Crossfit enthusiasts who head to their local Crossfit box five days a week have all the equipment they need there. That doesn't mean they don't need a few things. Here is a guide to buying for Crossfitters. Crossfitters are known for all the little accessories they use to make hard workouts a little easier on [...]
Introduction If deadlifts are such an important exercise, it follows that you might want to get an extra piece of equipment that's perfectly made for doing it, right? Not so fast. It depends on where you are in your training. A brief explanation first, to help you see past the marketing hype... Note: The hex [...]
This is a real guide, from a guy who lifts weights, telling you what a lot of us would like. There are a thousand gift guides like this on the internet. 99% of them are nonsense, written by people who have no idea what they're talking about and just go by "hot sellers" on Amazon. [...]
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 [...]