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
One of the simplest — but most effective — work-out tools you can have is a free weight. They provide resistance in any direction and can be used to gain muscle mass or
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
Battle ropes are awesome. They’re dynamic in nature and can be a godsend for improving conditioning, general strength, and overall work economy. If you’ve never trained with battle ropes, then you’re seriously missing
Smith machines are a familiar sight in gyms around the world, both in a commercial setting and in home gyms. And that’s for a good reason. This time tested piece of equipment can
There was a time when low-cost budget equipment meant one of two things: Either it was second hand, or it would break within the first few uses. Thankfully, consumers have more options than
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 —
An often overlooked piece of equipment, weight plates are the unsung hero of your gym. The loyal companions of barbells everywhere, weight plates might not be as flashy as the brand new cable
Out of all the pieces of equipment you can find in a gym, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more versatile tool than the barbell for building strength. Barbells are great tools for
If only massages weren’t so expensive. A thought that has crossed the mind of many a trainee the day after a heavy lifting session. Thankfully, self myofascial release, the scientific term for self
