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Ten Creative Ways to Use Your Bench

When gyms were closed due to COVID-19, gym-goers had to get creative in keeping themselves in shape and staying healthy. As a result, more home gyms have surfaced and there’s been a natural increase in the purchasing of home-gym equipment. People quickly realized that they can get a more convenient, efficient workout from home. To workout from home effectively…

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How to Stick to Your New Year Fitness Resolutions in 2024

Sticking to your New Year fitness resolutions can be challenging, especially as the initial enthusiasm of January wears off. Unfortunately, according to the U.S. News & World Report, the failure rate for resolutions is around 80%. To ensure this is not your reality in 2024, Here are some strategies to help you maintain your fitness goals into February and beyond: How to Stick to New Year Fitness Resolutions 1…

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Celebrate Your Love of Lifting Weights

If you love lifting weights, protein shakes, nutritional supplements, and balanced meals are a staple to your lifestyle. However, not everyone loves to lift and is keen on weightlifting, which can be confusing to those who love it. Some people tend to shy away from weightlifting because they fear they’ll become too muscular in appearance. Others believe that there simply isn’t a need or benefit compared to cardio…

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Can a Full Body Workout be More Beneficial?

No matter what you are looking to gain, full body workouts can be extremely beneficial and can potentially be better than splitting up muscle groups every time you work out. If you are just starting out or even a hardcore gym fanatic, incorporating full body workouts in your workout routine once in a while will help you achieve your body goals by strengthening every muscle during your workout.&nbsp…

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Why You Shouldn’t Skip Leg Day

Leg day is a day well-known to weight lifters. There are jokes surrounding skipping leg day, because those that do, could possibly become the subject of a meme gone viral. You don’t want attention for a disproportionate physique… you want the opposite! Let us explain why you shouldn’t skip leg day, the benefits of leg workouts…

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York Barbell’s Auditorium To Feature Major Weightlifting Events

The York Barbell name has been synonymous with the essence of weightlifting since its inception. That includes not only manufacturing and distributing quality weights and gym equipment but also serving as a meeting place for the sport. To that end, many long-time customers know that our corporate campus features an extensive retail outlet store and the Weightlifting Hall of Fame…

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Best Way to Set Up Your Powerlifting Gym at Home

When COVID-19 first forced the closure of fitness establishments, many avid gym-goers turned to building a powerlifting gym at home. Although, there are numerous other reasons why you might want to consider setting up a powerlifting gym at home. For instance, most commercial gyms do not offer the right equipment and platforms needed to perform powerlifting exercises…

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Hate Waiting for a Machine at the Gym? We have a solution.

Do you love lifting on a machine, but hate waiting for one at the gym? York Barbell has a solution. Let’s dive into recommended strength training machines and other strength equipment so you can get strong and stay fit with none of the wait in the comfort of your own home. 3 Strength Training Machines/Equipment We Recommend: York 3000 Power Station https://yorkbarbell.com/product/york-3000-power-station/ &nbsp…

York Barbell STS Functional Cable Crossover Machine

York Barbell Introduces STS Functional Cable Crossover Machine

York Barbell’s design and marketing teams continue to innovate and incorporate the latest fitness technologies with the release of a new cable crossover machine. The STS Functional Cable Crossover machine now joins over a dozen new products the company announced in April. The cable crossover is noted for its versatility, offering multiple options for strength training and functional workouts at home or at the gym…

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How to Start Working Out at Home

Wondering how to start working out at home? You’ll need motivation, accountability boosters, varied workouts, and the right equipment. If you’ve made a new years fitness resolution this year or are looking to save money by not going to the gym, then we have some tips and tricks for you to get the total body benefits you want- all while staying close to home…