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link to How to Clean Dumbbells and Remove Rust (Iron and Rubber)

How to Clean Dumbbells and Remove Rust (Iron and Rubber)

As any home gym owner knows, there is no such thing as 'cheap' gym equipment. That's why learning how to clean dumbbells and keep them looking great and working great is critical to making your...

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link to How Much Does a Hex Bar Weigh? (14 Bars Compared)

How Much Does a Hex Bar Weigh? (14 Bars Compared)

A Hex Bar (or Trap Bar as it's often called) is a specialty bar that is many times the first bar added to a home gym after a standard barbell. But, unlike standard Olympic barbells that all weigh...

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link to 5 Gym Chalk Alternatives To Keep Your Hands Dry

5 Gym Chalk Alternatives To Keep Your Hands Dry

It's hard to beat gym chalk to keep your hands dry and improve your grip when lifting. I use chalk in my workouts almost every day, for all kinds of exercises like cleans, pulls, rows and...

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link to How Long Do Bumper Plates Last? (Hint: Quality Matters)

How Long Do Bumper Plates Last? (Hint: Quality Matters)

Bumper plates are an expensive, but necessary addition for many home gym owners. So, figuring out how long bumper plates will last is a critical piece of information when determining how big of an...

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link to Titan T3 vs Titan T2 (Which Rack is Better For a Home Gym?)

Titan T3 vs Titan T2 (Which Rack is Better For a Home Gym?)

The Titan T3 and the Titan T2 are two very popular home gym squat racks. The problem is, wading through squat rack specs can sometimes feel like trying to read a foreign language. This can make it...

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link to Squat Rack Specs Explained (Dimensions, Steel Guage, etc)

Squat Rack Specs Explained (Dimensions, Steel Guage, etc)

When you're in the market for a new squat rack, chances are you'll find yourself trying to compare squat rack specs between racks. But, between steel gauge, hole spacing and 3 x 3s vs 2 x 3s - it's...

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