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How Much Should You Bench Press?

How much should I be able to bench press: A comprehensive guide “How much ya bench”, “whaddaya bench?” These phrases have been heard in gyms since the dawn of time. The bench press is often hailed ...

Weightlifting For Beginners

The gym can be an intimidating place for many people... Remember the first time you went in? Grand designs of getting those gains and making a life transformation? Of course you do, it can be daunt...

Elbow Sleeves, What Are They Good For & Should You Be Using Them?

We often see major sports athletes wearing knee sleeves, but the less popular elbow sleeve may just be as important, especially if you’re regularly in the gym and lifting weights! But what are elb...

Fitness Professionals Use Gunsmith Premium Fitness Equipment and Accessories

Here at Gunsmith Fitness, we're quite proud of the premium fitness equipment and accessories we create for gym goers just like you. We may throw some hype around here and there, but for the most pa...

Tom Coleman Teams Up with Gunsmith Fitness

Sometimes you find the perfect fit and things just fall into place. At Gunsmith Fitness, we find that happens a lot...and we like to think it's because our products and equipment are best in class....

3 Simple, Surefire Ways to Put on Slabs of Mass in 2019

With just a month or so before years end, it's time to start planning your 2019. When it comes to hitting the gym and getting swole: What are your goals? Where do you want to improve? What kind of ...

11 Excellent Band Training Exercises

There a bunch of great reasons to be doing banded training. They’re a break from normal exercise, can help correct muscle imbalances and mobility issues, and you can take them anywhere. Some people...

How Important Are Wrist Wraps For Crossfit?

Crossfit has revolutionized the way people workout - for better or for worse. Some people love it. Others despise it. But the reality of the situation is millions of people have used Crossfit to ge...

The Best Forearm Exercises For Serious Weightlifters

You’re might be reading this piece because you want to grow some thick forearms sure to make moving big weight easier than ever before. Forearms that make packing on slabs of muscle easier than eve...

5 Benefits of Wrist Straps and Power Grips For Serious Lifters

You had it. A new one-rep max on the damned deadlift. It was well within your reach. You had the bar off the ground, but the rep wasn’t within your grip. Your grip strength failed you - once again....