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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
    • Specialty Bars
      • Safety Squat Bars
    • Collars
    • Dumbbells
    • Cable Machines
      • Accessories
      • Carabiners
    • Cable Attachments
      • FIRST 5 To Buy
      • MAG Grips
    • Landmines
    • Wall Control Storage
    • Powertec Levergym
  • Reviews
    • All Product Reviews
    • Benches
    • Cable Attachments
    • Cardio & Conditioning
    • Gym Accessories
    • Machines
    • Non-Gym Accessories
    • Rack Attachments
    • Recovery Tools
    • Specialty Bars
    • Supplement Reviews
  • Review Pipeline
    • Reviews In Progress
    • New Releases
  • Discount Codes

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  • Prime Shorty Adjustable Bench Review – Big, Bold, and Beautiful – 2026

    October 9, 2025 /
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    The Prime Shorty Adjustable Bench has a lot of positives, but a few BIG negatives for the average home gym. This could be the best…

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  • FreeMax Weight Releasers – Gimmick Or Guaranteed Gains?

    July 11, 2025 /
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    The FreeMax Weight Releasers were one of the more unique pieces at HomeGymCon. Made in the USA. But expensive. Will the price be worth it?…

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  • ANCORE Pro – Still Worth It In 2026?

    July 11, 2025 /
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    The ANCORE Pro was the first small form-factor cable machine that didn't require additional weights. But is it still worth the investment in 2025?

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  • Prime Prototype Trap Bar – 4 Bars in 1

    April 25, 2025 /
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    The Prime Prototype Trap Bar promises to be a 4n1 Specialty Bar unlike any other on the market. But will it be a Jack-Of-All Trades,…

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  • Micro Gainz – Dumbbell Plates, Micro Plates, and More – 2025

    September 19, 2024 /
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    Today we take a look at the full offerings from Micro Gainz including their Dumbbell Fractional Plates, Fractional Weight Plates, and more.

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  • Intek Strength Neutral Grip Bar – The MOST Expensive Multi Grip Bar – 2026 Review

    May 2, 2024 /
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    The Intek Strength Neutral Grip Bar is a great performing bar and possibly the only solid option on the market that ticks ALMOST every box.…

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  • Primal Armor Appalachian Bar Review – Better than the Duffalo in 2026?

    August 8, 2023 /
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    The Primal Armor Appalachian Bar is one of the first releases from Primal Armor. A company who has plans to do a LOT in the…

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  • Prime Fitness Super Squat Bar Review – 2026

    February 24, 2023 /
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    The Prime Fitness Super Squat Bar is tough to look at, store, and set up. But it handles wonderfully. If you are looking for the…

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  • The BEST Cable Attachments For Your Garage Gym – 2026

    February 21, 2023 /
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    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…

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  • Mutant Metals UDA Review – 2026

    February 15, 2023 /
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    The Mutant Metals UDA is in a league of it's own, and supporting them is supporting a dude who lifts from his garage. One of…

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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.
    @fwiffo42

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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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