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How to Choose the Right Types of Weights for You: Buyer’s Guide

If you want to start lifting weights, but don’t know which to buy, what size, or which kind, then this article is for you. We’re going to get you right on track when it comes to introducing weights into your workouts. Dumbbells, kettlebells, and barbells are great pieces of equipment that will elevate your fitness routine to the next level.

Guide to Buying Dumbbells for Beginners 


Dumbbells are a great introduction to lifting weights because they’re easy to use, are extremely versatile, and last a lifetime. There are 3 common types of dumbbells; rubber coated hex, neoprene, and adjustable. Here’s a brief breakdown of each:

Rubber Coated Hex Dumbbells: Ranging from 5 lbs to 50 lbs with easy-to-grip handles and black, shock-absorbing heads on either side, these particular dumbbells are perhaps the best weight sizes for beginners.

Neoprene Dumbbells: Usually Ranging from 5 lbs to 10 lbs with finger friendly handling, these dumbbells are a great option for those looking to incorporate an aerobic component to their weight training. And let’s be honest, the colorful neoprene coating makes them almost impossible to lose!

Adjustable Dumbbells: Ranging from 5 lbs to 100 lbs with the flexibility to tweak your training in a jiffy, these dumbbells will lift you to your desired fitness results: whether that be as a novice lifter, or an Olympic level athlete.

We recommend starting anywhere between 5 lbs and 20 lbs and then slowly increasing weight each week. Here’s an example: 


Dumbbell Bench Press: Week 1-3×8 at 20 lbs / Week 2-3×10 at 20 lbs / Week 3-3×8 at 25 lbs / Week 4-3×10 at 25 lbs

How to Buy the Right Kettlebell

While dumbbells are great for sculpting muscle and building strength, they may not be the best option for endurance training. Enter the kettlebell.

Cast Iron Kettlebells: No nonsense. No bells and whistles. Just a tool that works and is as durable as the day is long. Cast iron kettlebells are a solid piece of metal, with a wide handle, allowing you to use two hands if necessary.

Competition: If you’re looking to compete in a CrossFit competition in the future, then look no further. The competition kettlebell has a more square design. The handle is smaller than a cast iron kettlebell, designed to be used with just one hand. Ranging from 18 lbs to 88 lbs, these kettlebells will build your body into a WOD machine!

Adjustable: If you’re low on space but high on motivation, then outfitting your gym with Adjustable kettlebells is a no-brainer  These kettlebells allow you to have the luxury of owning varying weights, all in one kettlebell. They also allow you to stack or strip weight under the handle to meet you where you’re at. 

We recommend starting anywhere between 18 lbs to 35 lbs and then slowly increasing weight each week. Here’s an example:

Kettlebell swings: Week 1-3×12 at 26 lbs / Week 2-3×15 at 26 lbs / Week 3-3×12 at 35 lbs / Week 4-3×15 at 35 lbs

What are the Best Barbells for Beginners 

For the uninformed, barbells are well, bars, that allow you to load more weight onto them than you would for a dumbbell, or kettlebell. But, they’re great on their own without weight, too. By increasing your reps, you can still gain that muscle you’re aiming towards.

Olympic Barbells: Our Olympic barbells are multi-functional and can accommodate those looking to make some serious gains this year, or those looking to be more functionally fit.

Specialty Bars: Barbells are kinda like eggs: we’ve all had eggs, but there’s always new ways to make eggs. Each specialty bar provides a new way to make gains.

Fixed Weight: Ranging from 20 lbs to 110 lbs, what you see is what you get with Fixed Weight Barbells. Nothin’ fancy. Just work.

We recommend starting anywhere between 45 lbs and 95 lbs and then slowly increasing weight each week. Here’s an example:

Barbell Complex: Week 1-3×10 with barbell / Week 2-3×12 with barbell / Week 3-3×15 with barbell / Week 4-3×20 with barbell 

Deadlifts: Week 1-3×5 at 95 lbs / Week 2-3×5 at 100 lbs / Week 3-3×5 at 105 lbs / Week 4-3×5 at 110 lbsSo, now that you know which size weights to buy as well as which kinds, doesn’t it make sense  to invest in the only body you’ve got and get some actual weight in your home gym?

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Kettlebells vs. Dumbbells: Which Is Better for You?

It’s arguably the longest debate in the history of fitness, and one that’s as old as the hills: Which is better, kettlebells or dumbbells?

To answer this, it’s better to first rephrase the question: Should you use both kettlebells and dumbbells in your fitness regimen? The answer is a resounding “Yes!” As you’ll find, kettlebells and dumbbells each bring distinctive benefits to any type of workout routine, whether you’re concentrating on strength training, muscle building, cardio, or weight-reducing exercises.

Kettlebells vs. Dumbbells: Which Is Better?

First off, one really isn’t better than the other, in general. While both are used in a variety of similar routines, each also offers separate and distinct benefits that the other can’t provide.

Before we get started, here’s a brief description of kettlebells and dumbbells, with an explanation of how they’re used. 

What Are Kettlebells?

A kettlebell is an iron or steel ball (known as a “bell”) that’s equipped with a handle on the top. The handle can be of varying shapes, depending on the type of kettlebell. A standard kettlebell has a wider handle that extends beyond the width of the bell. A competitive kettlebell has a slimmer handle that aligns with, and lies flush to, the sides of the bell. These handle widths dictate the types of exercises that can be done with each style of kettlebell.

A kettlebell is a great piece of all-in-one equipment that allows you to do many of the exercises you can achieve with a dumbbell, but it allows for an even greater range of motion. This means you can do all types of swings and rotation movements that aren’t really suited to a dumbbell.

Kettlebells are ideal for a wide range of strength training, resistance training, muscle building, cardio, and calorie-burning exercises. Essentially, kettlebells can also replace dumbbells in many of these types of exercises, except for certain specific muscle-isolation routines where a dumbbell would be easier to handle.

As an example of a top-notch kettlebell, Titan Fitness offers this Adjustable Competition Style Kettlebell, which is designed so you can add or remove a screw to adjust the weight from approximately 26 pounds to 70 pounds. This allows you to perform a variety of weight exercises by using one single piece of equipment.  

What Are Dumbbells?

A dumbbell is made of a short bar with a weight (or multiple weights) attached to each end. These weights are usually a small type of weight plate — a round, flat disc — but they can also be balls or cubes made of iron, metal, urethane, or rubber. With many dumbbells, these weights are permanently attached, but you can also find adjustable dumbbells that allow you to attach and customize weights.

A dumbbell is primarily used for muscle building and muscle isolation exercises. When you think of dumbbells, you probably picture them being used in a classic biceps curl. However, when used in a pair, you can also use them for numerous total body routines.

As an example of an excellent dumbbell that packs a punch, Titan Fitness sells a top-quality urethane dumbbell you can buy in pairs, in weights ranging from 10152050, and 55 pounds. These dumbbells are crafted of durable round urethane that’s shaped and molded around a chrome-finished solid steel handle. The dumbbell handle is designed with medium-depth knurling, so it can provide superlative grip and security during lifts.

Here’s a quick look at several construction differences between kettlebells and dumbbells:

  • Kettlebells are weighted below the handle, while dumbbells are weighted at both ends. This changes the center of gravity.
  • Kettlebells are either constructed of cast iron or steel, while dumbbells are constructed of a variety of materials, including rubber and urethane.
  • Kettlebell handles are made for one or two hands, while dumbbell handles are short, and can only accommodate one hand.

 Benefits of Kettlebells

  • Great for using in a wide range of swings and movements
  • Perfect for balance, strength, and endurance training
  • Ideal for muscle-isolation and muscle-building routines, as well as core strength exercises
  • Great for non-running cardiovascular workouts to increase heart rate
  • Ideal for fat-burning workouts
  • Can increase flexibility and mobility and improve posture
  • Great for posterior chain, lower body, and even powerlifting workouts
  • Require little to no training or equipment space
  • Great for specific muscle groups, core strength, and areas such as hamstrings, glutes, plus upper and lower body strength
  • Great for full-body and bodybuilding workouts

Benefits of Dumbbells

  • Great for improving grip strength, and building muscle and strength in forearms
  • Can activate multiple different muscles
  • Can stimulate muscle growth
  • Can improve muscle force and flexibility
  • Can promote coordination
  • Great for a wide range of muscle-isolating and muscle-building exercises
  • Great for specific muscle groups including hamstrings, glutes, upper and lower body strength, and core strength
  • Can be used for full-body and bodybuilding workouts

Ultimately, the best home gym should have a kettlebell as well as several pairs of dumbbells of varying weights. And the good news is, thanks to its business model of offering top-quality equipment at low prices, you can afford both dumbbells and a quality kettlebell if you purchase your home gym equipment from Titan Fitness.

Losing Weight With Kettlebells

Can you actually lose weight with kettlebells? It may come as a surprise, but the answer is yes. According to research done by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), kettlebells provide an excellent way to get high-impact cardio training. In fact, with just a 20-minute kettlebell workout, you can get the same calorie-burning results that you would with a longer routine using a treadmill and weights. The ACE study showed that, on average, you can burn 272 calories in a 20-minute kettlebell workout by using a few simple snatch routines, switching the kettlebell to opposite hands. At 20 calories a minute, this is the same level you would burn at a six-minute mile pace while running.

Losing Weight With Dumbbells

Can you lose weight with dumbbells? The good news is yes, dumbbells can be great for helping you accomplish your weight goals. The ACE recommends a number of dumbbell exercises to burn calories and fat, including various squats and lifts you can find here.

Kettlebell Exercises to Try

When we think of training with free weights, we usually think of classic bench presses, squats, cleans, and deadlifts with barbells, but you can perform some of these exercises with kettlebells as well. And the great advantage to kettlebells is that they don’t take up nearly as much room — plus, they’re much more affordable.

Here are several beginner kettlebell exercises that also have weight training and weightlifting benefits:

Squats

  • Stand with your feet apart (at shoulder width, and point your feet out a bit). Grasp the kettlebell handle along the sides, and using both hands, hold it at chest height.
  • Bend your hips and knees, and make a deep squat, bringing your butt past your knees.
  • Push with your heels to raise yourself up again to the starting position. Continue reps as desired. You can also change up your goblet squats, and other types of squats, by using a kettlebell.

Classic Kettlebell Swing

  • Standing with your feet apart (shoulder width), grasp the kettlebell handle at the top, using both hands.
  • Slightly bend your knees, and hinge forward at your hips, swinging the kettlebell between your legs.
  • Raise yourself back up, and driving your hips, swing the kettlebell to chest height.

Once you’re become more accustomed to kettlebells (and built up your strength), you can progress to this classic kettlebell workout:

Chest Press

  • Lie flat on the floor and bend your knees.
  • Grasp the kettlebell in one hand, and lift the kettlebell overhead in front of your chest.
  • Lower it back down, and repeat for the desired reps. You can also change this routine up by performing a shoulder press.

Essentially, kettlebells can be used for a wide variety of lateral raises, overhead presses, lunges, deadlifts, bench presses, and other types of resistance training routines. When done regularly, kettlebell training can provide the same benefits that many lifters achieve with heavier weights.

Are Kettlebells Safe?

The answer is yes, just as long as you use them safely. This means following safe lifting practices, and choosing the safest weight for your fitness level. If you have a physical trainer, be sure to get their advice before making a purchase. And to help you get started, the Harvard Medical School has a list of simple exercises you can do to accustom yourself to kettlebells before you start your workouts.

Alternatives to Kettlebells

If you don’t have a kettlebell yet, several types of equipment can replace kettlebells in a variety of exercises, including:

  • Dumbbells
  • Resistance bands
  • Wrist bands with weights
  • Cables and pulleys (especially if you have a power rack)

These types of equipment each have their limitations, however. That’s the great thing about kettlebells — you can perform so many exercises with one single piece of equipment.

Choosing a Kettlebell: What to Consider Before Buying

Training Style

Do you prefer working on your core strength with weight-resistance training, or are you a recreational lifter looking for a total-body regimen? Do you prefer dynamic movements that work your muscles, or explosive movements? Whether you choose a standard kettlebell or a competitive kettlebell depends on your training goals, as well as the routines you’ll most likely want to perform. Typically, a standard kettlebell can handle most popular routines, but some specific exercises might be better performed with a competitive kettlebell.

Price

Due to their weight and construction, kettlebells can be pricey. But thanks to Titan Fitness, you can equip yourself with a premium kettlebell like our 40 KG Competition Kettlebell without paying a premium price. In fact, we even sell a choice of home gym packages, including a fantastic Home Gym Starter Package that includes a power rack, barbell, and bench — all premium quality, without the premium costs. Plus, at Titan Fitness, you’ll get free shipping on every order, so you’ll be able to save up for even more gym equipment. And every item comes with our one-year warranty, so you can buy with confidence.

Handles

Before buying, you’ll need to decide whether you want a standard or competitive kettlebell — remember, the difference is in the handle. The standard kettlebell has a wide handle, which makes it especially versatile. The competitive kettlebell has a slimmer handle, making it ideal for specific competitive movements like jerks and snatches.

Weight

What weight kettlebell should you buy? It depends on your current fitness level, as well as your training goals. Fitness experts usually recommend starting with 33 pounds for men, or 18 pounds for women. If you’ve already been strength training, however, you can increase these weights to 35 pounds for men, and 26 pounds for women.

Final Thoughts

Whether you want a full-body workout or have specific fitness goals, kettlebells and dumbbells are valuable additions to any home gym. With both kettlebells and dumbbells, you can make major progress toward your fitness goals. But kettlebells can help you do a wide range of exercises that will bring you positive results in a shorter time period.

Are you ready to take your workouts to a whole new level? Titan Fitness can help you improve your workout and equip your home gym with the best, most affordable equipment on the market. Check out our online store, and learn how to equip your home gym at prices you can afford.  

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Guide on How to Transform Your Garage into a Home Gym

Young muscular couple doing deadlift exercise with barbell on cross training at the garage gym.

Starting and sticking to fitness goals can be hard, especially when trying to find time to hit the gym. One fun and encouraging solution is by transforming your cluttered garage into the perfect home gym. Garage gyms have a reputation of being costly, but with Titan Fitness, your customized gym can cost as little at $500. Here’s how to get started: 

Clean Out the Garage for Optimal Space

First things first, to have a garage gym, you have to clean it up a little bit. Clutter, especially during a workout, can be a safety concern. So, take some time to pack away the Christmas decorations and organize your space. 

Start with sorting your items and making a list of all the important things to keep. Sell unwanted items and use the extra money to buy fitness equipment that will help you reach your goals. 

Now, your clean space is prepped and ready to transform into your garage gym. 

Garage Storage Solutions

Garage storage solutions will help you organize everything to make ample space for your gym equipment. Take advantage of multiple organizational systems for garage storage solutions, like stackable items, cabinets, and drawers. Your space can be designed to fit your home and gym needs along with your existing gym equipment. For example, Titan Fitness Dumbbells and Barbells can be arranged in horizontal positions for easy access. 

Storage containers and label makers are also an easy and effective way to keep your garage organized. Containers will help you to keep related items in separate containers for easy access, as well as keeping them safe from moisture and dust. Stackable containers allow for most floor space in your garage gym.

When planning out storage solutions, be sure to think of extra space you may have, including corners and walls. Corner shelves and cabinets are designed specifically to fit the dead areas of your garage. Using vertical wall space will also keep things up and off the floor and allow for larger, heavier equipment below.

Gym Flooring

Now that your garage is organized and stored, it’s time to think about gym flooring. Most garages come with concrete flooring, ideal for parking cars and storing items. However, it’s not suitable for gym equipment. The ideal gym flooring should be easy to clean, chemical-resistant, and able to withstand impact and high-intensity movements. 

There are a few options when it comes to garage gym flooring, carpet tiles and epoxy for example. These options will add a layer of protection to your existing flooring allowing you to create a temporary gym floor in your garage. Rubber mats serve as the perfect way to enjoy gym flooring at home, because they offer maximum support while minimizing friction. 

Foam is also a great choice for gym flooring. It’s versatile and offered in a wide range of colors and prints. Foam is also cushioned for support. So, even if you drop any heavy equipment on the floor, the foam flooring will absorb the impact and protect the concrete underneath.

Another great option is vinyl flooring. This type of flooring has a long life span with an easy maintenance process that includes warm water and regular, household detergent. 

If you want a more traditional option, you can also use carpet for your garage gym flooring. Carpet offers a rustic and stylish look for your home gym that includes both versatility and comfort. Additionally, most carpet is cushioned for support and keeps your floors protected from heavy gym equipment. 

Daily workouts help you stay fit, active, healthy. So, incorporating a garage gym into your home helps you incorporate an active fit routine into your already busy schedule. Cleaning out your garage, optimizing your space, and purchasing long-lasting, durable gym equipment is an easy first step to a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

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Benefits of Having a Home Gym, Even After COVID-19

The pandemic has kept us indoor for months at a time. We learned to work from home, to learn from home, to entertain ourselves at home, and to stay on top of our at-home fitness routines. With COVID-19 vaccines around the corner and a possible end to social distancing restrictions, should you still invest in a home gym? Short answer? Yes. Long answer? Absolutely, and here are a few reasons why:

Easier to Stick to Your Fitness Routines

Sticking to your fitness routines can be hard. Throw in a busy work life, social obligations, and fast-food options at every corner, it can be nearly impossible. A home gym can help you balance working out and keeping up with your busy schedule. 

Home gyms are:

  • Always Open and One Step Away
  • Designed with You in Mind Flexible to Your Wants

We get it. No one wants to drive to the gym during heavy rain. Luckily, with a home gym, you don’t have to. Whether it pours, snows, or sleets, your bench, squat rack, kettlebells, and punching bag are only a short walk down the hall. Home gyms also allow for late night workouts without the late-night drives.

Your home gym is designed just the way you need it. Want a home gym but can’t dedicate an entire room to it? The T-3 Series Folding Power Rack’s sleek silhouette saves crucial floor space in tight locations. Your choice of rack height and depth makes it easy to optimize your gym equipment for your fitness goals and space constraints. When you’re finished, you can fold the rack up and stow it for later use.

Best of all, you can set up your own unique speaker system and blast your curated playlist. You can master wall ball exercises while getting the news on your wall-mounted flat-screen TV. It’s your home gym. You can do whatever you want.

You Can Work Out Your Way

Your at-home gym is your own exclusive health club. You can:

  • Workout on Any Machine at Any Time
  • Be as Loud as You Want
  • Be Surrounded By Your Favorite Machines

In your at-home gym, you get privacy while working out. The gym is always empty, and your favorite machine is always open. A home gym is the ultimate in social distancing, a good idea no matter what the future holds for us and COVID-19.

Working out in privacy has so many psychological and physical benefits. You can be as loud as you want during reps, rest as long as you want between sets, and never feel rushed or embarrassed by other gym members.

The possible configurations are endless when deciding on the setup that works best for your workout routines. You can purchase and arrange equipment to suit your needs or stage a multi use space for strength training and HIIT workouts.

Looking for a high quality machine that supports your workout goals? The Competition Bench and Squat Rack Combo combines upper- and lower-body exercise machines into one compact unit. Sturdy roller J-hooks keep your barbell supported at the sweetest spot, letting you hit multiple heads of your pecs and triceps. The removable bench opens up the rack for legwork and upper-body work. The same J-hooks adjust to suit your height. The machine allows for:

  • Back and front squats
  • Lunges
  • Deadlift
  • Bent-over rows

Clean, Long-Lasting Equipment

Access to clean, long-lasting equipment is one of the top reasons to build a home gym. Cleanliness was always a good idea, but these days it saves lives. Clean gym equipment is as necessary as clean hands.

Gym equipment isn’t as complicated as it sounds. Built to commercial standards, our Titan gym equipment is highly sturdy and easy to use. A home setup can take many forms:

  • a series of kettlebells.
  • a set of dumbbells, an ab roller, and battling ropes and jump ropes for strength and cardio
  • a weight bench, barbells, and dumbbells

Specialty equipment, such as rings, bars, and beams, allows you to incorporate fun compound movements. They also help you keep your flexibility on point. There are scores of equipment subcategories, such as:

  • Grip training
  • Plyo boxes
  • Farmer’s walk handles

Pro gym equipment endures for generations, especially if built right and taken care of. Our long-lasting construction makes a smart, money-saving option. At Titan, we focus on sourcing the highest-quality, professional products at competitive prices.

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The Best Fitness Racks of 2021

Photo Courtesy of Shawn Donaldson, Morning Lifter

A home gym has several benefits. Working out at home reduces your drive time to the gym to zero. It also saves you a lot of time during your actual workout, as you don’t have to wait for equipment to open up. Setting up a home gym from scratch is easier than you might think. To start, power racks should be among the first equipment you install.

Power Racks for At-Home Gyms

There is a wide range of power racks for at-home gyms. However, each one has different features that make it appealing to different trainers. While most of them function similarly, they differ in the flexibility they offer and the accessories available.

T-3 Series Power Rack

Offered in 81 and 92 inches, the T-3 series power rack is a must-have for at home gyms. 2-by-3 inch 11-gauge square steel uprights make this power rack extremely durable. This impressive rack comes with a 1.25-inch pull up bar, a 2-inch fat pull up bar, and 2 reinforced J-hooks. Featured laser-cut holes along the uprights allow for your power rack to be compatible with many accessories for optimal workouts. You can feel safe with the T-3 series for it has a rackable capacity of 1,1000 pounds to a total rack capacity of 4,400 pounds. Trust us, the T-3 series power rack is worth checking out.

Pros:

  • Durable
  • Easy to assemble
  • Works with a multitude of accessories
  • Extremely large load capacity

TITAN Series Power Rack

The TITAN power rack is a strong rack with 3-by-3-inch 11-gauge steel uprights. It has a 2-inch hole spacing as well as numbered laser-cut holes throughout the rack. The keyholes on the TITAN rack allow you to use a range of attachments with it. The rack comes with four heavy-duty steel uprights, two bottom braces, and two top braces. It also has a front and rear cross member. When looking for power racks for at-home gyms, this should be one of the top considerations.

Pros:

  • Sturdy and strong
  • Durable
  • Easy to assemble
  • Large load capacity

X-3 Series Flat Foot Power Rack

Among the power racks for at-home gyms, the X-3 Series offers a good solution that many lifters and athletes would appreciate. This rack does not need you to bolt it to the ground. It has heavy-duty 3-by-3-inch uprights and a sturdy construction that supports the weight for your workouts. It has a flat foot design, which gives you more stability for your exercises. The double-sided gusset plates further enhance the strength and support of the rack. The height options for the rack are 82 inches and 92 inches. You can also have 10-inch or 24-inch extensions to increase the depth.

Pros:

  • Skinny and fat pullup bar included
  • Strong and sturdy
  • Comfortable height
  • Flat foot design for stability

Olympic Squat Racks

As an important part of your home gym, the squat rack should be durable, versatile, and useful, and it should also fit the space available. With there being a wide range of Olympic squat racks available on the market for your home gym, each rack has advantages and disadvantages that you need to consider before you can settle on one.

X-3 Series Tall Squat Stand With Pull Up Bar and Spotter Arms

Professional weightlifters and athletes need Olympic squat racks that are strong and safe for the user. The Titan X-3 Squat Stand optimizes stability in its flat foot design, with 3-by-3-inch heavy-duty uprights. There is a laser-cut hole pattern on the uprights and through the bench zone as well as 2-inch hole spacing to allow adjustments. Its weight capacity is 1,000 pounds, and it measures 92 inches in height, 49 inches in width, and 48 inches in depth, resulting in a weight of about 203 pounds.

Some of the features of this rack include two X-3 spotter arms, double-sided gusset plates, a 1.25-inch pull-up bar, and a pair of UHMW-lined X-3 J Hooks.

Pros:

  • Strong and sturdy uprights
  • Durable materials
  • Easy to assemble
Photo Courtesy of Shawn Donaldson, Morning Lifter

X-3 Series Half Rack

The X-3 Series Half Rack is a brilliant choice for Olympic squat racks. In fact, it is one of the top choices among professional bodybuilders. With it’s 3-by-3-inch heavy-duty laser-cut uprights, this rack has a weight load capacity of 1,000 pounds.

The other features for this rack include weight plate holders, pin and pipe safety bars, and dip bars.

Pros:

  • Strong and sturdy
  • Suitable height for many individuals
  • Easy to assemble
  • No need to anchor to the floor
  • Greater customization options

T-3 Series Independent Squat Stand With Pull-Up Bar

This squat rack consists of 11-gauge heavy-duty steel uprights for heavy weight workouts. It further has J-Hooks as well as 6-inch side hole spacing on the uprights, allowing for more accessories. The rack features an independent upright design complementing the low profile, which is great for one of the top Olympic squat racks. It also has a bolt-together design that makes it easy to transport and fit into different rooms.

The rack comes with a 2-inch removable pull-up bar with quick pins.

Pros:

  • Strong and sturdy
  • Easy to assemble
  • Easy to transport and set up in any room
  • Many accessories

Wall Mounts & Rigs

Titan has some impressive wall mounts and rigs.

108-Inch X-3 Wall-Mounted Rig

The 108-Inch X-3 Wall-Mounted Rig has 3-by-3-inch tubing. It is comprised of 11-gauge steel and has two 108-inch uprights. It further has a 70-inch wall mount cross member and one 43-inch pull-up bar. It has a weight capacity of 183 pounds.

108-Inch T-3 Series Wall-Mounted Rig

The 108-Inch T-3 Series Wall-Mounted Rig is another rack among the top wall mounts and rigs. It has 2-by-3-inch 11-gauge steel tubing. Other features include two 108-inch uprights, two 70-inch wall mount cross members, and one fat/skinny 43-inch pull-up bar. It weighs 169 pounds and has a height of 108 inches. When set up, it stands 73 inches from the wall.

70-Inch T-3 Wall-Mounted Crossmember

The 70-Inch T-3 Wall-Mounted Crossmember is a great addition to your wall mounts and rigs. It helps separate workout stations on the wall-mounted rig. It has a front/back hole spacing of 2 inches from center to center. It is made of 2-by-3-inch steel tubing with two Titan laser-cut logos on each gusset. It has a weight of 31 pounds, a height of 14 inches, and a length of 70 inches.

Exercising at home requires you to have the right equipment. Setting up your home gym means that you have to get the correct set of equipment to support your workouts. Getting the right power racks for at-home gyms is crucial for you to enjoy the gym experience without having to join a gym. Power racks vary in terms of capacity and quality, so you will need to check the specs of each rack and ensure it fits your needs.

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Standing Desks: Are They Worth It?

Even for those of us that spend most of our time outside the scope of the fitness industry, it can often be hard to avoid overhearing about the alleged benefits of standing desks, stand-up workstations, and other ‘stand while you work’ solutions— typically utilized by office employees who claim to be taking on incredible new challenges with the simple act of not using a chair like their chronically-sitting compatriots.

However, is there anything to the claim that less sitting equates a healthier life? Or, is standing while you work a fad that we can expect to fall by the wayside? Unfortunately for those of us who love leisure time (and let’s face it, that applies to most of us), an increasing amount of research is mounting to support the hypothesis that excess sitting can wreak early havoc on even the bodies of those who exercise regularly.

Many researchers, particularly in recent years, have levied the claim that a lifetime of sitting can be more harmful than a lifetime of smoking— heart disease, various cancers, and even type 2 diabetes have all been significantly linked to increases in time spent sitting —not exactly good news for those whose jobs or lifestyles require them to spend eight or more hours per day in front of a computer screen.

So, while this may not change the fact that your beloved coworker follows new fitness fads every summer, there seems to be a lot of science backing up this particular fad. If you’re looking to make positive, long-term changes for your own cardiovascular benefit, read ahead below— we’ve featured a handful of standing desk kits and accessories from Titan to get you started.

THE A2: SINGLE MOTOR, ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SIT-STAND DESK

Looking to break into the world of standing desks at the entry level? This one might be perfect— it features an electric, single-motor design that allows you to alternate between sitting and standing at will throughout your day.  You won’t have to worry about intense assembly instructions or excess knowledge on the culture of standing work spaces— it’s designed to allow simple installation of a wide range of desk tops custom tailored to your specifications, so you can find a desk setup that’s right for your home or office and get the ball rolling.

This desk kit avoids being too much of an investment, and is great for those who’d like to experiment with standing work without committing too heavily into the culture. Worst case scenario, you’ll have an adjustable, sitting desk that’s built to last.

THE A6: DUAL MOTOR ELECTRIC ADJUSTABLE HEIGHT SIT-STAND DESK

Enjoy standing while you work, and in the market for a more heavy duty solution? This dual motor design expands on the concept of the A2 while providing a much more capable motor system for lifting heavier desktops— or even just those seated with heavier content.  This sit-stand desk could also serve as a solution for those in need of a variable space to work with their hands or operate simple machinery— garages, workshops, and studios could benefit from the easily customizable nature of this desk kit.

THE S5: HAND CRANK ADJUSTABLE SIT TO STAND DESK FRAME

Need a quick and easy solution? This S5 desk frame can be adjusted to your liking using an included hand crank mechanism— no electricity or motor required. This starter kit can make for an ideal solution for those that need a standing desk in a versatile location, or those looking to purchase adjustable sit to stand desks in bulk to give their office space an upgrade.

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