Deadlifting in a squat rack makes the lift safer and more convenient. In fact, power racks are made with deadlifting in mind. With the use of standard weight plates, the barbell should have plenty of clearance to not damage your rack or interfere with your lift. In this guide, we will discuss…

We have always said that the foundation of a solid home gym, is a versatile power rack. With the advance in power rack attachments, there is no reason why your power rack should be limited to squatting and other barbell movements. Nowadays, there are so many attachments that you can essentially mimic any…

Swiss bars also called the neutral grip bar or football bar, are a type of specialty barbell that offer a number of benefits for lifters of all experience levels. However, like most specialty bars, there is no set protocol for weight and build like there is for the standard Olympic barbell. Therefore, the question often…

If you are new to the gym, you may be confused when you hear people at the gym use the term "plate" as a unit of weight. For example "I just got a 4 plate squat!" Well, what even is a plate? And how much does one plate weigh? Table of contents How Much…

The rowing machine is one of the most popular pieces of gym equipment. For good reason, it can provide a killer cardio workout while also strengthening your back muscles. Similar to other commercial gyms, Planet Fitness offers a variety of fitness equipment suitable for fitness enthusiasts of all levels. So does planet fitness have…

One of the most common injuries for athletes or everyday Americans is back pain. Since s back injury is so common, many people are on the constant lookout for solutions or workarounds to their back pain. A popular solution nowadays is the indoor rowing machine. The machine offers the advantage of working your…