The Bare Steel Blog

Stacked vs Super Stack Weight Pin

Stacked vs Super Stack Weight Pin

What’s the difference? This is a common question we get. When comparing them at face value, both pins do the exact same thing. They magnetically secure your pin and help add more weight to your cable stacks. Or they can...

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Make Gains in Your Program Through Periodization

Make Gains in Your Program Through Periodization

There are several ways to gain strength, but as stated before about planning out what you want, if you don’t set forth a plan and have specific goals, it can be hard to track and measure your own progress. This is where the time-tested process of periodization comes into play.  

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The Law of Sowing and Reaping

The Law of Sowing and Reaping

What are you reaping right now? The work and efforts you put in earlier in the year are ready for harvest. You reap what you sow. We’ve all heard this before. It’s an ancient story that describes what you put into something is what you get out of it.

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The Marrs-Bar Complete Breakdown

The Marrs-Bar Complete Breakdown

Many of you are very familiar with the Marrs-Bar. The fully enwrapped, roller-coaster strapped specialty squat bar - note the difference of the verbiage. From the mind of Zac Marrs came a truly unique yet functional and astounding way to continue...

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Why and When to Build a Home Gym

Why and When to Build a Home Gym

More and more people are discovering the benefits of a home gym. Equipment is growing to cater to this bustling niche. But is that home gym right for you? The factors that go into turning in your gym membership vary as much as the equipment available today.

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A Closer Look at the Triceps V-Bar Pushdown Attachment

A Closer Look at the Triceps V-Bar Pushdown Attachment

When we looked at the variety of attachments available to train your triceps, nothing is more time tested and recognizable than the V-Bar attachment...

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Which Coating Option is Best?

Which Coating Option is Best?

Our bare steel products are build with the highest of craftsmanship and functionality. With an homage to the Golden Era of weightlifting and bodybuilding, many of these products can showcase their character after some time of use. However, some people may want added protection to their items, be it aesthetic, or simply for additional rust protection. 

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How Exercise Affects Your Brain

How Exercise Affects Your Brain

When you exercise, you train a lot more than just your muscles and cardiovascular system. There is much more going on behind the scenes than you may realize. Have ever completed a really tough workout, or ran a really long...

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Ditch Those Tractor Pins and Upgrade!

Ditch Those Tractor Pins and Upgrade!

Our Power Pin is a magnetic attachment pin designed for your power rack. These are eye-catching centerpieces for your rack that have strong magnet power behind them. Not only will they give your power rack an upgrade with the power of magnets, they are incredibly easy to adjust and move from one place to another. 

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