Basilisk Leg Extension Machine: Big Stack, Small Space
A full look at the Bells of Steel Basilisk leg extension machine: 210 or 310 lb stacks, a 40 degree seat angle, wide adjustability, and a compact footprint.
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Basilisk Leg Extension Machine: Big Stack, Small Space
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Belt Squat vs Pendulum Squat vs Leg Press: Which Leg Machine Should You Buy?
Belt squat vs pendulum squat vs leg press: how the three compare on resistance, back comfort, and height fit, plus which one to buy for your gym.
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Weighted Vest Training: Benefits, How Much Weight & Workouts
Weighted vests are everywhere — but are they worth it? Here's what the research actually shows about the benefits, exactly how much weight to use, how vests stack up against...
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Sandbag Workout: Exercises & Why Shifting Load Builds Real-World Strength
A barbell moves in a straight line. Real life doesn't. Here's how sandbag training builds full-body, real-world strength — the best exercises, sandbag vs. barbell, a sample workout, and how...
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Bells of Steel Home Gym of the Week: July 2026 Roundup
Meet July's Home Gym of the Week winners. A whole lot of proof that square footage isn't the thing holding your training back.
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How to Perform an Open Trap Bar Deadlift
Learn how to do an open trap bar deadlift step by step, from setup and bracing to RDLs and lunges, with beginner and advanced tips for stronger, safer pulls.
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Weight Bench Buying Guide: How to Pick the Right Bench for Your Home Gym
Adjustable or flat? Utility or heavy-duty? This weight bench buying guide breaks down every Bells of Steel bench so you can pick the right one for your gym.
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Weight Plates FAQ: Answers to the Most Common Questions
Get answers to the most common weight plates questions: mixing bumper and iron plates, calibrated plates, 35 lb plates, and the best starter set combo.
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Viking Press for Home Gyms: What It Is, How to Do It, and How to Set One Up
The Viking press hits the shoulders, triceps, and upper chest from an angle a barbell overhead press cannot. It is also the most shoulder-friendly heavy press in lifting. Here is...
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Bells of Steel Home Gym of the Week: June 2026 Roundup
June's Home Gym of the Week winners are in. Four builders, four completely different spaces - all proof that the right equipment changes how you train. See who took home...
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Posterior Chain Machines for Home Gym: Belt Squat, Reverse Hammer, GHD, and Glute Ham Slider
Most home gyms train the front of the body and forget the back. Here is the equipment that fixes that — belt squats, GHDs, reverse back extension machines, and glute...
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Best Home Gym Leg Machines: Pendulum Squat vs Hack Squat vs Leg Press vs Leg Extension vs Belt Squat
Pendulum squat, hack squat, leg press, leg extension, belt squat. Five leg machines, five different jobs. Here's what each one builds, who each one is for, and how to pick...
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Organize Your Home Gym: New Bells of Steel Storage Accessories
Bells of Steel rack and wall storage keeps bars, benches, and accessories off the floor. Here's how each holder works and which one fits your home gym setup.
