Why use a power rack 

 

Power racks  keep you safe when you are training by yourself. They also provide a good starting position for the bench press and the squat. 

Topics: Rogue

Squat rack with bar and weights

 

A good rack would be the Rogue   RM4 or   TITAN rack  combined with the   Ohio or   Atlas bar. For the weights, I would recommend bumper plates or Olympic plates to save some money.

Topics: Rogue, TITAN

 

Dumbbell: How many sets

 

You usually will work between 3 to 10 sets with your dumbbell. The higher the weight the more sets you usually do. The details depend on your goals and fitness level.

Topics: Rogue, Dumbbell

Squat rack: What to do

 

A squat rack can be used for many different exercises and in this article you will find some options. You will also learn how to set the exercises up in a safe way for yourself.

Topics: Rogue, TITAN

Barbell with bench

The workhorse option from Rogue for all fitness purposes is the Rogue Ohio bar. This is the best value for money option if you don’t want to put more thought into it. If you want to get more involved you can download my free listing of the rogue barbells and read the details for each of them in this article. You will find an overview of the matching bench you can get from Rogue for different applications.

Topics: Rogue, Barbell

What is the best power rack?  

 

The best rack you can currently get is the   Rogue RM8  if there are no budget constraints and you want the most amount of exercises and sturdiness in one rack.

Topics: Rogue

Barbell with rubber plates 

The workhorse option from Rogue for all fitness purposes is the Rogue Ohio bar. This is the best value for money option if you don’t want to put more thought into it. If you want to get more involved you can download my free listing of the rogue barbells and read the details for each of them in this article. You will find an overview of the matching plates you can get from Rogue for different applications.

Topics: Rogue, Barbell, Plates

 

Overview and review of the Rogue Pro Aluminium Jump rope

This is an overview of the Rogue Pro Aluminium which comes in at $89.50. 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

The Ultimate Guide to building a home gym

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

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