The GymCrafter Podcast

Wouldn't it be great to know you were in the "good old days" while you were actually in them? Instead of looking back fondly, you could enjoy them more. In this episode, I make a case that for garage gyms, that's exactly where we are right now! Mentioned in this video: Home Gym Con: https://homegymcon.com Apex Bench: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/apex-bench/ ABX Bench: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freak-athlete-abx/ Hyper Pro: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freak-athlete-hyper-pro/ Rep Smith: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-smith-machine/ Force C20: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-c20/ Rep Altitude System: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-altitude/ 1,000 True Fans: https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/ Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 2:00 Home Gym History 5:45 CrossFit Influence 9:05 The ‘Rona 10:30 Commercial Gear Traits 13:20 Build Quality 15:26 Multi Function 17:07 Niche Products 18:44 High Dollar Experiments 20:28 Better Prices 21:45 Narrow Appeal 23:30 The Golden Age? 25:19 New Products 30:59 Poised For Growth 32:38 Wrap Up *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!

In the last couple of weeks, Vulcan Strength has sued the Gluck's Gym You Tube channel for defamation because of a bad review. In this episode I dive deep into this lawsuit to dig out some lessons for us as consumers. Oh, I also weigh in pretty vocally on what I think of this whole thing! Mentioned in this video: Summary of suit: https://ppc.land/fitness-equipment-maker-files-defamation-suit-against-youtuber/ Pdf of actual case: https://ppc.land/content/files/2025/11/gov.uscourts.ncwd.121655.1.0.pdf Garage-Gyms review: https://www.garage-gyms.com/vulcan-talos-power-rack-dual-stack-multi-function-cable-trainer-review/ No Fate 24/7 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uc6AlmLW5gE Gluck’s Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUmEEvx5MM0&t=2s Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 1:26 Disclosure & qualifications 3:37 Lawsuit summary 7:11 My opinion 9:33 Vulcan’s reaction 15:18 Consumer lessons 16:04 Written reviews 27:05 Intentionally bad reviews? 33:37 Learning from negative reviews 35:44 Don’t trust those who don’t train 41:21 They actually sent this for review? 43:44 Company research 45:24 Pay to play 59:19 Review sites 1:04:59 The impact on YouTube reviewers 1:09:10 Types of reviews you can trust 1:15:48 What I do to be trustworthy *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!

"Buy once, cry once" is a saying you hear alot from people buying gear for their garage gym. But what does that acutally mean? What do you get when you spend more money? In this episode I cover many of the things that come with higher priced products and why you might want them. Mentioned in this video: Rep Fitness Ares 2.0: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ares-2-0/ Fringe Sport Dane 2.0: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-dane-2/ Synergy Custom Fitness: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/synergy-custom-fitness/ Badlands Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-badlands-bar/ Black Canyon Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-black-canyon-bar/ Eclipse Grips: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/eclipse-grips/ ATX Details Matter: https://youtu.be/bxbVSZpuerU?si=882fFce2OWsG6A5N Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 2:30 Overview 7:34 Customer service 12:50 Shipping 17:14 Instructions 20:54 Finish 24:24 Tolerance 28:42 Build quality 36:53 Details 45:26 Wrap up *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!

Get 5% off anything at Force USA, including their new 3x3 line: forceusa.com/gymcrafter With almost 26k views and 600 comments, the videos I published about Force USA's new 3x3 line have had me thinking and comparing them to the competition. In this podcast, I answer the most asked questions and share how your input has changed my mind about these products! Gymcrafter main affiliate page: GymCrafter.com/partners Mentioned In This Video: Save 5% on Force USA: ForceUSA.com/GymCrafter C20: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-c20/ FTR: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-ftr/ Tandem Tower: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-tt/ Sliding Bench: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-sliding-bench/ Bells of Steel Oblivyon Tower: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-3x3-tower/ Get Rxd Phoenix Tower: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/get-rxd-phoenix/ Rep Athena: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-athena/ Rep Ares 2.0: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ares-2-0/ Swivel Shackles: https://amzn.to/47tk4CJ Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to keep making videos like this for you as often as I do! *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases

At some point in our lives, we have to start training for our "healthspan". In other words, will we be capable people long into our older years? In this episode, I cover training for more than just size and strength, and how we can use our garage gyms to live well for a long time! Mentioned In This Video: Dr. Mike vs. Special Forces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60vVC-L-KBY Live Lean RX: https://liveleanrx.com MAPS 40+: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-40-plus/ Functional Power Training: https://drjohnrusin.com/product/fpt/ Pain Free Performance Book: https://amzn.to/4hkBh5R 6 Phase Dynamic WarmUp: https://drjohnrusin.com/the-perfect-10-minute-warm-up/ Outlive Book: https://amzn.to/48Bda0l OVR Jump Training: https://ovrperformance.com/collections/ovr-jump Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 5:41 6 Areas To Train Weekly 14:20 Cautionary Tales 19:15 My Markers 24:32 The Importance of a Plan 29:50 Recommended Programs 33:31 Warm Up Tools 36:23 Cardio vs. Conditioning Tools 47:16 Committing to Conditioning 48:30 The Importance of VO2 Max 52:24 Athleticism *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do! *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases

If you are building a garage gym and over 40, 50, or 60, you'll need to do it a bit differently than when you were younger. In this first of two episodes, I cover training and gym build tips that will help you prevent injury, recover better, and address your mobility. Mentioned In This Video: Slant Stack: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/slant-stack/ Flex Wedge: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/exp-edge-flex-wedge/ MAG Grips: https://www.maxagrip.com/products/ Rep Atlas: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-atlas-wide/ Eclipse Grips: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/eclipse-grips/ Neutral Camber Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-cambered-swiss-bar/ Helio Strap: https://amzn.to/4hlf6N0 Mammoth Belt Squat: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-mammoth-belt-squat/ Sled Tred: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/tbg-sledtred/ BC Strength Hip Thrust: https://www.bcstrength.com/collections/bestsellers/products/thruster-bar-lite The Ready State Free Trial: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/the-ready-state-free-trial/ MAPS Prime Pro: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-prime-pro/ MAPS Symmetry: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-symmetry/ Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ Chapters: 0:00 Intro 3:31 Injuries 4:35 The Prison Shower Rule 6:11 Non-Lifting Precautions 9:39 Gym Layout Tips 11:59 Age Appropriate Training Tools 19:30 Joint Safe Angles 23:18 Bench Angles 26:10 Recovery Bucks 34:28 Lower Recovery Equipment 39:03 Recovery Tools *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do! *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases

There are very few things in my garage gym every day, but the Bells of Steel single-stack cable towers are one of them. In this review, I cover why I like them and why I think they are perfect for most home and garage gyms. Mentioned In This Video: Bells of Steel Cable Towers: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-single-stack/ Fringe Sport Walrus: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-walrus/ Rep Fitness Adonis: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-fitness-adonis/ Bells Manticore Rack: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-manticore-4-post/ Matt Porter Accessories: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/porter-phys-ed/ Use code "GYMCRAFTER" for 5% off! 3x3 Tower Review: https://youtu.be/3oB9vcustsM?si=ihwj5Iua3zwFXSA0 Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 2:18 Why A Cable Tower? 3:26 Tower Ecosystem 7:47 Attachments 10:01 What I Like Most 16:44 What Could Be Better? 23:08 Wrap Up *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!

There are many ways to recognize a bad garage gym company. But what about the good ones? What do they all do that makes them good? In this episode, I'll go over 9 traits most quality home gym companies share. Mentioned In This Video: Force USA C10 Review: https://youtu.be/NWwsMlPP0Ik ForceUSA.com/gymcrafter - saves 10% on any order! Dialed Motion Leg Developer: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/dialed-motion/ Jacked Up Return Policy: https://jackedup.com/return-cancellation-policy/ Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 0:22 Force USA Trip Overview 5:19 Domestic Customer Service 8:32 Designers Who Lift 11:53 Avoiding Amazon Only 14:19 Fake Reviews 20:46 Listening To The Customer 25:34 Innovation 28:50 The Cheapest 33:06 False Websites 37:03 Return Policy 41:02 Wrap Up 42:17 A New GymCrafter Channel?! *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!

Exercise machines for your garage gym are getting more and more popular by the day. In this episode I go over everything you need to know BEFORE you buy a machine for your home gym. https://tidd.ly/4mKJxOa Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 3:05 Need To Know More 4:15 Knowing Your Training Style 6:34 3 Costs of Buying a Machine 15:59 Movement Patterns 17:19 Adding Volume 18:52 Limiting Systemic Fatigue 20:14 PT Applications 23:09 Ease of Use 25:10 Companies Gotta Sell! 26:13 Team Free Weight 26:52 More Enjoyable 27:10 More Versatile 27:49 Efficiency 29:01 Movement Patterns 30:02 Aging Well 31:32 Variability 32:29 Team Machine 33:07 No Barbell! 34:12 No Learning Curve 34:53 Better for Families 35:28 Training With Injuries 35:57 Hypertrophy 37:29 Cubs vs Sox 38:46 Which Team are You On? 40:10 What Should Your Gym Look Like? 43:00 Return of the ’70’s? 46:55 Wrap Up *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!

Buy new gear for your garage gym now, or wait until something better comes out? Wait for that new product that's supposed to come out from your favorite home gym company, or buy something that's available today? I'll answer these questions, with some specific examples, on this episode of the GymCrafter podcast. Automatically save 5% on ANY Force USA product: ForceUSA.com/gymcrafter Rep Fitness Smith Machine: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-smith-machine/ Bells of Steel Smith Machine: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-byob-smith-machine/ Dialed Motion Leg Developer: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/dialed-motion/ Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 2:55 Is It Obsolete? 6:00 Don’t Wait Forever 7:21 Don’t Go Into Debt 8:06 Companies Can’t Please Everyone 10:02 Affiliate Links! 11:18 Force USA C20 19:56 Beware the Marketing 21:51 Rep Bolt On Smith Machine 26:29 Dialed Motion Leg Developer 33:20 General Guidelines 33:37 The Importance of Resale Value 35:19 When to Settle 37:10 Stop Shopping! 38:23 Beware V1 Products *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!

What good is going to Home Gym Con to look at garage gym gear if you don't also bring some home! In this episode I share what I bought, what is now on my short list, and what I changed my mind on at this year's show! Highlighted Products: Synergy Delta Rack: https://synergycustomfitness.com/products/delta-5-tier-horizontal-rack Freedom Fitness Flooring: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freedom-flooring/ (Use code GC1 for 5% off) Matt Porter Rev Bar: https://porterpef.com/products/revbar Matt Porter Eclipse Grips: https://porterpef.com/products/eclipse-grip Matt Porter TNT HellBox: https://porterpef.com/products/tnt-hell-box-belt-squat-attachment ATX Leg Developer: https://www.atxfitness.com/atx-leg-extension-leg-curl-combo-bco-780 Dialed Motion: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/dialed-motion/ BWTG: https://blackwidowtg.com Rep Manual Treadmill: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-fitness/ Darko Lifting: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/darko-lifting/ Bare Steel Equipment Curl Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bare-steel-ez-bar/ Ancore: https://ancoretraining.com BulletProof Fitness: https://bulletprooffitnessequipment.com Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 2:44 Synergy Bracket 5:03 Custom Floor Tile 6:39 Rev Bar 9:03 TNT HellBox 10:46 ATX Leg Developer 24:00 Dialed Motion Leg Developer 25:01 Black Widow 27:27 Rep Manual Treadmill 29:25 Darko Spotter Arms 30:46 Mini Barbell 31:28 Bigger Garage! 32:16 Rackable Curl Bar 33:10 Voltra/Ancore 35:02 BulletProof Fitness *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do! *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases

Trends come and go in the garage gym industry and this year at Home Gym Con, it was easy to see quite a few of them. In this episode I cover 6 trends in garage gyms and ask for your help in seeing if they will stick around or not! Rep Smith Machine: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-smith-machine/ Bells of Steel Smith: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-byob-smith-machine/ Force USA C20 Video: https://youtu.be/NWwsMlPP0Ik Bells tower: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-single-stack/ Dialed Motion: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/dialed-motion/ Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 1:39 Smith Machines 8:27 All-In-One Trainers 15:43 Leg Developers 21:55 Rise of the Machines 33:54 Purpose Built Home Gym Gear 41:15 Smart Devices 48:22 Wrap Up *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!

Home Gym Con 2025 wasn't just a place to see cool new garage gym gear. It was also a place to learn about that gear and the industry. In this episode, I review 11 surprising things I learned at this year's convention. Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 1:48 I'm Tall! 3:00 RitFit 6:50 Marketing 10:36 Voltra 20:24 Ancore 22:53 I Need A Gimbal 24:37 Bad Product Releases 29:13 Small Fabricators 33:17 Details Matter 36:48 Pendulum Squats 40:03 We Are Out of Touch *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do! *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases

Home Gym Con 2025 in Louisville, KY was a fun, amazing, memorable blur. In this first of 4 Home Gym Con podcast episodes, I review the event overall, talk about what I liked and what should have been different, and lay out my plans for 2026! https://homegymcon.com https://www.youtube.com/@UCF-kK-HyM64cSH3H8QeMfMw Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!

Instead of overspending on equipment for our home and garage gyms, sometimes, the smart decision is to look for stuff that is "good enough". In this episode I talk about how to find out what is good enough for your gym and what isn't. American Barbell Grizzly Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ab-chewy-bar/ Rep Badlands Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-badlands-bar/ Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do! *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases

Home Gym Con is 16 days away and the biggest reason I'm going is to bring you as much coverage as I can. With 125 vendors, I won't be able to cover everything, so in this podcast I review my current content plan and ask you to help in every area! Home Gym Con: https://homegymcon.com Vendor List: https://homegymcon.com/vendors/ Rep NightHawk bench: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-nighthawk/ Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 0:59 What is Home Gym Con? 3:49 Why I’m going 9:58 2 things I’m not doing 11:12 Brands I’m not covering 14:13 Brands I am covering 28:28 Content plans 32:33 What would you like to see? *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!

I've built or helped build quite a few garage gyms in the last 8 years of running GymCrafter and I learn things every time. In this episode I review 10 things I'll do differently next time! Freedom Fitness Flooring: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freedom-flooring/ Code GC1 saves you 5% Walking pad: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/walking-pad/ Code GYMCRAFTER saves you up to 30% off purchases over $279 American Barbell power bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ab-ss-elite-power-bar/ American Barbell Chewy bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ab-chewy-bar/ Rep Black Diamond bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-black-diamond/ Rep Badlands bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-badlands-bar/ Rep open trap bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-open-trap-bar/ Bells open trap bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-open-trap-bar/ Rep cambered Swiss bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-cambered-swiss-bar/ Bells Arch Nemesis bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-swiss-bar/ Bare Steel EZ curl bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bare-steel-ez-bar/ Black Widow VHS bar: https://blackwidowtg.com/products/vhs-bar?_pos=1&_sid=74073b561&_ss=r Freak Athlete Hyper Pro: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freak-athlete/ Tib Bar Guy Sled Tred: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/tbg-sledtred/ Rep NightHawk: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-nighthawk/ Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 2:50 Different flooring 7:01 Paying for installation 7:48 Running electric 9:47 Side mount garage door opener 11:22 Clearing the space first 12:54 A place to walk 19:49 Less barbells 24:06 More specialty bars 28:33 Being more open minded 31:05 Home Gym Con 33:19 Less overthinking 36:19 Wrap up *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!

Having a great garage gym is only half the battle. Getting the most out of it is the other half. In this episode I review 8 common ways people miss out on the benefits of their garage gym. MAPS Anabolic: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-anabolic/ Slant Stack: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/slant-stack/ Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 2:16 Letting perfect be the enemy of good 4:58 Trigger sessions 9:17 Micro sessions 15:52 Getting more from what you have 23:30 Learn from others 27:46 Training discipline 30:45 Training smart 33:16 Periodization 36:05 Movement variations 38:09 Implement variation 39:47 Staying focused 45:55 Wrap up *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!

If you live in the US and want to avoid tariffs when buying gear for your garage gym, the best way to do that is to buy gear made in the US. In this episode, I give you a brief overview of 22 options to do that! Rogue: https://www.roguefitness.com Black Widow: https://blackwidowtg.com Elite FTS: https://www.elitefts.com Sorinex: https://www.sorinex.com American Barbell: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/american-barbell/ Surplus Strength: https://surplusstrength.com StrayDog Strength: https://straydogstrength.com Wright Equipment: https://wrightequipment.com Homegrown Lifting: https://homegrownlifting.com Weight it Out: https://www.weightitout.us Intek Strength: https://www.intekstrength.com The Strength Co.: https://www.thestrength.co Texas Power Bars: https://texaspowerbars.com Solid Bar Fitness: https://solidbarfitness.com Iron Master: https://www.ironmaster.com PowerBlock: https://powerblock.com AbMat: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/abmat/ Darko Lifting: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/darko-lifting/ Belt Fed Strength: https://www.beltfedstrength.com MicroGainz: https://microgainz.com Arm Assassin: https://www.armassassinstrengthshop.com JD Gym Equipped: https://jdgymequipped.com Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 1:40 Is made in the US better? 2:47 Rogue 3:40 Black Widow 4:51 Elite FTS and Sorinex 6:35 American Barbell 8:29 Surplus Strength 9:27 Stray Dog Strength 10:25 Wright Equipment 11:29 Homegrown Lifting 14:03 Weight It Out 16:25 The Strength Co 18:03 Intel 18:52 PowerBlocks 19:35 Iron Master 21:25 Texas Power Bar 22:56 Solid Bar Fitness 24:41 AbMat 27:51 Darko Lifting 29:01 Micro Gainz 29:51 Belt Fed Strength 30:57 Wrap Up *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!

Ethic and honesty should matter when deciding where to spend your garage gym dollars... But do they actually end making a difference in the end? How badly does a company need to behave before people stop shopping there? In this episode we take a look at some recent examples and whether or not they've actually made a difference. Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 3:04 Legal disclaimer 3:47 Integrity 5:12 Episode overview 6:10 Rogue vs Kleva 22:53 Force 6 vs. Darko 31:01 Mikolo vs. accurate specs 35:07 BLUSLM vs. MAG 39:20 PRx and redemption *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!