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What Used To Be The Best $200 Barbell: Bells of Steel Barenaked Powerlifting Bar Review (2025)
Michael Tabers 5/17/25 Michael Tabers 5/17/25

What Used To Be The Best $200 Barbell: Bells of Steel Barenaked Powerlifting Bar Review (2025)

The Bells of Steel Powerlifting bar in the Barenaked or bare steel finish was one of, if not the best, quality bar you could get for under $200 over the last few years. How does it stack up in 2025?

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Two Years Later: My Long Term Review of the $1000 Horizon 7.0 AT Treadmill
Michael Tabers 5/10/25 Michael Tabers 5/10/25

Two Years Later: My Long Term Review of the $1000 Horizon 7.0 AT Treadmill

I tested out the $1000 Horizon Fitness 7.0 AT Treadmill for 2 years so you don't have to. I will go over why I bought it and what I use it for so you can decide if this is a good fit for you!

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Budget Friendly or Just Cheap? Blazzed Fitness X3 Bench and Open Trap Bar Review
Michael Tabers 5/3/25 Michael Tabers 5/3/25

Budget Friendly or Just Cheap? Blazzed Fitness X3 Bench and Open Trap Bar Review

Blazzed Fitness offers everything from bars, benches, functional trainers, to standalone plate loaded machines. Let's check out a few of their options compared to the rest!

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Move Over Rogue and REP! SMAI Vanta Series Half Power Rack + Attachments Review
Michael Tabers 4/26/25 Michael Tabers 4/26/25

Move Over Rogue and REP! SMAI Vanta Series Half Power Rack + Attachments Review

SMAI has been around for years in Australia but is now finally servicing the USA with options like this 3x3 half rack rack, rack attachments, full power rack cable systems and much more.

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The Magnum Biangular Transformer: The Coolest Machine You Have Never Heard Of!
Michael Tabers 4/19/25 Michael Tabers 4/19/25

The Magnum Biangular Transformer: The Coolest Machine You Have Never Heard Of!

The Magnum Biangular Transformer is one of the most unique pieces of gym equipment I have come across in recent years. With 6 different movements in 1 machine, it certainly has alot to offer.

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Bells of Steel Weightlifting Platform Review: Build Your Own, Any Size, and Modular!
Michael Tabers 4/12/25 Michael Tabers 4/12/25

Bells of Steel Weightlifting Platform Review: Build Your Own, Any Size, and Modular!

The Bells of Steel Weightlifting platform allows you to create a custom, yet affordable, powerlifting or deadlifting platform by picking your dimensions, platform material, attachments, and more!

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The Most Affordable 3x3 Half Rack and Functional Trainer : Mikolo Anubis Review
Michael Tabers 4/5/25 Michael Tabers 4/5/25

The Most Affordable 3x3 Half Rack and Functional Trainer : Mikolo Anubis Review

This may be the cheapest 3×3 rack you can buy that has dual functional trainer weight stacks, a low row footplate, a ton of accessories, a knurled pull up bar, and more.

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2025 Barbell Guide: Iron Skull Power Bar vs. Blue Collar Barbell (Bare Steel Equipment)
Michael Tabers 3/29/25 Michael Tabers 3/29/25

2025 Barbell Guide: Iron Skull Power Bar vs. Blue Collar Barbell (Bare Steel Equipment)

Bare Steel Equipment company has been making quality, made in USA, gym products and accessories for years, and now has some solid barbell options. Which one do you need for your gym?

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Turn Your Power Rack into a Smith Machine! Bolt Fitness Stinger Smith Attachment Review
Michael Tabers 3/22/25 Michael Tabers 3/22/25

Turn Your Power Rack into a Smith Machine! Bolt Fitness Stinger Smith Attachment Review

The Bolt Fitness Storm Series Stinger Smith Machine attachment is a very smooth and "universal" power rack attachment that can be added to any 3x3 rack, but with certain stipulations.

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Titan Fitness Selectorized Leg Extension and Curl Review: The Hottest Machine of the Year?
Michael Tabers 3/15/25 Michael Tabers 3/15/25

Titan Fitness Selectorized Leg Extension and Curl Review: The Hottest Machine of the Year?

The Titan Fitness Leg Extension and Curl machine with a 250LB Weight Selector has been one of the most anticipated machines in 2025, but does it live up to the hype, or the price?

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The New Budget Air Rower King! (A Half-Priced Concept2)
Michael Tabers 3/8/25 Michael Tabers 3/8/25

The New Budget Air Rower King! (A Half-Priced Concept2)

The Merach NovaRow R50 Air Rower is pretty much a spitting image of the tried and true Concept 2, but it is half the price, with an upgraded seat and a few other minor design differences.

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The "Cheapest" Modular Cable Tower (Lat Pulldown, Low Row, and Functional Trainer from XMARK)
Michael Tabers 3/1/25 Michael Tabers 3/1/25

The "Cheapest" Modular Cable Tower (Lat Pulldown, Low Row, and Functional Trainer from XMARK)

The XMARK Commercial Lat Pulldown and Low Row Single Stack Functional Trainer is part of their premium 3x3 cable series: 101 inches tall, 11 gauge steel, a 220LB weight stack, and more!

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Is the GMWD Leg Press and Hack Squat Worth Your Money? (LH01 Review)
Michael Tabers 2/22/25 Michael Tabers 2/22/25

Is the GMWD Leg Press and Hack Squat Worth Your Money? (LH01 Review)

The GMWD LH01 is a new competitor in the saturated "budget" leg press and hack squat market. But even with it's premium name, does it do enough to stand out from the rest?

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Freak Athlete Hyper Pro Review: The Most Versatile, Space Saving, Lower Body Machine?
Michael Tabers 2/15/25 Michael Tabers 2/15/25

Freak Athlete Hyper Pro Review: The Most Versatile, Space Saving, Lower Body Machine?

The Freak Athlete Hyper Pro boasts the ability to transform into 9 separate dedicated lower body machines, all within a singular adjustable, transformative, frame and footprint.

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Upgrade Your Home Gym with Premium Cable Attachments from Force 6 Fitness!
Michael Tabers 2/8/25 Michael Tabers 2/8/25

Upgrade Your Home Gym with Premium Cable Attachments from Force 6 Fitness!

Force 6 Fitness is a up and coming manufacturer in the home gym/gym equipment space and has been releasing some really unique and innovative rack and cable attachments, so I tried a few!

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Is the newest $3000 Smart Home Gym Worth It? Speediance Gym Monster 2 Review
Michael Tabers 2/1/25 Michael Tabers 2/1/25

Is the newest $3000 Smart Home Gym Worth It? Speediance Gym Monster 2 Review

The Speediance Gym Monster 2 is the newest all-in-one smart home gym that doesn't need to be wall mounted, is sleek and aesthetic, and can be easily folded up for storage, but does it work well?

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The Best Budget Safety Squat Bar is ONLY $300? Bells of Steel SS4 Review
Michael Tabers 1/25/25 Michael Tabers 1/25/25

The Best Budget Safety Squat Bar is ONLY $300? Bells of Steel SS4 Review

The Bells of Steel SS4 safety squat bar is quality safety squat bar option featuring interchangeable handles, comfortable padding, rotating sleeves, and more!

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The Most Versatile Rack Mounted Pull Up Bar - Titan Fitness Adjustable Handle Pull Up Bar Review
Michael Tabers 1/18/25 Michael Tabers 1/18/25

The Most Versatile Rack Mounted Pull Up Bar - Titan Fitness Adjustable Handle Pull Up Bar Review

The Titan Fitness Adjustable Handle Rack Mounted Pull Up Bar is a potential best choice for your rack as it's one of the cheapest, yet one of the most versatile, rack mounted options.

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Vivobarefoot Motus Strength Training Shoes - 100 Day Review (Should You Wear Them Too?)
Michael Tabers 1/11/25 Michael Tabers 1/11/25

Vivobarefoot Motus Strength Training Shoes - 100 Day Review (Should You Wear Them Too?)

The Vivobarefoot Motus Strength is their first strength training specific shoe featuring zero-drop, a wide toe box, grippy and durable outsoles, all to elevate your optimal barefoot training experience.

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Nautilus Instinct Selectorized Leg Extension and Leg Curl Review: Not FOR HOME GYMS?
Michael Tabers 1/4/25 Michael Tabers 1/4/25

Nautilus Instinct Selectorized Leg Extension and Leg Curl Review: Not FOR HOME GYMS?

The Nautilus Instinct Dual Selectorized Leg Extension/Leg Curl combo machine definitely has some commercial quality features, but is likely not worth of its $3000+ price tag for home gyms.

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