The Bulldog Bar has intrigued me for a while. There isn’t much first hand experience published out there on this barbell so I thought I’d throw my money down and take the plunge so I could pull a review together to help anyone else looking for a decent barbell in the UK. Fortunately I’ve got a couple of other barbells …
The Bulldog Bar 1.0 Review: The perfect barbell? Read More »
Pull ups are a sure-fire way to build a huge back and can really build that V-shaped upper body taper. So knowing that, you want a pull-up bar, but you’re not sure which one? Well you’re in the right place! A wall mounted pull up bar is a great way to get your chin and pull ups in without taking …
If you’re involved in combat sports (or maybe you just like to let off some steam after a tough day in the office!) you will have looked at adding a punching bag to your home gym. As is becoming all too common the internet is unfortunately awash with poor quality products at jacked up prices – so today we’re taking …
Here in Europe the gym equipment market is fragmented across a wide range of suppliers. This is great as it gives us a load of choice and competition in the market is great for innovation and, ultimately, prices – but it can be tricky to pick out which suppliers will have longevity and quality products compared to those who …
I bought the Ironmaster Quick-Lock Adjustable Kettlebell Handle in March 2018 and have been using it in my garage gym every since. It’s not my favourite piece of equipment and I do think of it as a luxury, but one I enjoy having access to none the less. I’ve written a blog post on the …
My Ironmaster Kettlebell review: 33 months of use Read More »
I’ll be honest, the width of my foot is not something I had committed much thought to as an adult. It simply didn’t make an impact on my life… Until I got in to weightlifting! Weightlifting shoes come in all shapes and sizes, with one of the key differentiators between styles and brands being the width of the …
Best weightlifting shoes for narrow feet: Compared Read More »
One of the challenges when building a home gym is trying to fit everything in! When buying equipment I always pour over the dimensions to make sure I am getting the most bang for buck in my modest gym area. Having had three different home gym set ups (upstairs, downstairs, garage) I’m more convinced than ever that regardless of your space, …
Best squat racks for small spaces: 10 UK options Read More »
A half rack offers a great way to maximise your options for lifting weights in a small home gym. Heck, a half rack can even squeeze in to your bedroom or dining room and not dominate as much as a full on power cage! To make the most of your space then you should plan on getting a half …
This is the UK’s best half rack with a pull up bar! Read More »
2020 has been a weird year as we have all been stuck in the COVID-19 pandemic. With a bunch of lockdown restrictions (that are, frankly, hard to keep track of!) many including myself have turned to doing all our cardio in our home gyms instead of out and about. One of the coolest ways to get a varied cardio …
The 2 best air bikes in 2020 (available in the UK!) Read More »
So I have owned my 2028 black oxide bar since February 2015 – so a whopping 5 and a half years! That’s pretty crazy to me, not the least because the bar in some evolution has been on sale continually since then. Well done to Strength Shop for keeping this bar alive and kicking! I thought it was …
Strength Shop 2028 Barbell Review: 858+ workouts Read More »