Barbell for beginners

 

This is a short overview of what to consider on a   barbell purchase. For more details follow the link to one of the articles on the specific barbells. 

Topics: Barbell

How to Lower Blood Sugar

Originally published on HVMN by Ryan Rodal

This is a series of blog post which I publish in collaboration with HVMN about keto. Me wife and I had good success on the keto diet. We used it to lose weight before our wedding. Now we batch cook on weekends to be ready for the entire week. Keto has also bee identified as a diet which might lower bloo sugar levels. See more in this article.

Topics: Keto

 

 

 

Rogue SR 2 S Fraser Speed Rope

This is an overview of the Rogue Fraser SR2 which comes in at $44.50. You will see the pros and cons of this jump rope and also learn more about other Rogue Models. This article was originally posted in "Which jump rope to get from Rogue".

Topics: Rogue

Cardio when powerlifting

 

Cardio is a distraction from great   powerlifting results. Only incorporate it if you want to go down a weight class to increase your chances of winning. 

Topics: Powerlifting

Can dumbbell replace barbell

 

A   dumbbell can not replace a   barbell for powerlifting and weightlifting. If you don’t have space at home start off with   dumbbells and think about how you can get a bigger home to fit a   barbell. This is a healthy challenge for your mind and body.

Topics: Rogue, Dumbbell

How tall is a power rack?

 

Power racks are usually between 90” to 108”. Most vendors offer customizations for them to order. If you opt for customization you usually pay extra.

Topics: Rogue, TITAN

Powerlifting: When to start competing

 

If you don’t mind your performance start as early as possible as competing sharpens your training. If you want to win your first meet put some more thought and training into it which might take years until you start competing. 

Topics: Powerlifting

 

Topics: Rogue, Dumbbell

Best Squat rack for home gym

 

The best squat racks for a home gym are fold-back racks as they are space and cost-efficient. If you aim for a dedicated area in your home for the home gym only you might also want to look at a full rack. Half racks can be tempting, but I personally would not recommend them as they can leave you a little restricted.

Topics: Rogue, TITAN

Powerlifting vs weightlifting for athletic performance

 

Generally speaking, weightlifting will be better for athletic performance. Specifically, you have to look at the size and body awareness of each athlete to determine whether you prescribe   powerlifting or weightlifting to enhance performance. 

Topics: Powerlifting