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Don't Buy Lifting Weights Amazon Recommends Until You Read This
Budget Fitness

Don't Buy Lifting Weights Amazon Recommends Until You Read This

Thinking about buying lifting weights Amazon Prime can drop at your door? Read this before you waste money on a cheap hand weights set Amazon reviewers hyped.

I Bent $1,000 of Home Gym Weights Equipment So You Don't Have To
Equipment Reviews

I Bent $1,000 of Home Gym Weights Equipment So You Don't Have To

I've destroyed a lot of gear. Before you waste your hard-earned money, here is exactly how to spot home gym weights equipment that won't survive heavy use.

The Only Gym Shoulder Machine Worth Using If Your Joints Ache
Equipment Reviews

The Only Gym Shoulder Machine Worth Using If Your Joints Ache

A veteran lifter explains why your standard gym shoulder machine might be causing impingement, and reveals the only fixed-path equipment actually worth using.

Don't Trust the Weight Capacity on Cheap Lifting Equipment
Equipment Reviews

Don't Trust the Weight Capacity on Cheap Lifting Equipment

Think that budget squat stand can actually hold 1,000 pounds? Here is exactly how to test your lifting equipment for real-world safety before going heavy.

How to Choose Back Squat Equipment for a Cramped Garage
back squat equipment

How to Choose Back Squat Equipment for a Cramped Garage

Building leg strength at home? Here is exactly how to choose the right back squat equipment for your space, budget, and lifting style without getting scammed.

I Built My Mom a Gym: The Fitness Older Women Actually Need
Aging and Fitness

I Built My Mom a Gym: The Fitness Older Women Actually Need

Most fitness older women are prescribed involves useless light weights. Here is the exact heavy-duty home gym setup I built to keep my 68-year-old mom strong.

Stop Treating Resistance Band Workout Equipment Like a Toy
Budget Gym Setup

Stop Treating Resistance Band Workout Equipment Like a Toy

Think bands are just for warm-ups? I tested dozens of setups to show you how real resistance band workout equipment can actually build serious muscle.

Are Bands Enough for Real Resistance Training for Women?
Equipment Reviews

Are Bands Enough for Real Resistance Training for Women?

Wondering why your workouts stalled? I test home gym gear for a living, and here is when band-only resistance training for women stops building real muscle.

The Truth About 'Compact' Gym Equipment for Strength Training
Compact Gym

The Truth About 'Compact' Gym Equipment for Strength Training

Space-saving gym equipment for strength training sounds great until it wobbles during a heavy squat. Here is how to pick compact gear that won't collapse.

Is Flashy All-In-One Strength Equipment Actually Worth It?
Equipment Reviews

Is Flashy All-In-One Strength Equipment Actually Worth It?

Thinking about buying a massive all-in-one trainer for your garage? Here is why that flashy strength equipment usually breaks down and what to buy instead.

Why I Ditched Weight Stacks for Plate Loaded Equipment
Equipment Reviews

Why I Ditched Weight Stacks for Plate Loaded Equipment

Selectorized weight stacks look great, but they're expensive to ship and cap your lifts. Here is why plate loaded equipment is the ultimate home gym hack.

Is Weight Lifting Walmart Gear Actually Safe for Heavy Sets?
Budget Equipment

Is Weight Lifting Walmart Gear Actually Safe for Heavy Sets?

Wondering if buying weight lifting walmart equipment is a massive mistake? I tested their budget barbells, benches, and iron plates to see what actually survives.