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Longhorn Bar – Camber Bar from Fringe Sport

June 19, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at the new Longhorn Bar – Camber Bar from Fringe Sport. A camber bar makes it easier for you to squat if you have shoulder or elbow restrictions. Bring swag to your home gym with the Longhorn Bar from Fringe Sport. This bar is an excellent alternative if you are tired of the same old boring barbells you’ve been using for years. It is a specialty bar that has been curved to give you more shoulder comfort. From Fringe Sport: Longhorn Bar – Camber Bar from Fringe Sport – Overview The Fringe Sport Longhorn Buffalo Bar is an extraordinary specialty bar that adds a unique and wild twist to your workout. It is built of the [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 …]

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 …]

Rogue CB-4 38MM Camber Bar

June 1, 2022 Tim Comments Off

There’s a new camber bar option for those with mobility limitations – check out the Rogue CB-4 38MM Camber Bar – made in the USA! The cambered squat bar is a kind of specialty bar that is remarkably effective in improving your squat strength and skill. It has an upper horizontal steel bar with two vertically-welded steel bars that extend beneath it. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Rogue CB-4 38MM Camber Bar – Overview The Rogue CB-4 38MM Camber Bar made its public debut as the “Double T” Bar at the 2022 Arnold Strongman Classic and was designed in collaboration with Westside Barbell. This design aimed to create a curved/bowed specialty bar fitted to [Read more …]

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New Rogue Multi-Grip Bars

April 6, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Get a better grip on the barbell with these innovative new Rogue Multi-Grip Bars. Also known as Swiss bars, multi-grip bars come in different styles and weights and have numerous neutral grip options. With them, you can modify your hands to take a close grip, medium-grip, or wide grip—all are neutral, with your palms facing each other. Get it brand-new from Rogue: New Rogue Multi-Grip Bars – Overview Multi-grip bars challenge your muscles with multiple options to hold them, relieving some undesirable discomfort and strain that can hurt your workouts and restrict daily ventures. Multi-grip bars are easy on your shoulders and save them from unpleasant pain experienced repeatedly with a conventional barbell. They are versatile and are ideal for [Read more …]

Get RX’d Black November Sale for 2021

November 2, 2022 Tim Comments Off

NEW FOR 2022! Check out Get RX’d Black Friday 2022. Get your CrossFit gear during the Get RX’d Black November Sale for 2021. GET RX’d is joining the culture for this year’s Black Friday sale by offering up to 50% discount on selected items, bundle deals to save on shipping, promos on Xebex and racks, and contests and giveaways. Get RX’d has exceptional cardio equipment with a price range that is hard to beat. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Get RX’d Black November Sale for 2021 – Overview Get RX’d has been in the fitness industry for more than 30 years, and they began to create, manufacture, and distribute exercise equipment in the [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 …]

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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 …]

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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 …]

Black Friday 2020 – Where To Buy Fitness Equipment During The Pandemic Lockdown

April 3, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Where can you buy home gym equipment during the pandemic lock down? We’ve got the most comprehensive list of in-stock equipment pages from all the best vendors. What about Black Friday 2020? Don’t expect any massive sales – everyone is out of equipment due to the unprecedented demand. Here’s our recommendations for where you should be able to buy in stock fitness equipment for your home gym or garage gym (in no particular order) Who has fitness equipment in stock? It varies day by day – so bookmark these links and check every day. Read on to find out how each of these vendors is trying to make things better for you. Where To Buy Fitness Equipment During The Pandemic [Read more …]