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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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  • Freak Athlete ABX Review – The Best All Around Bench in 2026

    February 13, 2026 /
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    The Freak Athlete ABX isn’t the best at any one thing, but I think it is the most suitable one and done bench for a…

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

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    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…

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  • Buy THIS Adjustable Bench For Your Home Gym In 2026

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    We are going to walk through my past decade of experience with adjustable benches, and help YOU pick the right one for YOUR Home Gym.

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  • NoCo Lifting Belt Review – The BEST 2nd Belt You Can Buy?

    August 10, 2025 /
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  • FreeMax Weight Releasers – Gimmick Or Guaranteed Gains?

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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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  • Iron Bull Strength Frankenstein Power Rack – The BEST Home Gym Power Rack in 2026

    June 8, 2025 /
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    The Iron Bull Strength Frankenstein Power Rack ticks a lot of boxes, but will it be the right solution for the average home gym owner?

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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,…

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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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  • Radian Sliding Grip Barbell V2 Review – INTENSE Chest Pump or Newest Gimmick?

    April 17, 2024 /
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    The Radian Sliding Grip Barbell V2 is one of the more unique specialty bars I've ever owned. It could use some V3 tweaks, but it…

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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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    Audrey Gray
  • This is truly a great review. Fair review. Made me want it more despite its shortcomings.
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  • 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
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    Jamie Gray
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  • 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!
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  • 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.
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  • 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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  • The opening segment was awesome, Joe! Great review presented in a creative format!
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  • 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.
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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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