Home Gym Tips and Reviews

A heated debate on whether or not to use 35 LB plates! This occurred in the first Home Gym Roundtable. You can listen to the full episode on Spotify or YouTube.

Looking for some additional home gym content? Check out the articles below:

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11 Ways to Start Your Home Gym for Under $500
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Rogue Slinger or Universal Pulley System from Surplus Strength? Well... It depends. Listen up to find which one may be best for you.

This advice comes from Matt Pendergraph, who is a master with the lever arms. If you're looking for more info check out his reviews of the UPS and Slinger.

Check out the full podcast episode - What Do You Lift With, Bro?

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Should you get Rogue, REP, Titan, or another type of lever arms? Long or short?

This advice comes from Matt Pendergraph, who is a master with the lever arms. Find more lever arm hacks & tips from his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/MattPendergraph.

Check out the full Episode - What Do You Lift With, Bro?

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Recommended products via The Kurt Locker:

Yoke: Can be used as an overhead press, carry movements, as a rack, grip training, and more.

Sandbags: Cost-efficient option.

Log Bar: This rackable option is a solid one for many.

Axle Bar: Doesn't need to be an expensive one.

Rothco Duffle Bag: Stay away from "Military Duffel Bags."

Stay away from the shorty versions.

Check out the full interview: Rack Hardware, Benefits of Home Gym, Strongman Advice, and More with The Kurt Locker

Plenty more Strongman Advice at Kurt's YouTube Page

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The PR-1100 from Rep Fitness is an excellent option for anyone needing a power rack without wanting to spend their yearly gym allowance on a single item. It’s built with high quality, and many features make it nearly impossible to beat for the price. The PR-1100 may be the best power rack that you can get for under $400.

Check out the full review: https://garagegymexperiment.com/2021/03/18/rep-fitness-pr-1100-power-rack/

Learn more about REP: https://garagegymexperiment.com/rep-fitness/

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When it comes to your everyday barbell, there are three or four different Olympic barbell options that someone should consider as their “primary,” which is what is covered in this audio.

If you’re just here to find out which one is best for you, here is a quick way to think about it.

Multi-Purpose Bar: You want to be able to do Olympic movements like the power clean and snatch but also bench, squat, and deadlift. Whether you’re a CrossFitter, performing general strength training, or a beginner, this is a safe option for you where all movements can be accomplished. This is the most popular choice for most.
Power Bar: No Olympic movements are going to be done and you want an ideal grip for bench, squat, and deadlift. These include a thicker diameter and likely more aggressive knurl.
Olympic Weightlifting Bar: Improving the Olympic movements (power clean, snatch, clean & jerk) is your primary focus.
Women’s Bar: The smaller diameter of these bars help women maintain a better grip, which is especially helpful for the Olympic weightlifting movements. Some women think it’s necessary while others do not. These can be found as a multi-purpose or Olympic weightlifting option.

Check out the full blog post at: https://garagegymexperiment.com/2021/11/02/what-type-of-barbell-should-i-get/

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