Joe Gray
My name is Joe Gray - aka Gray Matter Lifting - and I've been lifting at home since 2013. In that time I've built a badass gym, deadlifted over 600lbs, helped grow r/Homegym to over 1 Million subscribers, created the Garage Gym Competition and written a ton of posts here on this site. I love the Garage Gym Community... If you do too, I hope you stick around.
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Arm Assassin Rolling Top Curl Review – One Of My Favorites
I really like the Arm Assassin Rolling Top Curl. It might not intrigue you, you might not enjoy it, and the lack of refinements might just be enough to keep you away. But I find myself grabbing this on a regular basis.
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The Andreoni Bar Review – Great For Some, Not For Me
Unfortunately, in my gym, the Andreoni Bar is a Jack of All Trades, master of none cable attachment. It does a lot, but I'd never pick this bar over anything else I own to do those exercises.
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Most Grip LAT Pull Down Bar Review 2026
The Most Grip LAT Pull Down Bar is a play on the MAG Grips. But not a great play. It does more, is cheaper, but that is where it ends.
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Ironmaster Quick-Lock Adjustable Dumbbells
The Ironmaster Quick-Lock Adjustable Dumbbells are tough, feel like dumbbells, and can be beat up over time.
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MX Select EVO Adjustable Dumbbells – 100 Rapid Change
The MX Select EVO Adjustable Dumbbells tick a lot of boxes, but are they good enough compared to the newer releases?
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The (3) Most Underrated Piece of Home Gym Equipment
The Most Underrated Piece of Home Gym Equipment can vary dramatically, but my personal pick is a good fan. Nothing destroys a workout like the heat, and a good fan, even in a well climate controlled garage, is super helpful.
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Merach NovaRow R50 Pro Air Rower Review – Not Good Enough
The Merach NovaRow R50 Pro Air Rower is a "v2" of sorts of the original design, which has one key feature, a brand new monitor. But it isn't good enough in our opinion.
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Glute Slide – 6 Month Testing In Progress
The Glute Slide wrecked me in a way I am not used to. But will that initial experience fade? Will my wife and others feel the same way? Lets see!
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FED Fitness Power Rack SR2
The FED Fitness Power Rack SR2 is one of the first offerings from the typically budget branded FED that has caught my eye. Enough that we wanted to take a further look. Will it be worth the exploration?
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PRx Pulse Powered by RepOne eStack Coming In 2026
The PRx Pulse Powered by RepOne eStack is the first big competitor for the VOLTRA that has me taking a look. It isn't the same as the VOLTRA, which I think is awesome.
