I’ve received a ton of questions about whether functional trainers are worth it for your home gym. This is going to depend entirely upon the space that you have as well as if you’re training for bodybuilding, powerlifting, etc. But first, what exactly is a functional trainer? A functional trainer is a piece of equipment …
Bumper Plates are one of the best investments you can get for your home gym. They allow you to Deadlift, Power Clean and a lot more! But what exactly are bumper plates exactly? Bumper Plates, also commonly called “bumpers”, are special weight plates constructed of a steel/iron core wrapped in a dense rubber coat. They …
PRs are something that every lifter should know about. It determines if you’re training for a specific purpose or you’re just working out to “be fit”. If you’re reading this, you probably do not know what a PR is. Luckily, it’s pretty simple. PR is short for “personal record”, also known as a PB or …
One of the most important questions I get asked is how many sets and reps do you need to do to build muscle? Luckily, it’s really easy to figure out as long as you understand the main trigger for muscle growth. Obviously you need the building blocks of life, aka protein and an overall calorie …
High rep sets build muscle. A high rep set can be anywhere between 10-30 reps. However, intensity is the most important factor in building muscle. If you do 30 reps and you’re nowhere close to failure, you’re just going to create unnecessary fatigue without forcing your body to adapt. In today’s post, I’ll go over …
Barbells are one of the most important things you can get for a home or garage gym. When you have minimal space, a power rack, barbell and some plates go a long way. As there are a ton of solid options out there for any price range, I’ll cover the best barbell for your garage …