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The blog is a deep deep dive into home gym trends, products, lifestyle, and more. Here you’ll find product assessments, survey results, podcast recaps, and more.
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The Blob and the History of Modern Grip Strength
Introduction @VintageWeightsPGH dives into the creation of the Blob, Richard Sorin/the early days of Sorinex, and the controversies surrounding blobs. The episode can be…
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Rack Attached or Standalone Lat/Low Row for a Home Gym?
Subscribe to the Blog: Introduction The Lat Pulldown/Low Row Machine is commonly thought of as the first “strength machine” you’d add to your home…
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Weighing a Plate Before and After Cleaning
Project by Kaizen DIY Every time I post about weight restoration, I get a ton of comments about how the plate weighs less after being…
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Specialty Bar Check-In (September 2022)
Introduction This week was a deep dive into specialty bars. In addition to the standard “level of interest question,” we also wanted to see…
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The History of the Power Rack
Introduction @VintageWeightsPGH discusses the history of the power rack, which Bob Peoples invented in the early 1900s. The episode can be listened to on Spotify, Apple, Garage…
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Ultimate Weight Plate Restoration
Project by Kaizen DIY Introduction What’s up, everyone? If you have some old rusty or dull plates and what to add some color, here are…
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