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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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    Wide Body Bench Review – Creative But Flawed – 2026

    October 9, 2025 /

    The Wide Body Bench is the most creative bench I've used. But it is lacking in almost every single way that matters to the average home gym owner.

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    Bells of Steel Buzz-Saw Heavy-Duty Adjustable Bench V2 Review

    October 9, 2025 /

    The Bells of Steel Buzz-Saw Heavy-Duty Adjustable Bench V2 is a heavy and rock solid bench. But the attachments are an after thought, several features are lacking, and the price is just not reasonable compared to other offerings on the market.

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    REP Leg Extension & Leg Curl Bench Attachment

    August 9, 2025 /

    The REP Leg Curl/Leg Extension Bench Attachment is one of the biggest releases for REP in years. The king of home gym benches has FINALLY added to their ecosystem.

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

    July 23, 2025 /

    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 not be the best fit for everyone.

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    REP x Dialed Motion Leg Developer Attachment Coming 2026

    July 12, 2025 /

    The Dialed Motion Leg Developer was demoed at HomeGymCon and was one of the most sought after pieces. As a bench attachment fiend, I am VERY intrigued.

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    BootySprout Pro Review – The BEST Hip Thrust Machine For Your Home Gym in 2026

    June 20, 2025 /

    Hip Thrusts are awesome, but they are a pain to set up. The BootySprout Pro aims to fix this for the serious home gym lifter.

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    EVOLPOW P3A Tank Review – The BEST Budget All-In-One Home Gym Rack in 2026?

    June 16, 2025 /

    The EVOLPOW P3A Tank All-In-One Power Rack does a LOT, in a small space, with a tight budget. But it does have some compromises to do so.

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    Prime Prototype Trap Bar – 4 Bars in 1

    April 25, 2025 /

    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, Master of None?

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    Shogun FLEX Review – Power Packed and Portable – 2025

    October 31, 2024 /

    I am impressed by how well the Shogun FLEX and the full line of accessories work. But the price and limited resistance profile might be a deal breaker for some.

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  • Exxentric kBox V5 Review – The BEST Flywheel Device For Your Home Gym?

    October 17, 2024 /

    The Exxentric kBox V5 Active Platform is a premium option with very few small nitpicky flaws. The key decision isn't should you buy from Exxentric, but should you own a Flywheel at all?

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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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