Most home gym owners do not need competition plates. A good training bumper should be durable enough to drop, accurate enough for normal training, thin enough to load the weight you need, and reasonably priced. My current overall pick is the Rogue Color Echo Bumper Plates. REP Black Bumper Plates are a simpler black option, … Read more
Adjustable dumbbells are one of the easiest ways to get a full dumbbell range into a home gym without giving up an entire wall to fixed pairs. My current overall pick is the PowerBlock Elite, but the right set depends on the tradeoffs you care about most: weight range, adjustment speed, durability, increments, handle feel, … Read more
We all know that Rogue Fitness is definitely worth the money, so let’s build a home gym using their best equipment overall. This guide will be broken up into different sections focused on barbells, benches, power racks, and more! I’ll guide you through the essentials first and give you the next steps to build the … Read more
When it comes to lifting, safety should always be a top priority. That’s why investing in a safety squat bar is essential for anyone serious about their training. Safety squat bars are designed to alleviate pressure from your shoulders, elbows, and wrists while targeting your upper back and quads. With so many options available in … Read more
There are a lot of great functional trainers on the market, but not all of them are created equal. I’ll cover some of the best plate and pin-loaded versions that will fit your home gym and give you the greatest training variations possible. If you want something higher quality, check out the best functional trainers … Read more