IFAST Fitness Bumper Plates: Tested After 50+ Workouts

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 … Continue ReadingIFAST Fitness Bumper Plates: Tested After 50+ Workouts

IFAST Fitness Barbell Review: Tried & Tested With 20+ Workouts

A good quality barbell is a necessity for any home gym, but you don’t have to spend a ton of money on one if you know where to look. IFAST Fitness is a home gym equipment supplier that sells barbells, squat racks, and other pieces of equipment at affordable prices. I’ve been using the IFAST … Continue ReadingIFAST Fitness Barbell Review: Tried & Tested With 20+ Workouts

iFast Fitness Power Cage with Lat Pulldown Review

There are so many options for squat racks and power cages that it’s easy to get lost wondering what makes one great and another not so great. I’m here to share my experience with the IFAST Fitness Power Cage with Lat Pulldown, which I’ve tested for more than 50 workouts.  So is the IFAST Fitness … Continue ReadingiFast Fitness Power Cage with Lat Pulldown Review

Best Labor Day Deals for Weightlifters (2023): Save on Protein, Activewear, & Home Gym Equipment

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 … Continue ReadingBest Labor Day Deals for Weightlifters (2023): Save on Protein, Activewear, & Home Gym Equipment

12 Best Lat Pulldown Bars for Your Home Gym

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 … Continue Reading12 Best Lat Pulldown Bars for Your Home Gym

11 Best Bumper Plate Storage Ideas (Trees, Racks, & DIY)

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 … Continue Reading11 Best Bumper Plate Storage Ideas (Trees, Racks, & DIY)

20 Best Home Fitness Equipment Brands: Pros, Cons, Reviews

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, … Continue Reading20 Best Home Fitness Equipment Brands: Pros, Cons, Reviews

Squat Rack vs Power Rack: Differences, Pros, Cons

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 … Continue ReadingSquat Rack vs Power Rack: Differences, Pros, Cons