Buying creatine should be straightforward. Yet a quick search brings up plain powders, flavored blends, different serving sizes, and prices that are difficult to compare. For a healthy adult considering creatine for strength training, creatine monohydrate is a sensible starting point. It is the most widely studied form, with evidence supporting its use for repeated … Read more
The best vertical jump program is not necessarily the one with the biggest promise or the most dramatic sales page. It is the program that fits your experience, available equipment, schedule, and current training needs. Some athletes want a short bodyweight plan they can follow on a basketball court. Others need structured strength training, longer … Read more
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
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 limited 10th Anniversary promotion originally reviewed on this page bundled the AL-3059 Smith … Read more
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 and multiple exercise attachments in one large station. This Altas Strength AL-3061B review examines the machine together with the AL-3018 adjustable bench. … Read more
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
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 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
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
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