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The 6 Best Women Barbells In 2023 (Rogue, REP & More)

By Philip Stefanov Last updated April 1, 2023

A barbell is truly one of the most versatile pieces of training equipment you can get.

One barbell plus a few weight plates opens up the door for various compound exercises you can do to strengthen your entire body.

With that said, women's barbells are slightly different than traditional ones. They are slightly lighter (33 lbs or 15 kg) and have a shaft diameter of 25 mm instead of the traditional 28 mm.

Read on to learn about the six best women barbells in 2023.

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The 5 Best Dip Belts In 2023: Chain, Strap, Leather & More

By Philip Stefanov Last updated March 24, 2023

A good dip belt could be precisely what you need to shake up your training and have more fun with bodyweight exercises.

That said, picking the right belt can be challenging, as there are countless options on the market.

To that end, we’ve compiled this guide to review the five best dip belt options in 2023.

Let’s dive in.

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TDEE Meaning: How to Calculate It (+How to Increase It)

By Philip Stefanov Last updated March 21, 2023

Have you ever wondered about the TDEE meaning?

It’s a popular acronym that pops up in many fitness conversations, but what exactly is it?

More importantly, how does it affect your fitness and health? Would knowing it make you better able to reach your fitness goals?

Stick around to learn everything there is to know about your TDEE, what it is, how to calculate it, and how to increase it.

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REP PR-1100 Review: 8 Great Things About It (2023)

By Philip Stefanov Last updated March 17, 2023

Quick Look At The REP Fitness PR-1100

The REP Fitness PR-1100 is an affordable power rack able to withstand up to 700 lbs (317.8 kg). Multiple upgrades are available for the rack, its dimensions make it compact enough for most spare bedrooms, garages, and basements, and the multi-grip pull-up bar is a nice touch.

Unfortunately, it doesn’t feel as sturdy as a commercial-grade power rack and doesn’t feature Westside hole spacing (1” or 25 mm between holes). Instead, the holes are three inches (76.2 mm) apart, which can make it challenging to find the perfect position for the barbell on some movements.

As a whole, the 
REP Fitness PR-1100 is the fantastic power rack for most trainees looking to build a decent home gym with limited funds and space.

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Rogue HR-2 Half Rack: 8 Things That Make it Great (2023)

By Philip Stefanov Last updated March 10, 2023

You can pick from a variety of squat racks for your home gym. Titan, REP Fitness, and Fringe Sport offer some fantastic options.

But if you’re looking for something more compact, there is no better option than a half-rack, and the HR-2 by Rogue Fitness is the best one money can buy.

Stick around to read my review of the Rogue HR-2 half rack and learn what makes it great, what you can expect, and why it’s such a fantastic option.

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