October 2026 Home Gym of the Month
Neal Barrina started with one barbell in a one-bedroom apartment. Now one Hydra Half Rack runs his whole training week, and it’s our October Home Gym of the Month.
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October 2026 Home Gym of the Month
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Kettlebell Wrap: Know Your Weight and Protect Your Floors
The Kettlebell Wrap shows what's loaded in your adjustable kettlebell, protects your floors, and softens the rack position. See fit, specs, and setup.
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How Much Does a Squat Rack or Power Rack Cost? 2026 Prices
See 2026 squat rack and power rack prices by type, the best budget picks, and what a full home gym costs at three budgets.
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Anvil Handles: Iso-Lateral Training on Your Smith Machine
Anvil Handles split your Smith bar in two so each arm works on its own. See the specs, the 220 lb per-handle capacity and three ways to add them to...
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Best Racks for Small Garages and Low Ceilings: A Space-First Buyer's Guide
The short answer For a low ceiling, pick a rack with 72" uprights (the short Residential or Light Commercial Power Rack, or a Hydra or Manticore build on 72" uprights)...
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Adjustable Competition Kettlebell: One Bell From 12 to 32 kg
One adjustable kettlebell, 12 to 32 kg, in 0.5 kg steps. See how the B.o.S. Adjustable Competition Kettlebell matches a competition bell and saves space.
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2x2 vs 3x3 Power Rack: Will That Attachment Fit Your Rack?
The short answer An attachment fits when two numbers match your rack: the tubing size (how wide the upright is) and the hole size. Every B.o.S. rack uses square tubing...
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How to Use a Weighted Vest to Level Up Your Bodyweight Training
Make push-ups, squats, and walks harder with the B.o.S. Weighted Vest. Learn how to load the plates, get the fit right, and try a simple full-body circuit.
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Build a Home Gym Around a Rack: Power Rack Guide
You don't buy a home gym in one order. You buy a rack, then build the gym around it. Here's how to choose the right one and what to add...
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Bells of Steel Home Gym of the Week: September 2026 Roundup
Meet September's Bells of Steel Home Gym of the Week winners: a fully kitted basement and a cable-first garage. Steal ideas for your own build.
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Power Rack vs Squat Rack vs Smith Machine: Which One Do You Need?
The short answer A power rack has four uprights and you lift inside it, with safeties on both sides. It's the safest pick for training alone. A squat rack (squat...
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Adjustable Kettlebells: How They Work, and What Size to Buy
Watch the full breakdown. The video walks through the build, the weight range, and a real-time load and unload. The short answer An adjustable kettlebell is a single bell whose...
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Leg Day After 40: Train Legs Without Back Pain
Lower back giving out on leg day after 40? That's a loading problem, not a weak back. Here's how to shift load off your spine and keep training heavy.
