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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NordBench Pro Review – Over 6 Months Of Expert Use
The NordBench Pro is a quality BUDGET option for Smaller Athletes looking to add a few exercises to their rotation, or build a fairly robust inside home gym with this as their cornerstone piece.
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Balancefrom SKI MACHINE – Budget SkiErg in 2026
The Balancefrom SKI MACHINE is a STUPIDLY low price. But there are already some tradeoffs right out the gate that concern me.
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ForceUSA Tandem Tower – The Best Cable Tower in 2026?
The ForceUSA Tandem Tower is one of the more unique cable towers on the market with 3x3 1" uprights and hardware, paired with swivel arms, a 250lb stack, AND dual uprights.
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REP Belt Squat Review – Unexpected Winner w/ VOLTRA I
I’ve done a lot of belt squat variations over the years, and nothing has stayed in the rotation very long. The REP Belt Squat w/ the Spud Inc Pillow Belt and VOLTRA I combo looks to be a mainstay for the foreseeable future.
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REP Pegasus Review – Almost Perfect Rack Attachment – 2026
The REP Pegasus is one of the more refined rack attachments, and it also has a number of unique features, putting it in a level on its own.
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FEIER Star 100 Folding Treadmill Review – Almost Great
The FEIER Star 100 Folding Treadmill folds, inclines, and has a sizeable weight limit. But the accessories are lacking in execution, the store feature is poorly thought out, and I have concerns about it’s ability to last.
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Chirp Contour Review – Back Massage HEAVEN – 2026
The Chirp Contour works for the occasional back flair up, even better than my massage gun, but there are some key items to consider if you have consistent back pain before buying.
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Gentleman Fitness Compact Belt Squat Review – 2026
The Gentleman Fitness Compact Belt Squat passes TWO out of the THREE tests of what I need out of a quality belt squat.
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Buy THIS Leg Developer For Your Home Gym In 2026
I've used almost EVERY Leg Developer out there, and in this article I'll cover them all and make my recommendation for the BEST option.
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Gentleman Fitness Universal Leg Developer Review 2026
The Gentleman Fitness Universal Leg Developer is a great concept, but a failed implementation in almost every aspect.
