Oops, Titan Does it Again You know, at least they keep trying. Eventually they get it right. I've got to give them an A for effort. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIpU25S__zc&feature=youtu.be This is a video of their Hefty Bench. Titan got back to him and is sending him a replacement leg that should fit right. But another person in [...]
Your garage looks absolutely perfect for a gym. Concrete floor, oodles of empty space... And a floor that turns out to not be level. Doh! Typical slope of 1 to 2 degrees towards driveway This is no accident. Due to building codes, a garage has a minimum slope towards the opening of 1/8" per foot. [...]
Why Bother with a GHD? While deadlifts are known for being the best exercise for your glutes and hamstrings, glute ham raises are an excellent accessory exercise or the best option for people who are not able to deadlift due to back problems. The problem with most weight machines is the muscles in your body [...]
First Off: Go With Rubber Soooo many dumbbells to choose from! How do you know where you should be buying them to get the best deal, and what kind is right for your needs? I recommend going at least one step above the cheapest quality dumbbells, opting for rubber-coated dumbbells instead of the cheaper cast [...]
Hey there brothers of iron and sisters of steel (credit goes to Dave Draper for that one), I'm back in action for another review. This time we'll take a look at the Rogue Adjustable 2.0 Bench. First, when picking out the right bench for barbell work and dumbbell work, you want to look for something [...]
The Right Way to Hang Powerlifting Chains Alan Thrall goes over the proper hanging of powerlifting chains on a barbell to create accommodating resistance in your training, most often used in squats or bench presses. In one sense you can have a single chain hanging from the bar, as long as it is touching the [...]
Lower Back Pain: Rip and Inversion I've been getting lower back pain over the last year, on and off, from bad deadlift form, bad posture, and probably other factors. Rip has some advice on lower back pain for people over 40 or so: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSF2ezSnpFU The gist of it is this: Wiggling your spine around, whether [...]