Comprehensive Guides
My Comprehensive Guide articles intend to help you pick the very best piece of equipment for your home gym, without having to spend a decade researching the topic. I’ll give you a quick hit list of items to snag if you just want the simple answer, but also fill up the page with every insight and tidbit I believe is helpful for making a more informed decision.
So whether you want to walk away as a more informed home gym owner, or just buy a good barbell on a budget, I got you!
These guides have everything you can think of on a particular topic. This is where I truly flex my decade plus of home gym ownership to help YOU pick the right item for your next purchase. After literal thousands of reps, sets, and workouts… hours of contemplating, experimenting, researching, and building… I give you my Comprehensive Guides.
Comprehensive Guides
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In fact it was my first purchase as I started deadlifting in my garage before anything else. Barbells are unfortunately the easiest area of the home gym to get paralysis by analysis. Every single company offers a dozen or more options when you add up bar types, coatings, and more. Rogue has over 47 options just for Mens 20kg barbells."},{"id":3812,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/specialty-bars-the-garage-gym-basics\/","name":"specialty-bars-the-garage-gym-basics","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/The-Garage-Gym-Basics-special-barsv2-min.jpg?fit=2040%2C1536&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Specialty Bars - How To Buy Your First One In 2025","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Oct 18, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-10-18 21:50:00","modifiedDate":"2025-04-07 16:10:50","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-04-07 23:10:50","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/garage-gym-basics\/comprehensive-guide\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Comprehensive Guide<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/garage-gym-basics\/comprehensive-guide\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Comprehensive Guide<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/bench\/' rel='post_tag'>Bench<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/deadlifts\/' rel='post_tag'>Deadlifts<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/garage-gym\/' rel='post_tag'>Garage Gym<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/garage-gym-basics\/' rel='post_tag'>Garage Gym Basics<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/home-gym\/' rel='post_tag'>Home Gym<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/specialty-bar\/' rel='post_tag'>Specialty Bar<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/specialty-bars\/' rel='post_tag'>Specialty Bars<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/squats\/' rel='post_tag'>Squats<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":14,"sec":29},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Specialty bars can be used for a number of reasons. And there are a LOT of them. Lets find out why you might want one, or not."},{"id":2409,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/the-garage-gym-basics-cable-attachments\/","name":"the-garage-gym-basics-cable-attachments","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/The-Garage-Gym-Basics-Cable-Attachmentsv2-min.jpg?fit=2040%2C1536&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"The BEST Cable Attachments For Your Garage Gym - 2025","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Feb 21, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-02-21 17:11:00","modifiedDate":"2025-04-07 16:11:13","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-04-07 23:11:13","commentCount":"3","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/garage-gym-basics\/comprehensive-guide\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Comprehensive Guide<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/featured\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Featured<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/garage-gym-basics\/comprehensive-guide\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Comprehensive Guide<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/featured\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Featured<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/american-barbell\/' rel='post_tag'>American Barbell<\/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\/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\/custom\/' rel='post_tag'>Custom<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/glutes\/' rel='post_tag'>Glutes<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/hypertrophy\/' rel='post_tag'>Hypertrophy<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/mag\/' rel='post_tag'>MAG<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/mag-grips\/' rel='post_tag'>MAG Grips<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/maximum-advantage-grip\/' rel='post_tag'>Maximum Advantage Grip<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/mutant-metals\/' rel='post_tag'>Mutant Metals<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/prime-fitness\/' rel='post_tag'>Prime Fitness<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/small-shop\/' rel='post_tag'>Small Shop<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/tk-star\/' rel='post_tag'>TK Star<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/wall-control\/' rel='post_tag'>Wall Control<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":31,"sec":33},"status":"publish","excerpt":"For me, cable attachments are one of the items in a garage gym we likely don\u2019t have to sacrifice due to space constraints. 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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."},{"id":2987,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/mag-grip-cable-attachments-guide\/","name":"mag-grip-cable-attachments-guide","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/MAGComprehensiveGuideFeaturedImage-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1928&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"MAG Grip Cable Attachments Comprehensive Guide - 2025","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Feb 6, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-02-06 12:00:00","modifiedDate":"2025-03-12 17:47:11","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-03-13 00:47:11","commentCount":"2","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/product-review\/cable-attachments\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Cable Attachments<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/garage-gym-basics\/comprehensive-guide\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Comprehensive Guide<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/product-review\/cable-attachments\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Cable Attachments<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/garage-gym-basics\/comprehensive-guide\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Comprehensive Guide<\/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\/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\/mag\/' rel='post_tag'>MAG<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/mag-grips\/' rel='post_tag'>MAG Grips<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/maximum-advantage-grip\/' rel='post_tag'>Maximum Advantage Grip<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/small-shop\/' rel='post_tag'>Small Shop<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":26,"sec":56},"status":"publish","excerpt":"There are a few pieces in my gym that kind of \"define\" me as Gray Matter Lifting. 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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":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":"2025-01-28 10:59:23","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-28 18:59:23","commentCount":"1","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/garage-gym-basics\/comprehensive-guide\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Comprehensive Guide<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/product-review\/machines\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Machines<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/garage-gym-basics\/comprehensive-guide\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Comprehensive Guide<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/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":5},"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":2258,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/wall-control-comprehensive-guide\/","name":"wall-control-comprehensive-guide","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/WallControlComprehensiveGuideFeaturedImage-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1928&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"Wall Control - Comprehensive Guide - 2025","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Aug 10, 2020","dateGMT":"2020-08-10 23:28:01","modifiedDate":"2025-01-27 18:28:20","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-01-28 02:28:20","commentCount":"5","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/garage-gym-basics\/comprehensive-guide\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Comprehensive Guide<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/product-review\/storage\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Storage<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/product-review\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Product Review<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/garage-gym-basics\/comprehensive-guide\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Comprehensive Guide<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/product-review\/storage\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Storage<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/american-made\/' rel='post_tag'>American Made<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/cable-attachments\/' rel='post_tag'>Cable Attachments<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/custom\/' rel='post_tag'>Custom<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/small-shop\/' rel='post_tag'>Small Shop<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/storage\/' rel='post_tag'>Storage<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/wall-control\/' rel='post_tag'>Wall Control<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":15,"sec":31},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Wall Control is the best storage option for the Garage Gym Enthusiast. After more than 5 years of use and research, I have put together my recommended shopping list for those building their Wall Control set up today!"},{"id":1760,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/the-garage-gym-basics-dumbbells\/","name":"the-garage-gym-basics-dumbbells","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/The-Garage-Gym-Basics-DumbbellsV2-min.jpg?fit=2040%2C1536&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"The BEST Dumbbells For Your Garage Gym - 2025","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Feb 10, 2018","dateGMT":"2018-02-11 04:25:50","modifiedDate":"2025-04-07 16:23:58","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-04-07 23:23:58","commentCount":"2","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/garage-gym-basics\/comprehensive-guide\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Comprehensive Guide<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/garage-gym-basics\/comprehensive-guide\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Comprehensive Guide<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/dumbbells\/' rel='post_tag'>Dumbbells<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":12,"sec":17},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Looking for a set of Dumbbells for your garage gym? I break down the types, brands, and the kinds I recommend."},{"id":1716,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/the-garage-gym-basics-collars\/","name":"the-garage-gym-basics-collars","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/The-Garage-Gym-Basics-Collarsv2-min.jpg?fit=2040%2C1536&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"The Best Collars For Your Garage Gym - 2024","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Jan 24, 2018","dateGMT":"2018-01-25 05:45:51","modifiedDate":"2025-04-07 16:12:26","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-04-07 23:12:26","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/garage-gym-basics\/comprehensive-guide\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Comprehensive Guide<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/garage-gym-basics\/comprehensive-guide\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Comprehensive Guide<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/collars\/' rel='post_tag'>Collars<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":10,"sec":7},"status":"publish","excerpt":"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."},{"id":1671,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/the-safety-squat-bar\/","name":"the-safety-squat-bar","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/The-Garage-Gym-Basics-SSBv2.jpg?fit=2040%2C1536&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"The Best Safety Squat Bars For Your Home Gym - 2025","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"Oct 7, 2017","dateGMT":"2017-10-08 05:09:59","modifiedDate":"2025-04-07 16:12:33","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-04-07 23:12:33","commentCount":"2","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/garage-gym-basics\/comprehensive-guide\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Comprehensive Guide<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/garage-gym-basics\/comprehensive-guide\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Comprehensive Guide<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":"<a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/garage-gym-basics\/' rel='post_tag'>Garage Gym Basics<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/hypertrophy\/' rel='post_tag'>Hypertrophy<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/legs\/' rel='post_tag'>Legs<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/powerlifting\/' rel='post_tag'>Powerlifting<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/safety-squat-bar\/' rel='post_tag'>Safety Squat Bar<\/a><a href='https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/tag\/ssb\/' rel='post_tag'>SSB<\/a>"},"readTime":{"min":24,"sec":4},"status":"publish","excerpt":"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."},{"id":1438,"link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/the-garage-gym-basics-cable-machines\/","name":"the-garage-gym-basics-cable-machines","thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/graymatterlifting.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/The-Garage-Gym-Basics-Cable-Machines-v2-min.jpg?fit=1722%2C1296&ssl=1","alt":""},"title":"The BEST Cable Machines For Your Garage Gym - 2025","author":{"name":"Joe Gray","link":"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/author\/gray-matter-lifting\/"},"date":"May 21, 2017","dateGMT":"2017-05-21 08:16:52","modifiedDate":"2025-04-07 16:12:39","modifiedDateGMT":"2025-04-07 23:12:39","commentCount":"3","commentStatus":"open","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/garage-gym-basics\/comprehensive-guide\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Comprehensive Guide<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/featured\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Featured<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/garage-gym-basics\/comprehensive-guide\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Comprehensive Guide<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/graymatterlifting.com\/featured\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Featured<\/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>"},"readTime":{"min":20,"sec":42},"status":"publish","excerpt":"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."}]