Can You Add 20 Inches to Your Vertical Jump?

Basketball player testing whether training can add 20 inches to a vertical jump

Videos and sales pages sometimes suggest that one program or exercise can add 20 inches to your vertical jump in only a few months. That is an exciting promise, especially if your goal is to touch the rim or dunk a basketball. It is also far outside the improvement reported for most people in controlled … Read more

Altas Strength 10th Anniversary Limited Combo Smith Machine Review | AL-3059 & AL-4006 Bench

Altas Strength AL-3059 Smith machine with AL-4006 adjustable bench

Building a home gym often means choosing between separate stations and a single machine that handles most of your training. The Altas Strength AL-3059 takes the second approach, combining a Smith machine, power rack, plate-loaded cable system, and multiple exercise stations. The 10th Anniversary Combo includes the AL-4006 adjustable bench for buyers who want a … Read more

Altas Strength AL-3061B Review: Is This Smith Machine Combo Worth It?

Editorial graphic for the Altas Strength AL-3061B Smith machine combo review

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy through them, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. If you want to build a serious home gym without buying several separate training stations, the Altas Strength AL-3061B may have caught your attention. It combines a Smith machine, cable system, free-weight rack … Read more

Vert Shock Review 2026: Is the 8-Week Program Worth $67?

Athlete performing an explosive vertical jump on an outdoor basketball court

You want to add inches to your vertical jump without joining a gym. Maybe you’ve seen ads for Vert Shock, or a teammate swears by it. You may have watched the dunk videos and wondered if the program behind them actually works. This review examines what Vert Shock includes, how its eight-week training schedule works, … Read more

Complete Guide to Rogue Fitness Equipment Products and Services

Modern strength gym showcasing equipment covered in this Rogue Fitness guide

This Rogue Fitness equipment size guide is designed for the person who wants dependable equipment without wasting money or filling an entire room with gear that rarely gets used. Building a home gym sounds simple until you begin comparing racks, barbells, plates, benches, and conditioning equipment. Suddenly, you are facing questions about room dimensions, equipment … Read more

Rogue Fitness Review: Quality Meets Reality

Rogue Fitness Review 2026 featured image with illustrated barbell and power rack graphic

Rogue Fitness makes solid equipment. That’s pretty much undisputed at this point. The real question is whether you actually need to spend that much when you’re cramming a home gym into a one-bedroom apartment or a garage that still needs to fit your car. This review is specifically for people dealing with tight spaces and … Read more

Pro Gainer Review:

Whey protein supplements for muscle building and fitness training

Is It Worth It? I picked up Optimum Nutrition’s Gold Standard Pro Gainer about six months ago when I was seriously struggling to eat enough calories. This shake actually surprised me with how good it tastes and how easy it sits in my stomach compared to the sugar-loaded mass gainers I tried before. If you … Read more

Shawn Lebrun’s Simple Steps To Get Huge And Shredded

Strength training for building muscle and getting shredded

  Looking for a Current Muscle-Building Alternative? If you’re looking for a current program focused on building muscle and adding size, Muscle Explosion! 28 Days to Maximum Mass is another option. The program provides a structured approach for people who want to focus on muscle growth and mass-building training. Check Out Muscle Explosion! 28 Days … Read more

Visual Impact Muscle Building Review: Rusty Moore’s Program

Lean muscle building workout with dumbbells

    In this exclusive review, David gives his review of the popular fitness program called “Visual Impact Muscle Building.” So what is Visual Impact Muscle Building? Created by Rusty Moore, an expert fitness consultant with many years of experience, the Visual Impact program is a 6 month / 3 phase muscle building system designed … Read more

Visual Impact – A Workout For The Lean Hollywood Look!

Lean athletic physique representing the Hollywood look

Visual Impact – A Workout For The Lean Hollywood Look! Visual Impact was created by Rusty Moore around a different approach to muscle building: developing a lean, defined physique rather than simply trying to gain as much muscle mass as possible. The program became known for targeting the type of lean, athletic appearance often associated … Read more