how to – Two White Lights

Is there anything more frustrating than when things that you feel should be obvious and easy, aren’t? Have you ever taken to Google or YouTube trying to figure out how to brew coffee in your new coffee maker or put a new cartridge in your cat’s litter locker? (If these two examples seem oddly specific, it’s definitely because I’ve done both…and YouTube bailed me out in both cases!).

The gym has its own share of mysteries. Whether it’s all the different straight bars, or all of the specialty ones, all the different machines, or even how to execute different movements, unlocking the secrets of the gym can have newcomer and veteran alike scratching their heads. In hopes of saving others some of the confusion I’ve experienced, today I’m going to outline the intricacies of one particular piece of equipment that tends to cause a lot of confusion:

The Combo Rack – What Can I Do With It (And How)?

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Only some of these products are being used correctly but every single one of them was in my gym bag the day this photo was taken!

If there’s one inevitability in powerlifting, I would argue it’s that at some point, you’re going to feel sore and immobile. If you’re anything like me, you might start looking around for products that can help with what ails you. We’re not alone. Mobility, prehab and rehab are big business in the sports world. Where 10 years ago you may have rolled around a little bit on a foam roller and called it a day, we’re now in a place where companies like Rogue Fitness sell over 150 mobility products.

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