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The Chewy Bar (Powerlifting Bar/Stainless) from American Barbell

February 19, 2023 Tim Comments Off

American Barbell has launched the The Chewy Bar. It’s a stainless steel powerlifting barbell. Powerlifting bars are the most common barbell used to perform squats, presses, and deadlifts. When getting a powerlifting bar, the feel of the knurling, the convenience of sliding big plates on and off, and the ability to endure the heaviest load without bending are some of the features that will tell you your bar is of high quality. The Chewy Bar – new from American Barbell (and made in the USA): The Chewy Bar (Powerlifting Bar/Stainless) from American Barbell – Overview The IPF Spec, Stainless Steel Chewy Bar is the most recent addition to American Barbell’s best-in-class Power Lifting Olympic Barbell line. This bar pays tribute [Read more …]

Rogue Heavy Rail

January 22, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Looking for more versatile options for the use of space in your garage gym? Check out the new Rogue Heavy Rail. it’s a great way to provide storage – or to mount equipment like a “land mine“. If you want to add versatility to your workout and new functionality to your garage or gym wall, the Rogue Heavy Rail is an excellent option. The Rogue Heavy Rail is a 3×3” 11-gauge steel channel devised to mount along the base of a gym wall for a broad spectrum of custom storage and functional training purposes. The Heavy Rail comes in two flavors – the “Monster” (like the racks) and the “Monster Lite”: Rogue Heavy Rail – Overview The Rogue Heavy Rail [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.

Buyer’s Guide to Barbells – Barbell Types

January 10, 2023 Tim Comments Off

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 …]

Open Trap Bar

July 12, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Rep Fitness has launched their innovative Open Trap Bar. Because of their open front side, open trap bars allow you to do a wide range of exercises such as shoulder press, farmer carry, high knees, and more. Investing in a good-quality open trap bar is worth it, especially if you have back problems or want to do the heavy lifting without putting pressure on your spine. Get it now – only from Rep: Open Trap Bar – Overview The open-sided frame of the Open Trap Bar allows you to step in and out of the bar and doesn’t restrain the lower body’s range of motion. This makes the bar practical for a wide variety of movements, such as lunging, pressing, [Read more …]

Kabuki Kadillac Bar

July 3, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Get a good grip with the new Kabuki Kadillac Bar. – get it from Rogue Fitness. The Kabuki Kadillac Bar is a multi-grip bar meticulously made with a camber angle adapted from the prominent Duffalo Bar. If you are looking for the best multi-grip bar, the Kadillac bar is the best option. Find out why. Check out these bars from Kabuki Strength: Kabuki Kadillac Bar – Overview Multi-grip bar or football bar is a prominent piece of equipment utilized in strength training. It is used for numerous pressing and pulling exercises like the bench press. It enhances training diversity and is ideal for those with shoulder/upper extremity problems. The bar is a great training tool that encourages the proper form [Read more …]

Bump Up Your Squat

October 23, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Get a bigger squat with these Better Ways to Squat – from Rogue. Squats are most often part of a training program and a go-to exercise if you want to engage big muscles groups, get toned, and burn calories simultaneously. But having the proper form can sometimes be tricky. To help you get the most out of your squats, here are some pieces of equipment and gear from Rogue. Here’s some gear that will help you lift more on the king of all exercises – the squat: Better Ways to Squat – Overview Squats target diverse large muscle groups, such as the hamstrings, quads, and glutes. Adding more variations targets more muscle groups, including the ankle muscles, foot, thigh, and [Read more …]

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Rep Fitness Black Friday 2021

November 2, 2022 Tim Comments Off

NEW FOR 2022! There’s new stuff for ’22 – Check out Rep Fitness Black Friday 2022. Here’s the details on the Rep Fitness Black Friday Sale for 2021. This year, Black Friday falls on Nov. 26, 2021. Black Friday is generally the day after Thanksgiving and signals the official kick-off of the holiday shopping season. Rep Fitness is once again joining this tradition and offering great deals for different equipment. Here are some of the sales Rep Fitness has now – there’s more – much more: Rep Fitness Black Friday 2021 – Overview Rep Fitness is manufacturing well-built and best value equipment and continuously increasing their inventory. They focus on exceeding their customers’ expectations regarding innovation, customer service, and value [Read more …]

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Rogue AM-2 Adjustable Monolift 2.0 for Monster Rack

November 25, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at Rogue AM-2 Adjustable Monolift 2.0 for Monster Rack. An adjustable monolift is a crucial part of any personal strength training that offers advantages for different lifts. It eliminates the walk-out when squatting heavy without the need for a spotter. The rack-mounted Adjustable Monolift 2.0 fits with any Rogue Monster Series rack or rig, giving you a new means of doing heavy-weight squats and other lifts without having to walk the bar out or worry about dodging J-cups. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Rogue AM-2 Adjustable Monolift 2.0 for Monster Rack – Overview The Rogue AM-2 Adjustable Monolift 2.0 for Monster Rack is a cost-effective option for expensive, full-scale monolift [Read more …]

Rogue Adjustable Monolift Monster with lifter

Rogue Monolifts

January 16, 2021 VA Worker Comments Off

Let’s review the monolifts available from Rogue. Squatting really heavy? You need a monolift. Why a monolift? This device holds the heavily loaded barbell in an elevated position. When you lift the bar up, the holders retract. This means you don’t have to walk the weight out of the rack – or mess up your squat stance. This makes the lift safer, and you save energy for more productive training. The traditional downsides of a monolift are as follows: they are big, they are single-purpose (really only for squatting) and they cost a lot of money. It’s not super-practical to have a monolift in your home gym or garage gym – so why not turn your power rack into a [Read more …]

An athlete using the Victory Multi-Grip functional trainer

Functional Trainer Cable Machines

April 10, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Let’s talk about functional trainers, also called cable machines. What’s a functional trainer? Here’s an example – the Victory FT-5000 Multi-Grip Functional Trainer from Rep Fitness. This is our top pick for an affordable functional trainer for your home gym or garage gym in the year 2022. A Functional Trainer is a cable machine that uses two independent weight stacks, pulleys, and cables (with handles) to provide unique workout benefits. Here’s the functional trainer cable machines that we will cover: FT 5000 Victory Multi-Grip Functional Trainer This functional trainer from Rep Fitness has everything we’d look for – two 220 lb weight stacks, height adjustable handles, pull-up handles, and plenty of attachment options. All that – and a great price. [Read more …]