Strength Training Equipment
Smith Machine
The smith machine is used for a variety of weight lifting exercises. The machine includes a barbell that is fixed in place in the machine. This bar can only be moved vertically. This allows for much cleaner and safer lifts. You can also find some smith machines designed to have a bit of give (forward/backward [...]
Pull Up Bar
Many people exercise without any machines and this is indeed the best way to go. There are many disadvantages to using strength training machines, especially those that use cables. The best equipment to use would be free weights and your body. There are some other accessories that could be used as well, such as barbells [...]
Weight Lifting Equipment
When you want to put on some muscle mass quickly, weight lifting equipment is often your first source of assistance. Nothing will give you the same results as working with weight lifting equipment, so it makes sense that they are stop number one. But what kind of weight lifting equipment should you turn to in [...]
Weight Bench
Anyone looking to add muscle to their body is going to need some exercise equipment. You will need a number of items such as dumbbells, various bars, and weights. One of the few pieces of equipment that should be a staple in any weight lifting environment is the weight bench. There is no denying the [...]
Powertec Bench
If you are tired of going to a fitness club and paying a monthly fee just to stay in shape you may be interested in a Powertec bench home gym system. Powertec has a few different models to choose from. The Powertec Workbench Leverage home gym WB-MS is a huge piece of workout equipment, but [...]
Trap Bar
The trap bar is a piece of exercise equipment that is commonly used for those engaging in weight training. It contains bars that have been welded into a shape lying flat in a plane. This exercise or weight training machine was invented by Al Gerard. Gerard has for years been a very competitive power lifter [...]
Squat Rack
The squat rack is an important tool for bodybuilding, weight lifting and other sports that require strength training for the muscles of the lower body. Specifically, the squat is an exercise that focuses on the glutes, quadriceps, calves, hamstrings and the lower back. It is vital to look for a reliable squat rack to enhance [...]
Weight Machine
Weight machines are an important part of any exercise routine that involves building up your strength. A weight machine has a series of weights that work with pulleys and levers that work when lifted by you via the machine itself. Weights can be added, or taken away to make a suitable weight for you to [...]
Pilates Power Gym
The Pilates Power Gym is a piece of fitness equipment that allows you to get a full body toning session without ever having to go to the gym, as you can buy the machine to use at home. The idea is to allow you to tone up your muscles through using Pilates. The price for [...]
Dumbbell Set
If you are planning to start working out at home, then a dumbbell set is an essential piece of fitness equipment. Dumbbells can be a very worthwhile method of building up and strengthening muscles, particularly in the arms. You can purchase a set of dumbbells from many, many different retailers these days, and you can [...]
Leg Press Machine
If you want to stay in shape or further improve your physique you will need to know about all the pieces of equipment you should use. One of those items is the leg press machine. This is a fairly large piece of equipment so it would be easier to use it at a local gym. [...]
Exercise Bench
An exercise bench is specially designed for use in weight training. It can be a simple cushioned bench where a person can lie down and perform bench presses. Or it can have several features and additions that are useful for weightlifting. Usually, an adjustable rack is provided so that the user can lift the weight [...]
Weight Lifting Bench
The weight lifting bench is an important type of gym equipment that may also be purchased for the home. Getting this kind of exercise equipment for the home offers the advantage of performing your workouts in your own home and you save on the travel time to and from a regular gym. The main purpose [...]
Dumbbell Racks
If you have, and use dumbbells, then you are going to need some method of storage to keep them out of the way when you're not using them. They can get in the way, and it's not the best idea to leave them lying around on the floor, as you could cause yourself or someone [...]
Squat Machine
An exercise frequently performed by individuals during weight training, or patients who require exercise for knee or leg rehabilitation, is squats. This is where the person moves between a crouch or bent-knee squat position, and an extended position with the legs considerably straighter, while adding the preferred quantity of weight or resistive force to make [...]
Flat Bench
A flat bench (or weight bench) is one of the most important pieces of equipment in any gym. A flat bench is simply a flat board (roughly three feet wide) with legs keeping it a few feet off the floor. There are a few variations to this. For example, a weight bench used for bench [...]
Body Solid Smith Machine
Body Solid is one of the leading manufacturers of high-quality fitness gears. They have a wide range of products which are designed for both home and commercial use. The Body Solid Series 7 Smith machine was built to have all the characteristics a classy smith machine should have. A smith machine is a very popular [...]
Power Rack
A home gym cannot be complete without a power rack. Anyone wanting to maximize their gains will only benefit from having a power rack in their gym. This piece of equipment is used for a number of exercises but is most commonly used for squat exercises and bench press exercises. You could do almost any [...]
Adjustable Dumbbells
Adjustable dumbbells have quickly become a popular replacement for traditional dumbbells. Instead of having to temporarily stop your workout to change the weight you can quickly transition. Previously, adjustable dumbbells were dumbbell bars with weight on each side. Now, you can purchase products such as the Powerblock which eliminate a lot of hassle when changing [...]
Lat Machine
The lat machine (or lat pull-down machine) is a type of weight lifting equipment that is designed to target your Latissimus dorsi. There is only one major exercise performed on the lat machine, the lat pulldown. There are some variations to this exercise but this is the main focus of the lat machine. The machine [...]
