A common issue for gym goers is determining where their strength should be when they switch between the barbell and dumbbell bench.
To make things easier, we developed a dumbbell bench to barbell calculator that should have you covered. Using our calculators, you can convert back and forth between dumbbell and barbell bench press.…
This is our MAPS Symmetry review. MAPS Symmetry is the MAPS program that the Mind Pump team made to work on muscle balance and symmetrical growth.
Anybody who has trained for a significant amount of time knows that they have more strength and mobility on one side of their body than the other.…
If you are just starting your home gym, one of the first things you need to purchase is a quality barbell. Naturally, the question will arise: How much is a barbell?
In reality, the price of a barbell depends on a number of things, such as its coating, grip, warranty, tensile strength, rotation system, and…
This is our MAPS Aesthetic Review. MAPS Aesthetic is the MAPS program designed on hypertrophy and aesthetics.
MAPS Aesthetic is the third training program released by Mind Pump. Unlike their other programs, which tend to focus on general health, performance, and strength, this program is designed to specifically grow muscles in the right areas…
If you are looking to purchase a power rack, one of the most important features you have to decide on is hole spacing.
In the world of power racks, a common term you will hear thrown around in reviews and marketing campaigns is "westside hole spacing." People often say that Westside hole spacing is a…
In this MAPS Performance Review, we will be taking a close look at the athlete-targeted program developed by the minds over at Mind Pump Media.
The problem with the majority of online workout programs is that tend to be repetitive, cookie-cutter, and not much better if at all than the free programs you can…
You can be eating right and dedicating hours to the gym every day, but you will make limited progress unless you are running a proper program. I honestly believe that I could have gotten the same strength and muscle gains that I have now in a fraction of the years it took me if I…
If you buy the right barbell and practice proper barbell maintenance, it can be an investment in your health for the rest of your life.
At the end of the day, barbells are pretty durable pieces of equipment, so they do not require that much care. However, by following a few crucial tips from…
One of the most important factors you have to consider when picking the best barbell for you is whether to get a bushing or a bearing barbell. Different types of barbells will have different rotation systems that can impact how the bar feels during different lifts.
At a first glance, you would think that…
The barbell seems like such a simple piece of equipment, but over the years lifters have created dozens of variations. Each of these types of barbells has its own unique benefits and purposes.
Regardless of your goal, learning about the different types of barbells is crucial for you to pick the best barbells for…
