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USA Made Kettlebells from Rogue
Most gym equipment these days have been tough to get a hold of and kettlebells are no exception. With most coming from overseas, and it taking months to create and ship to the US, Rogue decided to bring in American manufacturers.
These E Coat Kettlebells are made in Cadillac Michigan from a company that has made automotive parts for years called Cadillac Casting, Inc.
Overall, this is an extremely well-made kettlebell. It is created with a single cast of ductile iron, which is regularly used to make automobile components and other items that need superior tensile strength and do not corrode easily. Therefore, it’s going to last a very long time.
The e-coat , pairs well with chalk, has a smooth feel and is also going to limit corrosion. However, it’s not quite as “grippy” as a typical powder coat kettlebell. The fit and finish of these bells are superb.
Lastly, these kettlebells just look badass. Overall, they are an easy recommendation to make for any home gym that needs a kettlebell.
Phoenix Flat Bench from Bridge Built – It’s Not Your Classic Bench
We all know that each inch in the home gym is precious. With the Phoenix Bench, you have the ability to fold it away and store the bench on a wall or corner. The process is actually easy too. It takes less than 30 seconds to do so.
While it folds up, there should be no concern about the stability or durability of this bench. It’s extremely tough, stable, and there is no wobble even when doing something like dips on the side. The bench is very comfortable and the padding is grippy.
More Info:
- 12″ wide x 47″ long, which is pretty standard. You can also pay another $50 for the “beefy” version.
- 16.5″ off the ground
- On an Instagram Post in regards to the weight rating, Bridge Built commented that, “We don’t know a true number because nobody is even close to strong enough to need to worry about that test. Every stress test simulations we ran required >3,000 lbs for the bench to deflect >.5.””
- Made in AMERICA
Batl Olympic Collars
Out of Dallas Texas, Batl Performance is another company distributing American made gym equipment and these collars are unlike any you’ve ever seen. These are made of American steel with firm rubber inserts to protect your barbell from scratching. Plus, they are easy to use and there is no need to slide them up against your barbell.
There are two types of collars. The combat collars are 1.91″ to fit specialty bars with welded sleeves (hex bars, Elite FTS SSB, etc). The olypmic collars will fit all standard 2″ barbells.
Also…. You can save $10 off anything from BATL Performance with the promo code GGE10.
An Important Feature of the Echo Bike
The belt drive system of the Rogue Echo Bike is much quieter than the Assault Bike and other chain bikes/rowers, which makes it a much better option for most home gym owners that are working out while others in the house are sleeping.
Flat Tricep Push-down Bar by Steadfast
This well-made tricep push-down bar has a very grippy texture and easy to hold while doing tricep extensions. The slight angle allows for full focus on the tricep. There is also a very large opening that you can use to easily use it with cable clips or bands. It’s also built extremely solidly and Made In America.
The promo code GGE15 will save you 15% off anything from Steadfast Lifting Products (Attachments, GH Roller, and a Bench) as they continue to grow their product line.
Basic Trap Bar from Fray Fitness
A trap bar can add a ton of versatility to your home gym setups. Not only can you perform multiple types of deadlifts, they can be used as farmer carries, pressed over shoulder, used as pushup handles, shrugs, and probably more.
Some don’t want to spend an arm and a leg on one though and there are some very quality budget options out there and this one from Fray Fitness is a great example. This bar has a consistent knurl and you’ll be able to add 500+ pounds with 10.25″
What Else to Check Out?
Bringing My Rogue Athlete Bar Bar Back to Life from Dan Bailey
Marrs Bar Review from Morning Lifter
Lululemon to buy Mirror for $500 mil – NYT Article
Rep Fitness Releases Belt Squat for PR 4000 and PR5000
Bells of Steel releases V3 of Safety Squat Bar
Looking good, @mikeg_ltx! 👇
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