Pendlay Review: HD Bar and Econ V2 Bumpers

Exercise equipment made by Pendlay are some of the most common that athletes will come across when working out. Glenn Pendlay has had a lifetime of weightlifting experience and began his own product line for others who share his passion. After living in Moscow and studying the science of exercise and human performance, Pendlay took …

Rogue Bar and HG Bumper Set Review: Great Product or are You going to Find Better?

This review is going to take a look at Rogue Fitness and their Rogue Bar barbell as well as their HG Bumper Plates. Rogue Fitness offers a variety of quality Olympic Weightlifting products and is to be held in high regard when compared with other weight sets. The fact that they are priced a bit …

Troy VTX Bumpers Review. An Unexpected, but Certainly Worthy Bumper Set

Troy Barbell is a company that makes quality Olympic Weightlifting sets for beginners and die-hards alike. This review will take a look at the Troy VTX Bumper Plate Set and see how it holds up and compares to other Olympic sets.  Troy VTX sets First off, one of the nicest things about Troy VTX sets …

Stepping Up To The Extreme – 500lb+ Weight Sets (Part 1)

Athletes who are looking to truly maximize their Olympic weightlifting goals need to view the sport completely different then those who just partake in the sport as a hobby. We are talking about more dedication to the sport, proper knowledge of how to rest and recover, what types of routines to maximize your potential, and …

Stepping Up To The Extreme – 500lb+ Weight Sets (Part 3)

This three part series has taken a look at a variety of Olympic Weightlifting sets and how they hold up for their value. There are a few top-of-the-line brands that are well known and in place in hundreds of gyms and homes across the world. We have also discussed a few lower-price sets that may …

Stepping Up To The Extreme – 500lb+ Weight Sets (Part 2)

In our last post, we took an insight into some of the first steps needed for athletes who are looking to go from a causal lifter, to a competition ready, better yet competition wining, athlete. After taking another look at a previously reviewed product line, the HG Rogue Bumpers, we realize that not everyone is …

XMark Fitness Olympic Weight Set (400 Pounds) Review

Choosing a new set of weights is a potentially expensive proposition, and so you will want to spend some time doing some shopping around before you buy. If you have been looking for a set of high quality coated weights, then you may want to consider the XMark Fitness Premium Rubber Coated Olympic Weight Set. …

USA Sports 400LB Olympic Weight Set Review

Finding just the right Olympic weight set for your home gym is not easy, primarily because of the different varieties of weights and configurations that are now available. Some people like coated weights, some love those with cut-outs, or specific types of handles and grips, while others go for something that is a little more …