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Rogue Ohio Bar vs X Training Elite Competition Barbell

Rogue Ohio Bar vs. X Training Elite Competition Barbell

From the features to the price, no two barbells are the same — including the Rogue Ohio Bar, and the X Training Elite Competition Barbell. Some barbells are meant for Olympic-style lifts, such as ... Continue Reading

Rogue Kettlebell vs Onnit Kettlebell

Rogue Kettlebell vs. Onnit Kettlebell

While there are many solid pieces of equipment that you can add to your home gym, one of the most versatile pieces is often overlooked — the good ol’ fashioned kettlebell. Two of the most ... Continue Reading

Rogue Ohio Bar vs Rogue Echo Bar

Rogue Ohio Bar vs. Rogue Echo Bar

If you’re looking to add one of the best barbells to your home gym, Rogue offers two solid choices in the Ohio and the Echo 2.0. When choosing a barbell, these are two great options since they can be used ... Continue Reading

Rogue vs REP Dumbbells

Rogue Dumbbells vs. REP Dumbbells

When it comes to a pair of dumbbells, two solid options to consider are the hex dumbbells from Rogue and REP Fitness — but which of these dumbbells are the best? Many fitness lovers enjoy the versatility ... Continue Reading

Rogue Ohio Bar vs REP Sabre Barbell

Rogue Ohio Bar vs. REP Sabre Barbell

Many home gyms now feature top-of-the-line equipment due to ease of access. When looking for a new barbell, The Rogue Ohio Bar and the REP Fitness Sabre Barbell are two solid options that are worthy of ... Continue Reading

Tempo vs Tonal

Tempo vs. Tonal Review

Many home gyms, like Tempo Studio and Tonal, are now incorporating Artificial Intelligence to help take your workouts to the next level. With tools like virtual training, these smart home gyms are now ... Continue Reading

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Bowflex Revolution Home Gym Review

The Bowflex Revolution is one of the most versatile home gyms on the market. Offering over 100 different exercises and 400 different variations, there are few limits when it comes to the workouts you ... Continue Reading

Best Curl Bars

Best Curl Bars for Olympic Weights, Standard Weights, And More

Curl bars are an equipment staple of any upper body training program. They’re particularly helpful in building biceps strength — curl bars can effectively target both the short head and the long head. But ... Continue Reading

Best Barbell Collars

Best Barbell Collars for Budget, Heavy Lifts, And More

Barbell collars are essential for keeping heavy plates from sliding off your barbell during lifts. They’re a simple tool you can slide onto any barbell to lock your plates in place. If you’ve ever felt a ... Continue Reading

Best Rogue Squat Racks

Best Rogue Squat Racks For Pull-Ups, Small Spaces, And More

Rogue Fitness makes a wide variety of squat racks that can assist with virtually every lifting-based need. These racks are ideal for both public and home gym owners, but finding the right one can be ... Continue Reading

Best Bowflex Gym

The Best Bowflex Gyms for At-Home Training, Small Spaces and More

At-home training can be an incredibly attractive prospect, especially for those with a long work commute or tight schedules. Though the overall prospect of spending thousands to furnish a home gym may be ... Continue Reading

Best Medicine Balls

Best Medicine Balls for Grip, Slamming and Durability

Medicine balls are a fantastic, dynamic training tool that can be used in nearly every style of workout. Whether you're a true beginner or a weathered gym rat, it's more than likely that medicine balls ... Continue Reading

Best Pull-Up Bars

The Best Pull-Up Bars (2025): Worthwhile Additions to Your Home Gym?

Interested in turning your home gym into a strength training palace? “Strength training usually involves lifting weights, using resistance bands, or even your own body weight to create ... Continue Reading

Greatest Weightlifting Battles

5 of the Greatest Weightlifting Battles of All Time

Ask any competitive weightlifter in the world and they’ll tell you that their main opponent when they’re at a meet is the barbell they have to lift. Weightlifting as a sport isn’t necessarily structured to ... Continue Reading

Best Weight Racks

The Best Weight Racks for Dumbbells, Barbells, Weight Plates and More

Storage is almost always an issue with gym equipment. Whether you’re working out in your garage or in a gym, being able to keep everything neat and tidy is one thing, but making sure that it doesn’t take ... Continue Reading

Best GHD Machines

Best GHD Machines For The Money, Small Spaces and More

Alongside the Reverse Hyper, the GHD (Glute-Hamstring Developer) might be one of the most neglected machines in the gym. And it’s unfortunate because the GHD has the potential to transform your training — ... Continue Reading

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Best Dumbbell Rack

Dumbbell racks serve two important purposes. They help you organize your training space and they help with safety because your dumbbells are out of the way and you won’t have to worry about tripping over ... Continue Reading

Best Preacher Curl Featured

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

Many people get into weight training for a variety of reasons and one of those reasons is to build their upper arms. There’s a reason the flexed bicep emoji is so popular - the thought of bigger biceps can ... Continue Reading

Best Abdominal Sit-up Pads

Best Abdominal Sit-Up Pads

When it comes to strengthening abdominal muscles, standard crunches on the floor may not enable the range of motion needed for the best results. In addition, the floor may not be able to support the lower ... Continue Reading

Best Sit-Up Benches

Best Sit-Up Benches

Access to a good sit-up bench can make a world of difference for abdominal training. Sit-up benches are usually flat or incline weight benches that have padded pegs on one side for your legs to secure ... Continue Reading

Best Deadlift Socks

Best Deadlift Socks

Deadlifts are an excellent exercise for improving power, strength, and total body mass, but they can come with a minor complication at times, and that's scraped shins. A primary goal in successful ... Continue Reading

Best Resistance Band With Bar Attachments

Best Resistance Bands With Bar Attachments

Resistance bands with bar attachments usually consist of one or more resistance bands that attach to a bar or bow that can then be used similarly to a barbell. The resistance range offered by each product ... Continue Reading

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Best Landmine Bases

The landmine is an incredibly versatile piece of equipment and can be used to train just about any body part with enough creativity. A solid landmine base will accommodate every type of barbell and will be ... Continue Reading

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Best Over-The-Door Pull-Up Bars

Over-the-door pull-up bars are a very convenient way to get in a quick workout in the comfort of your home gym. Pull-up bars offer a variety of exercise opportunities for the user. While this of course ... Continue Reading

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