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Next to a barbell and a squat rack, weight plates are essential pieces of equipment for a home gym. While there are many different types of weight plates available, I prefer bumper plates for my garage gym. I’ve been using the IFAST Fitness Olympic bumper weight plates for several months to test how they hold …
It seems that every fitness equipment company out there has its own version of an exercise bike, and among them is IFAST Fitness. So how does its magnetic exercise bike compare to the rest of the market? The IFAST Fitness magnetic exercise bike is an entry-level bike that does a great job with the basics, …
Labor Day is right around the corner, and if you’re anything like me, you’ve got one eye on the grill and the other on those juicy weightlifting deals. For weightlifters, it’s an opportunity to upgrade our home gyms, get that gear we’ve been eyeing, or even kickstart a new fitness journey. Let’s dive into the …
The lat pulldown bar is used to strengthen the upper back (latissimus dorsi) muscles. These metal bars attach to lat pulldown machines or cables and enable you to perform pulldowns using a wide grip or close grip to target the upper back differently. Lat pulldown bars are a great addition to your home gym and …
A trap bar is an often underrated and underutilized piece of gym equipment. It can make deadlifts easier and safer to perform. It can also help you add variety to your workouts by enabling you to do exercises like farmer’s carries with ease. But as with all gym equipment, not every trap bar is the …
Properly storing bumper plates is one of the best ways to ensure they last for as long as possible. If you’re building or reorganizing your gym, you may wonder which storage solution is best for you. How do you properly store bumper plates? You can store bumper plates on a vertical plate storage tree, a …
The number of brands making home gym equipment has increased significantly over the past few years. This makes it difficult to figure out which brands are worth the money and which ones you should eliminate from your research when you’re creating a home gym. The 20 best home fitness equipment brands are: In this article, …
Whether you are a gym owner, looking to set up your own home gym, or just someone who is not sure about squat racks and power racks, you should know the differences between the two. So what are the differences between squat racks and power racks? The main differences between squat racks and power racks …
