The trap bar, or the hex bar, is now a commonplace addition to contemporary gyms, athletic training and rehabilitation environments. Its unique hexagon and neutral grip handles are the opposite of the straight barbell that ruled strength training for decades. However, this now universally used device originated as an expedient remedy to a highly particular… Continue reading History of the Trap Bar: Al Gerard’s Hexagonal Innovation
I once spent a few days training with the legendary Mr. Olympia winner Frank Zane. One of the best purchases I ever made, I was always struck by Zane's observation that our bodies are, in many ways, the sum total of the equipment we have access to. If your gym has machines and no free… Continue reading Before lifters added weight with plates, they poured it in by hand.
Over the past couple of years, I have stopped buying gym equipment that promises to make training smoother or more efficient. Instead, I have accumulated a small collection of odd and old fashioned tools that mostly make things harder. None of these were bought as part of a plan. They just solved problems I kept… Continue reading
The history of sporting equipment is a fascinating journey that reflects the evolution of human civilization, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of athletic excellence. From the ancient civilizations of Egypt and Greece to the modern era of high-tech materials and precision engineering, the development of sporting equipment has played a pivotal role in shaping the… Continue reading Guest Post: The History of Sporting Equipment: Necessary Gear Then and Now
As most people who work out at the gym will testify, running on the treadmill, while being a pretty great way to get your cardio in, can often feel torturous. Interestingly enough, if you have ever compared running on the narrow confines of the treadmill belt to punishment, you wouldn’t be too far from the… Continue reading Guest Post: The Fascinating History of the Treadmill
