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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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Rogue Fitness – Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale 2021

November 2, 2022 Tim Comments Off

NEW FOR 2022! Check out Rogue Fitness Matte Black November (Black Friday) and Cyber Monday Sale for 2022. Will Rogue Fitness have a Black Friday Sale for 2021? YES – and it’s happening all month long. Click through to see some of the great deals going on RIGHT NOW: Shop Rogue Fitness Equipment Hot Deals Now Rogue has said that deals will be limited as compared to years past. Why? After the pandemic situation, there are shortages of raw materials, shipping times have been impacted, and perhaps most importantly prices of everything (steel, etc.) has risen much higher as compared to 2019. As such, in order to not cause disappointment, they will not hold a full black friday sale for [Read more …]

New Shoes for CrossFit from Rogue

October 16, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Here’s the latest New Shoes for CrossFit from Rogue. Rogue has all the latest styles – the Nike Metcon 8, the Reebok Nano X2, the NOBULL Trainer+ – and more! If you think wearing proper shoes for training is not essential, think again. Some injuries and inefficiency in training result from wearing the wrong shoes. But if you want the maximum intensity and optimum result without getting injured, wearing proper shoes is a must. Check out the selection of shoes for CrossFit from Rogue: New Shoes for CrossFit from Rogue – Overview Shoes truly matter to help you perform your best, especially in rigorous and demanding workouts like CrossFit. Some typical CrossFit movements include squats, box jumps, sprints, lifting, deadlines, [Read more …]

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New NOBULL CrossFit Trainer+

January 18, 2023 Tim Comments Off

NOBULL’s Trainer shoe has been a staple of the CrossFit crowd for years. And here’s the first big update – the new NOBULL CrossFit Trainer+ is now available. When putting in the work, the NOBULL CrossFit Trainer is the best choice for HIIT workouts, CrossFit® shoes, or weight training. It is built to weather your most difficult workouts and is constructed with the components a training shoe should have. With the new Trainer+, let’s see how it will make your training better and more efficient. Get the NOBULL Trainer+ from Rogue: NOBULL CrossFit Trainer+ – Overview The same seamless, one-piece construction of NOBULL CrossFit Trainer with added features and attributes make up the new NOBULL CrossFit Trainer+ for extra comfort, [Read more …]

Rogue DB25-10 Loadable Dumbbell - Stainless black

Rogue DB25-10 Loadable Dumbbell now available in Stainless Steel

January 26, 2022 Tim Comments Off

Rogue just dropped a new version of the Rogue DB25-10 Loadable Dumbbell – this one is made from stainless steel. Adding dumbbells to your workout is a form of strength training and is vital in building strong muscles and bones. They work and train all of your muscle groups, develop and maintain strength, and enhance day-to-day functioning. But as you grow stronger, you’ll need more pairs of heavier dumbbells which will require you more space. There are three ways to get these loadable dumbbells (all from Rogue): Rogue DB25-10 Loadable Dumbbell – Overview Loadable dumbbells are the answer if you have a tight space in your gym or garage. With loadable dumbbells, you will not need to have several pairs [Read more …]

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Torque Fitness Tanks Push Sleds

June 22, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Here’s the Torque Tank from Torque Fitness – it’s a Push Sled. This push sled works great where others don’t – because it has wheels. Push Sled is a remarkably versatile piece of equipment that grants many advantages and delivers impressive outcomes in a minimal amount of time. It works your abdominals, quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, calves, chest, hip flexors, triceps, and shoulders. It is a kind of low-impact cardio exercise, which is particularly helpful for runners. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Torque TANK Push Sleds – Overview What distinguishes all Torque Fitness TANKS is their ability to run both indoors and outdoors on any surface without gouging. They also increase the resistance the [Read more …]

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Racks from American Barbell

March 17, 2021 Tim Comments Off

Let’s review Racks from American Barbell. A squat rack is a staple for any garage gym or any training center. A squat rack completes your exercise equipment in your home gym, and it gives you the capability to do power and strength training exercises. It provides the most secured and the simplest way to do squats and other powerlifting moves. Here are some of the styles we are going to look at: Racks from American Barbell – Overview American Barbell has over 40 years of experience in providing high-quality products to the commercial fitness industry. They make commercial dumbells, Olympic plates, bars, and squat racks that are extremely durable. They are trusted by big fitness centers like Planet Fitness, Gold’s [Read more …]

Best Barbell Storage

December 22, 2021 VA Worker Comments Off

Let’s review the best barbell storage racks and hangers. Barbells are some of the essential strength training equipment, and if you are into strength training, you probably have one or two in your garage or gym. Barbells are too precious just to be left on the floor/ground or only be stored anywhere. There are ways to store your barbells properly to avoid damage and keep your garage or gym clean and tidy. Here’s some of the styles we are going to look at: Barbell Storage – Overview Whether you want to store your barbells horizontally, vertically, or on the rack, we got you covered. We will show you different racks and storage and how you can keep your barbells out [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 …]

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 …]