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  • Home
  • My Home Gym
    • Evolution of The Lab
    • Planning
    • Pilot Testing
    • Version 1
    • Version 2
    • Version 3
    • Version 4
    • Version 5
    • Version 6
    • Interviews
  • Garage Gym Basics
    • What Is a Home Gym?
    • Cost of A Home Gym
    • Home Gym FAQ
    • You Need These
    • Used Gym Equipment
    • Plate Refurbishing
  • Buying Guides
    • Barbells
    • Benches
      • Adjustable Benches
      • Leg Developers
      • Biceps Attachments
    • Cable Machines
      • Accessories
      • Carabiners
    • Cable Attachments
      • FIRST 5 To Buy
      • MAG Grips
    • Cardio Equipment
    • Collars
    • Dumbbells
    • Flooring
    • Landmines
    • Power Racks
      • Mag Pins
      • Rack Attachments
    • Powertec Levergym
    • Specialty Bars
      • Safety Squat Bars
    • Storage
      • Wall Control
    • Weights
  • Reviews
    • All Product Reviews
    • Benches
    • Cable Attachments
    • Cardio
    • Gym Accessories
    • Machines
    • Non-Gym Accessories
    • Rack Attachments
    • Recovery Tools
    • Specialty Bars
    • Supplements
  • Review Pipeline
    • Reviews In Progress
    • New Releases
  • Discount Codes

THIS Is The Barbell You Should Buy For Your Home Gym In 2026

A barbell is likely one of your first purchases for your home gym. In fact it was my first purchase as I started deadlifting in my garage before anything else.…

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The BEST Cable Attachments For Your Garage Gym – 2026

For me, cable attachments are one of the items in a garage gym we likely don’t have to sacrifice due to space constraints. I can’t have the best of the…

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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…

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Beyond Power VOLTRA Review – 2+ Years Of Testing

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…

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Buy THIS Adjustable Bench For Your Home Gym In 2026

We are going to walk through my past decade of experience with adjustable benches, and help YOU pick the right one for YOUR Home Gym.

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Freak Athlete Hyper Pro Review – The BEST Got Better – 2026

The Freak Athlete Hyper Pro is our current reigning champ for the BEST Nordic Machine for Home Gyms, and the one we are keeping in our gym. But it might…

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The BEST Carabiner For Your Home Gym – 2026

This article is going to be a deep dive on the BEST Carabiner For Your Home Gym that will leave you fulfilled, educated, and a little poorer.

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    HyperIce HyperVolt – 1+ Year Review

    / October 1, 2019

    The HyperVolt is a great tool assuming you use it regularly. 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. There are now WAY more options on the market to consider than when I bought mine.

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    Body Solid Biceps Bomber Review – 2026

    / May 1, 2019

    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.

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    Sanddune Stepper Review – Gimmick or Game Changer? – 2026

    / April 3, 2019

    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.

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    Experiences with the ShermWorks Self-Spotter

    / March 17, 2019

    The ShermWorks Self-Spotter was created in a time before mass availability to racks and safety options, and probably should have stayed there.

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    The Powertec Levergym DIY Belt Squat

    / January 31, 2019

    The Powertec Levergym DIY Belt Squat takes a powerhouse piece of garage gym machinery and gives it an extra kick!

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    Impact customFIT – WAY Better Than Store Bought Mouthguards – 1+ Year Review

    / January 20, 2019

    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.

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    Powertec Levergym 1+ Year Review

    / November 6, 2018

    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.

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    Edge Fitness Systems Rickshaw – 1+ Year Review

    / September 6, 2018

    The Edge Fitness Systems Rickshaw was a perfect fit for my gym. I just wish it had some knurling and was easier to store. Weighted carries for DAYS!!!

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    This Is How To Refurbish Your Used Weight Plates In 2026

    / June 7, 2018

    I've been called the GOAT of Olympic Plate Refurbishing. I share my methods here, so you can clean up your gear just like me!

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    Edge Fitness Systems Cambered Squat Bar Review

    / April 5, 2018

    The Edge Fitness Systems Cambered Squat Bar is one of my favorite bars in my lineup. And that is saying something.

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  • This is the kind of quality content this sub "needs more of"
    SleepEatLift
  • Standing O for such a comprehensive review and beneficial post.
    RogueCrusher
  • he let's me lift weights, climb trees, coaches my soccer and basketball teams... he's pretty cool!
    Audrey Gray
  • This is truly a great review. Fair review. Made me want it more despite its shortcomings.
    tgr_strength
  • Fantastic review. I really feel like it is fair, balanced, and straightforward. I really appreciate the transparency regarding how you received the bar. Great job!
    Christian Ernst
  • great review, just ordered the medium pronate today, im sure I will be getting more in the future
    Fitness You Can Live With
  • Have you seen this guy? I can't take my eyes OFF of him.
    Jamie Gray
  • Man this is just a great review! Think you kinda helped me make the decision to try this Thanks for the review
    Portfoloio Management
  • He is the best son a mom could ask for.
    Betty Gray
  • Well done review. Touched on every single concern and consideration I would have regarding this piece. You very clearly defined who this is for, which includes me. Keep up the great work!
    @CaptainThemerica
  • First time coming across your channel. Absolutely great review. Really appreciate the thorough walk through per movement. I think this is the best review of the Freak that I've seen. Look forward to checking out more of your videos.
    @chrisgraves5322
  • Perhaps the best, thorough review have ever seen on any equip video. Thank you for taking all this time and effort putting together this video!! Appreciate your work!
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  • Everytime I was about to comment a question you answered it before I could finish typing. Great review.

    @randybowman
  • The opening segment was awesome, Joe! Great review presented in a creative format!
    @babygiantbarbell1014
  • Very thorough review! This confirms that this piece doesn’t meet my needs, but I can see the value for a lot of home gym owners.
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Gray Matter Lifting

My name is Joe Gray. My goal has always been to create garage gym content that I would want to watch, read, and participate in. My thought was, if I was interested, someone else might be too. Thanks for checking out what I do!

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