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The 12 Best Weight Benches for Your Home Gym in 2024

After researching more than 100 weight benches, using more than 50 of them, and legitimately testing 23 of them for bench press, dumbbell work, and other movements, I’ve determined that the REP Fitness FB-5000 Competition Flat Bench is the best flat utility bench for most people, and the REP Fitness AB-5200 Adjustable Bench is the best adjustable bench for most people.It is rare for the same company to take two of the top spots, but these are the best weight benches in 2021 on a value basis for those training in a home gym.There are four necessary pieces of home gym equipment: a barbell, squat rack, weight plates, and a weight bench. These are the essentials and because of this, each one of these categories has thousands of different options to choose from.For weight benches, in particular, there are adjustable benches, FID Benches, flat utility benches, and then a myriad of unique benches for certain movements. In this guide, I will be distilling all of the options that I’ve tested and reviewed over the years and giving you my recommendations for the best weight benches for every price point and strength level.

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Best Pre-Workout for Weight Loss (2024): Ignite Your Fat Burning Potential

Pre-workouts are great for increasing energy, strength, and power during a workout, but could they also aid in weight loss? While pre-workout isn’t a magic solution for shedding pounds, its influence on exercise performance could indirectly support weight loss efforts by enabling more effective, calorie-scorching workouts. Furthermore, some of the best pre-workouts for weight loss are formulated with metabolism-boosting ingredients that may help you burn more calories.  Our team of certified personal trainers,  » Read more about: Best Pre-Workout for Weight Loss (2024): Ignite Your Fat Burning Potential  »

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Best Weight Loss Program For Women (2024): 10 Options Approved By Our Nutrition Expert

After ample research and testing, these are our picks for the 10 best weight loss programs for women, including apps, meal delivery services, and supplements.

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Kabuki EDU Review (2024): I Tried Chris Duffin’s Online Training Program for a Month—Was it Worth It?

Imagine a school where you can major in powerlifting, and the dean is “Mad Scientist” Chris Duffin, one of the few people who can deadlift 1,000-plus pounds for reps. The good news is you don’t have to use your imagination because it’s real. While you might not receive a degree, you will learn some valuable tips and tricks that can be used in the weight room or as a fitness instructor.  We asked certified personal trainer (CPT) and GGR Performance Editor Anthony O’Reilly to write our Kabuki EDU review based on his month-long experience with the online training program.  » Read more about: Kabuki EDU Review (2024): I Tried Chris Duffin’s Online Training Program for a Month—Was it Worth It?  »

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