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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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Level of Interest in Q3 2022 Gym Equipment Releases
In the last Sunday Survey of the third quarter this year, we asked about 18 different products released in this timeframe. The entire list…
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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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