Top 4 Adjustable Flat/Incline Benches

David Kiesling 2018-03-20T11:51:02+00:00 April 19th, 2017|0 Comments

New Products, Week of 4-10-17

Faizan 2017-04-11T10:58:58+00:00 April 11th, 2017|0 Comments

Gym Equipment Specials, Week of 4-10-17

Faizan 2017-04-11T11:25:13+00:00 April 10th, 2017|0 Comments

Breathing Life back into Rusty Weight Plates

David Kiesling 2018-10-07T18:39:47+00:00 April 8th, 2017|0 Comments

4 Solutions for Microloading – Adding Weight in Tiny Increments

David Kiesling 2018-08-13T15:25:53+00:00 April 6th, 2017|6 Comments

New Products, Week of 4-3-17

Faizan 2017-04-04T12:13:06+00:00 April 4th, 2017|0 Comments

Gym Equipment Specials, Week of 4-3-17

Faizan 2017-04-04T12:23:06+00:00 April 4th, 2017|0 Comments

Reversing Back Pain for Office Workers

David Kiesling 2017-04-02T07:16:28+00:00 April 1st, 2017|0 Comments

Finding a Budget Power Rack that Doesn’t Suck

David Kiesling 2018-04-07T06:45:18+00:00 March 28th, 2017|2 Comments

Gym Equipment Specials, Week of 3-27-17

Faizan 2017-04-04T09:18:38+00:00 March 27th, 2017|0 Comments

New Products, Week of 3-27-17

Faizan 2017-04-02T08:45:29+00:00 March 26th, 2017|0 Comments

Gym Equipment Specials, Week of 3-20-17

David Kiesling 2017-03-28T12:47:40+00:00 March 20th, 2017|0 Comments

Some Shortie Power Racks for Low Ceilings and Basements

David Kiesling 2018-04-07T06:32:38+00:00 March 14th, 2017|5 Comments

Supernova Ball on Joe Rogan’s Podcast

David Kiesling 2018-10-16T15:07:47+00:00 March 8th, 2017|0 Comments

Tips on Buying a Second-Hand Concept2 Rower

David Kiesling 2018-10-07T18:18:29+00:00 February 19th, 2017|0 Comments

Are Rubber Coated Weight Plates Worth It?

David Kiesling 2018-05-14T14:11:31+00:00 February 17th, 2017|0 Comments

Fold-Back Wall-Mounted Squat Racks Comparison

David Kiesling 2018-11-08T19:01:32+00:00 February 2nd, 2017|11 Comments

Air Rowers Comparison – Concept2, BodyCraft VR500, and Stamina ATS

David Kiesling 2018-10-07T18:20:05+00:00 January 25th, 2017|2 Comments

Can You Squat Heavy Without a Power Rack?

David Kiesling 2018-01-04T14:43:13+00:00 January 16th, 2017|0 Comments

How to Get the Stink off New Weights

David Kiesling 2017-01-12T10:00:56+00:00 January 12th, 2017|0 Comments

Are Bumper Plates Necessary for Deadlifts or Olympic Lifts?

David Kiesling 2018-03-20T17:50:16+00:00 December 31st, 2016|3 Comments

Urethane Dumbbells Comparison – The Best of the Best

David Kiesling 2017-01-17T14:01:28+00:00 December 26th, 2016|2 Comments

Assembling Pro-Style Dumbbells

David Kiesling 2017-01-17T14:02:44+00:00 December 21st, 2016|0 Comments

10 Ways to Defeat an Ice Cold Garage Gym

David Kiesling 2018-03-25T09:15:45+00:00 December 18th, 2016|2 Comments

If You Had to Pick Just One Barbell, Here is the One

David Kiesling 2018-09-03T14:01:28+00:00 December 6th, 2016|6 Comments

The Best Adjustable Dumbbells – Ironmaster vs PowerBlock vs SelectTech

David Kiesling 2018-09-03T13:49:42+00:00 December 5th, 2016|7 Comments

Titan T-3 HD Power Rack Reviews Compilation and Analysis

David Kiesling 2018-07-29T13:30:28+00:00 November 18th, 2016|0 Comments

Vulcan Professional Bearing 20kg Bar Review

Justin Forte 2018-04-06T14:22:11+00:00 November 15th, 2016|0 Comments

Vulcan Competition Bumper Plates Review

Justin Forte 2018-04-06T14:25:44+00:00 November 10th, 2016|0 Comments

Titan T-2 Power Rack Reviews Compilation

David Kiesling 2018-04-07T06:20:45+00:00 November 9th, 2016|0 Comments

BodyCraft F430 Power Rack Reviews Collection

David Kiesling 2016-11-16T11:58:00+00:00 November 8th, 2016|0 Comments

Get Rx’d Glute Ham Developer Review

Michael Blair 2018-04-06T14:41:59+00:00 November 1st, 2016|5 Comments

What Everybody Ought to Know About Dumbbells

David Kiesling 2017-01-17T14:03:50+00:00 October 3rd, 2016|0 Comments

The 6 Best Articles on Weight Benches

David Kiesling 2018-03-20T11:52:45+00:00 September 25th, 2016|0 Comments

A Collection of the Best Articles on Power Racks

David Kiesling 2017-02-13T16:13:10+00:00 September 17th, 2016|0 Comments

The Most Interesting Articles and Videos on Barbells

David Kiesling 2018-11-11T00:01:41+00:00 September 3rd, 2016|0 Comments

Troy Weight Plates Comparison

David Kiesling 2018-11-11T00:02:15+00:00 August 27th, 2016|0 Comments

Standard Olympic Weight Plates

David Kiesling 2016-11-17T08:46:40+00:00 July 18th, 2016|2 Comments

Olympic bar diameter – Why they aren’t all the same

David Kiesling 2018-11-11T00:02:40+00:00 July 14th, 2016|4 Comments

Olympic Barbell Dimensions and Weight

David Kiesling 2017-01-17T13:57:30+00:00 July 7th, 2016|0 Comments

A basic setup for a home gym

David Kiesling 2017-06-05T11:54:11+00:00 June 11th, 2016|2 Comments

How thick should my rubber flooring be?

David Kiesling 2018-03-02T13:09:11+00:00 April 19th, 2016|0 Comments

How much space do you need for a home gym?

David Kiesling 2018-09-03T14:01:17+00:00 March 28th, 2016|0 Comments

What Olympic Bar Should You Buy?

David Kiesling 2016-11-27T21:48:58+00:00 January 27th, 2016|0 Comments

Barbell Weight Plates – A Comparison of Iron and Rubber Models

David Kiesling 2018-09-03T13:49:58+00:00 December 8th, 2015|2 Comments

Dumbbell Rack Comparison

David Kiesling 2018-03-20T11:03:12+00:00 October 2nd, 2015|0 Comments

All About Standard Sized Bars and Plates

David Kiesling 2017-06-05T12:27:33+00:00 September 27th, 2015|0 Comments

Putting Together a Custom Olympic Weight Set

David Kiesling 2016-10-26T16:24:03+00:00 September 26th, 2015|1 Comment

Should Young Kids Lift Weights?

David Kiesling 2016-12-07T19:00:24+00:00 July 7th, 2015|0 Comments

How to Store Your Barbell to Avoid Damage

David Kiesling 2018-03-20T13:00:00+00:00 June 3rd, 2015|0 Comments

How Much Do Olympic Bars Weigh?

David Kiesling 2018-07-29T13:50:42+00:00 February 1st, 2015|0 Comments

What is a Power Cage?

David Kiesling 2017-06-05T22:05:37+00:00 January 27th, 2015|0 Comments

What Weight of Dumbbells Should You Buy?

David Kiesling 2017-07-20T07:29:26+00:00 December 27th, 2014|0 Comments

What Size Barbell for Bench Pressing?

David Kiesling 2018-07-29T21:26:56+00:00 October 2nd, 2014|0 Comments

Dumbbell Bench vs Barbell Bench

David Kiesling 2018-03-20T11:54:14+00:00 September 29th, 2014|0 Comments

The Best Bumper Plates – A Comparison

David Kiesling 2018-03-01T17:43:53+00:00 July 16th, 2014|2 Comments

Buying a Hex Deadlift Bar – High or Low Handles?

David Kiesling 2018-08-26T15:15:25+00:00 June 25th, 2014|0 Comments

Equipment on a Budget

David Kiesling 2017-06-05T13:00:25+00:00 June 18th, 2014|0 Comments

7 Ways a Flat Utility Bench is Better than a FID Bench

David Kiesling 2018-08-26T14:43:02+00:00 June 1st, 2014|4 Comments

Picking a Rope

David Kiesling 2017-02-20T18:06:44+00:00 April 14th, 2014|0 Comments

Noisy Barbell Sleeves: The Solution

David Kiesling 2016-11-10T13:50:57+00:00 February 26th, 2014|0 Comments

More Happy Customers

David Kiesling 2016-10-26T16:24:04+00:00 February 13th, 2014|0 Comments

What a Good Kipping Pull-Up Bar Looks Like

David Kiesling 2016-10-26T16:24:04+00:00 November 15th, 2013|0 Comments

All About Chalk

David Kiesling 2018-07-28T08:00:36+00:00 November 12th, 2013|0 Comments

Is an Olympic Bench Wise?

David Kiesling 2018-03-20T11:54:37+00:00 October 11th, 2013|0 Comments

A Few Happy Customers

David Kiesling 2016-11-13T18:03:03+00:00 September 12th, 2013|0 Comments

Cleaning and Maintaining Workout Equipment

David Kiesling 2018-09-03T13:59:40+00:00 July 24th, 2013|9 Comments

All-In-One Gym Comparison

David Kiesling 2016-11-27T14:16:21+00:00 March 1st, 2013|0 Comments

Squat Racks Comparison

David Kiesling 2018-04-06T14:43:44+00:00 November 28th, 2012|0 Comments

Best Power Racks for the Money – A Comparison of Home and Commercial Cages

David Kiesling 2018-11-11T00:00:01+00:00 November 28th, 2012|1 Comment

Olympic Bar Maintenance and Removing Rust

David Kiesling 2018-10-07T18:35:16+00:00 October 14th, 2012|4 Comments

Workout Gloves for Men

David Kiesling 2017-02-20T17:45:03+00:00 August 27th, 2011|0 Comments

Olympic Weight Bars for Sale

David Kiesling 2016-12-31T13:19:43+00:00 July 11th, 2011|0 Comments

Olympic Weight Sets for Sale

David Kiesling 2017-08-31T09:45:23+00:00 July 1st, 2011|0 Comments

Selecting Equipment for a Home or Garage Gym

David Kiesling 2017-06-05T13:16:42+00:00 April 1st, 2011|0 Comments