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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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    Chirp Contour Review – Back Massage HEAVEN – 2026

    October 20, 2025 /

    The Chirp Contour works for the occasional back flair up, even better than my massage gun, but there are some key items to consider if you have consistent back pain before buying.

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    The BEST Nordic Bench For Your Home Gym – 2026

    July 24, 2025 /

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    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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    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 unanimous decision that this is our favorite sled to date.

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    September 27, 2023 /

    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 my final sled?

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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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