🏋️ 18 incredible black friday deals on home gym equipment

Think of this weekend as a short breather between Turkey Day and the ever-expanding Christmas season. So rest up, drink plenty of water, and give your brain a feast with the workout tips and fitness news below. Let's get to it!

Eating a kindergartner’s weight in mashed potatoes is only part of the Thanksgiving fun. Now it’s time to save big with Black Friday sales on gym equipment from Rogue, lululemon, and more.

Does your typical leg day include step-ups? If not, take some time to read our complete guide to this oft-overlooked move. Your quads will thank you.

At 73 years old, powerlifter Rudy Kadlub continues to reach new heights in the gym. And his latest 455-pound squat PR is one of his most inspirational feats.

Black Friday Sales

Equip Yourself for Cheap

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are huge days for gift givers, budget shoppers, and anyone looking to stock up on their favorite brands while the deals are hot. Luckily for all of us, many of the biggest names in the fitness equipment space are offering great deals this year. We’re talking about brands like Rogue, Onnit, Tonal, Force USA, Element 26, lululemon, and a whole lot more.

From squat racks and dumbbells to smart home gyms and cardio equipment, you can find sales from all of these brands on Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Some of these deals add up to hundreds of dollars in savings — but you have to act fast. To make the whole thing easier for you, we’ve rounded up the best of the best below.

Exercise Tips

Step Up to Bigger Gains

If you’re looking for a straightforward single-leg exercise that can be tweaked and modified in countless ways, look no further than the step-up. This underappreciated lower-body move brings forward all the best parts of unilateral training while also being relevant for average gymgoers and dedicated lifters. In other words, pretty much anyone can benefit from the step-up.

And since this exercise is deceptively versatile, we’re here to help you get the most out of it. From the basic form and must-do variations to the proper way to program it into your routine, our guide puts the step-up under the microscope. If your leg day needs a jolt, we've got you covered.

Powerlifting

Masterful Strength

Powerlifter Rudy Kadlub cannot be stopped. Earlier this week, the 73-year-old posted a video to Instagram showing off a staggering 206.4-kilogram (455-pound) squat with knee wraps that he hit during training. According to Open Powerlifting, that mark is 1.4 kilograms (3.1 pounds) heavier than his current International Powerlifting League (IPL) all-time squat world record in the Masters 70-74 division.

Kadlub performed the unofficial IPL world record squat while wearing a lifting belt and using a Kabuki Strength squat bar. (It should be noted that Kadlub is the CEO and co-owner of Kabuki Strength.) According to his Instagram caption, Kadlub's next competition is the United States Powerlifting Association Oregon State Championships on December 3, 2022, in Newport, Oregon. If his competitive resume is any indication, Kadlub could be heading to the top of the podium yet again.

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