Rogue Black Leather 13mm 4'' Lever Belt

The Rogue black leather lever belt comes in at $145 and is the premium model of Rogue to date. You can learn more about the Rogue belt products in my article " Which belt to buy from Rogue" in which this piece has been originally published.

 

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Are barbell rows necessary?

Barbell rows are not necessary for the gym. You can replace them with dumbbell rows. Still, many elite lifters report that a higher deadlift can be established by rowing more. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Fitness, Strength, Barbell

How to barbell squat: Beginner Guide

 

This is a guide for beginners who want to   barbell squat on how to set their equipment up and execute the movement. We will also go into which programs are key effective for beginners. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Squat, Barbell

 

Stronglifts and BJJ

Stronglifts is not really the ideal program to team up with BJJ. Leave the weight room to the side as a BJJ beginner and focus on technique and functional strength first. If you are competing and feel you lose your fight on being overpowered by your opponents have a look into Wendler 531 and the Juggernaut method. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Stronglifts 5x5, Fitness, Strength

Deadlift feels like a squat 

 

Build more tension off the floor and think of the deadlift as a hinge. These are the best tips to make your deadlift feel less like a squat. Tension is key. Once you maximize it the deadlift will not feel like a squat anymore.

Topics: Deadlift, Squat, Fitness, Strength, Powerlifting, Bodybuilding, Strongman

Overview and review of the Rogue RML 690 Power rack

 

The video above summarises my personal opinion for purchasing a Rogue RML 690 for a home gym. If you want to just lean back and get information, watch it and then dig into the details below. In the following paragraphs you will find details on dimensions and alternative choices. I invite you to leave a comment on Youtube if you have direct questions.

Price: 1.568

This review was originally posted in the longer article "Which strength equipment to buy from rogue" in which you can read about 25 products of Rogue which cost more than 1.000$. The Rogue 690 bring storage and rack space to your basement or local gym at a resonable price for Rogue. See the details in this article.

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Overview and review Rogue Ohio Bar Fraser Edition

This overview of the  Fraser bar was originally published in my comprehensive guide on which Rogue barbell to buy. If you are currently considering to buy a Rogue barbell it is worth a read to get input on the latest models. I update the guide on a yearly basis depending on Rogue's new releases. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Fitness, Rogue

Rogue Faded 4 Pioneer Lifting belt

The Rogue faded 4'' Pioneer lifting belt delivers a unique cut which enables lifters to adjust in smaller increments. You can get this belt from Rogue at 135$. This review was originally published in my article "Which belt to buy from Rogue" which runs through all options.

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Are barbell curls good?

Curls are good for your biceps. Barbell curls are bad for your wrists. Therefore do curls, but with an EZ bar or dumbbell. 

Topics: Lift stronger, Fitness, Strength, Barbell

Are barbell curls a compound exercise

Barbell curls are not a compound exercise as they do not use multiple joints to execute the movement. It is a good isolated exercise for the biceps. 

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