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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Prime Fitness Super Squat Bar Review – 2026
The Prime Fitness Super Squat Bar is tough to look at, store, and set up. But it handles wonderfully. If you are looking for the BEST bar to squat with for leg hypertrophy purposes, this might be it!
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The BEST Cable Attachments For Your Garage Gym – 2026
For me, cable attachments are one of the items in a garage gym we likely don’t have to sacrifice due to space constraints. I can’t have the best of the best of every machine. I have to make compromises in various nick nacks here and there to accomplish some accessories for the sake of space. But cable attachments? I can 100% have the BEST of the best in terms of fit and function and own a huge assortment of pieces with a solid storage option.
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Mutant Metals UDA Review – 2026
The Mutant Metals UDA is in a league of it's own, and supporting them is supporting a dude who lifts from his garage. One of us!
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MAG Grip Cable Attachments Comprehensive Guide – 2026
There are a few pieces in my gym that kind of "define" me as Gray Matter Lifting. One of those is without a doubt the MAG Grip Cable Attachments. Adorning the Wall Control board front and center, they are one of the first pieces people notice when they enter my gym. And when people recognize me online they say "I bought those because of your review!". I wasn't the first to like these by any means. Bodybuilders in hardcore gyms around the world have been loving these for over a decade, and some of my initial influences in the home gym community had some great things to say about the…
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HOIST Adjustable Bench – HF-5165 7 Position F.I.D. – 1+ Year Review
The HOIST HF-5165 Adjustable Bench is one of the best adjustable benches that takes attachments on the market. But there are better, and there are more coming soon.
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The Gray Matter Lab – V5
The Gray Matter Lab - V5... This continues to be a labor of love, passion, and crazy. I didn't think I'd be here... but here we are!
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Kabuki Strength Kadillac Bar Review – 2026
In this review ill attempt to paint my experiences with the Kabuki Strength Kadillac Bar, compare it to my football bar, and make general notes on the pros and cons, and overall if I think the price tag makes sense.
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Powertec Workbench Levergym – The BEST Complete Guide – 2026
I've owned and used the Powertec Workbench Levergym in my garage gym since 2017. Here, after literal thousands of reps, sets, and workouts... hours of contemplating, experimenting, researching, and building... is my comprehensive guide for the Powertec Workbench Levergym.
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BedJet Air Based Cooling & Warming System – 1+ Year Review
The BedJet Air Based Cooling & Warming System works. But it is far from perfect. If you overheat, this is the best option I've found so far.
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Mutant Metals Snap Back Rollers Review – 2026
The Mutant Metals Snap Back Rollers are FIRE. There are a few things they could fix/address, but these are a staple in my gym.
