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5000 Series Adjustable Bench Comparison Guide

How to pick the best of the best -- for you.

Feb 28, 2023 / Aimee Heckel
Woman using a commercial rig

How Do I Choose the Best Commercial Rig?

The rig is up.

Aug 02, 2023 / Aimee Heckel
Man sitting on a weight bench

The Ultimate Guide to Your FAQs About Choosing the Best Gym Equipment

Your most common gym equipment FAQs answered.  

Jan 04, 2024 / Aimee Heckel
Alpine Bar

Barbell Comparison Guide: How to Pick the Best Barbell

A barbell is a barbell, right? Not exactly.

May 16, 2023 / Aimee Heckel
Lifter holding a weight plate

How to Pick the Best Weight Plates for Your Gym

Weight a minute.

Nov 30, 2023 / Aimee Heckel
Lifter using a functional trainer

What is a Functional Trainer?

Adding the "fun" to "functional trainer."

Oct 12, 2023 / Aimee Heckel
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Calibrated Plates: What Are They and Do You Need Them?

Approved by powerlifters and competitive athletes.

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How to Progress Your Chin-Ups for A Strong Upper Body

How many can you do?

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An athlete in a REP® t-shirt loads 45-pound weight plates onto a bar.

The Easiest Way to Convert KG Weight Plates to LB (& Vice-Versa)

Your plate conversion cheat sheet.

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Man performs dumbbell skull crusher triceps extentions.

Want Bigger Arms? Start Doing Dumbbell Skull Crushers

Give your triceps some love.

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Why Smith Machine Lunges Are a Leg Day Must

Your knees will thank you.

Aug 07, 2025 / Jake Dickson
An athlete completes GHD sit-ups in a well-stocked gym.

The 11 Best GHD Moves to Unlock Strength and Power

Glute-Ham-Dammmmn... that's what GHD stands for, right?

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