Olympic Barbell vs Standard Barbell: The Ultimate Guide
Despite what some people think, there’s a huge amount of difference when comparing an Olympic barbell vs a standard barbell. A men’s Olympic barbell is 7.2 ft (2.2 meters) long … Read more
5 Hack Squat Alternatives at Home
Hack squats are a funny exercise. They’re one I literally never program and in my head, I file them under ‘variation for the sake of it’. Whilst they’re not a … Read more
Is a Bowflex Machine Worth it? Does Bowflex Work?
The Bowflex home gym definitely works for some people in particular circumstances. If you have space restrictions, the Bowflex home gym offers exercise variety without the need to buy a … Read more
6 Leg Press Alternatives to do at Home Without a Machine
The leg press is one of the most popular machines in the gym. Research shows they’re an effective way to build muscle and strength, but what if you don’t have … Read more
How to Build a Home Gym For Any Budget [Ultimate Guide]
Building a home gym is no easy feat. There is so much information out there about what you should and shouldn’t do. But it’s hard to know what equipment you … Read more
Average Gym Membership Costs $50.03 per Month [2022 Gym Price Research]
We have spent over 40 hours researching and contacting the membership teams of over 22 gym chains in the US. This gives us the average gym membership costs for different … Read more
Squat Rack vs Smith Machine: 23 Things to Know
The decision between buying a squat rack or a smith machine is one of the most difficult for someone building their first home gym. There are similarities and differences between … Read more
4 Hammer Strength Lat Pull Alternatives To Work Your Lats Independently
The Hammer Strength Lat Pulldown is a commercial gym machine that many trainers absolutely love. Unlike most lat pulldown machines, this one is plate loaded and has unilateral arms. That … Read more
6 Best Face Pull Alternatives To Do At Home
The face pull is a powerlifting accessory move that has made its way into the gym mainstream. It’s a valuable exercise to prepare your upper body for heavy pressing, increase … Read more
5 Challenging Inverted Row Alternatives At Home
The inverted row is a very good bodyweight exercise to develop the back muscles. Because you can’t really add resistance to the exercise, though, most people will reach the stage … Read more
