The Bare Steel Blog

Arthur Jones and the Colorado Experiment

Arthur Jones and the Colorado Experiment

Resistance training wouldn’t be what it is today, in many ways, without Arthur Jones. He pioneered the weight resistance machine with the Nautilus line, which made him extremely wealthy. Those machines, especially the ones built in the 1970s, are still being used today and are like tanks.  

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Knurled PowerBlock Handles For Your Perfect Upgrade

Knurled PowerBlock Handles For Your Perfect Upgrade

While our knurled handles have been out for some time now, we still wanted to showcase the importance and why it’s something you really need for your PowerBlock Dumbbells.

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5 Easy Dumbbell Workouts for Beginners

5 Easy Dumbbell Workouts for Beginners

Let’s face it, deciding to commit to working out can be scary. The dedication, discipline, endurance, and consistency are all factors that get in the way of progress. But now that you’ve made up your mind to change your life...

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3 Ways to Add a Challenge to Selectorized Cable Machines

3 Ways to Add a Challenge to Selectorized Cable Machines

It may not be a mainstay, but selectorized cable machines are starting to make their way into the home gym and garage gym markets. Probably the most common of the machines is the functional trainer. 

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A Micro Pin for Major Gains

A Micro Pin for Major Gains

The Micro Stack Weight Pin can be one of the lightest and one of the heaviest pieces of equipment for your gym. In a world where incremental gain is everything, the Micro Stack Weight Pin is a great tool for that consistent progress.

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Explore the Possibilities of the Stacked Weight Pin

Explore the Possibilities of the Stacked Weight Pin

The Stacked Weight Pin is the product that began our journey here at Bare Steel Equipment. It was designed out of an issue of finding a secure and efficient way in which to add weight to a maxed out weight stack on many different cable machines.  

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Open vs. Closed Plate Holes

Open vs. Closed Plate Holes

Looking to figure out the best length of the rod you need for your Stacked Weight Pin? We can help with that...

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