The Body Solid compact leg press machine is here and I’m excited to put it to the test. I’ve had a bigger leg press machine inside my garage gym and it took up a TON of space. So I’m excited to have one that lets me workout my legs without eating up garage real estate. […]
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The Zupapa trampoline is not something I can fit into my garage gym so I’m coming out to the backyard for this review. If you’ve bounced around in trampoline (who hasn’t?), you know this can get you breathing heavy in a short time. So it’s a fun form of high intensity cardio activity that I
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The BenchK wall bars are some of the best quality and aesthetically pleasing stall bars I’ve seen. Being around gymnastics, I’ve seen first hand how wall bars help in so many aspects of training. But don’t let their simplicity fool you… Wall bars help with flexibility, upper body strength, core strength, and as anchors for
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The Feier workout slide board is a “smart” exercise board that records activity in real time. It folds so it’s easy to store and I can carry it anywhere. And it comes with an app loaded with free workouts and games to keep me entertained while I sweat. This makes cardio much more fun than
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The Living Fit hex rubber dumbbells offer durability and come at a great value for those who like traditional dumbbells. In my commercial gym days, I used to love rubber hex dumbbells but I haven’t used any in a while since my garage gym build out. So it’s nice to get my hands on a
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The Bear Grips weight lifting hooks help me pull more weight without my grip being a limiting factor. Some may say that using lifting hooks is cheating but I disagree. I use them in moderation when pulling heavy so that I can get all my reps in before my grip gives out. And more importantly,
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The Shogun Sports Flex is a nifty home gym cable machine attachment that does A LOT more than I thought. Just by looking at it, you wouldn’t be able to tell this thing has 6 training modes so it’s more dynamic than a regular cable machine. And there’s no time wasted changing plates since everything
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When I got the GMWD hip thrust machine I thought I was dealing with a one trick pony but… I’ve found other ways to use it to add more versatility to my leg workouts. Out of all the hip thrust machines I’ve reviewed so far, this one’s my favorite. It’s allowed me to train my
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Nordic benches have become very popular because of the rising trend, benefits, and difficulty of Nordic hamstring curls. If you’ve tried Nordic curls, you know how tough this exercise is… And with so many Nordic curl bench options and alternatives, it can be difficult to choose which one is best for you. So I’ve made
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When I first got the TGrip barbell I thought it was just a regular neutral grip barbell. But after using it for a while, I was wrong and this multi grip bar can do a lot of stuff when combined with the right accessories. You see, I didn’t just get the TGrip bar… I got
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Are horse stall mats for home gyms the best flooring option? Ask any garage gym owner and they’ll tell you they’re the best bang for your buck. They’re heavy duty, durable, and can take on the heaviest of drops. With plenty of home gym flooring options, stall mats have stood the test of time. Let’s
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The Arena Platform is an all-in-one gym that uses constant cable resistance. At about the size of a suitcase, it doesn’t take up much space so it works great for those with small spaces. And with up to 200 lbs of resistance it can challenge just about anyone. Let’s check it out! Unboxing The Arena
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The SledTred is an all-in-one power tower with a built-in sled and other features that give it some serious versatility. Just when I thought I’d seen it all, the Tib Bar Guy definitely racked his brain for this one cause this machine can do A LOT! I can do calisthenics, use it as a resistance
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The Tib Bar Guy is at it again with the new Nordic Pro nordic curl bench. This bench is specifically for Nordic curl regressions while going through a full range of motion. It’s compact and uses a unique set of regression arms to change bench angles so I can adjust the intensity of the exercise.
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The Fiix Elbow device and program is something I wanted to try to treat my Golfer’s elbow from home. As a home gym owner and fitness enthusiast, recovery tools are important so I can continue with the day to day grind. I’ve being doing a lot of pull ups lately and it’s caused pain on
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XMaster competition bumper plates are new to the home gym market but boy did they do a great job with them. They’re made of virgin rubber for durability, have a smaller than average thickness (fit more on the bar), and have a low bounce. One thing in particular that I like about these bumper plates
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The Double Circle pull up handles are rotating handles that can be wrapped around just about anything. I can use these on pull up bars, barbells, and accessories like lat pull down bars. With a freely rotating strap, these are easy on the joints because they allow a more natural movement as I pull. Let’s
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The PowerBlock Pro 100 EXP adjustable dumbbells are the newest addition to my dumbbell collection. I own the Powerblock EXP sport version so I’m excited to see what’s new with the Pro version. What I really like about the EXP series is that they’re expandable so I can add on weight to the base unit
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The Beyond Power Voltra 1 is the best rack mounted home gym cable machine I’ve used. This is not your regular rack attached cable machine… It comes with several variable resistance options that take cable workouts to another level. Let’s check it it out! Unboxing The Voltra 1 and accessories came in several boxes. One
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The Henny Attachment straps system is a set of power rack attached straps that let me train in the horizontal plane (side to side). I like to think of these straps as an affordable home gym alternative to a jammer press machine. And with 10 loops at different heights on each strap, I can add
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The Exponent Edge Infinity Arm is a product I’ve been wanting to test for a while. With multiple arm angles, the ability to move the bracket up and down my rack, and 15 rotating pad angles, this has a TON of versatility. And best of all, I can fold it down to take up very
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Recover Fun BFR cuffs (blood flow restriction cuffs) are something I haven’t used before so I’m excited to try them out. I’ve seen many physical therapists and trainers talk about blood flow restriction training and its benefits so I had to put them to the test. For this review I tested BFR cuffs for the
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The squat harness made by Ripped by Rosenblatt is a great barbell squat alternative for those with low back pain or shoulder issues. I have the third version of the harness (V3) and it’s adjustable and really easy to use. So far I’ve used it with cable machines, resistance bands, and dumbbells. And unlike a
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The Xebex AirPlus Rower is a dual resistance rowing machine. I can use air resistance, magnetic resistance, or a combination of both at the same time. This makes it an excellent piece of equipment for anyone just starting to work out to the most advanced athletes. And the best part is that it’s easy on
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The Snode adjustable dumbbells use a similar concept to Nuobell dumbbells but they wanted to make theirs better. So they made the Snode AD80’s out of cast iron and mostly metal parts. Heck, they even made the dumbbell cradle out of cast iron (others I’ve reviewed are made out of hard plastic). And Snode went
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Springback clamps use a unique spring loaded mechanism that I haven’t seen in other barbell collars. They have springs integrated into the clamps to absorb shock when barbells are dropped and that keeps the weight plates from moving. Although I don’t drop weights much with my type of training, I think it’s a cool idea
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The Grit Stick is a compact alternative to a chalk bowl or chalk bucket like you see in public gyms. It’s also less messy and I can take it anywhere with me because of its compact size. I use chalk mostly when using my gymnastic rings or when working out at the calisthenics park. But
The Gikpal punching bag is a freestanding punching bag that won’t break the bank. I’ve owned a few punching bags but none of them came as a total package. This one comes with the punching bag, wrist wraps, and punching gloves so everything is included. Let’s check it out! Unboxing This was delivered to me
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The Freak Athlete Wheelbarrow Sled is one hell of a strength and conditioning tool. It’s a plate load wheelbarrow and push pull sled that can be used in all surfaces. I’ve never been one to use a weighted wheelbarrow for training but I’m really enjoying having this option. This takes sled training to a whole
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The AbMat Zercher Pad is a specialty accessory that was made to make the Zercher squat more comfortable. If you don’t know what a Zercher squat is, it’s an exercise mostly seen in Strongman competitions. A loaded barbell sits on your elbow crease and you squat the weight in front of you. I personally like
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The Exponent Edge Infinity bar is a beauty. I may be biased because it matches my red and black themed garage gym but this barbell is solid. Exponent Edge designed this as a hybrid bar for bodybuilders and powerlifters. With a cerakote finished shaft, QPQ coated sleeves, and a lifetime warranty, it’s meant to look
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AbMat is up to it once again with the Pivot Pad. I’ve owned a hip thrust machine and it took up a lot of my garage gym space. And yes, I’ve done hip thrusts on a weight bench but it’s uncomfortable on my back and unstable since the bench can move. So AbMat came up
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The PRx spotter arm storage wall mount is something I’ve been wanting for a while. I don’t know about you, but once I’m done using my spotter arms they go from my weight rack straight to the floor. And until now I had no way to store them. That’s where this PRx wall mount comes
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Jayflex Fitness’ Hyperbell Bar converts dumbbells to a barbell. Smaller and lighter than a straight barbell, the Hyperbell seems like a good option for those with small spaces and limited equipment. I have plenty of dumbbells to test it with and plan to test it on my cable machine and resistance bands too. Let’s check
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The GMWD seal row bench is a high prone row bench where I can isolate my upper and middle back muscles. This is a specialty bench that’s mostly seen at commercial gyms. With a big foot print this will take up a bit of space in a garage gym but if space is not an
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The Zero Sled by The Nordstick is a one of a kind pull sled. It’s been called the “First sled ever to change direction faster than you can” because of its 360 degree spinning plate. I dig this rotating feature because I can change directions without unclipping my sled strap, which reduces rest time and
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The Gikpal adjustable weight bench is a budget FID bench sold on Amazon. It comes with a few accessories like a leg extension attachment, preacher curl pad, and resistance bands. I see it as an option for beginner lifters who are looking to get their feet wet without spending too much on equipment. In fact,
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The Freak Athlete Nordic Hyper GHD machine is a beast! It’s a 6-in-1 posterior chain blaster and it’s Freak Athlete’s most innovative product up to date. It’s a Nordic bench, hyperextension machine, GHD, reverse hyper, hip thrust machine, and sit up bench, in one space saving design. Let’s check it out! UPDATE The Nordic Hyper
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I’m sure you’ve heard of the Knees Over Toes Program (KOT) since it’s blown up online. Ben Patrick (aka Knees Over Toes Guy) developed the program after going through several knee surgeries. He created the cheapest system to treat knee problems (and others) with exercises that can be done anywhere. I’ve been bothered by pain
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The Shogun Nord Ex is a compact, versatile posterior chain training machine. It’s a Nordic curl bench and hyperextension machine combo so I can train my hamstrings, glutes, and back with one product. What’s also cool about it, is that it’s adjustable so I can train at different angles (even do assisted Nordics 😳) And
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The Exponent Edge curl bar is a rackable curl bar that’s not designed like other EZ curl bars. EZ curl bars have a W shape in the shaft but not this one… This curl bar is available in two lengths: 46″ and 49″, both have a 30 degree angle (almost like a short camber bar).
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I picked up a rubber weight plates set with handles from XDDIAS on Amazon. One reason I like this kind of rubber plates is because they’re easier to pick up off the floor than bumper plates and iron plates. They also have raised areas that lift the edges off the floor so my fingers can
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The anterior tib machine is another product by the Tib Bar Guy aimed at strengthening the tibialis anterior muscles. I previously tested the Tib Bar Guy’s solo tib bar which also trains the anterior tib, so what’s different? Well…the tib machine is more of an isolation machine that takes ankle instability out of the equation.
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Once you feel a PowerBlock knurled handle, you’ll never go back to the rubber ones. It gives the PowerBlock dumbbells a better look too. All you need is an Allen wrench and the installation is straight forward. Don’t worry, I’ll walk you through the whole thing. Let’s check it out! Unboxing I got the PowerBlock
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Micro Gainz dumbbell add on weights are fractional weights plates for dumbbells. I’ve reviewed Micro Gainz’s barbell change plates before and I love them for micro loading. Having change plates that can be added to dumbbells makes it possible to progressively overload without big jumps. I’ll show you the 1.25 lbs, 4 piece set I
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Trulap adjustable dumbbells look beautiful with their stainless steel coating. These are called Trulap 8592 and as you might have guessed, those numbers show you the weight range. This set of dumbbells adjusts from 8.5 to 92 lbs in 3.5 lbs increments So one set replaces 52 dumbbells (26 pairs) which is insane for the
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The PRx rack landmine attachment is neat because I set it up once and never have to do it again. It also comes with a clip-like plastic retainer that holds the landmine sleeve vertically when I’m not using it. PRx has perfected the upright storage of landmine sleeves like they did with their wall mounted
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The Rogue Echo GHD is a space saving and economical version of a traditional GHD machine. From the first time I saw one of these rack mounted GHD’s, I knew this was perfect for garage gyms because of the small footprint. Having the option to move it up and down a weight rack opens up
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The Merach water magnetic rowing machine is a dual resistance rower. If you’ve ever used a rower, you know the workouts gas you out quick. Dual resistance makes an already brutal workout deadly (in a non-dying way). I’m a glutton for punishment so I’m excited to try the Merach R06 rower. Let’s check it out!
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The Strong Arm is a forearm and wrist strengthener from the maker of the Strong Neck. I’ve tried other forearm devices before but they’re all designed to be used one arm at a time. With the Strong Arm I can use both arm simultaneously or individually. I can use it with a weight plate or
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