The Yosuda Dolphin elliptical machine is here and I’m excited to test it out. I’ve tested Yosuda’s compact elliptical and I gotta say this one is beefier and takes up more floor space. With 32 levels of resistance, 20 angles of incline, and 12 built-in programs, it’s a beast like the ellipticals seen at commercial […]
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The Bellabooty belt is here and if you’ve never heard of it, it’s a hip thrust belt for dumbbells. It has heavy duty straps on its sides to attach dumbbells and the belt sits on my pelvis. So I can mimic a hip thrust machine or barbell hip thrusts for a fraction of the cost
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The QMount massage gun holder is one I’ve been wanting to try because of it’s height adjustable holder. This lets me massage different body parts by moving the massager up and down without having to remove it from the device. And I like that it works with 99% of massage guns so almost anyone with
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The Bullet Pulley Pro is an upgrade to the original Bullet Pulley. This new version comes with aluminum pulleys, giving the cables a super buttery smooth feel. It’s also a complete kit that includes upper and lower pulleys, cables, and a leg roller, aimed to replace 10 separate cable machines in a space saving design.
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The Tib Bands (by the Tib Bar Guy) are resistance bands that hook up to a cloth shoe to strengthen my ankles and surrounding muscles. When I first got this it was kinda strange looking but once I got the hang of it, it really is effective and I gives me a good muscle burn.
The Bob and Brad A2 Pro massage gun is one I’ve been wanting to try because of its heat and cold attachment. I’ve reviewed dozens of massage guns and for the most part they’re all very similar function wise but no many offer temperature options. Last massage gun I tried with a heated attachment (TimTam
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The UClips Back Bar is one of those attachments that replaces several pieces of equipment in a home gym. It works as a barbell jack, multi-grip cable attachment, landmine row handle, and flat triceps push dow bar. Made out of steel and a weight capacity of up to 800 lbs, it can handle a lot.
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Beast Bites creatine gummies are so freaking addicting because they taste so good! If you have a sweet took like me, they taste like candy and make you forget you’re taking creatine. They taste good, take zero prep time compared to creatine powders, and come in a bag I can take anywhere. Let’s check out
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The Bells Of Steel Arch Nemesis Swiss barbell is a neutral grip specialty bar that’s easy on the shoulders. It works with weight plates and it has a hole on top so I can also use it as a neutral grip cable attachment. With six grip options to choose from, there’s a grip width that
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The Sauna Box is a portable, home steam sauna that sets up easily and takes up little space. My goal with this unit is to use it for relaxation and recovery. It’s super easy to set up, can be taken apart quickly, and is shaped like a pentagon so it fits right into a corner.
Band Nets are magnetic hooks for squat racks where I hang resistance bands. It’s a simple product that doesn’t require drilling into my walls and keeps my garage gym organized. It uses a strong magnet to stay on my weight rack and I can move it around easily if I need to shuffle things around.
The NordStick OmniBand Pro was originally designed as a way to make Nordic curl progressions easier. And it does it very well in a progressive way so I can build up hamstrings strength incrementally. It uses a combination of progress markings on the mounting strap and assistance by using one or two bands to reduce
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The XMaster adjustable bench 2.0 is an upgrade to XMaster’s 1.0 version and it’s a commercial adjustable bench. The 2.0 comes with a higher weight capacity, shorter length, and a sharper angle on the seat pad. It’s heavy duty and built for commercial use but still easy to adjust and move around my garage gym.
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Gripzilla grip rings are tough rubber rings with different resistance ranges going from 40 to 120 lbs! Whether you’re a pro athlete or a weekend warrior, a strong grip is something that’s beneficial to everyone. Grip rings are simple but durable and give me the ability to get stronger by climbing up the resistance ladder.
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The XMaster barbell collars are light, lock down like a snapping turtle, and never rust. Made with a simple lockjaw design and two rubber inserts, these clamps are affordable and durable. Let’s check them out! Unboxing The pair of collars came in a small box wrapped in plastic. Nothing special about the packaging but they
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The ProsourceFit medicine slam ball is an exercise ball that’s meant to be punished. Like the name suggests, it’s made to be slammed and take a beating so it’s durable. It’s built with a thick rubber shell and comes pre-filled with sand so I can start using right away without making trips to Home Depot.
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The Perantlb gym climbing rope takes me back to my high school days. Me going up against an unstable rope in gym class and I remember it being hard AF for such a simple product. And it still is but now I have the option to bring it inside my home gym. It builds killer
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The Titan gymnastic ring hanger is one of the first ceiling mounts I bolted to my ceiling when I started building my garage gym. Gymnastic rings are very humbling, underrated, and one of the most affordable pieces when starting a home gym from scratch. But you want to make sure they’re anchored securely to avoid
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The King Kong Core Backpack is a spacious, tactical gym backpack with plenty of storage room. With pockets all over the place, I can store just about any gym accessory and personal items. And with a heavily padded backside and straps, it’s super comfortable even when fully loaded. Let’s check it out! Unboxing The backpack
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The Ativafit DT1188 adjustable dumbbells replace 12 pairs of dumbbells in a space saving design. These dumbbells range from 11 to 88 lbs in 7 lbs increments so they have a nice range for beginners to intermediate lifters. And with each dumbbell only taking up about as much space as a shoe box, these are
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The Hyperwear Hyper Rope Elite is a weighted battle rope alternative that doesn’t need to be anchored. Weighing in at 19 lbs and 25 feet long, it’s much heavier than a traditional battle rope and surprisingly very fluid. It’s weight comes from a flexible metal core that gives you all the battle rope benefits without
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The Breath Belt is a unique diaphragmatic weightlifting belt that helps me brace properly so I improve core and spine stability to lift heavier. It’s elastic yet it provides plenty of lower back support without restricting any movement. What’s interesting about this belt, is that it has pockets in the front to provide tactile feedback
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The StackTrax landmine attachment is part of a clever and minimalist set up that’s up on my garage gym wall. Even though it’s a wall mounted attachment, it’s detachable and can be anchored down at different heights. This way I can use it for floor level landmine exercises and others like Viking presses. Let’s check
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The Titan adjustable dumbbell stand and weight plate tree has come in very handy in my garage gym. I’ve owned this for quite a while and it looks just like when I got it 7 years ago. One thing I love about this stand is that it’s compatible with many adjustable dumbbells I’ve reviewed over
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The Stroops Son Of The Beast is an elastic battle rope that fights back. This hybrid combo makes it a killer tool I use to train explosiveness and use it as a resistance band as well. I use with for both upper and lower body exercises making it excellent for full body workouts. Let’s check
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The Squat Harness resistance band footplate set is a thing of beauty. If you’re into resistance band workouts, it’s a budget friendly alternative to other expensive band systems. It comes with everything you need to get a full body workout and even includes handles, which other brands charge extra for. Let’s check it out! Unboxing
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Vector Athletics resistance bands come in two types: silicone and fabric. Both bands can be used for a plethora of exercises but I prefer these over latex bands for several reasons. The silicone bands are latex-free so anyone can use them without worrying about an allergic reaction. Let’s check them out! Unboxing All the silicone
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The Harambe System is a resistance band bundle that includes a footplate, barbell, and resistance bands. Seems minimal but these bundles can provide a full body workout without taking up much space. And with the ability to stack resistance bands, I can make exercises as challenging as I want. Let’s check it out! Unboxing Harambe
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The Yosuda E5 under desk elliptical is a motorized machine similar to a pedal machine. It’s compact and quiet enough to keep you moving if you sit at a desk all day or aid in lower body mobility in a clinical setting. Ready to use out of the box and simple monitor, make the E5
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The ProSledge weight vest is a modular vest that can get heavy AF! It comes with 34 weighted blocks (ingots) that allow me to load the vest up to 106 lbs. With all those blocks, this vest is perfect for beginners and for any seasoned athlete. Let’s check it out! Unboxing I received the vest
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The AbMat belt squat cover eliminates the discomfort felt by many when the belt digs into your inner thighs and hips. All it is, is a sleeve with a zipper and a thick inner pad but AbMat is known for their unique foam so I’m hoping this helps. I’ll be testing this out with a
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The Merach S28 smart exercise bike is a mid range stationary bike with incline capabilities. I’ve never ridden a stationary bike with incline so this is something that has me intrigued and sounds challenging. One thing I really like about it, is that it doesn’t come with a monthly subscription and they even offer a
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Swoly creatine gummies can be addicting if you have a sweet tooth like I do. They taste good, take zero prep time compared to creatine powders, and it comes in a small plastic jar that I can take anywhere. Let’s check it out! Unboxing I unscrewed the lid and it’s sealed straight from the factory.
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The NordStick NordBench is one of the most affordable multi-purpose Nordic benches available. On top of that, it’s compact so it doesn’t take up a lot of space and folds down to about the size of a suitcase! Versatile, affordable, and space saving are a winning combination for any home gym owner. Let’s check it
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The Yosuda Dragonfly rower combines air and magnetic resistance into a foldable rowing machine. One thing that caught my eye was that the handle bar has resistance adjustment options which I’d never seen in any rowers I’ve tested. It’s chain driven, has a seat made out of premium foam, and made out of aluminum and
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The NordBar is a single leg roller rack attachment that has more uses than most products in my garage gym. If you lack space and love being able to do a lot of exercises with one piece of equipment, this is one to add to your home gym. All I need is a NordBar and
LeMaster deep dish weight plates are old school iron weight plates that have a classic thick design and… The inside is recessed and designed with a 3D bodybuilder holding a barbell and a hole through the center of his crotch. So when you load the plate on a barbell, the barbell looks like the bodybuilder
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XMaster chrome weight plates with handles are a thing of beauty. Aesthetically they’ll turn your neighbors’ heads. Functionally, I love the handles because it makes me feel like I’m not going to drop them on my toes. Let’s check them out! Unboxing I got the 230 lbs set and a set of change plates and
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The Ripped Ramp is a metal slant board with a groove at the bottom to use with resistance bands. I use this to squat deeper (with heels elevated) and for exercises like calf raises, RDL’s, and more. It’s built with a groove underneath so I can also add resistance bands to my workouts. Let’s check
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The Surplus Strength leg roller attachment is one of those rack accessories that make home gym hacks easy! If you’re short on space and don’t want to spend money on multiple machines, make sure you keep reading. I can recreate a low back extension machine, Nordic curl bench, sit up bench, split squat stand, and
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The TGrip MAXX bar is an ergonomic cable attachment that has several grip positions that are easy on the joints. If you’ve ever felt elbow or wrist pain when working out, you know what I’m talking about. This bowtie shaped attachment reduces stress on my joints so I can continue working out pain-free. Let’s check
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The Back Jack is one of those home gym accessories with multiple uses that replaces multiple single use equipment. It’s 6 pieces of equipment in 1 so I’ve been able to get rid of several products which helps to declutter my garage gym. I can use it with a cable machine, barbells, dumbbells, and landmine
Surplus Strength Speed Pins put a new spin on anchoring rack attachments quickly and safely. And what’s unique about the VECHS speed pins, is that they work as anchors too. Gone are the days of the old hitch pins now that Surplus Strength is making magpins more useful. Let’s check them out! Unboxing Surplus Strength
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The PowerBlock PowerBench 2.0 is PowerBlock’s newest adjustable weight bench. What’s really cool about this bench is that I can insert attachments into the frame to make it super versatile. I’m talking a pull up bar, dip bar, and ab attachment! Let’s check it out! Unboxing The bench comes covered in bubble wrap and surround
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The NordStick Multi Slider combines 4 machines in 1 and it’s compact which makes it ideal for home gyms. It’s a glute ham roller, core slider, push up handles, and ab roller. I can split it up into two parts and use each one individually or I can connect it in the middle to use
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The Theraband Flexbar has been a life saver since I started using it for my Golfer’s elbow. For home gym owners and fitness enthusiasts, recovery tools are important so we can continue with the day to day grind. I’ve being doing a lot of pull ups lately and it’s caused pain on the inside of
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Fringe Sport MagPins are magnetic pins that make it easier to add attachments to my squat rack. Magnetic pins have made their way into home gyms replacing old hitch pins found at hardware stores. These use strong magnets to keep rack attachments in place and are more aesthetically pleasing. Let’s check them out! Unboxing The
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The Mad Neck is a plate loaded neck strengthening device that gives you a thicker, more aesthetic look. Often underutilized, neck trainers are either big machines that take up too much space or harnesses that swing. This one uses regular weight plates and I place it on all sides of my head to strengthen my
The Major Fitness Home Gym barbell is a multi-purpose bar available in two colors. I have the black one so that’s what I’m reviewing but it’s also available in silver. Good for powerlifting and Olympic lifts, this bar can be used for a variety of exercises regardless of your training style. Let’s check it out!
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Collar Hooks are slip-on hooks that transform any barbell into a resistance band bar. If you’re into resistance band systems, think X3 bar and Harambe system but you can use your own bar so this is way cheaper! I can use the hooks on my bars with resistance bands alone or… Use a combination of
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