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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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    FreeMax Weight Releasers Review – Great, But Also Not – 2026

    May 1, 2026 /

    The FreeMax Weight Releasers are a mixed bag. Some pieces are FANTASTICALLY detailed, and others are completely ignored and frustrating.

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    NordBench Pro Review – Over 6 Months Of Expert Use

    December 19, 2025 /

    The NordBench Pro is a quality BUDGET option for Smaller Athletes looking to add a few exercises to their rotation, or build a fairly robust inside home gym with this as their cornerstone piece.

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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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    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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    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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    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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  • 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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