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Kettlebells from Kettlebell Kings

October 26, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Got kettlebells? Check out the Kettlebells from Kettlebell Kings for a fun and challenging way to resistance train. Kettlebell Kings are lovers of all things kettlebells. They have built their business on a customer-first approach by building a wonderful customer experience through answering questions, rendering high-quality products, and addressing any issues promptly. Another approach is free and fast shipping so you can use your kettlebells as soon as possible. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Kettlebells from Kettlebell Kings – Overview No one else offers lifetime warranties on their cast iron kettlebells except Kettlebell Kings. As durable and long-lasting as these kettlebells are, Kettlebell Kings guarantee the structural integrity of the kettlebell for your [Read more …]

20kg Midas’ Revenge Bar

October 18, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at 20kg Midas Revenge Bar. If a barbell has 2″ diameter sleeves, a diameter of 28.5-29mm, medium depth knurl, and a minimum of 170 PSI tensile strength, then it can be considered a great barbell. But what if a barbell has all these qualities and more? Check out the 20kg Midas’ Revenge Bar. It is based on 11 years of practice and hundreds of thousands of barbells sold. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: 20kg Midas’ Revenge Bar – Overview The Midas’ Revenge Barbell is improved for power movements like deadlifts, bench pressing, and squatting while still providing efficient CrossFit training and Olympic lifting performance. It possesses an enormous 1,500lb weight [Read more …]

Rogue Ohio Power Bar Aggro

September 28, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s take a look at the new Rogue Ohio Power Bar Aggro. When it comes to strength training, nothing comes close to the effectiveness and efficiency of the barbell in increasing strength, power, and muscular mass. Barbell knurling is the crosshatch design on the shaft of Olympic Barbells to enhance resistance between your hands and the bar, which improves grip. The aggressive knurling is sharper, deeper, and rougher than weightlifting bars and is used to improve grip on heavy lifts, especially deadlifts. Here’s some of the options you can order now. Please note there are 3 levels of knurl: Rogue Ohio Power Bar Aggro – Overview Rogue intensified the depth and coarseness of the Ohio Power Bar knurling without forfeiting [Read more …]

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Pumpkin Spice Bar from Fringe Sport

September 7, 2021 Tim Comments Off

It’s that time of year – get your Pumpkin Spice Bar – from Fringe Sport (of course). Are you aiming for muscles and strength? Then the barbell is the key. Not only is it great for gaining strength and muscles, but it is also great for endurance work and in making significant gains. Performing compound exercises build the needed pressure and stress through various muscles and movement patterns. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Pumpkin Spice Bar – Overview The Pumpkin Spice Bar is born in the USA with American sourced steel. The story of the Pumpkin Spice Bar started when a local pumpkin farmer approached fringe Sport personnel with extra stock for the [Read more …]

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REP Games Sale 2021

July 28, 2021 Tim Comments Off

It’s time for the REP Games Sale. Coinciding with the CrossFit Games 2021 – this big REP Fitness sale runs through August 2nd. If you are looking for affordable but high-quality pieces of equipment, you have come to the right place at the right time. Rep Fitness’ price is generally economical and they are even offering now a seven-day sale on some of their gym equipment that you can add to your home gym. Here is some of the gear that is on sale now: REP Games Sale – Overview Rep Fitness produces high-value fitness equipment backed with the guarantee of trust, expertise, and innovation. They aim to be the head in fitness innovation worldwide, and their team works hard, [Read more …]

King Kong Apparel Core51 Duffel Desert packed

CORE51 Gym Duffel Bag

July 9, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Here’s another great gym bag from King Kong Apparel – the CORE51 Duffel. King Kong Apparel uses only the toughest materials from buckles to pockets to ensure you have the toughest gear for your tough workout. Though King Kong’s initial intention was to make the best quality and most functional gym bags, they continue to change the expectations of the gym bag. The CORE range is one of the pieces of evidence, including the CORE51. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: CORE51 Duffel – Overview Most of the materials used in CORE51 Duffel are the same as those used in other King Kong bags – the durable YKK zippers, heavy-duty buckles for ultimate security, nylon [Read more …]

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CORE35 Gym Duffel Bag From King Kong Apparel

July 4, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Here’s the CORE35 Duffel from King Kong Apparel. Bringing a huge or plenty of bags to the gym is a thing of the past with CORE35 from King Kong. Weightlifters will benefit most from this bag as it allows them to carry more gear and items inside by wrapping their lifting belts around the exterior of this duffel bag. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: CORE35 Duffel – Overview The CORE35 Duffel varies in some way from other King Kong Duffels. The most significant difference of this duffel is the exclusive weightlifting belt attachment that enables the bag to be used normally while bringing an inconvenient lifting belt on the outside. Other distinct changes are [Read more …]

CORE25 Gym Backpack from King Kong Apparel

June 30, 2021 Tim Comments Off

King King apparel makes the best backpacks for the gym – and now the CORE25 Backpack is available.. If you are a lifter, you will not need to bring a huge bag the next time you go to the gym with this new backpack from King Kong. CORE25 is explicitly designed for lifters, but non-lifters can definitely benefit from it as well. This backpack offers versatility, flexibility, and durability, guaranteed to work as hard as you do. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: CORE25 Backpack – Overview The CORE25 backpack offers you plenty of features giving it the right to be the ultimate gym bag. One of its most notable features is its Nylon [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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Adidas Power Perfect 3 Versus Adidas Powerlift 4 Weightlifting Shoe Review

August 17, 2020 Tim Comments Off

Let’s compare two of the budget weightlifting shoes from Adidas – the Power Perfect 3 and the Powerlift 4. What do I mean by “budget” weightlifting shoe? Well, these are about 1/2 the price of the premium weightlifting shoes – like the Adipower II, the Nike Romaleos 4, or the Reebok Legacy Lifter. All these shoes ran the gauntlet in our quest for the best weightlifting shoe for 2020. But what’s the real difference besides the price tag? That’s what we’ll deep dive into in this review. Here’s the shoes we’ll be looking at in-depth: Adidas Power Perfect 3 Versus Adidas Powerlift 4 YouTube Review Why read when you can watch? Here’s a hands-on review from our YouTube channel: (be [Read more …]