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.

Best Crossfit Barbells Under $370
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Best Crossfit Barbells Under $370

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Best Crossfit Barbells Under $370

By David Kiesling|2023-09-22T13:38:05-07:00September 22nd, 2023|Categories: Equipment Guides|Tags: barbells, Bells of Steel, Crossfit, FringeSport, Rep Fitness, Rogue Fitness, Wright Equipment|10 Comments

Wall-Mounted Folding Squat Racks Comparison
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Wall-Mounted Folding Squat Racks Comparison

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Wall-Mounted Folding Squat Racks Comparison

By David Kiesling|2023-08-18T10:00:01-07:00August 18th, 2023|Categories: Equipment Guides, Most Popular|Tags: FringeSport, power racks, PRX Performance, Rogue Fitness, space saving, squat racks, Titan Fitness|78 Comments

Deadlift Jacks – 5 Solutions for Loading Your Bar
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Deadlift Jacks – 5 Solutions for Loading Your Bar

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Deadlift Jacks – 5 Solutions for Loading Your Bar

By David Kiesling|2023-07-04T18:23:22-07:00March 25th, 2023|Categories: Equipment Guides|Tags: barbells, deadlift, Kleva Built, Micro Gainz|2 Comments

The Best 15kg Women’s Olympic Weightlifting Bars
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The Best 15kg Women’s Olympic Weightlifting Bars

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The Best 15kg Women’s Olympic Weightlifting Bars

By David Kiesling|2023-03-24T12:33:12-07:00March 24th, 2023|Categories: Equipment Guides|Tags: barbells, Bells of Steel, FringeSport, Rep Fitness, Rogue Fitness, weightlifting, women, York Barbell|1 Comment

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|2023-03-26T08:16:22-07:00March 21st, 2023|Categories: Equipment Guides|Tags: American Barbell, barbells, Bells of Steel, Capps Welding, deadlift, elitefts, ISF, powerlifting, Rogue Fitness, Vulcan Strength|7 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|2023-03-24T22:35:55-07:00March 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