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    How Much Does a Bench Press Bar Weigh?

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How Much Does a Bench Press Bar Weigh?

By David Kiesling|2021-07-14T22:03:21-07:00December 26th, 2019|Categories: Equipment Guides|Tags: barbells|0 Comments
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Deadlift Bar vs Power Bar: Do You Really Need Another Bar for Deadlifts?

By David Kiesling|2024-04-15T11:12:52-07:00November 16th, 2019|Categories: Equipment Guides|Tags: barbells, deadlift, hex bars, powerlifting, Rogue Fitness|1 Comment
  • Olympic Barbell Maintenance: Cleaning off Rust (2020)
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Olympic Barbell Maintenance: Cleaning off Rust (2020)

By David Kiesling|2022-06-13T12:19:38-07:00October 4th, 2019|Categories: Equipment Guides|Tags: Alan Thrall, barbells, care and maintenance|17 Comments
  • Specialty Squat Bars Comparison 2020
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Specialty Squat Bars Comparison 2020

By David Kiesling|2022-05-12T15:15:29-07:00June 22nd, 2019|Categories: Equipment Guides|Tags: barbells|1 Comment
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Fringe Sport 2″ Axle Bar Review

By Tony Fanelli|2024-04-05T15:18:06-07:00April 3rd, 2019|Categories: Hands-On Reviews|Tags: barbells, FringeSport, specialty bars|0 Comments
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Josh Bridges’ Garage Gym Essentials

By David Kiesling|2021-06-17T20:02:40-07:00February 20th, 2019|Categories: Equipment Guides|Tags: air bikes, barbells, bumper plates, dumbbells, Rep Fitness, Rogue Fitness, sandbags, yokes|0 Comments
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How Much Does a Smith Machine Bar Weigh?

By David Kiesling|2021-07-19T12:46:47-07:00January 20th, 2019|Categories: Equipment Guides|Tags: barbells, weight machines|5 Comments
  • American Barbell California Bar Review After 3 Years of Use
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American Barbell California Bar Review After 3 Years of Use

By Blake Martin|2019-01-10T17:04:34-07:00December 24th, 2018|Categories: Hands-On Reviews|Tags: American Barbell, barbells, cerakote, weightlifting|0 Comments
  • Crappy Cheap Barbells: How to Spot and Avoid Them
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Crappy Cheap Barbells: How to Spot and Avoid Them

By David Kiesling|2021-06-07T15:57:09-07:00October 24th, 2018|Categories: Equipment Guides|Tags: barbells|3 Comments
  • My Opinion on Rogue’s New F-Scale Durability Rating for Barbells
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My Opinion on Rogue’s New F-Scale Durability Rating for Barbells

By David Kiesling|2020-12-25T21:23:46-07:00August 3rd, 2018|Categories: Equipment Guides|Tags: barbells, bumper plates, cerakote, Rogue Fitness|6 Comments
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    Yeah, I think either style should be strong enough. After writing this…
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    When I first saw the C-channel style base connections instead of the…
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