How Much Does a Squat Rack Cost? [120+ Racks Research]
As a personal trainer since 2004, I have already been asked by many people how much squat racks cost. Here, I am going to answer that question and…
Equipment
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How Much Does an Olympic Barbell Weigh?
Over the past 20 years, many of my beginner weight training clients ask me about the Olympic barbell weight. Here’s what I always tell them… A men’s Olympic barbell weighs … 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
Are Smith Machines Bad? Myths and Facts
Despite claims to the contrary, Smith machines aren’t bad or useless. When used appropriately they are an excellent and versatile item of gym equipment. The opinion that Smith machines aren’t … Read more
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
How Much Does an Olympic Barbell Cost?
I found there wasn’t really enough good data about the pricing of Olympic barbells. So the Strong Home Gym team of certified personal trainers and I put over 40 hours … 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
How Much Does a Weight Bench Cost?
Finding good information about how much a weight bench costs is not that easy. So the Strong Home Gym team, including certified personal trainers, have spent hours researching and comparing … Read more
25 Compound Dumbbell Exercises (Full Body)
Compound dumbbell exercises are one of the fastest and most effective ways to build muscle, burn fat and transform your fitness levels, regardless of your ability. The longer I spend … Read more
11 Best Barbell Exercises for Each Muscle Group
In my opinion, the barbell is the ultimate training tool. It’s the combination of ultimate simplicity and outright versatility that I love. There are almost limitless barbell exercises you can … Read more
