“Where can I buy gym mirrors?” I’ve been asked this question many, many times now, so I figured it was time to throw up an article with some gym-mirror-shopping recommendations and suggestions. I’ll offer you a handful options ranging from potentially free to moderately expensive. Obviously your budget and your willingness to spend time shopping around will dictate which option is best for you.
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You may have wondered to yourself, “why does CrossFit utilize the rower rather than say a climber, treadmill, spin bike, or really any other piece of cardio equipment out there?” When you go to a commercial gym you see almost everything but rowers, right? I mean, perhaps the gym has a couple off in the corner, but they definitely do not dominate the gym’s cardio space. So why did CrossFit decide to go with the rower when so few others have?
When I first got started building out my garage gym I didn’t include a plate storage solution in my budget. Matter of fact, it never even occurred to me when I was planning – I was just excited to get my power rack, plates, and the rest of my gear. Needless to say, it didn’t take very long before I was ready to get all my plates off the floor of my garage.
Do you know what the farmers walk is? If you do, are you actively incorporating them into your training? You should be.
For those who don’t know, the farmers walk (or a farmer’s carry) is a compound movement that involves the simple act of picking something heavy up in each hand and walking with it for as long as you can. Sounds fairly simple, right? Well try not to let the lack of complicated movement patterns or drawn out proper form explanations mislead you. The farmers walk is a very strenuous, beneficial, and completely under-utilized exercise.
I recently added a Vulcan H-Basic squat stand to my garage gym, and since I’m obviously incapable of acquiring any new equipment without telling you what I think about it (it’s just what I do), here is my short and sweet review of the H-Basic. Try not to get too excited. ;)
This bar has been updated and has been much improved over this older version. See an updated review here.
In this review I’ll be taking a look at the OFW Wonder Bar, an entry-level, import WOD bar. This is version two of the Wonder Bar (W2), and while it is much improved over the 1st gen Wonder, it still screams lower-end bar. Some of the more notable improvements include an increase in shaft strength, twice as many bearings, upgraded zinc finish, and flashier metal end caps (noisier too). Of course, the price has changed too; upwards that is, from $189 to $219.
Are you looking for a way to add some variation to your lifts? Are you hitting some plateaus and needing to break up the routine? For an inexpensive way to mix up your bench press, overhead press, rows, deadlifts, and even arm workouts, consider a Swiss bar like Rogue’s MG-1 Multi-Grip Bar. The MG-1 Bar may very well be the best, most versatile specialty bar option on the market, and it’s easily one of the least costly ways to add a new dimension to a stale workout.
Is Rogue Fitness going commercial?
Rogue is well known for their huge selection of quality Crossfit and weightlifting equipment. They are the go-to for power racks, Olympic bars, bumper plates, and all sorts of gear for equipping a Crossfit affiliate or a personal home or garage gym. However, Rogue Fitness hasn’t typically been associated with commercial equipment. You know, the machines you would find in a giant mega-gym. Well there are some new items from Rogue that definitely scream commercial gym. I’ll show you some of them and let you decide if Rogue is going commercial or not.
Ready to see some of the new fitness products available at your favorite weightlifting and Crossfit outfitters? Companies like Rogue Fitness, Sorinex, and Uesaka all offer their own lines of equipment for outfitting your garage gym, and I scour their sites for all their latest releases. With any luck, there is something you’ve been waiting to see on this list. Enjoy!
Are you interested in joining the CrossFit revolution, but you have no equipment? I can give you some guidance on what gear you need to get started. Are you already into CrossFit but you want to do your WODs at home rather than at the box, and you want to know the best places to buy the best equipment? I can help you with that too.
Have you decided to incorporate some kettlebells into your training? Thanks in large part to CrossFit, kettlebell training is quite fashionable these days. It’s not that kettlebell training is brand new or anything, but I do think that it is fair to say that kettlebell usage and sales has surged as a direct result of CrossFit.
It’s for good reason though. The kettlebell has a been a great tool for increasing strength for some time. Even before CrossFit, many knew the kettlebell could be used to strengthen the legs, back, shoulders, and core. Hell, it was already its own sport. It was really just a matter of time before the kettlebell joined the strength training implement arsenal alongside the bar and dumbbell.
Let’s face it, not everyone enjoys jogging or biking outside for their cardio. Not everyone is involved in a sport that gets them loads of cardio each week either. There are those among us that prefer to run on a treadmill or an elliptical, or use some other piece of home cardio equipment in the comfort of an air conditioned room rather than go outside.
Developing grip strength is an important part of strength training. Grip strength is necessary for practically every heavy pull; cleans, deadlifts, rows, pull-ups. Not only will strengthening your grip allow you to pull heavier weights, but thicker, stronger forearms will make you look more defined and muscular. Here are some ways you can build massive forearms.
I’m a huge advocate of the CrossFit Garage Gym Movement. Of course I have a gym in my garage and it’s easily my favorite room in the entire house. It’s super convenient, there are no crowds, no driving, no equipment queues, no creeps, and no monthly dues. All the gear is mine and I can train whenever in the hell I want.
Are you looking to add some dumbbells to your home or garage gym? Do you prefer a full set of fixed dumbbells? or maybe some adjustable dumbbells? Do you care if they’re new? Let’s see if I can help you find the right dumbbells at the right price for your gym.
