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Guide to Olympic Barbells

January 15, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Before investing in quality and expensive barbells, understanding your barbell is the first step to consider. This way, you will be acquainted with the parts of the Olympic barbell, their purpose, and the kinds of features you should be getting for your best lifting experience. Let’s take a tour through the different parts of the barbell, and make sure we understand all the features and options for each. First stop – the shaft. We’re talking about Olympic barbells here – the big-boy barbells that have a 2″ diameter sleeve to accommodate Olympic sized plates. We’re not discussing the standard barbell – which is common in your local sporting goods store. That bar has only a 1″ sleeve diameter and doesn’t [Read more …]

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Oly Bars for Women

February 25, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Get a CrossFit style workout in your garage with a Women’s Oly bar. Here’s the Passion Pink and Purple Wonder Bars from Fringesport. These are just one example of a Women’s Barbell for Olympic Lifting. How is this different than a men’s bar? The 25mm diameter is MUCH easier to grip with smaller hands. Because of the smaller size, these bars are lighter – weighing in at about 15 Kg (vs 20 Kg for a men’s.) Women’s barbells are made for those with smaller hands and those who need a lighter bar to start their lifting journey. Using a more appropriate bar for your convenience will enhance your workouts and keep you safer. So this means you can also use [Read more …]

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Olympic Weightlifting Equipment from Fringe Sport

September 18, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Fringe Sport has everything you need for Olympic Weightlifting. Weightlifting is one of the best exercises and one of the most beneficial things you can do for your body. You can use various kinds of equipment when you are in weight training, and all these can benefit your overall health. There are free weights and machines, but both can improve your body in a significant way. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Olympic Weightlifting Equipment from Fringe Sport – Overview There are different kinds of weightlifting equipment, and to name a few, there are kettlebells, dumbbells, body bars, resistance bands, sandbags, slam balls, and barbells. Using barbells can employ various muscle groups, and you’ll be [Read more …]

Olympic Barbells from Force USA

February 2, 2021 VA Worker Comments Off

Let’s review Olympic barbells from Force USA. The barbell is one of the most functional and essential items of equipment you will see in a home gym or commercial gym. Olympic barbells are intended for the two dangerous Olympic lifts – the snatch and clean and jerk. Olympic bars are usually smaller in diameter and more adaptable than power bars, and they stock more springy power used on the lifter’s behalf when performing heavy cleans. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Olympic Barbells from Force USA – Overview One of the biggest features of Olympic bars is their bearings. A reliable sleeve rotation from your bearings/bushings with a reasonable amount of bar whip for [Read more …]

Nike Romaleos 4 Olympic Weightlifting Shoe - Hands On Review

Nike Romaleos 4 Olympic Weightlifting Shoe Review

June 19, 2022 Tim Comments Off

The long awaited Nike Romaleos 4 is now available – and this is our hands-on review. This is Nike’s only Olympic weightlifting shoe – and it is an excellent choice for heavy weightlifting. What’s new and different from last year’s model (the 3 XD)? How does this compare to other premium weightlifting shoes like the Adipower 2 and Legacy Lifter? That’s what we’ll cover in this in depth review. Get them from Rogue Fitness or Road Runner Sports (we are an affiliate): Let’s take an up-close look. Nike Romaleos 4 Shoe Review – Hands On First Look on YouTube Don’t want to read? Watch instead – here’s a first look from our YouTube channel: All right, let’s take a look. [Read more …]

Manufactured to the same high standard as our Rogue Competition Plates, these KG bumpers feature an all-black, gloss-matte-gloss finish and a unique, color-coded rubber stripe that wraps around the full perimeter of each plate. That stripe, along with raised, color-coded lettering on the face of the plate, allows for quick visual weight identification from any direction or distance.

Garage Gym – The Olympic Weight Plates

December 22, 2019 Tim 1

Let’s look at Olympic weight plates – cast iron plates and bumper plates. The most important item in your garage gym is an Olympic barbell that will meet the needs of your preferred training style. But a barbell with no Olympic weight plates isn’t a challenge for very long. In this article, we’ll review the Olympic weight plates you need: Looking for Black Friday deals on Olympic bumper plates? Check back here for all the great gym equipment deals like Hundo Pricing, and more. Black Friday is the best time of the year to buy bumper plates. The Olympic barbell uses weight plates with a 2.0-inch diameter hole in the center. Beyond that you can choose metal plates (iron or [Read more …]

Starting Your Own Garage Gym – The Olympic Barbell

April 11, 2020 Tim Comments Off

We’re going to talk about what is probably the most essential piece of gear for a great garage gym – the Olympic weightlifting barbell. We’ll provide examples of Rogue barbells – because we think Rogue Fitness makes the best barbells for your home or garage gym (or your CrossFit box!) Here’s the barbells we’ll be reviewing. Be sure to read through to understand the specific strengths of each model. Rogue Olympic WL Bar 20kg men’s bearing bar – Made in the USA with 215K tensile strength steel. Needle bearings for ultimate spin – also great “whip” – so it is the best barbell for Olympic lifts. (Rogue Fitness) Rogue Ohio Bar – Stainless Steel The awesome Rogue Ohio Bar in [Read more …]

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Nike Volt – Shockingly Good Looking Cross Trainers

May 29, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Ready to be seen in the gym? Get a load of Nike’s “Volt” color (it’s sort of a yellow-green – and it’s hard to capture in photos) – and it is BRIGHT! Check out Nike Volt – Shockingly Good Looking Cross Trainers. Cross-training is a fitness regimen that combines high-intensity interval training and targeted functional movements. It includes exercises like aerobic exercises, strength training, and flexibility exercises. Nike created cross trainers and shoes to help you confidently get through all these exercises while keeping you comfortable and stable. They also help you stay focused on reaching your goals and push past them. Check out these cross-trainers from Nike that come in a dazzling volt color. Set retinas on fire (or [Read more …]

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Weightlifting Shoes by inov-8

May 29, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Need shoes for heavy lifting? Let’s take a look at the latest Weightlifting Shoes by inov-8. If you see weightlifters wearing weightlifting shoes, it’s because wearing them has benefits. They are developed to increase the force you can deliver into the ground while lifting a heavy weight. Weightlifting shoes have a raised heel that lets you get deeper into your squats and classical lifts in Olympic Weightlifting. Oly lifters from inov-8: Weightlifting Shoes by inov-8 – Overview Weightlifting shoes are different from running or cross-training shoes in many ways. They have a distinct look—having a flat, stiff sole with a raised heel between .5 inch to 1 inch. They are bulky and heavy with a big, thick strap across the [Read more …]

Nike Romaleos 4 in Black/Gold

April 24, 2023 Tim Comments Off

Get these while you still can- the Rogue has the Nike Romaleos 4 in Black/Gold. Nike themselves doesn’t even have this color combo… The Romaleos series is known in the weightlifting world, and the fourth edition is one of the most popular ones. Romaleos 4 is heavy and sturdy for a rooted feeling in the ground, has a highly stable platform and midfoot, and has a wider toe box than the earlier version. Want it? Here’s some of the styles you can get now: Which one is the right option for you? Let’s talk about it… Nike Romaleos 4 Olympic Weightlifting Shoe – Our Review To test this product, we got hands-on and in-depth. (Obviously – this isn’t the Black/Gold [Read more …]