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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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  • The BEST Cable Attachments For Your Garage Gym – 2026

    February 21, 2023 /
    The Garage Gym Basics Cable Attachmentsv2 min

    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 /
    UDA Side Shot 2

    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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  • Mutant Metals Snap Back Rollers Review – 2026

    September 10, 2022 /
    MutantMetals Goo

    The Mutant Metals Snap Back Rollers are FIRE. There are a few things they could fix/address, but these are a staple in my gym.

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  • Gut Wrench Review

    February 10, 2022 /
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    I grabbed the Gut Wrench to fill a gap hoping I could find space wherever I felt like. Hopefully, this will be my final landmine.

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  • Mutant Metals Custom Rack Attached Bench Dock Review

    August 31, 2020 /
    MM Bench Dock Premier scaled

    Chris from Mutant Metals made me this bench dock BEFORE he officially started Mutant Metals. I believe myself and Josh Sutelman are the only two…

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  • The BEST Mouthguard For Powerlifters – Impact PowerLIFT Mouthguard Review 2026

    August 24, 2020 /
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    Impact took your normal mouthguard and trimmed the fat, added some muscle where it counts, and has built a mouthguard FOR powerlifters. What I’m saying…

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  • Wall Control – Comprehensive Guide – 2026

    August 10, 2020 /
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    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…

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  • The Powertec Levergym DIY Belt Squat

    January 31, 2019 /
    PL Belt Squat

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

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  • This Is How To Refurbish Your Used Weight Plates In 2026

    June 7, 2018 /
    The Garage Gym Basics Olympic Plate Refurb v2 min

    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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  • The Gray Matter Lab – V3

    December 11, 2017 /
    V3 Lab

    The Gray Matter Lab - V3 is another step in my journey to owning the most badass garage gym I could. Some big moves here!

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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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