Olympic 45 lb plate diameter: Hole and outside dimensions
Here's some info that folks need sometimes on the sizing [...]
The Top 4 Budget 20kg Olympic Weightlifting Bars
Intro This is for olympic weightlifting bars (often called WL [...]
The Best Women’s 15kg Olympic Weightlifting Bars
Intro This is for women's olympic weightlifting bars (often called [...]
Why and When to Use an Olympic Lifting Platform
Why Do You Need a Lifting Platform? Reason #1: Protect [...]
The Best Flat Weight Benches for Barbell or Dumbbell Work
These flat utility benches are meant for use either with dumbbells or with a separate rack/cage. The advantage of such a bench over a weight bench with an attached rack is the ability to move the bench out to do dumbbell work or to get the bench out of the way to do squats and other exercises with the rack.
The Best Types of Dumbbells – A Buying Guide
The highest quality style of fixed-weight (non-adjustable) dumbbells is debatable. [...]
Olympic vs Standard Weights and Bars
So you're not sure what to go with, Olympic or Standard weights. Here's everything you need to know.
Standard weights are often found in home gyms. What you'll see right away is Olympic bars are thicker on the ends. But that's actually just one of many differences.
Grooves on Olympic Barbell Sleeves
In recent years some manufacturers have added small grooves onto [...]
Barbell Weight Plates – A Comparison of Iron and Rubber Models
Our weight plates make up a large chunk of our sales. We could list many more styles of weight plates than this on our site. But we don't. We have listed only the most popular styles, determined through years of trial and error and listening to what our customers want.
Squat Racks Comparison
Squat racks are used for freeweight barbell exercises. They are [...]