John Greaves III

John Greaves III is a writer based in North Georgia with nearly two decades of experience in training at home. A former amateur kickboxing champion, John now competes recreationally in powerlifting. He takes a physical culture approach to training; believing that strength and health need not be mutually exclusive. In addition to his nonfiction work, John has written two fiction books, A Different Kind of Giant and A Little Lesson in Manners that are available on Amazon.com.

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Why Was the Bells of Steel Industrial Rackable Trap Bar Discontinued?

In the home gym community, there’s been some confusion over why the incredibly popular Bells of Steel Industrial Rackable Trap/Hex Bar was discontinued. So, at HomeGymCon 2023, I tracked them down to ask why they discontinued one of their most popular products. About Bells of Steel Bells of Steel is built around providing home gym […]

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Personalize your home gym: 3 Etsy purchases that set your home gym apart

When designing your home gym, you probably focus on what pieces of equipment you want to add. Of course, you should prioritize getting the equipment you need to do your exercises, like barbells, plates, kettlebells, power racks, benches, and so forth. But, once you get set up, it’s important to personalize your home gym too!

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How to keep bugs out of your garage gym: LIAMSTLife garage door screen review

Garage gyms are great, but there is nothing worse than swallowing a bug during your workout or not being able to swat away gnats by your face during a heavy lift. During the warmer months, I love being able to open my garage door. It helps keep the garage gym cooler and let it that

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