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Barbells are a popular piece of equipment in both commercial and home gyms. They’re arguably the staple piece of equipment that should be in every home gym and for the importance of them, they’re worth keeping in top condition! Without proper maintenance, barbells can become rusty, bent, and even break down.  Cleaning your barbell is […]

Does this sound familiar – You’re midway through an exercise, it starts to get difficult, and suddenly you feel the weight plates are loose on the dumbbell and your collar has come loose? This is likely going to be the issue for those using a spinlock collar.  Home gym enthusiasts will be familiar with this

Have you ever mindlessly placed weight plates onto a barbell?  I’ve been doing it for years. I’d look to put the plates on so that they are symmetrical on both sides of the bar but I never thought that the way you load a barbell is important from a safety perspective but also because it

The best way to progress in the weight room is to always push your limits and add weight to the bar. What they don’t tell you, however, is that sometimes the weight is just too much and you fail a rep.  There’s nothing wrong with failing a rep, it’s a normal part or training to

In the last few years, home gyms have become increasingly popular.  Home gyms have loads of advantages. They’re much more convenient and flexible to use than regular gyms, as you don’t have to travel to get to them or worry about how busy they’ll be. You also don’t have to worry about opening times if