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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The IFASTFitness stationary bike is a good starter bike for those looking to get some cardio in at home. It has an adjustable seat, handle bar height, and pedals to accommodate for different riders. And it includes a digital monitor that lets you track your progress and heart rate. In this IFASTFitness review I’ll cover
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The Prosource Fit adjustable weight bench is an affordable FID bench for home gym owners. Measuring less than 50″ in total length (including legs), the Prosource Fit bench is great for small spaces. To make it even more compact, if folds in half when not in use. This review will show you everything there is
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The Botorro treadmill is a great piece of cardio equipment if you don’t have a lot of room in your home gym. In fact, Botorro’s R5 folding treadmill folds to less than 8″ off the floor which is insane! You can then stand it up against a wall to get it out of your way.
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Before I got my Brute Force kettlebell sandbags, I didn’t even know such a thing existed. I knew Brute Force for their premium sandbags but when I saw their kettlebell sandbags, I was intrigued. So I went ahead and got 3 of them to play around with and they’ve quickly become one of my favorite
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The Slevio gym timer is a small, portable, magnetic gym timer chock-full of features. You have the ability to create custom intervals, countdowns, countdowns with rounds, counter with rounds, stopwatch, and more. Whether you do CrossFit or just need a timer to count your rest periods, the Slevio timer has plenty of options and comes
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The Brute Force Training weight vest has a great design that I haven’t seen before in a vest. The vest is called the Brute Force Operator 2.0 It has a minimalistic design with little arm restriction and lots of breathability. A 12 pocket design (6 in front and 6 in the back) lets you distribute
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The AtivaFit spin bike is an excellent indoor bike for beginners. It’s built solidly and has the capability to increase resistance as you improve your fitness level. You can also track workouts through a digital LCD monitor to measure your progress. With the ability to be adjusted, this spin bike can be used by a
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The Ativafit Glidetech dumbbells are great for beginners and intermediate weight lifters looking to tone up. They range from 4 lbs to 44 lbs and take up very little space in your home gym. Using a gliding adjustment mechanism, these dumbbells can go from one weight to another very quickly. Let’s take a look inside
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The IFAST Fitness weight bench is a solid adjustable FID bench with plenty of angles to cover all your workouts. Built out of 2″ x 3″ commercial grade steel, yet lightweight, it has a 600 lbs weight capacity. This review will show you everything about this FID bench (flat, incline, decline) so you can see
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The Core Home Fitness Glute Drive Plus is making flat butts a thing of the past. But it’s more than just a stand alone glute drive / hip thrust machine. The Glute Drive Plus also converts into a flat bench so you can get a full body workout. Let’s dig right in! Unboxing The Core
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The DialTech Elite dumbbells are the heaviest dumbbells AtivaFit sells. The weight range for the DialTech Elites is from 11 lbs to 71.5 lbs in 5.5 lbs increments. Originally, AtivaFit had these dumbbells with the weight displayed in kilos but they have upgraded them to show pounds. This way you don’t have to be guessing
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The Joroto XM16 spin bike is one of the best magnetic resistance bikes I’ve tried for many reasons. It’s extremely quiet, very affordable, and will get your heart rate up quickly! Let’s dig right into all the details. Assembly Putting the Joroto XM16 spin bike together was pretty straight forward. The main frame (flywheel and
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The Titan Fitness Safety Squat Bar (SSB) is a specialty olympic barbell with thick padding to reduce unnecessary strain on your spine and shoulders. The Titan SSB v2 has cambered (curved) sleeves to lower your center of gravity and give you more control while you squat. You’ll also see front handles on this bar. This
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The folks at Inertia Wave are at it again but this time, it’s the Inertia Wave Strong doing the punishment. I previously reviewed the original Inertia Wave (Inertia Wave SOLO) and it’s one hell of a metabolic conditioning workout. But now the Inertia Wave Strong gives you the same HIIT workout as the SOLO, plus
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In this Terra Core review I’ll cover everything this versatile gym tool is good for. The Terra Core balance trainer is an air-filled, balance trainer, and core shredding machine that has two sides. One side is an inflatable PVC dome that’s highly reactive to movement. The other is a flat surface with handles for push
The PowerBlock Sport bench is an adjustable bench that does more than what you initially see. And I gotta admit… I didn’t even know PowerBlock sold weight benches, but they actually sell three different ones. I always knew them for their adjustable dumbbells and adjustable kettlebell. I’ll show you how much the Sport bench can
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The Nuobell adjustable dumbbells are a thing of beauty and can quickly become a home gym owner’s new favorite toy. Considered by many to be the best adjustable dumbbells in the market, I’ll show you my pros and cons about them. Inside The Box When it comes to weight ranges, the Nuobell adjustable dumbbells come
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The Core Home Fitness adjustable dumbbells are unique in the adjustable dumbbell market. The mechanism in which you adjust weight is different from dumbbells like the Bowflex 552 and PowerBlock, which I’ve reviewed in the past. The Core Home dumbbells adjusts with the twist of the handle, which makes it very fast to change from
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In this RailTrainer review, I’m going to show you how to convert your squat rack into a functional trainer using a retractable home cable pulley system. This is the first of its kind and now you have the ability do cable functional trainer exercises without spending thousands of dollars and without a big machine taking
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Let me start off by saying that the PRx Performance folding incline bench is bad ass. This has been something people have been requesting for a very long time. And PRx has come through once again in their typical space saving fashion. Just like their folding weight racks and the original flat folding bench, this
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The Finer Form multi functional bench is great for home gym owners that want an all-in-one type of bench. It’s an adjustable FID (flat, incline, decline) bench, ab bench, preacher curl, and hyperextension bench. That’s A LOT of functionality from one piece of equipment. This review will dive into all its features and functions in
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The ProSourceFit 3 in 1 plyo box is a fun accessory to have around the home gym. It’s made out of plywood and the sides are different heights, giving you different ways to challenge yourself. You can use it to do calisthenics, improve speed, power, and performance. Plyo Box Assembly View this post on Instagram
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What do you get when you combine a kettlebell and dumbbell? The BetterBell! The BetterBell is a hollowed out kettlebell shell with a dumbbell handle on the inside. It’s two piece of equipment in one with multiple uses. Unboxing the BetterBell The BetterBells were shipped in one box. Once you open the box, you’ll see
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The Mantis Mount is one of those unsung heroes in the world of fitness. Ever since massage guns came out and took the recovery world by storm, they’ve become a staple in home gyms. But with massage guns comes a very common issue. How do you massage your back by yourself? Unless you have the
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UnbrokenShop has designed a training backpack with a TON of room. Whether you need it for a competition, hiking, traveling, or just the gym, I’ll show you everything about this backpack. This thing has more zippers than a Michael Jackson jacket. Let’s dig right in. Training Backpack vs Regular Backpack The first thing that catches
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Aktiv Solutions has some really cool home gym products that other companies don’t. One of them is their Aktiv Straps. I know what you’re thinking… Not another suspension straps system. But this one is much more advanced than others out there. Dual Anchor Straps The Aktiv Solution straps are two heavy duty, adjustable and independent
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Plate Snacks are vinyl decals for iron and bumper plates. These add a bit of “flavor” to your home gym equipment without the calories. I’ll be showing you how easy it is to apply these to your weight plates for a fun makeover to your home gym equipment. Unboxing Plate Snacks The Plate Snacks decals
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The Ativafit adjustable dumbbells come in several sizes and with different methods of adjustment. In this in-depth review, I’ll show you the differences between the Ativafit Dialtech and Glidetech adjustable dumbbells. Both are perfect for home workouts, but one may be better than the other based on your workout goals. DialTech The Ativafit DialTech adjustable
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The Double Circle gymnastic rings and straps system is one I wish I would’ve known about years ago. Double Circle made a few, simple changes to the traditional cam buckle straps, and it makes a world of difference. I’ll be showing you what I mean in this post. Unboxing the Double Circle Rings The Double
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The Bowflex SelectTech 840 kettlebell is a solid option if you’re looking to workout with kettlebells. It’s six kettlebells in one and doesn’t take up a lot of space. For me, it was the perfect option for my garage gym. Unboxing the Bowflex Adjustable Kettlebell The Bowflex adjustable kettlebell comes fully assembled in a box
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When I first saw the Kensui EZ Vest Max, I thought it looked a bit awkward. But after trying it on and working out with it, it is extremely comfortable and can hold A LOT more weight than other weight vests I’ve used. I’ll be showing you the Kensui EZ Vest Max, which holds up
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I first learned about rotating pull up handles after I started having shoulder pain. So I started researching for ways to add multiple grips to my pull up bar to see what eased the pain. And sure enough, switching grip angles and allowing the shoulders to move in a more natural way helped. Rotating pull
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The ProsourceFit pull up bar is perfect for anyone that wants to bang out a workout with limited space. It fits most regular sized doorways and its folding ability makes it easy to put away with little intrusion. Made of solid steel, it has a weight capacity of up to 440 lbs. Unboxing After opening
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The Ativafit air bike is one of the best budget air bikes on the market. And if you’ve never been on an air bike, you’re missing out on one hell of a cardio workout. I’m talking a lungs burning and gasping for air type of workout. I compare it to doing hill sprints or using
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So you’ve decided to build a home gym but don’t want to spend a fortune. Nothing wrong with that, we all have to start somewhere. When I started my garage gym, I started on a budget as well and slowly built it up over time. And now after a few years into it, I’ve teamed
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Garage gym mirrors are a great accessory to add to your home or garage gym for the sake of checking your form. But they can also serve as motivation to see your progress. Everyone’s flexed in front of a mirror at some point so don’t be ashamed. Besides, it’s your home gym. You make the
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In this Brute Force sandbag review you’ll see why this brand has earned a solid reputation for making some of the best fitness sandbags. They’re used by the military, law enforcement, CrossFit athletes, Strongman competitions, and pro athletes. I’ll be going over the Athlete Sandbag Kit which includes a sandbag that holds 25 to 75
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The Evolve Over pull up bar is an adjustable doorway pull up bar that doesn’t require any screws or drilling. You can also use it in hallways with solid walls. In this review, I’ll show you how its screw-less mechanism makes the Evolve Over pull up bar different from other doorframe pull up bars. Most
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The Ringside Cobra Reflex bag is a free-standing punching bag that mimics real action inside a ring. Unlike other punching bags, when you punch the cobra reflex bag, it springs back at you forcing you to dodge and play defense. I’m not a boxer, I simply use the cobra reflex bag to help me improve
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In this post I’m sharing a list of the best ways to heat a garage gym. After owning a garage gym for a few years now, I know what you’re going through. We all wanna continue making gains over the winter but owning a garage gym exposes you to the elements year round. During the
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The Rogue strongman sandbag I’ll be reviewing in this post is a 100 lbs bag but I’ll also show you a variety of sandbags available. Rogue also sells strongman sandbags that are 150, 200, 250, 300, and 400 lbs. I’ve gotta say the Strongman sandbag is a lot of fun and definitely adds a new
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It seems like every year Black Friday & Cyber Monday fitness deals start earlier and earlier. Below you’ll find the top Black Friday fitness deals of 2020. And of course after Black Friday, you get to enjoy more saving with Cyber Monday fitness discounts. There is more opportunity nowadays than there ever has been to
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The Recoil S2 Pro is a suspension trainer similar to the TRX, however, it has taken suspension training to a whole new level by adding new features that makes it a cinch to move from one exercise to another and to prevent muscular imbalances. With more home and garage gyms being built, suspension training has
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The Titan Fitness dip bar is a must have accessory for any garage gym. In this review I’ll be discussing the X-3 Series Y Dip Bar which is a single bar compatible with 3 x 3 racks. Your rack doesn’t even have to own a Titan Fitness rack for this to work; my rack is
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