MonkeyFeet boots let you lift weights with your feet by attaching dumbbells to them. You clamp down a dumbbell under the heel then tighten a strap until the boot is snug around your foot. They make unilateral leg workouts very challenging. And replace space occupying equipment like leg extension and leg curl machines. Let’s check […]
The Slant Board Guy website (SBG) sells equipment for people dealing with knee pain. More specifically, people who follow the Knees Over Toes Guy program. The program recommends specific pieces of equipment for their exercises, which the Slant Board Guy sells. In this review, I’ll be covering the slant board and step up board. UnboxingTable
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The StackTrax Fitness system is a compact home gym set up. It’s made of three mounting “trax” stacked on top of each other at different heights. All of this can be done on ONE wall stud so it’s a space saver to say the least. You can add different attachments to these trax for a
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The HGG Performance Wrist Axe is a wrist and forearm strengthener. There’s two pieces to it: a handle and a loading sleeve. It looks like a short mace but this is plate loaded so it’s adjustable. Let’s check it out! UPDATETable of Contents1 UPDATE2 Unboxing3 Assembly4 First Impression5 Specs6 Compatibility7 Exercises7.1 Pronation7.2 Supination7.3 Wrist Extension7.4
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The Barbell Jack is a deadlift jack that makes it easy to load and unload weight plates on a barbell. You know how hard it can get to slide 3 or more weight plates on your bar. Well this jack lifts your bar just enough to slide plates in or out without any struggles. This
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The AbMat Box Squat Pad is a rectangular foam pad that’s tough enough to handle heavy box squats… But it’s gentle enough that you can kneel on it for accessory work. Let’s check it out! UnboxingTable of Contents1 Unboxing2 First Impressions3 Specs4 High Density Foam5 How To Use The Box Squat Pad6 Why Do Box
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The AbMat Massage Gun Holder is something I’ve been wanting for a while. Massage guns are great for recovery but reaching your back is a pain in the ass. I’ve tried other massage gun mounts but the whole process of strapping the massage gun and mounting it on the rack took too long. AbMat’s holder
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Until the Barbell Rescue brush came along there was nothing like it. Closest thing to it was Hybrid Athletics’ 360 degree nylon brush that covers about half the diameter of a barbell shaft. Barbell Rescue’s brush gives you 335 – 360 degrees of coverage so you can get your bar’s knurling clean with less brush
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This AbMat review shows how this simple pad makes a HUGE difference in the quality of your sit ups. I’ll cover the low back anatomy and how the AbMat helps to support your natural curves. You’ll see me use it in different ways other than just for sit ups. Let’s dig in! UnboxingTable of Contents1
Thanks to the AbMat Hip Thrust Pad (HTP) painful hip bones are a thing of the past. AbMat has created yet another specialized pad that’s comfortable, durable, and helps to stabilize the barbell. And best of all, the hip thrust pad won’t hinder your motion while doing the exercise. Let’s dig in! UnboxingTable of Contents1
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I’ve heard great things about the Crossover Symmetry Shoulder Package. And like many people, I lack shoulder stability and rotator cuff muscle strength. Used and sworn by many pro baseball players and Crossfit athletes, I decided to pick up the Pro package and put my shoulders to the test. Let’s check it out! UnboxingTable of
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The HGG Performance landmine attachment clamp arrived and I’m excited to test it. It uses a solid clamping mechanism similar to their Nordic Bar. And that mechanism makes it universal, so it can be used on any post that’s 3.5″ wide or less. I have a 3″ x 3″ weight rack so it should work
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I got the Strong Neck training device because I’ve always been one to neglect neck training. The Strong Neck seemed simple and much cheaper than other neck strengthening devices I researched. It’s basically a weight plate sleeve with a pad on the bottom. Add a weight plate, place the pad on your head, and get
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In this Micro Gainz review I’ll be going over their multi-color Olympic size set of 8 fractional plates. I’ve always wanted micro plates but could never find some that were economical til now. Fractional plates help you set new PRs in small increments because sometimes a 5 lbs jump is too large. With micro plates
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The Kensui Swissies are a simple accessory but they add a new angle to pull days. You can attach them to bars, barbells, and bands. Knurled handles, anti-slip rubber lining, and a high weight capacity makes the Swissies versatile. Let’s check them out. UnboxingTable of Contents1 Unboxing2 First Impressions3 Features3.1 One Size Fits All3.2 Knurled
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The AbMat medicine ball is like no other med ball I’ve used. I’ve dealt with med balls where seams spread apart, laces tear, and the interior starts to come out. AbMat’s med ball has no stitching or laces, no stuffing, and it’s apparently indestructible. Believe me, they’ve tried ridiculous amounts of ways to destroy it
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The Synergee Fitness Rhino barbell looks great in Cerakote black. Made for powerlifting, this barbell has a high weight capacity, it’s rigid, has little whip, but still has a smooth spin. With aggressive knurling, the bar feels secure when lifting heavy, but doesn’t hurt your hand. Let’s check it out! UnboxingTable of Contents1 Unboxing2 Synergee
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The Harison Fitness squat stand is great for those looking to build a home gym with limited space. It is adjustable so you can rise the uprights up and down. And you can also make it narrow and wide. So you can use it as a squat rack, bench rack, and dip station. Let’s dig
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The AbMat Preacher Pad is something I’ve been looking forward to. With limited room in the garage, I’m always looking for space saving equipment like this one. A preacher curl bench takes up a lot of room and is a one trick pony so this was my next best option to isolate the guns. Let’s
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The IFAST Olympic weightlifting bar has been good to me so far. Love how it spins when I’m using it for snatches and power cleans. And it has the right amount of knurling so it doesn’t slip. Let’s check it out! UnboxingTable of Contents1 Unboxing2 Specs3 IFAST Olympic Weightlifting Bar3.1 Dimensions3.2 Loadable Sleeve Length4 Tensile
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In this HGG Performance Tib Bar review I’ll be showing you all its features and how you can use it for more than just tib raises. The Tib Bar comes with a detachable, stainless steel loading sleeve, and a clamp. You can assemble it in 20 seconds and start getting your ankles and shins stronger
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The HGG Performance Nordic bar will have your hamstrings screaming for mercy! You can mount it to your weight rack and it won’t nudge. Giving you a stable way to knock out Nordic hamstring curls just using your bodyweight. Let’s see what it’s all about! UPDATETable of Contents1 UPDATE2 Unboxing3 First Impressions4 HGG Performance Nordic
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In this HGG Performance IsoTib Bar review I’ll give you a close up look at this beast. With a regular tib bar you’re limited to plantar and dorsiflexion (pointing feet down and up). The IsoTib bar lets your isolate each ankle while working through its full range of motion. This way you exercise your ankle
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UnbrokenShop hand grips come in clutch anytime I have a high volume pull day. These unsung heroes help me get through the toughest workouts without tearing my hands up. Whether you do a lot of pull ups, rings, or kettlebell exercises, these hand grips take a beating so you don’t have to. For that reason,
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JaxJox dumbbells are digital adjustable dumbbells that go up to 50 lbs. The dumbbells replace 8 pairs of dumbbells (16 dumbbells in total) and can be used with the JaxJox app or Interactive Studio. Dumbbell weight plates and handles are made of metal. Time to let you in on all the details. Let’s dig in!
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The Resistance Training Hero (RTH) attachments add a new stimulus to weight training. It’ll help you add resistance bands to your barbell exercises so you can break through plateaus. Using what’s called accommodating resistance, you’ll be able to increase your power and hit new PRs! Let’s check it out. UnboxingTable of Contents1 Unboxing2 Benefits2.1 Accommodating
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I know ankle straps for cable machine workouts aren’t that sexy if you’re a guy… But the butt you’ll get from doing isolated accessory exercises combined with compound moves will be. And because these ankle straps have a front and rear attachment loop, you can also use them for lying hamstring curls. Let’s check out
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The Iron Tibialis Bar by Freak Athlete Essentials is all metal unlike other tib bars out there. Before tib bars became popular you had to use bulky machines like Titan Fitness’ Tibia Dorsi Calf Machine. Nowadays, tibialis bars make it easy to strengthen your tibialis anterior muscles from anywhere. They’re plate loaded, portable, and super
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PRx Performance has done it again with their new wall mounted dumbbell storage racks. The geniuses at PRx created a dumbbell storage rack like no other. Traditional dumbbell racks take up A LOT of space … And we all know in a home gym space is precious. Enter the PRx wall mounted dumbbell storage rack!
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The Titan spotter arms serve a basic purpose but they do a damn good job at it. Since I purchased my 3 x 3 spotter arms, Titan has released a couple new versions. Regardless of which version you want, they all function the same way. It’s just a matter of getting the one that fits
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When I learned UnbrokenShop came out with a faster speed rope, the Speed Rope Pro, I had to jump on it. I had their previous speed rope but the Pro is supposed to be smoother and faster. I’m not a huge fan of slow, steady state cardio sessions, but I love sprints and skipping rope.
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I got DMoose Fitness barbell collars cause my old spring clips weren’t working anymore. Yeah, I had the old type of barbell clips that you squeezed to slide into the barbell. They did a good job with slow lifts but they kept sliding down the barbell when I did Olympic lifts like power cleans. So
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The Runwe adjustable bench is a solid option for home gym owners. It has 9 total levels of adjustments (6 on the back pad, 3 on the seat). A weight capacity of 1100 lbs. And a comfortable 2″ padding. Time to get into the nitty gritty details so you can check it out. UnboxingTable of
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In this Torroband review I’ll go over everything about these popular heavy duty resistance bands. They’re touted as the “world’s most powerful resistance bands” on the Torroband website. And it’s because they’re tested up to 350 lbs of combined resistance. Let’s dig in! UPDATETable of Contents1 UPDATE1.1 Click Here For Alternative Resistance Bands2 Unboxing2.1 350
The JaxJox Kettlebell Connect 2.0 is an all digital adjustable kettlebell. It can change weight from 12 to 42 lbs in a few seconds and takes up minimal space. It’s like having 6 kettlebells in one. Let’s check this sucker out! Inside The BoxTable of Contents1 Inside The Box2 Specs3 Adjustable Kettlebell4 Display Screen5 Small
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In my search for a vertical barbell holder, I ran into this multi-functional home gym wall organizer. Not only can you hang barbells from it but you can throw other accessories on there as well. This way you’re not paying for something that only has one purpose. We’re in garage gyms here, organization and space
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This Yosuda indoor cycling bike review is for the YB001 model. Yosuda is known for selling exercise bikes, under desk bikes, elliptical machines, and rowers. The YB001 is their cheapest indoor cycling bike. It’s a smooth ride with adjustable seat and handlebars, it’s stable, quiet, and tracks your progress. Let’s do this! Unboxing Table of
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JaxJox Interactive Studio is a full body workout machine with artificial intelligence. It combines strength training, cardio, and recovery in a small set up with a bad ass 43″ rotating screen. The whole set up comes with adjustable dumbbells, adjustable kettlebell, vibrating foam roller, and a push up station. All these track your performance so
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The Mad Spotter hooks are a pair of dumbbell spotter hooks you hang from a barbell. They solve the same problem J-cups solve for barbells. Their job is to hold dumbbells while you get in the correct position to press. So they’re like J-cups for dumbbells. They’re perfect for bench pressing or shoulder presses without
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The Century Wavemaster XXL punching bag is massive, hence the XXL behind its name. It is a free standing punching bag so you can move it around all over your home gym. That is something I really like about the Wavemaster XXL because I put it in the middle of my garage gym and go
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The Ethos Power Sled is a force to be reconned with. I’m a home gym storage freak so its folding and storage ability is what drew me to it. It’s made of 75 lbs of solid steel and works for both pulling and pushing workouts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shredded
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The Runwe adjustable dumbbells are something I was excited to get because of their unique adjusting mechanism. I hadn’t seen a set of adjustable dumbbells like these before so they peaked my interest. They adjust by matching weight plates like puzzle pieces and twisting them to interlock with each other. Very cool idea especially because
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ProSourceFit competition bumper plates are one of the best competition plates today when it comes to quality and price. These types of bumper plates are used in Olympic lifting competitions where the plates are dropped after a lift. For this reason, they need to be made of quality material to be able to withstand the
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The Flybird Pro adjustable bench is Flybird’s heavy duty bench. Flybird is known for selling folding adjustable benches with a slim frame design. This one is thicker than their other weight benches and has a higher weight capacity. Let’s dig in! UnboxingTable of Contents1 Unboxing2 Assembly3 Specs4 Adjustable Bench5 Stability6 Padding7 Mobility8 Welds9 Pros &
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I had been looking for a reason to get another specialty bar and I finally pulled the trigger on the IFAST Fitness trap bar. Don’t get me wrong, I love using my Titan Fitness safety squat bar but it was time to test something else. The IFAST Fitness hex bar is sturdy, has a high
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The SYL Fitness rack mounted landmine attachment gives you more options than a post landmine. With post landmine attachments (plate inserted), you only have the option to anchor it down at the floor. With a rack mounted landmine you can alter your anchor point anywhere along your weight rack’s uprights. This gives you more variety
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In this IronMaster Ultimate Row Handle review I’m gonna cover EVERYTHING this beast does for you. If you’ve never heard of this cable attachment before, it replaces a ton of accessories around the gym. With adjustable handles for cable exercises and a space to insert a barbell, this might be the last cable attachment you’ll
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In this post I’ll be reviewing the Double Circle squat wedges. In a nutshell, squat wedges give you the ability to squat deeper, activate the quads more, and protect your spine. These wedges are made out of steel and are individual for each foot, which I prefer over my old wooden wedge. Let me show
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DMoose weight lifting straps have helped me increase my pulling lifts significantly. Many consider straps “cheating” but I see it as an aid to improve lifts in ways my own grip won’t allow me to. When used correctly, you shift the focus to big pulling muscles rather than your fatiguing grip. I’ll show you how
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While searching online for a home version of a Nordic curl bench, I ran into the NordStick strap. A genius Nordic curl bench alternative that takes up a tiny amount of space and is very cheap. This strap lets you do Nordic curls by simply inserting a strap under your door or rack. Let’s get
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