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REP AB-5000 Adjustable FID Bench - the best FID bench for home gym or garage gym.

REP AB-5000 ZERO GAP Adjustable Bench Review

December 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

New for 2019, Rep Fitness has launched their latest product – the REP AB-5000 Zero Gap Adjustable Bench (Rep Fitness). This adjustable bench is our top pick for a full FID (Flat, Incline, Decline) bench for home and garage gyms. This article will serve as our comprehensive review of this versatile piece of strength equipment. Long term review update: This is a great bench – tough, versatile, incline adjustments are a breeze, and while it is a tad on the heavy side (because it is so beefy) it’s easy enough to move when you need to. It has worked out as well as I’d hoped – and I highly recommend this bench as the most robust, versatile heavy duty bench [Read more …]

AMRAP – As Many Reps (or Rounds) As Possible

September 20, 2019 Tim Comments Off

What is the AMRAP technique? AMRAP can be dual meaning – As Many Reps As Possible or As Many Rounds As Possible. Choose an exercise. Anything that uses a barbell – Olympic or power bar, kettlebell, air bike or dumbbell would be an excellent choice. Start a stopwatch or timer for some time period, if specified. Perform repetitions of the exercise or multiple exercises, resting as needed The goal is to perform as many reps as possible in the time frame specified. The final count of reps would be considered your PR (Personal Record). It’s a strength and conditioning (muscular endurance) training technique. The goal is to perform as many repetitions (“reps”) of an exercise movement as possible, or “rounds” [Read more …]

Nike By You Custom Nike Free Metcon 6 and the box it came in

Nike By You – Custom Shoe Review

February 21, 2025 Tim Comments Off

Like to stand out in the gym? Nike’s Nike By You (Nike Free Metcon 6) lets you pick the color scheme of your favorite training shoes. But how does it work? And does the end product justify the cost? That’s what we’ll review here. The Nike Free Metcon 6 (Nike By You edition) get it only right from the source: First, let’s take a complete tour of the shoe. Nike By You – Nike Free Metcon 6 Shoe Review – Overview Nike By You – Nike Free Metcon 6 – Hands On Review on YouTube Want a up close look at these custom shoes? Check out our hands on review from YouTube: Let’s get into the details The ordering process [Read more …]

Rogue Fitness Black Friday 2024 Sale

November 28, 2024 Tim Comments Off

Black November – Rogue’s biggest sale for the year is now on. Check out these great deals while they last during the Rogue Black Friday sale: Rogue Fitness Black Friday Sale Overview If you have your eye on fitness equipment – November is the time. The deals won’t get better, and the sale won’t cover more equipment than this time of year. Hundo Pricing Many of Rogue’s bumper plates and iron plates are on sale with Hundo Pricing. Here’s how it works -the more you buy – the bigger the discount. The more weight you purchase the cheaper the price per pound becomes. It’s that simple. What’s on sale? Here’s a sampling – but you should click here to see [Read more …]

Nike Metcon 9 Review

July 11, 2024 Tim Comments Off

The Nike Metcon 9 is here and this is our hands-on review of Nike’s premier CrossFit-style training shoe. The Metcon series is Nike’s ultimate, well-rounded cross-training shoe. The series is known for its enhanced flexibility for sprints and box jumps, greater stability for weightlifting, solid traction for sled pushes and rope climbs, breathability and comfort for distance running, and durability for everyday abuse. Because of its popularity and versatility, the series is now on its ninth iteration, with some upgrades and improvements. The Nike Metcon 9 – new for 2023: First, let’s take a tour of the shoe. Nike Metcon 9 – Overview What’s new? It’s the larger Hyperlift plate and added rubber rope wrap. Nike made it even bigger [Read more …]

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 …]

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 …]

GORUCK MACV-2 Ruck Boot worn by an athlete 3

MACV-2 Rucking Boot

June 4, 2023 Tim Comments Off

GORUCK has made a new version of their rucking boot. The MACV-2 Rucking Boot is a lot like the MACV-1 – but has a more aggressive outsole for better traction and a new midsole for even better support. The Vietnam-era Jungle Boot, the most esteemed boot in Army Special Forces history, inspired the MACV series. The second version is updated to today’s all-terrain necessities of traveling, rucking, and training and is ready when you are. In the military, the push is always to sharpen the tip of the spear, and this boot was designed with that exact principle in mind. The MACV-2™ comes in two styles: Mid-Top and High-Top. New – from GORUCK only: MACV-2 Rucking Boot – Overview The [Read more …]

NV Rack – Work out with Non-Varying Resistance

June 4, 2023 Tim Comments Off

The new NV Rack will let you work out with Non-Varying Resistance. Are you looking for equipment that provides tough and challenging workouts yet is safe and effective? Then the NV Rack is for you. This exhilarating new equipment adds resistance to any movement or lift and is very easy to set up. It suits any fitness level, with four adjustable resistance levels and multidirectional arms. Get the NV Rack – from Rogue Fitness: NV Rack – Work out with Non-Varying Resistance – Overview The NV Rack from NV Athletics is a state-of-the-art new piece of equipment developed around the concept of Non-Varying Resistance®, which allows athletes to achieve their max power output at a lighter, safer, repeatable weight. It [Read more …]

Nike Free Metcon 5 Versus Nike Metcon 8 - How do you choose?

Nike Free Metcon 5 Versus Nike Metcon 8 Shoe Review

September 26, 2023 Tim Comments Off

If you are shopping for a CrossFit-style training shoe in the year 2023 – two of the best shoes are the Nike Free Metcon 5 and the Nike Metcon 8. What’s the difference? Is one better than the other? How do you decide? That’s what we’ll discuss in this article – this is Nike Free Metcon 5 versus Nike Metcon 8. Get the Nike Metcon 8 or the Nike Free Metcon 5 from these vendors: Let’s compare and contrast these two shoes. Nike Free Metcon 5 Versus Nike Metcon 8 – Overview The Nike Free Metcon line has been a big hit for Nike. The Nike Free Metcon 3, 4, and 5 are all basically the same shoe. I have [Read more …]