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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 …]

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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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Equipment for the Murph Challenge

May 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s look at equipment options for the Murph Challenge. The Murph Challenge is a Hero WOD in commemoration of Lt. Michael P. Murphy for his actions and sacrifice during the War in Afghanistan. The workout includes a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 pushups, 300 squats, and another one-mile run – all while wearing 20lbs of weight or body armor.

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 …]

The Rogue Echo Bike combines heavy-duty steel, precision engineering, and convenient customization to forge a stronger, sturdier fan bike.

Guide to the Best Air Bikes for Fitness

July 4, 2022 Tim 3

Let’s talk about the best air bike (AirBike or Assault Bike) for 2022. We’ve got details on all the popular models. The Rogue Echo Bike is our top pick for 2022, and is shown here as an example. Let’s dive right in, by first explaining what the best air bike would look like – and how it is used. Here’s the air bikes we’ll be reviewing in this article. Be sure to read the entire article to understand the pros and cons of each. What is an Air Bike (Assault Bike)? An air bike, also called a fan bike, is an upright, stationary bicycle for indoor fitness use. They can also be called assault bikes, but that is usually referring [Read more …]