A set of weight plates and a barbell are the way to start building your home or garage gym. But which sets are actually good? There are some pretty bad ones out there so we've selected the best...
Category: Free Weights
Olympic Barbell Weight and Dimensions: Standard Bar + Variations
With so many barbells out there, it can be hard to keep track of how big and heavy an Olympic barbell is. And it's made more complicated because "Olympic barbell" can refer to different barbells. In...
Shopping for weight plates can lead to a pretty severe case of sticker shock. Weight plates can be one of the most expensive parts of a home gym. Why are they so expensive? Weight plates are...
With all the different types of barbells out there, it's understandable you get confused sometimes. How much does that barbell on the squat rack actually weigh? It's usually not very complicated. In...
A power cage is a super versatile piece of equipment but it takes up a lot of space. Luckily there's quite a bit of variability in squat cage dimensions and that means you might be able to find one...
Weightlifting is often done with a partner or spotter who can help you out when you fail your repetition. However, in a home gym or a quiet commercial gym, this isn't always available. So what can...