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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
  • 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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    Micro Gainz – Dumbbell Plates, Micro Plates, and More – 2025

    September 19, 2024 /

    Today we take a look at the full offerings from Micro Gainz including their Dumbbell Fractional Plates, Fractional Weight Plates, and more.

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    The Tib Bar Guy Nordic Back Extension Machine V2 – 2025 Review

    August 26, 2024 /

    The Tib Bar Guy Nordic Back Extension Machine V2 is cheaper than most of its competition and offers more exercise options than most of them as well. But there are some quality control issues that have me concerned for the longevity of the product.

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  • Shogun NORD-EX Review 2025 – The BEST Nordic Combo for a home gym?

    August 12, 2024 /

    The Shogun NORD-EX has a lot of premium features and is by far the most aesthetically pleasing option on the market. For some people this will be perfect, but it isn't MY favorite option.

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    BaseBlocks The Nordic Plus – A Terrible Choice in 2025

    August 7, 2024 /

    The BaseBlocks The Nordic Plus is the lowest cost option for a combo Nordic and Back Extension. But that is where the good things end for this. My recommendation is to save a few bucks and buy one of the other models available from another company.

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    Intek Strength Neutral Grip Bar – The MOST Expensive Multi Grip Bar – 2026 Review

    May 2, 2024 /

    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. You are unfortunately going to pay for it.

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

    April 17, 2024 /

    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 is a fun and unique bar worth a look for those that own every other specialty bar.

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    The BEST Freak Athlete Nordic Hyper GHD Review – 2024

    November 23, 2023 /

    The review you've been waiting for. Over 2 months of use, the pros, cons, ups and downs... everything for the Freak Athlete Nordic Hyper GHD.

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    The BulletProof Fitness Isolator Review – Adaptable But Flawed – 2026

    October 25, 2023 /

    The BulletProof Fitness Isolator isn't the answer for everyone, but very likely is the PERFECT addition for some.

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    Primal Armor Appalachian Bar Review – Better than the Duffalo in 2026?

    August 8, 2023 /

    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 home gym space.

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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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