So, you’ve bought your first power rack and can’t wait to get it set up. Check out any forum or Facebook group though and you’ll quickly find an oversight on your part might be what goes underneath the power rack when installing it. Power rack flooring is an essential item for almost everyone installing a …
Power Rack Flooring: What Do You Put Under a Power Rack? Read More »
New purchases for most items will have a fresh and pleasant smell right out of the box. When you order some rubber dumbbells for your home gym, most people imagine opening up the pallet or cardboard packaging to be greeted with a fresh-smelling set. In reality, most people find the complete opposite. A fresh, brand …
How To Get the Rubber Smell Out of Weights? (Explained) Read More »
In a commercial gym, barbells are usually in good condition and receive regular maintenance from staff. If you go to a more hardcore gym, not only will you expect to see more rusted equipment but find it’s encouraged to create that hardcore lifting environment. When you purchase a barbell for your home gym though, you’ll …
Barbell Rust: How to Clean and Stop Barbells From Rusting Read More »
One of the best things about the gym is that it’s just you vs the weights and I’m sure many reading this have heard “philosophical” phrases saying no matter what life throws at you, a pair of 45s in the gym is always a pair of 45s. Well, if you’ve ever trained at home, and …
A barbell looks very simple at first glance. It’s a long piece of metal, capable of holding heavy loads, seems like a simple piece of equipment, right? In reality, though, barbells can be quite complex and need to be manufactured in a specific way to support safe and efficient weight lifting. There are a few …
