Garage gym with weights

This is an overview of example designs and ideas for building your own home gym. Each one is unique and special. Take the measurements and be clear in the intent of the room you are creating. I hope this provides answers for the first view basic questions for you to then dive deeper. You can always contact me for questions at pascal@marathon-crossfit.com.

Topics: Rogue, Powerlifting, Crossfit, Barbell, Plates, Bench, Dumbbell, Rack

 

Why Barbell bench press

 

There are many reasons to use a   barbell. The main one is to push your one-repetition maximum to new heights. 

Topics: Barbell

What machines for your home gym

 

This is an overview of what to get for your home gym and how to approach the task. Good planning is everything for a project like this to come out in the budget and happy with your decisions. Make sure that you buy hat you are actually going to use. This article was originally published under “what you need for your home gym”

Topics: Kettlebell, Strength, Rogue, Powerlifting, Barbell, Plates, Bench, Rack

What dumbbell weight should I start with

 

This is an overview of how to pick your   dumbbell from different angles as this question pops up quite often when I talk to people. It all hinges on the exercise, your age, experience, and training goals.

Topics: Dumbbell

What to have in your home gym

 

This is an overview of what to get for your home gym and how to approach the task. Good planning is everything for a project like this to come out in the budget and happy with your decisions. Make sure that you buy hat you are actually going to use. This article was originally published under “what you need for your home gym”

Topics: Kettlebell, Strength, Rogue, Powerlifting, Barbell, Plates, Bench, Rack

 

Can barbell snap?

 

This is a quick overview of some of the most frequently asked questions I get when I talk to people who are interested in   barbell training. Some of the answers might surprise you.

Topics: Barbell

What home gym is best

 

This is an overview of what to get for your home gym and how to approach the task. Good planning is everything for a project like this to come out in the budget and happy with your decisions. Make sure that you buy hat you are actually going to use. This article was originally published under “what you need for your home gym”

Topics: Kettlebell, Strength, Rogue, Powerlifting, Barbell, Plates, Bench, Rack

Which barbell for Crossfit

The two bars to consider from my perspective would be the Rogue Ohio bar and the Rogue Chan bar. Rogue has built a good reputation for delivering anything that a Crossfit box needs. The Ohio bar is their best value for money model and comes in at a reasonable price. In this article, I am looking at the Fraser bar which has a special design and coating, but the basic model for $100 less will also do the job. If you want to go a little upmarket have a look at the Chan bar. It has some alterations for the knurling and sleeves which makes it a little better for Olympic lifting. 

Topics: Barbell

What home gym equipment

 

This is an overview of what to get for your home gym and how to approach the task. Good planning is everything for a project like this to come out in the budget and happy with your decisions. Make sure that you buy hat you are actually going to use. This article was originally published under “what you need for your home gym”

Topics: Kettlebell, Strength, Rogue, Powerlifting, Barbell, Plates, Bench, Rack

How to dumbbell lunge?

 

This is an overview of the best dumbbell exercises in my opinion. I use them as accessory work to my powerlifting routines when I have 1.5 hours in the gym instead of 30 minutes or one hour.

Topics: Dumbbell