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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
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    ANCORE Pro Review – Better Than A Cable Machine In 2026?

    May 8, 2026 /

    The ANCORE Pro brings us a cable machine the size of a foot long sandwich. But can it replace a larger piece of equipment for most home gyms?

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    Buy This Preacher Curl Attachment For Your Home Gym In 2026

    February 5, 2026 /

    Preacher Curls can go from great to terrible if the angles, padding, and features aren't dialed in. After using half a dozen, here are my favorites.

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    REP x Kleva Built Adroit Landmine Review – Almost Perfect

    February 4, 2026 /

    The REP x Kleva Built Adroit Landmine is the gold standard for top tier landmines. I could see some areas for minor improvement, but it is damn near perfect.

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    ForceUSA Tandem Tower – The Best Cable Tower in 2026?

    December 12, 2025 /

    The ForceUSA Tandem Tower is one of the more unique cable towers on the market with 3x3 1" uprights and hardware, paired with swivel arms, a 250lb stack, AND dual uprights.

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    REP Belt Squat Review – Unexpected Winner w/ VOLTRA I

    December 12, 2025 /

    I’ve done a lot of belt squat variations over the years, and nothing has stayed in the rotation very long. The REP Belt Squat w/ the Spud Inc Pillow Belt and VOLTRA I combo looks to be a mainstay for the foreseeable future.

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    REP Pegasus Review – Almost Perfect Rack Attachment – 2026

    November 12, 2025 /

    The REP Pegasus is one of the more refined rack attachments, and it also has a number of unique features, putting it in a level on its own.

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    Gentleman Fitness Universal Leg Developer Review 2026

    October 9, 2025 /

    The Gentleman Fitness Universal Leg Developer is a great concept, but a failed implementation in almost every aspect.

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    REP Nighthawk Bench Review: My Wife’s Favorite Bench of 2026

    October 9, 2025 /

    The REP Nighthawk might just be the PERFECT Home Gym bench for gym's with multiple athletes looking to own only one bench. But it still has no attachments. Womp Womp.

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    Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2 Review

    October 9, 2025 /

    The Ironmaster Super Bench Pro V2 has the most expansive ecosystem for attachments, and might have the most "hacks" due to some design choices. But their attachments and finishing touches haven't changed much in over a decade and are trailing behind the competition.

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

    October 9, 2025 /

    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 bench for you, or far from it.

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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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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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