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Lifter using the Mesa Technique Bar

What's the Best Basic Barbell?

Looking for the best, beginner barbell? We gotchoo.

Sep 06, 2023 / Aimee Heckel
A Helpful Look Inside the Different Barbell Sleeves

A Helpful Look Inside the Different Barbell Sleeves

What's the best barbell sleeve?

Jul 13, 2023 / Aimee Heckel
AB-5100 Adjustable Bench

REP Adjustable Bench Comparison Chart

Let's make this easy for you.

Aug 29, 2023 / Aimee Heckel
Lifter getting ready to use the Colorado Bar

Choosing the Right Barbell: Different Types of Barbells for Different Types of Lifts

What's the difference between a powerlifting, weightlifting, mixed-use, and specialty bar?

Sep 08, 2023 / Aimee Heckel
Lifter benching with a Cambered Swiss Bar

Specialty Barbells: How to Use Them -- and Why

Don’t be intimidated by these weirdos. Specialty barbells will help you get yoked as heck.

Apr 05, 2023 / Aimee Heckel
Man putting away dumbbells

How to Take Care of Your Gym Equipment

Make a clean sweep (of your gym).

Aug 31, 2023 / Aimee Heckel
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REP Makes The Best Home Gym Equipment You Can Buy—Here's How

Designed. Tested. Proven.

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Real talk, shaken—not stirred.

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RDLs Are the Muscle-Building Deadlift Your Leg Day Needs

Lower body day, meet the RDL.

Mar 10, 2025 / Andrew Gutman
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The 13 Best Tricep Exercises

Tri harder.

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Pursue Your Strength: Aaron and Maritsa Redus

Strength Through Love and Resilience  

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