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Accessories

It’s the little touches that turn a good gym into a great gym.
Collars, pads, bands, and much more can be the keys to getting the most out of your garage gym.
So it’s a good thing we put all of our garage gym accessory knowledge together in one place just for you!

Barbell Rescue Review – Worth Your Money or Not?

by Tim Steward
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There are a few things that belong in every home gym, and a barbell brush is one of them. Is the Barbell Rescue the right one for you?

Categories Equip Your Gym, Accessories, Barbells, Reviews 12 Comments

Do you really need a treadmill mat?

by Tim Steward
Tread on hardwood

I had finally decided on my treadmill. After way too much research and time at the store trying them out, I ended up going with the first one the guy at the store showed me after asking me about my needs. I’m naturally skeptical of salespeople, so of course, I couldn’t just say yes right … Read more

Categories Equip Your Gym, Accessories, Cardio

Barbell collars. Why, when, and which are the best for you?

by Tim Steward
collars scaled

Details can be significant. The occasional crashes I would hear in commercial gyms (way back in the day when I still belonged to one) were a reminder of that. As plates fell off of bars and hit the floor, I always cringed. I wish I could say I was never the cause of one of … Read more

Categories Equip Your Gym, Accessories, Barbells 2 Comments

Spotter Pins or Saftey Straps – Which is Better?

by Tim Steward
Strap small

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I don’t want to die trapped under a barbell. You might laugh, but my fear is real. Lifting at home alone without a spotter can be dangerous. There are quite a few ways to mitigate the danger, but one of the most common is a power … Read more

Categories Equip Your Gym, Accessories, Racks 14 Comments

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