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A Rogue Olympic weightlifting barbell - loaded with Rogue training bumper plates
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Guide to Olympic Barbells

January 15, 2023 Tim Comments Off on Guide to Olympic Barbells

Before investing in quality and expensive barbells, understanding your barbell is the first step to consider. This way, you will be acquainted with the parts of the Olympic barbell, their purpose, and the kinds of features you should be getting for your best lifting experience. Let’s take a tour through the different parts of the barbell, and make sure we understand all the features and options for each. First stop – the shaft. We’re talking about Olympic barbells here – the big-boy barbells that have a 2″ diameter sleeve to accommodate Olympic sized plates. We’re not discussing the standard barbell – which is common in your local sporting goods store. That bar has only a 1″ sleeve diameter and doesn’t [Read more …]

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Alpaca Sled from Rogue

January 5, 2023 Tim Comments Off on Alpaca Sled from Rogue

Did you catch the Rogue Alpaca Sled at the CrossFit Games? You can now get your own – from Rogue Fitness – of course. The Rogue Alpaca Sled is a new adaption of the Echo Dog Sled that highlights a set of single-formed, bent steel handles and a unique, loadable pan attachment. You can add weight to the steel pan without them falling out while in use. It had its debut at the 2022 CrossFit Games and is versatile and efficient for any sled workout. As seen at the CrossFit Games 2022 -the Alpaca Sled: Rogue Alpaca Sled – Overview The Alpaca Sled has the key benefits of the original Rogue Echo Dog Sled, including the 0.25” plate steel construction, [Read more …]

The Bella Bar is Rogue’s go-to multipurpose 15KG barbell for female athletes. Fully machined and assembled in Columbus, Ohio, this versatile ladies bar is uniquely optitmized for Olympic weightlifting, powerlifting, and/or a CrossFit WOD.
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Buyer’s Guide to Barbells – Barbell Types

January 10, 2023 Tim Comments Off on Buyer’s Guide to Barbells – Barbell Types

In this article, we’re going to give you a tour of all the different kinds of barbells – and what each one is best for. With the different kinds of barbells you see in a gym or in a sports facility, you might be confused about which to use. Each of them has purposes and benefits for overall well-being. They vary in size, shape, knurling, whip or stiffness, and sleeves, yet they are all instrumental in strengthening your whole body, increasing your range of motion, improving your athletic performance, and much more. A single barbell allows you to do different exercises and movements to target different areas of the body, provide unique grips, and employ different muscles. We have to [Read more …]

Rogue Door Strap with an athlete
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Rogue Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part II

December 14, 2022 Tim Comments Off on Rogue Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part II

Here’s a bunch more Rogue Stocking Stuffers for 2022. Stocking stuffers come in different sizes, and they are not always small. No one is too old to receive delightful items in their stockings. Here are more stocking stuffer ideas if you want a change from the usual things you put in your loved ones’ stockings. From Rogue Fitness, just in time for the holidays: Rogue Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part II – Overview The greatest gifts sometimes come in small packages, which rings true regarding stocking stuffers. They are tiny treasures given to people that matter most to you, so you know they are truly valuable. They may be small and affordable, but they are the ones that bring a [Read more …]

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Rogue Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part I

December 13, 2022 Tim Comments Off on Rogue Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part I

Need great gift ideas for CrossFit and your beloved gym enthusiasts? Check out these awesome Rogue Stocking Stuffers for 2022. Christmas is a few days away, but don’t panic. We have listed some stocking stuffer gift ideas to save you time. We’ve got items like shirt, wrenches, beanie, timer, and more—perfect for your athletic family, friends, and loved ones. Rogue is a PREMIUM brand – give them a gift they’ll appreciate: Rogue Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part I – Overview No matter your budget, there is no limit to what makes a fantastic gift. Stocking stuffers don’t really have to be cheap and small—they can go as far as your imagination can. Now that you know you have friends and [Read more …]

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Rep Fitness Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part I

December 8, 2022 Tim Comments Off on Rep Fitness Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part I

Need gift ideas for the fitness enthusiast’s in your life? Let’s take a look at Rep Fitness Stocking Stuffers for 2022. Christmas is here again, bringing joy and a good feeling to everyone. Christmas is also synonymous with giving, and we give not because we expect something in return but because giving makes us happy and, more so, our families and loved ones. If you still need to figure out what to give them, here are some items you can stuff their stocking with. Great Christmas gift ideas for 2022 that won’t break your budget: Rep Fitness Stocking Stuffers 2022 – Part I – Overview Christmas gifts need not be costly—it is the thought that counts, so they say. But [Read more …]

Torque USA F9 Wall-Mounted Functional Trainer with an athlete
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F9 Wall-Mounted Functional Trainer

December 3, 2022 Tim Comments Off on F9 Wall-Mounted Functional Trainer

A functional trainer (cable machine) is a great idea for your home gym – but the problem has historically been the foot print – they take up just too much space. Torque USA looks to solve that issue with the new F9 Wall-Mounted Functional Trainer. It folds away when not in use – and it’s wall mounted too. A functional trainer is an all-in-one device that allows you to execute nearly all workouts possible with different kinds of free weights and work all major muscle groups of your body to attain your dream shape. Even if you only have a functional trainer in your garage gym, your gains will be the same as having all the equipment in the gym—that’s [Read more …]

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Rogue Black Friday Sale 2022

November 20, 2022 Tim Comments Off on Rogue Black Friday Sale 2022

Rogue’s biggest sale of the year is live – all month long – check out the Rogue Black Friday Sale 2022 for great deals on the very BEST gym equipment. The biggest sale this year has finally come, and Rogue has the greatest deals for athletes and fitness enthusiasts out there. Take advantage of the Hundo Pricing and Hot Deals offering for equipment like bumper plates, air bikes, kettlebells, and more. Get your list and start shopping now because Rogue Black Friday Sale 2022 has already begun! Get these deals while they last, from Rogue’s Matte Black November sale: Rogue Black Friday Sale 2022 – Overview Rogue Fitness is the leading manufacturer of strength and conditioning equipment, including barbells, power [Read more …]

Vulcan Strength Kettlebells - Vulcan Absolute Training with an athlete
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Vulcan Strength Black November 2022 Sale

November 22, 2022 Tim Comments Off on Vulcan Strength Black November 2022 Sale

Get ready for the Vulcan Strength Black November 2022 Sale. Vulcan Strength is also offering a Black November sale. Get tiered discounts from 8% to 15%, locked discounts from 10% to 40%, and more when you buy today until November 7th. Products on sale include sandbags, kettlebells, plyo boxes, and more! Black Friday 2022 – get these deals while they last: Vulcan Strength Black November 2022 Sale – Overview Vulcan Strength is a primary supplier of gym equipment that continues to deliver quality exercise equipment for Olympic weightlifting, strength training, and cross-training to commercial gyms, CrossFit gyms, and home gyms. Vulcan offers daily deals that include rigs and bars, free shipping, cart discounts, military discounts, and facility equipping. Vulcan offers [Read more …]

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Lifting Shoes from TYR

November 14, 2022 Tim Comments Off on Lifting Shoes from TYR

Lift heavy with the right footwear – that means oly lifters or cross trainers. Here’s the new Lifting Shoes from TYR. You can get these from Rogue Fitness TYR has been a top name in specialized athletic apparel for almost 40 years. It is named after TYR, the Norse god of courage and sacrifice, denoting that the brand is built on commitment and discipline. TYR has now produced a line of superior weightlifting and cross-training shoes quickly adopted by many of the leading strength athletes in the country. Get these training shoes for CrossFit: TYR-1 Lifter The L-1 Lifter highlights a patent-pending anatomical toe box and a wide flat sole for excellent stability even to the most strenuous regimens. The [Read more …]