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Racks from American Barbell

March 17, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s review Racks from American Barbell. A squat rack is a staple for any garage gym or any training center. A squat rack completes your exercise equipment in your home gym, and it gives you the capability to do power and strength training exercises. It provides the most secured and the simplest way to do squats and other powerlifting moves. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Racks from American Barbell – Overview American Barbell has over 40 years of experience in providing high-quality products to the commercial fitness industry. They make commercial dumbells, Olympic plates, bars, and squat racks that are extremely durable. They are trusted by big fitness centers like Planet Fitness, Gold’s [Read more …]

REP Omni Rack – Customizable Power Rack

February 16, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s review the new REP Omni Rack from Rep Fitness. Rep Omni Rack is the upgraded and more advanced version of HR-5000 from Rep Fitness. You can entirely customize Rep Omni Rack into endless options to meet your style, making it the most customizable rack on the market. With its remarkable features and impressive specs, home gym owners will be delighted to have this equipment hanging out in their garages and gyms. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: To form the ultimate configurable power rack, Rep Fitness merged the V1 HR-5000 Half Rack’s durability and utility with the functionality and customizability of their 5000 series power racks. The Omni Rack flaunts a flat-foot design including [Read more …]

Best Folding Power Rack

December 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

In this article we’re going to review the best folding power rack. Why a folding power rack? This innovative gym equipment let’s you use your garage like a gym – or a garage – with ease. There are some interesting options that let you make the most of your floorspace – and still keep the car inside the garage. Here’s an example. Shown above is the PR-4100 Folding Squat Rack from Rep Fitness. It is an exceptionally well built product, and has all the essential features we look for in the best folding power rack for a garage gym. We’re going to look at these folding power racks from Rep Fitness, Rogue, and Force USA: Let’s talk about folding power [Read more …]

The Force USA MyRack folding power rack has a plethora of available attachments.

MyRack Folding Power Rack from Force USA

January 19, 2021 Tim 1

We’re going to take a close look at an innovative new product from Force USA: the MyRack Folding Power Rack. Need a folding power rack? It’s a great idea. A folding power rack will let you lift heavy with stability – and more importantly, safety. With a folding power rack you’ll get space back in the garage – to use it for the things you normally use a garage for. Haven’t heard of Force USA? You will soon – they are an up and coming force in the gym equipment industry – providing innovate equipment at bargain prices. Let’s take a closer look. How a Folding Power Rack Works First of all, you might be wondering – how does this [Read more …]

Rep Fitness Squat Racks

December 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

The best garage gym or home gym needs a squat rack or power rack. Why? Because it’s the best option for versatile and safe training with heavy barbells and weights. But, a full power rack can be a big space commitment – especially if you need to keep a car (or two) in the garage. Squat stands, or squat racks, are a great space-saving option that works in many situations where a full power rack won’t. Shown here is the SR-4000 Squat Rack from Rep Fitness as an example. It is an exceptionally well-built product, and has all the essential features we look for in the best squat stand or rack for a garage gym. We’re going to highlight products [Read more …]

The RML-390C is the colored version of Rogue RML-390BT Power Rack. Like the standard model, this unit is manufactured in Columbus, Ohio, and updates a classic Westside power cage design with 3x3" 11 Gauge Steel in your choice of 10 custom Rogue semi gloss powdercoats. With an interior depth of 24" or 30", the RML-390C is an all-in-one power rack that can improve the efficiency of a small garage gym or major weight training center. With 0.625" hardware and Westside hole spacing, it also provides an appealing middle ground between the Rogue Monster and Rogue Infinity Series power racks. Easy to set-up and install out the box, this rack comes standard with a pair of Monster Lite J-cups, a pin/pipe safety set, four band pegs, and a 43" Fat/Skinny Pull-Up Bar.

The Best Power Rack for Your Garage Gym

December 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

The foundation of the best garage gym or home gym is the power rack or squat rack. Why? Because it’s the best option for versatile and safe training with heavy weights. Shown here is the RML-390BT Rogue Monster Lite Power Rack (Rogue Fitness: ). It is an exceptionally well built product, and has all the essential features we look for in the best power rack for a garage gym. Got a garage? Then you’ve got space for a garage gym. The benefits of the garage gym are many: no crowds, no commute, no waiting for equipment. But, the downside is you’ve got to have the right equipment. You need versatile gear that will last for a lifetime. What is the [Read more …]

Rep Fitness Black Friday 2023 Sale

November 3, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Rep Fitness’ biggest sale of the year has begun, check out what is available NOW in the Rep Fitness Black Friday 2023 sale: Rep Fitness Black Friday 2023 Sale Overview Rep Fitness is known for their great gear – especially their power racks and benches. Black Friday 2023 is their biggest sale of the year. It works a little differently for the year 2023 – there’s going to be a changing set of specials each week. For example, to kick things off this month they are starting with Rack Week. Use their Rack Builder tool and you get 10% off your entire order (NOTE: Rep brand merchandise, some exclusions apply). This deal only runs through November 6th – so don’t [Read more …]

Patriotic Gym Gear for Fourth of July 2023

June 6, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Independence day is almost here – look good in the gym with this Patriotic Gym Gear for Fourth of July 2023. The Fourth of July is always a celebration and a great time to show patriotism regardless of age, status, location, or profession. Hanging the American flag properly is one of the meaningful ways to do it. If you want to show patriotism wherever you go, wearing shirts, bands, and wraps with the USA flag is also a great idea. Patriotic gym-gear from Rogue: Patriotic Gym Gear for Fourth of July 2023 – Overview There are plenty and meaningful ways to show patriotism. Some use their time to celebrate with family, friends, and neighbors with foods and decorations with colors [Read more …]

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Laura Horvath Kaduzs T-Shirt from Rogue

May 31, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Support your favorite CrossFit athlete with the new Laura Horvath Kaduzs T-Shirt – from Rogue. From wall climbing to CrossFit, Laura Horvath’s unwavering work ethic and composed attitude in competition brought her success and recognition. After a solid third-place finish at the 2022 CrossFit Games, Horvath conquered to seize the Women’s title. The 25-year-old athlete from Hungary has now joined Rogue’s roster as an official Rogue Athlete after winning her first major title at the 2022 Rogue Invitational in Texas. Only from Rogue: About Laura Horvath It may be unknown to the Hungarian public, but something historic happened on May 27, 2016—Laura Horváth contended as the first Hungarian female at the Meridian Regionals in Madrid, Spain. The Regionals is like [Read more …]

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Latest gear from Rogue Fitness

May 29, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at the Latest Gear from Rogue Fitness. What you wear matters when it comes to physical fitness and working out anywhere. Not only are your clothes important, but also the right gear and nutrition matter to bring better results. There is a reason why fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and personal trainers invest in great clothes and gear so they can be at their best in the gym, at home gym, and on pavements. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Latest Gear from Rogue Overview Rogue Fitness is the leading manufacturer and distributor of strength and conditioning equipment, including barbells, power racks, sleds, and accessories. Rogue is the official equipment supplier of the [Read more …]