🏋️ Does the PRx Pro Pass the 5-year Test?

“You live life looking forward, you understand life looking backward.” - Søren Kierkegaard

Why are we quoting Danish philosopher Kierkegaard in a fitness newsletter? Because with all the new and innovative equipment moving home gyms forward, we occasionally like to take a look back and reflect on the products we review.

When you invest in top-of-the-line fitness equipment, like a squat rack you want the assurance that it will stand the test of time, right? So do we.

What else is in today’s newsletter:

• The best glute machines for your posterior progression

• 10 mouth-watering breakfast ideas from a dietitian

• The best bodybuilding protein bars we’ve tried

Watch Party

PRx Pro Rack Retrospective

We’ve had our PRx Pro Folding Rack for over 5 years now. So it was time for us to take another pass at testing this rack and see how this prime piece of fitness equipment held up over the years. Especially with the extreme testing we’ve put it through.

Coop reflects on the iconic PRx Pro, including the adjustments that have been made since its debut—such as the 5/8” holes—and compares it to several other popular racks that have hit the market since.

Is the PRx Pro still the best? Click to find out.

Rump Roundup

Best Home Glute Machines

Glute exercises are important for both lower-body and full-body strength. Your glute muscles are responsible for hip extension, counteracting hip flexion, and leg extension and rotation. Essentially, your glutes help your legs move through your daily life.

Although free weights are an excellent choice to get started on glute strength, if you’re looking to add a glute machine to your collection of the best home gym equipment, look no further. We have tested and ranked the best glute machines to strengthen your rear.

Fuel Up!

10 Bodybuilding Breakfast Ideas

You know it, we know it: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. This is doubly-so when you’re building your body.

An excellent bodybuilding breakfast is a well-balanced high-protein breakfast that most of us want: filling, full of satisfying ingredients, and (ideally) easy to meal prep. However, the mistake many people make when bulking up is preparing their breakfast by making it as high-calorie as possible.

We’re betting that’s not what you’re going for when building your body. So, we asked registered dietitian Destini Moody to cook up a list of 10 bodybuilding breakfasts to help you hit your macros.

Supps Corner

Protein Bars for Bodybuilding

Let’s be real—there’s only so much meal-prepped chicken you can eat before you start to lose your mind (and your appetite). That’s where high-protein snacks and supplements come into play, and protein bars are at the top of the list. But how do you separate the best protein bars from the glorified candy?

We’ve put dozens of protein bars to the test, analyzing them from all angles to find the best protein bar for bodybuilding. You’re putting in the hard work at the gym with your workouts, and we want to help you nourish your body to maximize that muscle gain.

Quick Hits

Fire Up Your Chest Muscles

• Check out the 10 best chest exercises to make your chest day the best day.

• Our team considered some of the unique wants and needs women may look for in their workouts and put together our list of the best workout apps for women.

• Curious about the DMoose adjustable bench? We’ve got an honest review from a longtime fitness expert.