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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

Hey! If you aren't finding what you need, feel free to contact me directly: JoeGray@GrayMatterLifting.com

  • Yosuda EM1 Long-Stride Magnetic Elliptical Machine

    December 19, 2025 /
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    The Yosuda EM1 Long-Stride Magnetic Elliptical Machine is a compact cardio option with a budget price and basic offerings. That is all I want in…

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  • Balancefrom SKI MACHINE – Budget SkiErg in 2026

    December 12, 2025 /
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    The Balancefrom SKI MACHINE is a STUPIDLY low price. But there are already some tradeoffs right out the gate that concern me.

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  • FEIER Star 100 Folding Treadmill Review – Almost Great

    October 29, 2025 /
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    The FEIER Star 100 Folding Treadmill folds, inclines, and has a sizeable weight limit. But the accessories are lacking in execution, the store feature is…

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  • REP Strive Series Curved Treadmill – The BEST Treadmill For Home Gyms in 2026?

    July 18, 2025 /
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    The REP Strive Series Curved Treadmill was a big hit at HomeGymCon and has some features that have intrigued even this home gym powerlifter.

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  • MERACH NovaRow R50 Rower Review – BUDGET Concept2?

    January 20, 2025 /
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    The MERACH NovaRow R50 Rower is half the cost of the Concept2. But there is 1 key consideration before you buy.

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  • Xebex XT4 Sled Review – The Best Sled For A Home Gym in 2025?

    June 26, 2024 /

    The Xebex XT4 Sled is the best Home Gym Sled we've used so far. There is plenty of room for improvement, but it is a…

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  • Torque Tank M1 Review – 2026

    September 27, 2023 /
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    I've used half a dozen sleds in my garage gym. They all had cons that made me keep looking. Will the Torque Tank M1 be…

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  • Exer-Genie Truck Pull Simulator Review

    June 19, 2022 /
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    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.

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  • Breath Belt Review

    February 2, 2022 /
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    The Breath Belt works. Probably for a number of things, but I've witnessed it and felt it work with new athletes and experienced athletes.

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  • Sanddune Stepper Review – 2026

    April 3, 2019 /
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    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…

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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!
    @user-zy1lg9no2o
  • 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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