Introduction
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New Products
Saxon Grips from AbMat
- After listening to “An Armlifting Overview with the President of Armlifting USA” Podcast, Eric Eccles (@eccles_basement_gym) decided to try out the sport. Using Fat Gripz is a common “hack” to try and mimic the fat bars, but Eric thought of a better option to simulate a different type of bar. He reached out to AbMat and Wala!
- These grips help mimic a Saxon Bar, a common “pinch grip bar” that can be attached to any standard barbell or loadable dumbbell.
- Possible lifts include pinching lifting for deadlifts, suitcase deadlifts, farmers’ carries, bicep curls, clean and press, and more. Anyone who wants to improve their grip can benefit.
MAGPEG Band Pegs from Fringe Sport
- Fringe has added the first “magnetized” band peg option to their “magnetized” lineup. It’s over 9 inches and fits multiple squat rack options.
- They are backed by a lifetime warranty with a stainless steel pin and an anodized aluminum head.
- You should be able to use them as you would a standard magpin as well & the price is not bad at all
New Stubby AXLE Barbell that Fringe calls “El Gordito”
- 2″ shaft diameter to support grip and forearm strength.
- Rackable: most axle bars are not.
- 1000-pound weight capacity
- Grippy powder coat
- It’s currently just $99 and would be an excellent way for many to add some variety to their home gym setup.
- Allows you to rack your short bars with a single, but wider J-Cup.
- Can also likely be used towards the bottom for low or seal rows.
- Budget-friendly, collapsible sled from Fringe.
- PRx’s take on a rack-mounted pulley system. It is very similar to the Rogue Plate Loaded Slinger, but also includes a low-row option. Thus, you could say it’s somewhat similar to the UPS, but you need to mount it (like the slinger).
The Infinity Arm from Exponent Edge
- This option includes six angles to adjust on your upright, and the ability to move the pad 360 degrees; it uses UHMD to protect the rack and can be stored up against the rack when not in use.
Survey Results
Rogue Barely Beats out REP as the “most popular equipment supplier of home gym strength.
Almost 62% have spent over $4,000 on their home gyms.
Product Idea #1 – Adjustable Dumbbells by 1 lbs (low weight)
Product Idea #2 – Wall Monted Single Posts
Product Idea #3
