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People ask… How much does a smith machine bar weigh? Is the Smith machine bar 20kg? Probably the most asked question. A smith machine bar weight can vary from machine to machine. While a standalone alone smith machine bar in a gym I’d expect to weight 15kg to 20kg, a smith bar in a multigym or a bar weight of...

People ask.. What is the point of a power rack? To provide a safer working environment with a free bar (barbell), due to being enclosed by uprights with safety bar cross-sections. Due to being surrounded by steel, it is sometimes referred to as a power “cage”, however, I term a power cage to be a power rack with an extension...

HYROX RULES / RULEBOOKS # HYROX RULES / RULEBOOKS HYROX is a global fitness race that combines functional fitness movements with endurance challenges. Whether you're new to the sport or a seasoned competitor, understanding the HYROX rules and regulations is crucial for a successful race day. In this article, we'll dive into the essential HYROX rules, highlight key points from...

People ask… What is a HYROX workout? The race itself is 8 “functional” exercise elements separated by a 1km race, between each element. A ‘Hyrox workout’ I consider may be part or all the above, although a workout will typically be for a shorter duration than a Hyrox race and used for either fitness improvement or race preparation. A ‘Hyrox...

The bars on The Gym Revolution website, as seen here: OLYMPIC BARBELLS, have been sold and used many times without issue. Most bars, however cheap, will last a lifetime if looked after, cared for properly and used for their intended purpose. Similarly, any bar, however expensive/ well-made, will get damaged through incorrect/ improper use. Any usage outside of the guidelines/ recommendations...

How to get six-pack abs! Something I’m asked about daily, how do I get a six pack? Many of you reading this will have performed endless Ab Crunches and Sit-Ups, some will have bought the latest gadgets and gizmos (such as an Abs toning belt etc.), others will have watched long-winded DVD’s and read whole books on solely this subject...

The following article is from our friends over at Sam's Fitness in Australia. It outlines the importance of advertised weight load capacities and the certification standard EN957 to which all advertised Barbarian Line (now ATX!) gym equipment complies. The article outlines that the equipment we sale is extremely high-quality. We have been getting a few questions regarding the weight load...

Matt, AKA Gym Professor, gives us 10-minutes to answer some commonly asked questions regarding knee sleeves. Here’s what Matt had to say in response: What does wearing a knee sleeve do? If we look at strength sports and strength training in isolation, I’m less sold on the reported compression benefits of decreased pain and reduced inflammation, and more the benefits...

   There are no secrets on the Gym Professor website, only answers. Eight weeks out from a natural (drug-free) bodybuilding competition with the NPA (Natural Physique Association), below is an example day of Matt's eating routine. Matt's using the Gym Professor free-to-download gym workout app (GP Shuffle) in the run-up to competition in order to complete his gym workouts. For examples...

Posted on 19.02.2016 Added in Sam's Fitness News, Gym Equipment Articles Powertec or Megatec - which way should you go? What is better Megatec or Powertec? This is the question on everyone's lips! Now let me give you a bit of background on why we have these two very similar lines of gym equipment on our website. Megatec is the...