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 »
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 »
2020 has been a strange year with the Corona-pocalipse which descended has impacted all our lives. 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 …
The best weight benches in the UK: My top 5 picks Read More »
So you’re in the market for a cheap – but importantly, good – power rack and you’re not sure where to start. This is super common – particularly in the UK as we have a much smaller pool of options to buy from. The CF375 is a pretty standard place for us all to start …
Bodymax CF375 Power Rack Review: Revisited in 2020 Read More »
“How tight should my shoes be?” is a super-common query amongst lifters particularly as lifting shoes are pretty pricey so nobody wants to get it wrong when splashing their own cash. The answer? Weightlifting shoes should be long enough so there is NO room at the heel and only enough to fit your toes without curling up …
How should weightlifting shoes fit, and should you size down? Read More »
I’ve had a few pairs of lifting shoes now and friends I workout with often look at them with bemusement – what are they for? Why do they look like that? They cost HOW MUCH?! So I will answer what, why and how much here… As well as conclude on whether they are worth the money or not! …