Which dumbbell weight is ideal

 

Men will usually start between 8kg to 20kg while women will be in the range of 4kg to 12kg.

Topics: Rogue, Dumbbell

Squat rack with pulley system

 

There are mainly two ways in the market of going about a rack with a lat pull down. Either you have a solid lat pulldown including the weight plates build or attached to the rack or a flimsy pulley system that uses the plates you already have. If you have space and budget go for the sturdy version. If you don't go for the makeshift solution as some lat pulls are better than no lat pulls whatsoever. This article gives you an overview of the choices you have between Rogue and TITAN.

Topics: Squat, Rogue, Powerlifting, TITAN, Rack, Garagegym, Home Gym

Are rack pulls safer than deadlifts

 

You would think that they are safer as they go through a smaller range of motion. However the likelihood that you will put too much weight on and the bounce from the pins make the rack pull an exercise which is more likely to blow your back out.

Topics: Deadlift, Powerlifting, Rack, Bodybuilding, Strongman

What dumbbell weight should I buy

 

Men should start somewhere between 8kg - 20kg while women usually start between 4 to 12kg. This depends on fitness level, weight and which exercise is done for which goal to pick the right  dumbbell. 

 

Topics: Rogue, Dumbbell

Power rack with safety bar

 

You have two options depending on what you mean with safety bars. Either you get safety pins to stop the bar or you use a safety squat bar to build the posterior chain and have to balance the bar less on your back. This article looks at all these options.

Topics: Rogue, TITAN

How does a squat rack work?

 

A squat rack is designed to enable the barbell back squat, front squat and other exercises. It provides the high starting position for the bar and added security in case you fail the lift. 

Topics: Rogue, TITAN

Powerlifting without a spotter

 

Lift in a   squat rack  and put in the safety pins. Know your limits and always leave one or two reps in the tank. 

Topics: Powerlifting

 

Why dumbbell flyes are bad

 

The   dumbbell fly can be bad for the chest and shoulder when executed poorly. Some also find that you can do other exercises with more bang for your time.

 

 

Topics: Rogue, Dumbbell

Squat rack with weights

 

A good combination would be the   Rogue RM4  or TITAN rack with   bumper plates.  All details in the article below.

Topics: Rogue, TITAN