Garage Gym Reviews
Looking for the best Reviews for your garage gym? You can check out my Garage Gym Basics series for a comprehensive run down on pretty much everything you’d ever buy for your garage gym. And below are all of the Garage Gym Reviews I have done with items I have handled myself.
This list continues to grow as I tackle just about anything the pursuit of a bigger lifts and bigger muscles. You’ll find reviews for supplements, recovery tools, some non-gym stuff, but MOSTLY home gym products. Benches, barbells, cable attachments and machines. If I can fit it into my gym and test it and abuse it, I might take a swing at it.
Garage Gym Reviews
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Find out the pros and cons here."},{"id":9139,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/i-took-the-lab-t-sterone10-for-90-days\/","name":"i-took-the-lab-t-sterone10-for-90-days","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/T-Sterone_Featured-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1928&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"I Took The Lab T-Sterone10 For 90 Days - INCREDIBLE or Incredible WASTE of Money?","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Dec 16, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-12-16 22:28:58","modifiedDate":"2024-12-16 14:31:12","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-12-16 22:31:12","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/supplements\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Supplements<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/supplements\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Supplements<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/health\/' rel='post_tag'>Health<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/sleep\/' rel='post_tag'>Sleep<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/supplements\/' rel='post_tag'>Supplements<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/test-boost\/' rel='post_tag'>Test Boost<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/testosterone\/' rel='post_tag'>Testosterone<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/true-nutrition\/' rel='post_tag'>True Nutrition<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":19,"sec":24},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Will T-Sterone10 be just another T-Booster full of claims and no results? Or will it be something awesome? Lets dig in."},{"id":8073,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/bob-and-brad-x6-pro-max-massage-gun-review\/","name":"bob-and-brad-x6-pro-max-massage-gun-review","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/BobandBradX6ProMax_V2Featured-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1440&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Bob and Brad X6 Pro Max Massage Gun Review - 2025","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Dec 5, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-12-05 20:23:46","modifiedDate":"2025-01-05 08:34:27","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-05 16:34:27","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/recovery-tools\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Recovery Tools<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/recovery-tools\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Recovery Tools<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":13,"sec":9},"status":"publish","excerpt":"The Bob and Brad X6 Pro Max Massage Gun is a quality massage gun for all but the biggest and thickest of dudes. Consider this the medium in the Goldilocks of Massage Guns."},{"id":9012,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/chirp-halo-review-recovery-cheat-code-2024\/","name":"chirp-halo-review-recovery-cheat-code-2024","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/ChirpHALO_Featured-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1440&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Chirp Halo Review - Recovery Cheat Code - 2025","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Dec 4, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-12-04 23:59:45","modifiedDate":"2025-01-06 14:23:39","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-06 22:23:39","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/recovery-tools\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Recovery Tools<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/recovery-tools\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Recovery Tools<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/chirp\/' rel='post_tag'>CHIRP<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/ems\/' rel='post_tag'>EMS<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/halo\/' rel='post_tag'>HALO<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/muscle-stim\/' rel='post_tag'>Muscle Stim<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/recovery\/' rel='post_tag'>Recovery<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/tens\/' rel='post_tag'>TENS<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":22,"sec":47},"status":"publish","excerpt":"The Chirp Halo is a pretty well thought out Muscle Stim package, that does its job, but with a few quirks."},{"id":8802,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/shogun-flex-review-portable-power\/","name":"shogun-flex-review-portable-power","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ShogunFlex_FeaturedImageFinal-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Shogun FLEX Review - Power Packed and Portable - 2025","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Oct 31, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-10-31 20:25:38","modifiedDate":"2025-01-01 12:33:24","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-01 20:33:24","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/machines\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Machines<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/machines\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Machines<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/cable-attachments\/' rel='post_tag'>Cable Attachments<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/cable-machines\/' rel='post_tag'>Cable Machines<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/flex\/' rel='post_tag'>FLEX<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/gym-tech\/' rel='post_tag'>Gym Tech<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/hypertrophy\/' rel='post_tag'>Hypertrophy<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":18,"sec":39},"status":"publish","excerpt":"I am impressed by how well the Shogun FLEX and the full line of accessories work. But the price and limited resistance profile might be a deal breaker for some."},{"id":8774,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/exxentric-kbox-v5-review\/","name":"exxentric-kbox-v5-review","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/ExxentrickBoxV5_Review_FeateruedImage.jpg?fit=1200%2C674&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Exxentric kBox V5 Review - The BEST Flywheel Device For Your Home Gym?","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Oct 17, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-10-17 18:35:57","modifiedDate":"2024-12-14 19:02:10","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-12-15 03:02:10","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/machines\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Machines<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/machines\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Machines<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/cable-attachments\/' rel='post_tag'>Cable Attachments<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/curls\/' rel='post_tag'>Curls<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/deadlifts\/' rel='post_tag'>Deadlifts<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/flywheel\/' rel='post_tag'>Flywheel<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/hypertrophy\/' rel='post_tag'>Hypertrophy<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/powerlifting\/' rel='post_tag'>Powerlifting<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/rows\/' rel='post_tag'>rows<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/small-shop\/' rel='post_tag'>Small Shop<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/squats\/' rel='post_tag'>Squats<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":17,"sec":52},"status":"publish","excerpt":"The Exxentric kBox V5 Active Platform is a premium option with very few small nitpicky flaws. The key decision isn't should you buy from Exxentric, but should you own a Flywheel at all?"},{"id":8666,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/micro-gainz-full-review-2024\/","name":"micro-gainz-full-review-2024","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/MicroGainz_Featured-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1440&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Micro Gainz - Dumbbell Plates, Micro Plates, and More - 2025","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Sep 19, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-09-20 01:20:25","modifiedDate":"2025-01-01 12:32:55","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-01 20:32:55","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/gym-accessories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Gym Accessories<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/weights\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Weights<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/gym-accessories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Gym Accessories<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/weights\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Weights<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/american-made\/' rel='post_tag'>American Made<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/dumbbells\/' rel='post_tag'>Dumbbells<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/fractional-plates\/' rel='post_tag'>Fractional Plates<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/small-shop\/' rel='post_tag'>Small Shop<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/weights\/' rel='post_tag'>Weights<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":8,"sec":15},"status":"publish","excerpt":""},{"id":8378,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tib-bar-guy-nordic-back-extension-machine-v2\/","name":"tib-bar-guy-nordic-back-extension-machine-v2","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/TibBarGuyNordicBackExtensionV2_FeaturedImage-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"The Tib Bar Guy Nordic Back Extension Machine V2 - 2025 Review","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Aug 26, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-08-27 00:59:31","modifiedDate":"2025-01-01 12:32:41","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-01 20:32:41","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/machines\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Machines<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/machines\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Machines<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/back-extension\/' rel='post_tag'>back extension<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/glutes\/' rel='post_tag'>Glutes<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/hip-thrusts\/' rel='post_tag'>hip thrusts<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/hypertrophy\/' rel='post_tag'>Hypertrophy<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/nordic-curls\/' rel='post_tag'>nordic curls<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/recovery\/' rel='post_tag'>Recovery<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/small-shop\/' rel='post_tag'>Small Shop<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":19,"sec":3},"status":"publish","excerpt":"The Tib Bar Guy Nordic Back Extension Machine V2 is cheaper than most of its competition and offers more exercise options than most of them as well. But there are some quality control issues that have me concerned for the longevity of the product."},{"id":8280,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/shogun-nord-ex-review-2024\/","name":"shogun-nord-ex-review-2024","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ShogunNordEx_FeaturedImage.png?fit=6192%2C3480&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Shogun NORD-EX Review 2025 - The BEST Nordic Combo for a home gym?","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Aug 12, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-08-12 20:36:04","modifiedDate":"2025-01-01 12:32:34","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-01 20:32:34","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/machines\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Machines<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/machines\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Machines<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/glutes\/' rel='post_tag'>Glutes<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/hamstrings\/' rel='post_tag'>hamstrings<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/hypertrophy\/' rel='post_tag'>Hypertrophy<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/nordic-curls\/' rel='post_tag'>nordic curls<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/small-shop\/' rel='post_tag'>Small Shop<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":19,"sec":48},"status":"publish","excerpt":"The Shogun NORD-EX has a lot of premium features and is by far the most aesthetically pleasing option on the market. For some people this will be perfect, but it isn't MY favorite option."},{"id":8240,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/baseblocks-the-nordic-plus-review\/","name":"baseblocks-the-nordic-plus-review","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/BaseBlocks_NordicPlus_FeaturedImage-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"BaseBlocks The Nordic Plus - The Best Budget Nordic Combo In 2025?","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Aug 7, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-08-07 23:38:31","modifiedDate":"2025-01-01 12:32:26","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-01 20:32:26","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/machines\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Machines<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/machines\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Machines<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/back-extension\/' rel='post_tag'>back extension<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/baseblocks\/' rel='post_tag'>BaseBlocks<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/hamstrings\/' rel='post_tag'>hamstrings<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/nordic-curls\/' rel='post_tag'>nordic curls<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/small-shop\/' rel='post_tag'>Small Shop<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":16,"sec":47},"status":"publish","excerpt":"The BaseBlocks The Nordic Plus is the lowest cost option for a combo Nordic and Back Extension. But that is where the good things end for this. My recommendation is to save a few bucks and buy one of the other models available from another company."},{"id":8165,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/beyond-power-voltra-i-review\/","name":"beyond-power-voltra-i-review","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/BeyondPowerVoltaI_WordpressFeaturedImage.png?fit=6000%2C3376&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Beyond Power VOLTRA I - Full LONG Term Use Review - 2025","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Jul 24, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-07-25 02:59:14","modifiedDate":"2025-01-01 12:32:19","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-01 20:32:19","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/featured\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Featured<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/rack-attachments\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Rack Attachments<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/featured\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Featured<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/rack-attachments\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Rack Attachments<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/beyond-power\/' rel='post_tag'>Beyond Power<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/cable-attachments\/' rel='post_tag'>Cable Attachments<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/cable-machines\/' rel='post_tag'>Cable Machines<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/hypertrophy\/' rel='post_tag'>Hypertrophy<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/rack-attachment\/' rel='post_tag'>Rack Attachment<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/voltra\/' rel='post_tag'>voltra<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/voltra-i\/' rel='post_tag'>voltra i<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":37,"sec":20},"status":"publish","excerpt":"The Beyond Power VOLTRA I is the first of its kind, a SMART device made for the serious home gym owner. The specs, the updates, the build quality, all shape up to an awesome piece of gym equipment. You just need to make sure it is the right decision for YOUR space."},{"id":8094,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/xebex-xt4-sled-review-2024\/","name":"xebex-xt4-sled-review-2024","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/XebexXT4Review_FeaturedImage.png?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Xebex XT4 Sled Review - The Best Sled For A Home Gym in 2025?","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Jun 26, 2024","dateGMT":"2024-06-27 01:18:22","modifiedDate":"2025-01-01 12:31:56","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-01 20:31:56","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/cardio-conditioning\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Cardio & Conditioning<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/cardio-conditioning\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Cardio & Conditioning<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/cardio\/' rel='post_tag'>Cardio<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/recovery\/' rel='post_tag'>Recovery<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/sled\/' rel='post_tag'>Sled<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":17,"sec":14},"status":"publish","excerpt":"The Xebex XT4 Sled is the best Home Gym Sled we've used so far. 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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 MAG Grips."},{"id":3464,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/hoist-adjustable-bench-hf-5165-7-review\/","name":"hoist-adjustable-bench-hf-5165-7-review","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hoist-Bench.webp?fit=576%2C1024&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"HOIST Adjustable Bench - HF-5165 7 Position F.I.D. - 1+ Year Review","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Feb 2, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-02-02 12:00:00","modifiedDate":"2024-04-05 09:53:37","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-04-05 16:53:37","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/benches\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Benches<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/benches\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Benches<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/bench\/' rel='post_tag'>Bench<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/bench-attachments\/' rel='post_tag'>Bench Attachments<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/hoist\/' rel='post_tag'>HOIST<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/hypertrophy\/' rel='post_tag'>Hypertrophy<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":16,"sec":11},"status":"publish","excerpt":"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."},{"id":3002,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/kabuki-strength-kadillac-bar-review\/","name":"kabuki-strength-kadillac-bar-review","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/20220923_120215-scaled.jpg?fit=1432%2C2560&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Kabuki Strength Kadillac Bar Review - 2025","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Sep 26, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-09-26 15:00:00","modifiedDate":"2025-01-01 12:28:33","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-01 20:28:33","commentCount":"1","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/specialty-bar\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Specialty Bar<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/specialty-bar\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Specialty Bar<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/american-made\/' rel='post_tag'>American Made<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/bench\/' rel='post_tag'>Bench<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/kabuki\/' rel='post_tag'>Kabuki<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/powerlifting\/' rel='post_tag'>Powerlifting<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":14,"sec":30},"status":"publish","excerpt":"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."},{"id":3129,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/powertec-workbench-levergym-guide\/","name":"powertec-workbench-levergym-guide","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/3-Powertec-Levergym-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Powertec Workbench Levergym - The BEST Complete Guide - 2025","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Sep 20, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-09-20 23:01:17","modifiedDate":"2025-01-01 12:28:21","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-01 20:28:21","commentCount":"1","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/comprehensive-guide\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Comprehensive Guide<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/machines\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Machines<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/comprehensive-guide\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Comprehensive Guide<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/machines\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Machines<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/bench\/' rel='post_tag'>Bench<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/bench-attachments\/' rel='post_tag'>Bench Attachments<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/cable-attachments\/' rel='post_tag'>Cable Attachments<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/hypertrophy\/' rel='post_tag'>Hypertrophy<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/levergym\/' rel='post_tag'>Levergym<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/powertec\/' rel='post_tag'>Powertec<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":18,"sec":6},"status":"publish","excerpt":"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."},{"id":3000,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/bedjet-review\/","name":"bedjet-review","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/BedJetFeatured-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1928&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"BedJet Air Based Cooling & Warming System - 1+ Year Review","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Sep 15, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-09-16 02:34:14","modifiedDate":"2024-04-05 09:40:35","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-04-05 16:40:35","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/non-gym-accessories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Non-Gym Accessories<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/non-gym-accessories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Non-Gym Accessories<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/bed\/' rel='post_tag'>Bed<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/recovery\/' rel='post_tag'>Recovery<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/sleep\/' rel='post_tag'>Sleep<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":14,"sec":4},"status":"publish","excerpt":"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."},{"id":3052,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/mutant-metals-snap-back-rollers\/","name":"mutant-metals-snap-back-rollers","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/MutantMetals-Goo.png?fit=3840%2C2160&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Mutant Metals Snap Back Rollers Review - 2025","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Sep 10, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-09-10 15:00:00","modifiedDate":"2025-01-01 12:28:13","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-01 20:28:13","commentCount":"1","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/rack-attachments\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Rack Attachments<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/rack-attachments\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Rack Attachments<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/american-made\/' rel='post_tag'>American Made<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/bench\/' rel='post_tag'>Bench<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/custom\/' rel='post_tag'>Custom<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/j-cups\/' rel='post_tag'>J-Cups<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/monos\/' rel='post_tag'>Monos<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/mutant-metals\/' rel='post_tag'>Mutant Metals<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/powerlifting\/' rel='post_tag'>Powerlifting<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/roller-j-cups\/' rel='post_tag'>Roller J-Cups<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/small-shop\/' rel='post_tag'>Small Shop<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":8,"sec":53},"status":"publish","excerpt":"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."},{"id":2983,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/exer-genie-truck-pull-simulator-review\/","name":"exer-genie-truck-pull-simulator-review","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/truckpull.png?fit=424%2C424&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Exer-Genie Truck Pull Simulator Review","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Jun 19, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-06-19 08:21:29","modifiedDate":"2024-01-11 11:45:57","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-01-11 19:45:57","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/cardio-conditioning\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Cardio & Conditioning<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/gym-accessories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Gym Accessories<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/cardio-conditioning\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Cardio & Conditioning<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/gym-accessories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Gym Accessories<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/cardio\/' rel='post_tag'>Cardio<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/recovery\/' rel='post_tag'>Recovery<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/sled\/' rel='post_tag'>Sled<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":20,"sec":1},"status":"publish","excerpt":"The Exer Genie was SO close to what I needed, but just missed the target. That doesn't mean it won't be great for you."},{"id":5237,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/gut-wrench-quick-thoughts-review\/","name":"gut-wrench-quick-thoughts-review","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/20211221_132254-496x1024-1.jpg?fit=496%2C1024&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Gut Wrench Review","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Feb 10, 2022","dateGMT":"2022-02-10 15:00:00","modifiedDate":"2024-04-05 09:54:53","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-04-05 16:54:53","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/uncategorized\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Uncategorized<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/uncategorized\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Uncategorized<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/abmat\/' rel='post_tag'>AbMat<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/american-made\/' rel='post_tag'>American Made<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/back\/' rel='post_tag'>Back<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/custom\/' rel='post_tag'>Custom<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/landmine\/' rel='post_tag'>Landmine<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/small-shop\/' rel='post_tag'>Small Shop<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":3,"sec":22},"status":"publish","excerpt":"I grabbed the Gut Wrench to fill a gap hoping I could find space wherever I felt like. 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It is small enough to travel, but packs a big punch. This thing gets used DAILY by me as part of my night time routine.\nThere are now WAY more options on the market to consider than when I bought mine."},{"id":2094,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/body-solid-biceps-bomber-review\/","name":"body-solid-biceps-bomber-review","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/BodySolidBicepsBomberFeaturedImage-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1928&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Body Solid Biceps Bomber Review - 2025","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"May 1, 2019","dateGMT":"2019-05-01 16:51:15","modifiedDate":"2025-01-01 12:27:40","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-01 20:27:40","commentCount":"1","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/gym-accessories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Gym Accessories<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/gym-accessories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Gym Accessories<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/body-solid\/' rel='post_tag'>Body Solid<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/curls\/' rel='post_tag'>Curls<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/hypertrophy\/' rel='post_tag'>Hypertrophy<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":7,"sec":32},"status":"publish","excerpt":"The Biceps Bomber has been around since Arnold was killing it at Venice Beach. It can still be a staple in improving the execution of biceps exercises, even though not much has changed since then."},{"id":2088,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/sanddune-stepper-quick-thoughts-review\/","name":"sanddune-stepper-quick-thoughts-review","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/dsc_2060-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Sanddune Stepper Review - 2025","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Apr 3, 2019","dateGMT":"2019-04-03 15:34:38","modifiedDate":"2025-01-01 12:27:33","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-01 20:27:33","commentCount":"1","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/gym-accessories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Gym Accessories<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/gym-accessories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Gym Accessories<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/cardio\/' rel='post_tag'>Cardio<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/hypertrophy\/' rel='post_tag'>Hypertrophy<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/powerlifting\/' rel='post_tag'>Powerlifting<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/prehab\/' rel='post_tag'>Prehab<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/recovery\/' rel='post_tag'>Recovery<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/rehab\/' rel='post_tag'>Rehab<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/small-shop\/' rel='post_tag'>Small Shop<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/weighted-carries\/' rel='post_tag'>Weighted Carries<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":16,"sec":21},"status":"publish","excerpt":"The Sanddune Stepper is one of the most used pieces of equipment in my household. Inside, outside, jumps, walks, carries, and more. These get used a LOT."},{"id":2079,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/experiences-with-the-shermworks-self-spotter\/","name":"experiences-with-the-shermworks-self-spotter","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/self-spotter-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Experiences with the ShermWorks Self-Spotter","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Mar 17, 2019","dateGMT":"2019-03-17 10:00:02","modifiedDate":"2024-01-11 11:59:28","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-01-11 19:59:28","commentCount":"3","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/rack-attachments\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Rack Attachments<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/rack-attachments\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Rack Attachments<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/bench\/' rel='post_tag'>Bench<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/monos\/' rel='post_tag'>Monos<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/small-shop\/' rel='post_tag'>Small Shop<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":30,"sec":5},"status":"publish","excerpt":""},{"id":2014,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/1-year-review-impact-custom-mouthguard\/","name":"1-year-review-impact-custom-mouthguard","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/01\/dsc_1693.jpg?fit=1152%2C768&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Impact Custom Mouthguard - 1+ Year Review","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Jan 20, 2019","dateGMT":"2019-01-20 20:29:02","modifiedDate":"2024-01-11 12:00:48","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-01-11 20:00:48","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/gym-accessories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Gym Accessories<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/gym-accessories\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Gym Accessories<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/impact\/' rel='post_tag'>Impact<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/mouthguard\/' rel='post_tag'>Mouthguard<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/powerlifting-gear\/' rel='post_tag'>Powerlifting Gear<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/small-shop\/' rel='post_tag'>Small Shop<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":5,"sec":30},"status":"publish","excerpt":"If you wear a mouth guard, or are considering one, and you have a little extra cash to toss at it, I highly recommend going down the route of a custom mouth guard like one your dentist can provide. Just save yourself some money, skip the dentist, and grab an Impact Custom Mouthguard."},{"id":4094,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/powertec-levergym-1-year-review\/","name":"powertec-levergym-1-year-review","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Powertec-Levergym-First-Pics.jpg?fit=1152%2C768&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Powertec Levergym 1+ Year Review","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Nov 6, 2018","dateGMT":"2018-11-06 19:32:00","modifiedDate":"2024-04-05 10:04:27","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-04-05 17:04:27","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/machines\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Machines<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/machines\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Machines<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/back\/' rel='post_tag'>Back<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/bench\/' rel='post_tag'>Bench<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/cable-attachments\/' rel='post_tag'>Cable Attachments<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/curls\/' rel='post_tag'>Curls<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/hypertrophy\/' rel='post_tag'>Hypertrophy<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/levergym\/' rel='post_tag'>Levergym<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/powertec\/' rel='post_tag'>Powertec<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/squat\/' rel='post_tag'>Squat<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":25,"sec":9},"status":"publish","excerpt":"My gym radically changed when I added the Powertec Levergym. SO much functionality in such a compact space, for a fantastic price. And if you are creative, it is a near endless list of options."},{"id":1879,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/edge-fitness-systems-rickshaw-1-year-review\/","name":"edge-fitness-systems-rickshaw-1-year-review","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/EdgeRickshawFeatured-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1928&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Edge Fitness Systems Rickshaw - 1+ Year Review","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Sep 6, 2018","dateGMT":"2018-09-07 02:04:21","modifiedDate":"2024-01-11 12:02:00","modifiedDateGMT":"2024-01-11 20:02:00","commentCount":"2","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/specialty-bar\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Specialty Bar<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/category\/product-review\/specialty-bar\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Specialty Bar<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/american-made\/' rel='post_tag'>American Made<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/back\/' rel='post_tag'>Back<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/cardio\/' rel='post_tag'>Cardio<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/deadlift\/' rel='post_tag'>Deadlift<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/edge-fitness-systems\/' rel='post_tag'>Edge Fitness Systems<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/hypertrophy\/' rel='post_tag'>Hypertrophy<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/small-shop\/' rel='post_tag'>Small Shop<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/strongman\/' rel='post_tag'>Strongman<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/weighted-carries\/' rel='post_tag'>Weighted Carries<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":13,"sec":59},"status":"publish","excerpt":"The Edge Fitness Systems Rickshaw was a perfect fit for my gym. I just wish it had some knurling and was easier to store. 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