Machine Reviews

Looking for the best Machines for your garage gym? Below are all of the Machine Reviews I have done with items I have handled myself.

Machine Reviews

In a home or garage gym, you often can’t own a full line of commercial machines. So you make compromises and put together a few pieces that do fit. You might be able to fit more if the pieces fold away, store away, or otherwise breakdown. But your best bet is likely to snag a machine that does a lot. We just don’t want a jack of all trades, master of none situation. So picking the right machine is crucial.

One of the best places to grab home gym machines is from Strength Warehouse USA. They have offerings from a ton of companies.

Ultimately your choice to include a machine in your gym will be based on your needs, goals, budget, and space.

Machine Reviews

Shogun FLEX Review - Power Packed and Portable - 2025

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

Exxentric kBox V5 Review - The BEST Flywheel Device For Your Home Gym?

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

The Tib Bar Guy Nordic Back Extension Machine V2 - 2025 Review

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

Shogun NORD-EX Review 2025 - The BEST Nordic Combo for a home gym?

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

BaseBlocks The Nordic Plus - The Best Budget Nordic Combo In 2025?

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

Inspire FT2 Review - Still Worth It In 2025?

The Inspire FT2 has been a legend in the home gym equipment game for decades. It still is the only option on the market that does

The BEST Freak Athlete Nordic Hyper GHD Review - 2024

The review you've been waiting for. Over 2 months of use, the pros, cons, ups and downs... everything for the Freak Athlete Nordic Hyper GHD.

Syedee Hip Thrust Machine - Budget Friendly But Is It Any Good? 2025 Review

Could a more "dedicated" hip thrust solution be better than our favorite Booty Sprout? The Syedee Hip Thrust Machine has entered the chat.

Powertec Workbench Levergym - The BEST Complete Guide - 2025

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,

Hoist HF-4263 Ab/Back Hyper Bench Review

The Hoist HF-4263 is good, but not quite great. It does what I need it to, but not exactly all I WANT it to.

Booty Sprout Review - MUCH better than I thought - 2025

What the heck is a powerlifting bodybuilder doing with a psuedo As Seen On TV butt blasting device like the Booty Sprout? Great question!

Powertec Levergym 1+ Year Review

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

Get RxD Linear Bearing GHD: Glute Ham Developer Review

The Get RxD Linear Bearing GHD is a solid offering. It is probably the minimum I would require for a GHD in your garage.

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