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Best Barbells

  • Best Rogue Fitness Barbells: Picks for Weightlifters, Powerlifters, and More

    Best Rogue Fitness Barbells: Picks for Weightlifters, Powerlifters, and More

    One of the biggest decisions a home gym owner can make is what type of barbell they’d like to use on a regular basis. For many lifters, a barbell is a barbell in the gym setting, but for those who are building out their own space, it’s a good idea to spend some time researching…

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  • The Best Barbells for Women for Value, Competition, and More

    The Best Barbells for Women for Value, Competition, and More

  • The 10 Best Budget Barbells of 2025: Our Team of CPTs Tested Dozens to Find the Best

    The 10 Best Budget Barbells of 2025: Our Team of CPTs Tested Dozens to Find the Best

  • The Best Powerlifting Barbells of 2025, Tested by CPTs

    The Best Powerlifting Barbells of 2025, Tested by CPTs

Best Home Gym machines

  • The 11 Best Functional Trainers of 2025

    The 11 Best Functional Trainers of 2025

  • The Best Smith Machines of 2025, Reviewed by CPTs

    The Best Smith Machines of 2025, Reviewed by CPTs

  • The Best Cable Machines for Home Gyms, According to Trainers (2025)

    The Best Cable Machines for Home Gyms, According to Trainers (2025)

Best Dumbbells

  • The 7 Best Dumbbell Sets in 2025, Picked by Experts

    The 7 Best Dumbbell Sets in 2025, Picked by Experts

  • The 12 Best Dumbbells in 2025 for Any Budget and Fitness Goal

    The 12 Best Dumbbells in 2025 for Any Budget and Fitness Goal

  • The 10 Best Adjustable Dumbbells for Your Home Gym in 2025

    The 10 Best Adjustable Dumbbells for Your Home Gym in 2025

  • Rogue Dumbbells vs. REP Dumbbells

    Rogue Dumbbells vs. REP Dumbbells

Best Resistance Bands

  • Best Resistance Bands for Glutes of 2025

    Best Resistance Bands for Glutes of 2025

  • The 8 Best Resistance Bands To Add To Your Home Workout, 2025

    The 8 Best Resistance Bands To Add To Your Home Workout, 2025

  • Best Resistance Bands With Bar Attachments

    Best Resistance Bands With Bar Attachments

  • Best Resistance Bands With Handles

    Best Resistance Bands With Handles

Best Benches

  • Rogue Adjustable Bench vs. REP Adjustable Bench

    Rogue Adjustable Bench vs. REP Adjustable Bench

  • Best Preacher Curl Bench: Top Picks for Training Arms and More!

    Best Preacher Curl Bench: Top Picks for Training Arms and More!

  • Best Sit-Up Benches

    Best Sit-Up Benches

More Strength Equipment

  • The Best Ab Straps of 2025 For Comfort, Durability, And More

    The Best Ab Straps of 2025 For Comfort, Durability, And More

  • The Best Slam Balls to Add to Your Home Gym in 2025

    The Best Slam Balls to Add to Your Home Gym in 2025

  • The 10 Best Weighted Vests, Picked by Trainers and Coaches

    The 10 Best Weighted Vests, Picked by Trainers and Coaches

  • The 10 Best Weight Plates of 2025: Rubber, Steel, Urethane, and More

    The 10 Best Weight Plates of 2025: Rubber, Steel, Urethane, and More

  • The 9 Best Bumper Plates of 2025, Expert Tested

    The 9 Best Bumper Plates of 2025, Expert Tested

  • Best Tricep Ropes

    Best Tricep Ropes

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