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Lifters looking at a barbell

More Than You Ever Wanted to Know About Barbell Knurling

You’ve noticed different barbells feel different in your hands. So, what’s the deal?

Mar 30, 2023 / Aimee Heckel
REP Fitness adjustable benches

Comparing REP's Best Adjustable Benches

Here’s a quick guide to navigate REP's adjustable benches.

Feb 17, 2023 / Aimee Heckel
What are the Different Barbell Finishes?

What are the Different Barbell Finishes?

Finish strong! Here’s a closer look at the different barbell finishes, in order from the most basic to the highest end.    

May 04, 2023 / Aimee Heckel
Best Barbells for Olympic Weightlifting

Best Barbells for Olympic Weightlifting

Welcome to that smooth, sleeve spin life.

Jun 05, 2023 / Aimee Heckel
Man doing an overhead press with a barbell

Best Bars for Functional Fitness

What's the best bar for your box?

May 18, 2023 / Aimee Heckel
Hades Deadlift bar

What is a Deadlift Bar and Do I Need One?

Bow to the god of the dead(lift).

May 17, 2023 / Aimee Heckel

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Athlete tackle a clean and jerk with REP equipment.

Build Explosive, Full-Body Power with This Clean and Jerk Workout

Put all the pieces together for this explosive Olympic lift.

May 11, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson
Athlete rests a loaded bar across their upper back, preparing to squat.

Is Your 1RM Irrelevant? New Research Says You Might Not Need It

Is your 1RM really the measure that matters?

May 13, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson
Athlete does a cable crunch on the Arcadia Max.

Cable Crunches: The Complete Guide to Building a Stronger Core

Simple progressive overload for your core.

May 14, 2026 / Editorial Team
Athlete works with REP equipment.

Push Pull Legs Routine: How to Build Your PPL Split

Push. Pull. Progress.

May 07, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson
Athlete tackles a deadlift with REP equipment.

Compound Exercises That Give You More Muscle Per Minute

Big lifts. Bigger payoff.

May 07, 2026 / Rachel MacPherson