The OmniStrap is one of the most versatile workout ankle straps I’ve used. I can attach dumbbells, resistance bands, kettlebells, and cable machines to it. With no limitations on shoe size and an endless number of attachments it works with, could this be the MonkeyFeet killer? Let’s dig in! UnboxingTable of Contents1 Unboxing2 OmniStrap Pro3 […]
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The Tib Bar Guy Nordic weight bench is a unique piece of equipment. It’s a combination of a Nordic curl bench and an adjustable weight bench. I don’t remember ever seeing a combo like this and after researching, it looks like this is the first bench of its kind. Let’s check it out! UnboxingTable of
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X3M magnetic squat rack pins make it easy to secure attachments to your power rack. They sell these in two sizes: 5/8″ diameter and 1″ diameter, both 4.5″ in shaft length. My power rack has 3×3 uprights and has holes in both sizes so the pins are compatible. These pins are more aesthetically pleasing than
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Freak Athlete slant blocks are the first of its kind that I’ve seen. Built specifically for ATG programs, they’re stackable, allowing me to adjust them to three different angles. Having these angles helps to scale exercises progressively. Let’s dig in! UnboxingTable of Contents1 Unboxing2 Specs3 Dimensions4 Stackable Slant Blocks4.1 10 Degrees4.2 20 Degrees4.3 30 Degrees5
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The Bells of Steel trap bar is my current favorite specialty bar in the garage. Mainly because of its built-in deadlift jack that makes it so much easier to load/unload. Having used a regular trap bar for many years, I’m never going back. With an open-ended frame and rotating sleeves, the BOS open trap bar
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The Freak Athlete Nordic Mini is a beauty. Compact, sturdy, comfortable, and secure, this Nordic curl bench feels like commercial gym quality without the hefty price. If you’re a fan of Nordic curls like I am (they’re hard AF!) you’re gonna want to keep reading. This is one of the most affordable Nordic benches around
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The Freak Athlete Tri Flexor is a hybrid of a couple of pieces of equipment that work the lower body unilaterally. It’s a combination of an IsoTib and MonkeyFeet in one piece of equipment. These unilateral pieces of equipment have become very popular lately especially with Knees Over Toes programs. They’re versatile, don’t take up
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The Reverse Squat Strap was popularized by Ben Patrick (Knees Over Toes Guy) and his ATG programs. According to Ben, developing strong hip flexors helps you run faster and takes stress off your knees. At the same time, the reverse squat helps to target your lower abs. And believe me, my abs are on fire
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The Solo Tib Bar has made its way to the garage gym. So after using it for a while it’s time for a detailed review. Up to this point, the only other unilateral tib bar I had used was the IsoTib. It’s built different so I was excited to try it out. Let’s check it
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Ever heard of the Rogue Boneyard? If you love Rogue Fitness but don’t want to pay full price, this is a place you should keep an eye on. You can get your hands on bars, plates, and I’ve even see bikes at a discount. I’ll give you an inside look at the Boneyard. What Is
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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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