Category: Equipment Guides

Here you’ll find our main guides on gym equipment for your home or garage gym. Brand comparisons, common issues, and how to make the best choices.

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

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

By David Kiesling|2023-03-21T09:26:19-07:00March 21st, 2023|Categories: Equipment Guides|Tags: American Barbell, barbells, Bells of Steel, Capps Welding, deadlift, elitefts, ISF, powerlifting, Rogue Fitness, squat, Vulcan Strength|5 Comments

Urethane Dumbbells Comparison – The Best of the Best
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Urethane Dumbbells Comparison – The Best of the Best

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Urethane Dumbbells Comparison – The Best of the Best

By David Kiesling|2023-03-20T11:19:07-07:00March 20th, 2023|Categories: Equipment Guides|Tags: Bells of Steel, dumbbells, Hammer Strength, Intek Strength, Iron Grip, Rep Fitness, Rogue Fitness, Troy Barbell, USA made|7 Comments

Olympic 45 lb Plate Dimensions
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Olympic 45 lb Plate Dimensions

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Olympic 45 lb Plate Dimensions

By David Kiesling|2023-03-18T16:50:30-07:00March 18th, 2023|Categories: Equipment Guides|Tags: Troy Barbell, weight plates, York Barbell|15 Comments

Tips on Buying a Used Concept2 Rower
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Tips on Buying a Used Concept2 Rower

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Tips on Buying a Used Concept2 Rower

By David Kiesling|2023-03-17T12:47:39-07:00March 17th, 2023|Categories: Equipment Guides|Tags: budget, cardio equipment, Concept2, rowers|2 Comments

Buying a Hex Deadlift Bar – High or Low Handles?
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Buying a Hex Deadlift Bar – High or Low Handles?

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Buying a Hex Deadlift Bar – High or Low Handles?

By David Kiesling|2023-03-15T22:47:04-07:00March 14th, 2023|Categories: Equipment Guides, Hidden|Tags: deadlift, hex bars, specialty bars|0 Comments

Cleaning and Maintaining Workout Equipment
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Cleaning and Maintaining Workout Equipment

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Cleaning and Maintaining Workout Equipment

By David Kiesling|2023-03-14T09:57:07-07:00March 14th, 2023|Categories: Equipment Guides|Tags: care and maintenance|16 Comments

Finding a Budget Power Rack that Doesn’t Suck
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Finding a Budget Power Rack that Doesn’t Suck

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Finding a Budget Power Rack that Doesn’t Suck

By David Kiesling|2023-01-29T16:11:47-07:00January 29th, 2023|Categories: Equipment Guides|Tags: Body Solid, budget, Giant Lifting, power racks, Rep Fitness, Titan Fitness|8 Comments

Grooves on Olympic Barbell Sleeves
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Grooves on Olympic Barbell Sleeves

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Grooves on Olympic Barbell Sleeves

By David Kiesling|2022-12-25T17:24:59-07:00December 25th, 2022|Categories: Equipment Guides|Tags: barbells|10 Comments

Multi-Grip Cambered Bars Comparison
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Multi-Grip Cambered Bars Comparison

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Multi-Grip Cambered Bars Comparison

By David Kiesling|2022-12-24T13:27:17-07:00December 19th, 2022|Categories: Equipment Guides|Tags: Bells of Steel, Rep Fitness, Rogue Fitness, specialty bars, Stray Dog Strength, Titan Fitness|4 Comments

Power Rack Attachments & Compatibility – 2023 Master List
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Power Rack Attachments & Compatibility – 2023 Master List

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Power Rack Attachments & Compatibility – 2023 Master List

By David Kiesling|2023-02-15T22:19:42-07:00September 29th, 2022|Categories: Equipment Guides, Most Popular|Tags: power racks|674 Comments