Brian Adams
One of the issues my clients bring up when I suggest they invest in a home gym is the amount of space they have in their home. When you think about gym equipment, it usually strikes a chord in your brain that tells you it will be big, it will be bulky, and that it … Read more
If you’re in the market for a reliable, ergonomically designed trap barbell for under $400, you can’t go wrong with the Rogue TB-2. However, if you want something closer to the $300 price range without compromising on quality and durability, Rogue’s TB-1 model would be a better option. There are several things you need to … Read more
Compact home gyms allow you to perform a myriad of workouts with as little at 2 square feet of floor clearance, whereas standard home gyms require at least 50 square feet. Compact home gyms can deliver over 100 exercise variations, making them ideal for anyone who doesn’t have enough space to dedicate for their equipment. … Read more
If you’ve been looking for the best multipurpose barbell for your home gym, the Rogue Bar 2.0 is your best option. Its aggressive knurls combined with its premium craftsmanship make it hard to beat. Rogue’s wide range of barbell types has allowed them to populate the market with some of the best barbells for various … Read more
I was eyeing the NordicTrack Fusion CST the other day. And it got me thinking, is it better than the Bowflex HVT? How does it feel when compared to more professional equipment? Naturally, I had to try it out. The NordicTrack Fusion is a high-tech, quiet motion compact home gym reliant on its Silent Magnetic … Read more
Safety squat bars—or SSBs for short, are specialized bars that make it both easier and more comfortable to perform weighted squat workouts despite upper-body injuries. If you’re in the market for the best Olympic squat bar for the money, the Rogue Fitness SB-1 is your only choice. On the other hand, if you’re looking for … Read more
One of my clients, Brian, called me up last week asking me how he can continue his workouts while at home. We discussed several best home gym options but finally settled with the Bowflex Revolution. This innovative equipment features SpiraFlex technology, which is used on the International Space Station. Every inch of movement is met … Read more
If you’re in the market for a gym-quality piece of equipment that will let you perform dip workouts and more at home, the Ultimate Body Press wall-mounted dip bar with a vertical knee raise station is my top pick. The biggest problem with home dip bars is stability. Most trainers don’t know this, but if … Read more
When a client comes to me asking for recommendations on what home gym unit they should invest in if they want an authentic gym experience, the Force USA G3 is the first unit that comes to mind. The G3 is an all-in-one trainer that combines five exercise stations in one machine. Its industrial-grade heavy-duty steel … Read more
Months ago, one of my clients came to me asking what I thought about the Total Gym XLS. As Total Gym’s best-selling home gym equipment, they wanted to know if I thought it was worth the purchase. While the Total Gym XLS may give you access to over 80 different exercise options and can accommodate … Read more
