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  • Not sure if these are the best but I think...

    Not sure if these are the best but I think they're decent.

    $42/pair with brass inserts:...
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    If you're just getting it because of your...

    If you're just getting it because of your shoulder issue then the top squat is fine. But if you're also looking for something that will be a little more versatile then the SSB is a better choice.
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    Rack first then bench. There's a lot more...

    Rack first then bench. There's a lot more exercises that you can do with a rack. You didn't mention if your bench was flat or FID. From experience, some flat benches from sporting good stores for...
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    Unfortunately, some athletes are still training...

    Unfortunately, some athletes are still training at altitude while recent research is showing that it may have negative effects. Even though altitude training increases EPO, it decreases VO2max so...
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    Kind of late but glad you got it. I'm sure...

    Kind of late but glad you got it. I'm sure you'll be very satisfied with it. I got mine for $200 used. It came with the dip, situp, and lat attachement. Considering its versatility and sturdiness...
  • Thread: TRX review

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    I own the blast straps and have used my friend's...

    I own the blast straps and have used my friend's TRX. IMO, the blast strap is much more versatile since the two straps can be separated. For example, you can perform wide suspended pushups by...
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    I concur. I got a great deal ($100) on a Century...

    I concur. I got a great deal ($100) on a Century BOB and a 80 lb heavy bag w/ the stand and speed bag attachment. I was looking for a BOB because I wanted something I could also do uppercuts on. ...
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    If you're only using the squat pad for this...

    If you're only using the squat pad for this exercise then it's cheaper to go with the foam noodles that are used for swimming.

    I do seated barbell calf raises with my 4 inch camber bar inside my...
  • I bought a pair as well. I also own an older...

    I bought a pair as well. I also own an older pair of the real chucks. I notice that the outsoles of the knockoffs don't grip as well but that's only on smooth surfaces. I can't tell the difference...
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    Video review of various barbells

    My apologies if these have already been posted but I thought this would benefit some of the members here. Credit goes to SupremeSportsPT for putting out these excellent videos.

    Powerlifting bars:...
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    I have the 1500 lb capacity one from NYB. The...

    I have the 1500 lb capacity one from NYB. The quality is not that bad. It'll hold more weight than I'll ever need.

    I did some static testing on it when I first got it. The pix shown is 640. ...
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    I've heard of others doing it with a piece of...

    I've heard of others doing it with a piece of board placed on their chest so they won't get stabbed by the handles.

    I have the NYB 1500 lb capacity SSB and the handles are slightly longer than...
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    Check this out:...

    Check this out:
    http://www.elitefts.com/documents/safety_squat_bar_BobY.htm

    Most of these are self-explanatory but I included a couple vids anyways.

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  • Seems like there is no knurling. Any issues with...

    Seems like there is no knurling. Any issues with grip?
  • Anybody here do standing 2 arm DB press? I...

    Anybody here do standing 2 arm DB press? I rarely see them being done with DB over 50 lbs but I've seen many heavy standing barbell press and standing 1 arm DB press.

    This is the heaviest I've...
  • OP, I'm curious now. Where are you getting your...

    OP, I'm curious now. Where are you getting your bars from? I own a TPB and every other TPB that I've seen only has a center knurl that is 4 inches (can anyone else who owns one confirm this?). The...
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    You said you have a fair bit of space in your...

    You said you have a fair bit of space in your garage but how much space is that exactly? I would purchase my equipment base on the space that I have so getting the footprint measurements of the...
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    If you don't want to waste money on the TRX then...

    If you don't want to waste money on the TRX then make your own for under $20.

    http://rosstraining.com/blog/2010/01/13/homemade-suspension-trainer/
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    I'd go with the suspension straps. For example,...

    I'd go with the suspension straps. For example, something like the TRX.

    http://www.amazon.com/TRX-TSPABX-Suspension-Trainer-Professional/dp/B002N59QKU

    He can stop by a place that has a tree or...
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    Recognize this bar?

    In this video, Matt K squats with a bar that I've never seen before. From the looks of it, the center knurl is slightly wider than most bars I've seen except for a texas squat bar. The inner sleeve...
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