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Urethane Coated Iron Plates

March 6, 2023 VA Worker Comments Off

Want plates that are going to look great forever? Check out Urethane Coated Iron Plates – cheaper than full urethane, but should look really good for a long time. Iron plates are made of almost pure iron that provides superior durability and precise weight measurements for a reasonably low cost. There are different plate coatings used in plates to make them durable, and one of the best coatings is urethane. Urethane coating is extremely impact-resistant and twice as durable as rubber coating. Rogue 12-Sided Urethane Grip Plate from Rogue: Urethane Coated Iron Plates – Overview Iron plates are the traditional weight plates most typically seen in non-specialized gyms. They are made by pouring molten iron into a circular mold or [Read more …]

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Half Racks for Home Gym

July 17, 2022 Tim Comments Off

If you have a home gym – you probably want to conserve floorspace. You can do that with any of these great Half Racks for your home gym. Just because they’re half doesn’t mean half racks don’t have four uprights. They actually have four uprights posts, but they are closer to each other and have plate storage on the back posts. All the lifts you will do are in the front outside of the rack. There’s many choices – take a look at these: Half Racks for your Garage Gym – Overview Compared to a full rack, a half-rack takes up lesser space which is ideal if you have a tighter home gym space. It comes with spotters arms and [Read more …]

Safety Squat Bars

May 22, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at Safety Squat Bars. The safety squat bars (SSB) are amazing and helpful tools for safe and effective squat training. The SSB can improve your back squat, deadlift, and general performance. It also offers versatilty for a wide range of lower body exercises. Here’s the safety squat bars we are going to highlight: Safety Squat Bars – Overview A safety squat bar (SSB) is a barbell with moderately curved ends, two handles in the center, and padding around the neck and base of the handles. It is actually more comfortable to use and easier on your shoulders than a traditional barbell. The cambered part of the SSB pushes the torso forward, which will compel you to [Read more …]

Fringe Sport 10lb Donut Bumper Plate racked 2

Stylish Bumper Plates

May 14, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Break out of the ordinary with some stylish looking Bumper Plates for your home gym. Bring spark and life to your lifting with these bumper plates with flair from different respected brands in the sports industry. These are not your usual bumper plates. Aside from their good looks, they are also durable and made from excellent materials. Here’s some good looking gear for the garage gym: Bumper Plates with Flair – Overview Bumper weight plates are constructed from high-density rubber enfolding a steel core to deliver the preferred weight. They are created to fit a standard 2-inch Olympic barbell and are employed primarily for Olympic weightlifting and Crossfit. Bumper plates can be dropped since they are way quieter than steel [Read more …]

Medicine Balls

December 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Here’s a classic piece of gym equipment – the Medicine Ball If you are familiar with barbells but not with medicine balls, this article will help inform you about this amazing workout gear. Medicine balls are rounded balls and are heavy-weighted that come in various sizes and weights with various ranges of fitness purposes. They are perceived to be one of the most varied pieces of exercise equipment, beneficial for toning about every part of the body, and are also widely used in multiple kinds of physical therapy. Here are some of the equipment that you can buy now from Fringe Sports, Rogue, Rep, and others: Medicine Balls – Overview Medicine balls started their record more than 2,000 years ago [Read more …]

Torque Fitness Wall Ball Target with a user

Wall Balls

October 28, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Got Wall Balls? If not – this article is for you. Let’s look at this unique, fun workout device. Wall balls are an amazing exercise accessory for increasing strength, explosiveness, and cardiovascular endurance. Wall ball exercise is a functional, full-body exercise that you can add to any strength or cardiovascular workout to enhance effectiveness. It is part of CrossFit but is now used in any fitness facility because of its benefits. Here are some of the great gear we are going to look at – from several different manufacturers. Wall Balls – Overview Wall balls are a functional exercise that can help you in everyday movements, and not just in the gym. Wall balls reflect the dreaded thruster as they [Read more …]

Slam Balls

October 28, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s talk about Slam Balls. It sort of looks like a medicine ball – but these are much tougher – because they are made to SLAM. They’re almost the same, but one thing that distinguishes slam balls from medicine balls is they have thicker surfaces, making them perfect for high-impact throwing exercises. On the other hand, medicine balls have thinner rubber, leather, or plastic exteriors, so they are not advisable for extreme workouts. We’re going to provide an overview of several different models, from several different manufacturers. Here are some of the slam balls you can buy now: Slam Balls – Overview To use the slam balls for exercise, the first thing to do is hold the ball in both [Read more …]

Rep Bar and Bumper Plate Tree close up bottom part

Best Bumper Plate Storage

December 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s review the best bumper plate storage. Having a commercial or home gym is not all about getting all the equipment you need. These pieces of equipment need to be kept and stored neatly and orderly. Bumper plates specifically should be stored in racks and storages to preserve their quality so you can use them for a longer time. Here’s some of the equipment we are going to look at: Best Bumper Plate Storage – Overview Storing your bumper plates can be done in several ways. There are horizontal storages where you can store your bumper plates like dinner plates. There are also vertical trees, racks, carts, and storage with wheels, but whatever your preference is, there are some things [Read more …]

Rep Fitness Trap Bar full view lift-crop

Best Trap Bar

December 22, 2021 VA Worker Comments Off

Let’s review the best trap bars. The trap bar also called a hex bar, is a great way to deadlift without overly stressing your lower back. If you are in the military, you might even recognize this device from the ACFT (Army Combat Fitness Test). What’s great about the trap bar? It lets nearly any body type go heavy on the deadlift. We’re going to review several high-quality trap bars here. Here’s the trap bars we are going to look at: Let’s dive deep on trap bars. Trap Bar – Overview A trap bar is a hexagonal shaped barbell with two large handles welded in the center so you can hop in the middle and take it up by the [Read more …]

Best CrossFit Hand Grips - we look at the options.

Buyer’s Guide to CrossFit Hand Grips

December 22, 2021 Tim 1

Your Complete Guide to Buying CrossFit Hand Grips CrossFit training is a rigorous and challenging workout. But, it can be hard on your hands – callouses and even “ripped” palms can be a side effect of too many pull-ups and bar exercises. In addition, many of the CrossFit exercises benefit from a safe and secure grip. Normal workout gloves can help, but they do not offer the level of control that you gain from CrossFit hand grips. Here will discuss why you need hand grips, what type of exercises they’re used for, and some features to help you get the right pair of grips for your needs. We’ll finish by comparing these nine CrossFit hand grips with some advantages and [Read more …]