You know how to grip a barbell. You take an overhand grip with your knuckles facing you, or your take an underhand grip with your knuckles facing away from you. It seems simple until you whip out fancy ... Continue Reading
REP PR-4000 vs. REP PR-5000 Power Rack
Finding the right power rack to be the centerpiece of your iron sanctuary can be one of the most difficult decisions to make when building out a home gym. However, REP Fitness is alleviating this ... Continue Reading
Air Bike Vs. Rower — the Ultimate Cardio Showdown
The air bike and the rower — two cardio machines that are both beloved and dreaded. They’re beloved because they’re quick and dirty ways to push yourself to the limit while getting stronger and better ... Continue Reading
Close-Grip vs. Wide-Grip in the Lat Pulldown — Differences, Similarities, and Does It Really Matter?
There may be a buffet of back exercises out there to pick and choose from, but chances are you probably include the lat pulldown — or one of its many variations — into your training in some ... Continue Reading
Brown Rice Vs. White Rice — Which Is Better for Strength Athletes?
The last time you ordered in, you might have been faced with the choice of brown rice or white rice. Brown rice is often marketed as “healthier” while white rice gets a bad rap in certain fitness circles. ... Continue Reading
The Leg Press Vs. the Squat — Who Wins the Battle for Leg Day?
When you’re serious about growing lower body strength, power, and muscle, you cannot go past the barbell squat and the leg press. These lifts are often the top two contenders in strength programs when it ... Continue Reading
Cable Pull Through vs. Kettlebell Swing — Differences and Benefits
The glutes are your body’s center of power, and nothing builds the glutes like the hip hinge. The hip hinge forms the foundation of a lot of strength and athletic moves, and two fantastic hinge exercises ... Continue Reading
T-Bar Row vs. Barbell Row — Which Back Builder Is Best for You?
If you’re serious about maximal strength development or getting a V-taper, then you need to row to grow. The T-Bar row and the barbell row are often the top two contenders for the big barbell pulling spot ... Continue Reading
Bumper Plates vs. Metal Plates
A difficult question many home gym owners have to answer is, “What type of weight plates should I buy?” Bumper plates are arguably the most common style of plates you'll find ... Continue Reading
Rogue Bumper Plates vs. REP Bumper Plates
When looking for the right weight plates to add to a home gym, many turn to bumper plates as they can be used for pretty much every barbell workout. Two great options for home ... Continue Reading
Bowflex Adjustable Dumbbells vs. Nüobell Adjustable Dumbbells Review
While we may be biased, we think a set of dumbbells can really tie a weight room together — the only problem is that it can be difficult for a home gym owner to find the right spot for them ... Continue Reading
Steroids Vs. Natural Bodybuilding — Mike O’Hearn Addresses Viral Interview With KENNY KO
The 11th episode of The Mike O'Hearn Show presented Generation Iron kicked off with a bang. The episode's cold open was a montage of people saying various things to the effect of O'Hearn being ... Continue Reading
Theragun Prime vs. Hyperice Hypervolt 2
Percussive massage guns like the Theragun Prime and Hyperice Hypervolt 2 are a great way to work out soreness you may experience from a long gym session — or even a long day at the office. For those ... Continue Reading
Rogue Adjustable Bench vs. REP Adjustable Bench
It’s probably not much of a secret that a weight bench is one of the most useful tools you can have at your disposal in your home gym. There are so many different benches on the market, but we think ... Continue Reading
Romanian Deadlift Vs. Deadlift — Which is Better for Your Program?
If you’re going to be a strength athlete — even a weekend warrior — sooner or later, you’re going to have to pull. The Romanian deadlift and the conventional deadlift are often top contenders for the big ... Continue Reading
The Plunge vs. Polar Monkeys Cold Plunge
Cold plunging has become a very trendy way to speed up the recovery of sore muscles, with some avid cold plungers attesting to the mental benefits, as well. Now you can certainly hop into a ... Continue Reading
Rogue Ohio Bar vs. Force USA Gunner Barbell
Anyone building out their first home gym or anyone just simply looking for a new barbell is most likely going to want one that is as versatile as possible to handle all of their ... Continue Reading
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
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
Mobility vs. Flexibility — Why It Matters and What It Means for You
You train for better strength, endurance, and cardio, but when was the last time you took the time to help your body move better? Mobility and flexibility can often be overlooked as they may not be as fun ... Continue Reading
Rogue Ohio Bar vs. Rogue Echo Bar
If you’re looking to add a versatile barbell 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 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
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
The Inverted Row vs. The Pull-Up — How to Choose the Right Movement for Big Back Gains
Calisthenic exercises are hugely underrated for strength, hypertrophy, proprioception, and most of all, their ability to be performed nearly anywhere at any time. While you certainly remember the rush of ... Continue Reading