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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Bear Mattress Review From A 250lb Dude
The Bear Mattress is a great blend of springs, memory foam, and gel to provide comfort and support for all sized and style sleepers, even if a few of their marketing items are BS, it is a rather expensive bed, and what makes it great for sleep provides a quirk for sexy times.
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Buy THESE Dumbbells For Your Garage Gym In 2026
Looking for a set of Dumbbells for your garage gym? I break down the types, brands, and the kinds I recommend.
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Thompson Fat Pad – 1+ Year Review
The Thompson Fat Pad is a breakthrough in benching for the larger athlete. Reduce pec strains, shoulder issues, and improve your PR!
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The Best Collars For Your Garage Gym – 2026
There are SO MANY COLLARS! Rogue alone has 29 collars as of me updating this article. Dig into this article to know which is right for you.
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The Gray Matter Lab – V4
The Gray Matter Lab - V4 ... When I started down a path of perfection. Wall Control, MAG Grips, and much more make their appearance.
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Edge Fitness Systems Football Bar Review
The Edge Fitness Systems Football Bar is a barebones, American made, multi-grip bar. Edge revolutionized the SLIM profile bar.
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The Gray Matter Lab – V3
The Gray Matter Lab - V3 is another step in my journey to owning the most badass garage gym I could. Some big moves here!
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Bandbell Earthquake Bar Review – 10+ Years Of Expert Use
There is something intriguing about benching with a bar that only weights 6lbs but can somehow hold 300lbs!
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Buy THIS Safety Squat Bar For Your Home Gym In 2026
The Safety Squat Bar is one of the FIRST Specialty Bars recommended for a home gym. Learn about the SSB and which one to buy, right here.
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The BEST Cable Machines For Your Garage Gym – 2026
After you tackle the basics of a bar, bench, plates, and a rack... there are two items that tend to stand out as next purchases. One is dumbbells, the other is Cable Machines.
