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The Bulldog Bar 1.0 Review: The perfect barbell?

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 in the garage gym so we can do some comparisons versus the competition to help us decide: Which is the best barbell available in the UK? So let’s take a look at what I’ve found out so far. Competitors: Bulldog Bar vs ATX RAM vs Rogue Ohio Power […]

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UK’s BEST wall mounted pull up bars: 3 Reviews

Stand alone equipment / By Wayne

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 up valuable floor space. You can also hang rings for ring work or dips to make them even more versatile. Note: If you’ve landed here you are clearly an enthusiast and will already be well versed in the pitfalls of door mounted pull up bars which are

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Free standing punching bags: 10 best reviewed

10 best free standing punching bags: REVIEWED!

Punch Bags / By Wayne

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 a deep dive to find the best free standing punching bags available to suit all budgets. Let’s jump right in. And don’t worry – we won’t pull any punches… At a glance… The Century BOB is the best punch bag for martial art trainees Century’s Fight Simulator is the best

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3 ways to choose: Bulldog Gear vs Rogue Fitness

Brands / By Wayne

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 as well as competition in the market. This is great for innovation and, ultimately, prices – but it can be tricky for us to pick out which suppliers will have longevity and deliver quality products compared to those who are ‘chancing their arm’ with lower caliber merchandise at premium prices, only to disappear or make the refund process difficult. Two brilliant suppliers we have access to are Rogue Fitness and Bulldog Gear. Both occupy a similar niche supplying CrossFit related strength

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My Ironmaster Kettlebell review: After 3+ YEARS!

kettlebells / By Wayne

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 Ironmaster quick-lock dumbbells previously, so I thought I’d take a critical look at the kettlebell handle as well. At a glance… The Ironmaster Kettlebell is the best adjustable option on the market How useful a kettlebell is to you will depend on your unique training goals and style

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Best weightlifting shoes for narrow feet: Compared

Footwear / By Wayne

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 shoe. I’ve tried a few different pairs of training shoes over the years and the difference the width makes to the feel of the shoe is significant, and definitely worth considering before you buy. So there we have it – width matters! At a glance… Every weightlifting

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11 BEST squat racks for small spaces (2x are FOLDING)

Rigs & Racks / By Wayne

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, there will be an ingenious way to squeeze the most out of it. Today, let’s take a look at the centrepiece of our gym by reviewing the best squat racks designed for small spaces. Some of these are really neat! At a glance… 11 awesome space-saving racks reviewed below Best overall is

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This is the UK’s best half rack with a pull up bar!

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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 rack with a pull up bar as well. Not only does it let us do pull ups and chin ups on demand, but it also adds a bit of rigidity to the half rack which helps it feel a bit more stable. I think it’s even MORE important

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5 BIG problems: My Strength Shop barbell review

The 5 BEST weight benches in the UK in 2022

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2020 and 2021 were strange years with the Corona-pocalipse which descended has impacted all our lives. 2022 is looking brighter, but still a bit strange compared to the old ‘normal’! There is a surge in people moving from public activities such as going to sports matches or using public gyms to something more private – think PPV TV and… Home gyms! Stock levels across a lot of suppliers have been under pressure as a result, so trying to find the best weight bench here in the UK in budget can be tough. I’ve pulled together this guide to outline a few of the best

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