Gym Equipment Articles

As home workouts surged, demand for gym equipment – especially Ironmaster’s Quick-Lock Dumbbells – went through the roof. Matt shared how they navigated the chaos, stayed true to their standards, and are now gearing up to meet global needs with a major upgrade.  Matt kicked off with a nod to the unprecedented times. “When COVID […]

Bolts – before starting grab a ruler and a sharpie. Measure each bolt and write down the bolt number next to it. This will make the assembly process much more streamlined. The frame’s base is straightforward to assemble, requiring only basic skills. You should have no trouble putting it together. When installing the bearings, note […]

Are you having trouble getting your combo rack to sit level? This is a common problem for a lot of combo racks due to their nature of their design. Their bases typically feature long spans of tube steel. So, if there are level issues with your floor they will most likely appear on your gym […]

When it comes to outfitting your gym, squat stands can be a fantastic option. They offer almost all the functionality of a power rack, but they come with a few caveats that are important to consider. In this article, I’ll walk you through what to look for when choosing adjustable squat stands to ensure you […]

Choosing any gym equipment always comes down to space, functionality and budget. If you have got loads of money and space you have all the options. If you are missing one or both of these your options are limited. You will have to compromise.   Whether it be a home or gym you need to have […]

So you are thinking about an Iso Lateral Leg Press. Let me guess you have crapped your pants when you have seen the price? Iso Lateral Leg Press vs Leg Press – are they worth the $$$$$$$? Well I thought I would ask the bloke with the best legs I know – Lee Priest. Well […]

The purpose of this ATX-PRX-620 Power Rack Comparison is to help the confused power rack shopper understand the differences between a sample of cages. We have arguably the biggest range of quality power racks now that the ATX range is mostly all in stock. Plus there is a mind boggling amount of racks and cages […]

Is a Plate Loaded or Weight Stack Machine Right for You? We often get asked about the Pros and Cons of weight plate-loaded machines vs their more expensive cousin, the weight stack machines. Below, I’ll cover all you need to know about the differences between these machines, and which one you should buy for your […]

“I can’t build muscle at home”. “I need lots of equipment to get a good workout”. “I can’t afford a home gym” .. RUBBISH! Today, I’ll reveal the secrets behind a basic budget home gym setup, and answer whether or not you need to spend 1000s of dollars on expensive gym equipment (Heads up: You […]

Straight off the bat I would like to make it clear that this is not a Powertec bashing exercise. I love the Powertec brand and literally spent a big part of my life devoted to it. I deliberated long and hard before I stopped selling Powertec. In my office gym, I still have my old […]

Now you’ve done a few bicep curls with your shiny new Olympic EZ Curl Bar, you might be wondering what other exercises you can do with it. Well stick around to find out. We are going to explore 25 EZ Curl Bare Exercises. “My gym is far away and I cannot afford a home gym”, therefore […]

The T-Bar Row Machine is highly recommended if you want to build a strong back. But we understand it may be out of a lot of people’s price range, and you might be working with limited space. If that’s the case we can offer you a second best: a landmine attachment for use with your Olympic bar. […]