December 5
Lower Body Training, by Jason Brown
Lower Body Training offers dozens of options for developing all the muscles of the lower body. The exercises are organized by the movement patterns they target and feature variations based on the equipment you have available without sacrificing results.
November 29
Horbaach Multi Collagen
Take 10 grams a day of a collagen blend that contains type I, type II, and type III collagen. If it also contains type V and X, all the better.
November 17
Strength Training for All Body Types
Every person’s body is different. Training should be designed to accommodate YOUR different joint angles, bone lengths, and overall body structure. Lee Boyce and Melody Schoenfeld explain how to take advantage of your unique body type to optimize training results.
November 15
Ultimate Cable Machine Handles
These are made by Allbingo. They’re grippy, a bit fatter than standard handles, and all the hardware and webbing is overbuilt to last a lifetime. Worth picking up.
November 7
Bragg Organic Sprinkle
Herbs and spices, like the ones in this mix, are among the most nutrient-dense foods there are, ranking right up there with organ meats like liver. They're bursting with bioactive compounds like tannins, alkaloids, phenolic terpenes, and vitamins, especially flavonoids and polyphenols.
October 24
High-Protein Sweet Rolls: Legendary Foods
The most shocking thing about these is the flavor. They contain 20 grams of protein and 5 grams of carbs. They’re filling as heck. So if you’re like a lot of lifters, who use Quest bars in a pinch (traveling, busy schedule, etc.), give these a shot next time instead.
October 10
The Barbell Bomb
Just slip this grippy, molded foam device over a barbell and you’re ready for landmine squats, deadlifts, presses, and dozens of other effective exercises.
October 7
Massive, Muscular Arm, by David Barr
This book takes an in-depth (almost exhaustive) look at biomechanics and anatomy of arm training. We’re talking about a deep dive here. It also provides 65 exercises and six programs to follow.
September 27
T-Bell System, Titan Fitness
The T-Bell is sort of a plate-loaded kettlebell, but it can be used for a wide variety of exercises, from deficit deadlifts and rows to pullovers and straddle lifts. We like this variation of the T-Bell because it also comes with a neutral-grip X handle.
September 16
Three-in-One Egg Cooker
What’s the easiest fat loss strategy? Having high-protein food ready to go. That’s where this cooker comes in. This thing hard boils your eggs so you can have them handy all week long. Or if you want to get fancy, it lets you poach them or make omelets.
September 12
Powerball Forearm Trainer
Honestly, we thought gadgets like this were kinda goofy. This little battery-free device hits all the functions of the forearms: flexion, extension, adduction, abduction. Just do 3-4 sets for as long as possible. It’s surprisingly tough!
September 9
Heavy Grips Hand Grippers
This is NOT the gripper you had in high school. In fact, the “weakest” model provides two or three times the resistance of an average store-bought gripper. You won’t outgrow these bad boys. Bring on the calluses!
August 29
Titan Fitness Safety Squat Bar
A safety-squat bar allows your spine to stay more neutral and upright. It minimizes shear forces on the lower back and allows you to use a greater range of motion through your hips, knees, and ankles.
August 24
Bells of Steel Open Trap Bar
The open front-end style of this home-gym friendly hex bar allows you to easily do split squats, Romanian deadlifts, weighted carries, lunges, and more. It also comes with a pair of built-in deadlift jacks to easily load and unload plates.
August 10
Leather Lifting Straps
Stop letting your grip limit your deadlifts and loaded carries. Leather is tackier than standard straps and simply feels more secure. And these have a 101 year warranty!
August 5
Pso-Rite Psoas Muscle Release Tool
I tweaked my lower back, which caused constant aching for days. So when my powerlifting friend, Jenny, recommended Pso-Rite, I could lay on it for a couple of minutes, get loose, and get rid of the back ache. Recommended! – Dani Shugart
August 1
Bear Blocks for Push-Ups
Unlike standard push-up handles, Bear Blocks have a wide, flat hand surface that’s angled just right for maximum comfort. No more wrist strain or impingement.
July 26
Thumper Verve Massager
Thump away inflammation in your achy shoulders and break up knots wherever they arise. It's less expensive than other massagers and surprisingly powerful.
July 20
NT Loops
Most resistance bands have limited uses and they uncomfortably dig into your body. NT Loops are made of a practically bulletproof fabric. They’re 3 inches wide so they won’t pinch or shift. And with the door anchor attachment, they’re super versatile.