The GymCrafter Podcast

It's the little touches that really make our garage gyms great. On today's episode, I share a bunch of things that make me really love my gym, but that I'd probably never make a video on. Big time bonus points if you get the thumbnail!😂 Featured in this video: Legion Protein Powder: https://legionathletics.com/products/supplements/whey-protein-powder/ Freedom Fitness: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freedom-fitness/ Use code “GC1“ for % off! Ulanzi Phone Tripod: https://www.ulanzi.com/collections/phone-tripods/products/mt85-automatic-pop-up-phone-tripod UAG Phone Mount: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/uag-mag-mount/ Swivel Shackles (2-3/4”): https://amzn.to/413sKgs Foam Pads: https://amzn.to/4sI0trR Ice Shaker Tumbler: https://amzn.to/4so0OiB Drink Spotter: https://www.massenomics.com/shop/drink-spotter-xl Barbell Rescue: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/barbell-rescue/ Use code “gymcrafter“ for % off! RitFit: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ritfit/ Lem’s Shoes: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/lems-primal-3/ 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 1:52 Turning Down Free Stuff 5:22 The In Between Stuff 7:09 The Stinkers 11:55 Logo Floor Tile 13:45 Tripod & Phone Holder 21:42 Swivel Shackles 23:51 Foam pads 25:12 Ice Shaker Tumbler 28:08 Barbell Rescue Oil 30:51 Rit Fit Kettlebell 34:44 Steel Bells 37:25 Lem’s Shoes *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

It's fun to buy stuff for your garage gym... If you're a garage gym nerd. Otherwise, more gear could quite possibly be ruining your results. In this episode, I discuss the benefits of simplicity in both your gym and your training. GymCrafter YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafter GymCrafter Training YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafterTraining 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 1:33 Lifecycle of a Master 5:17 Training Advice From a Master 6:40 Fun vs. Results 8:26 Complex Smith Machines 13:02 Complex Cable Attachments 16:23 Complex Programming 24:12 The Experiment 25:11 Twin #1 32:42 Twin #2 38:32 The Results 41:41 What You Should Do

There's a very good chance that sometime down the road, I'll be rebuilding my garage gym from scratch... again! But this time, it will be for completely different goals. In this episode, I take you through the entire gym build piece by piece! Featured in this video: GymCrafter Training YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafterTraining John Rusin Bands: https://drjohnrusin.com/product/resistance-bands/ Living.Fit Bands: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-bands/ Pro Kettlebells: https://prokettlebell.com Freak Athlete Adj Kettlebell: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freak-athlete-kettlebell/ Rep AB-5200: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ab5200-v2/ Reppin Dumbbells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-pepin-fast-db/ PowerBlocks: https://powerblock.com Black Widow DB Cart: https://blackwidowtg.com/products/dumbell-cart FA Hyper Pro: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freak-athlete-hyper-pro/ TBG Nordic V3: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/tbg-nordic/ Freedom Fitness: https://freedomfitnessequipment.com *code GC1 = 5% off! Rep Strive Treadmill: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-strive-tread/ GoRuck Rucker 4.0: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/goruck-rucker-4/ Yes 4 All Ruck Plates: https://amzn.to/4syUwgr FringeSport Savage Plates: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-savage-bumpers/ Rep Calibrated Plates: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-cal-steel-plates/ XMaster Grip Plates: https://www.xmasterfitness.com/products/urethane-black-grip-plate---gray-lb- Rep Open Trap Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-open-trap-bar/ Rep Ares 2.0: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ares-2-0/ Trak Handles Sport: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/trak-handle-sport/ Rep Atlas Attachment: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-atlas-wide/ MAG Grips: https://www.maxagrip.com Rogue VBar: https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-rotating-v-grip-cable-attachment Rep Strap: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-long-strap/ Belt Fed Strength: https://www.beltfedstrength.com Eclipse Grips: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/eclipse-grips/ Dialed Motion Leg Developer: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/dialed-leg-developer/ American Barbell Power Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ab-mammoth-power-bar/ Rep Cambered Swiss Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-cambered-swiss-bar/ Kleva Landmine: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-kleva-landmine/ 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 2:07 How I’ve Built My Gym 4:50 GymCrafter Training 5:42 New Needs In The Gym 8:11 New Gym Guidelines 9:57 6 Movement Patterns 12:06 6 Aspects of Health 19:17 The Golden Rule 20:04 Building the Gym 20:43 Bands 23:47 Kettlebells 30:19 Bench 33:35 Dumbbells 41:38 Back Extension 46:24 Cardio 51:35 Rucking 55:34 Weight Plates 58:59 OTB 1:02:29 Cables and Rack 1:12:20 Attachments 1:21:47 Leg Developer 1:24:16 Barbell 1:27:02 Landmine 1:29:00 What’s Missing? *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

It's one thing to build a garage gym. It's another to know the best ways to use it to achieve your goals. In this podcast I talk about the challenges of knowing what kind of training to do and launch the brand new YouTube channel: GymCrafter Training!!! Featured in this video: The GymCrafter Training Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafterTraining Pain Free Performance Book - https://amzn.to/46n33dG 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 00:31 What To Do In the Gym? 10:48 Are We Helpful? 13:20 GymCrafter Training is Live! 13:47 Who It’s For 18:25 What’s on the Channel? 25:42 Coming Soon 34:22 Monetized? 36:35 Who Should Check It Out? 38:20 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! *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases

How do you make sure you spend your home gym dollars wisely and build a gym you'll actually use and love for years to come? Try the toolbox method of building a garage gym! 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 1:30 Wood Shop 4:00 The Projects 7:20 The analogy 9:00 The basic toolbox 13:15 Job specific tools 14:49 Enthusiasts 16:34 Pendulum squat 19:29 bench vs rack 21:50 Smith machines 28:04 Results vs fun 32:16 What are you building? 36:52 Rent or buy? 42:27 Quality 45:38 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!

The explosion in home and garage gym companies has brought some very cool products. It's also brought a lot of middle of the road, "me too" type stuff. In this episode, I cover when that stuff is good and when it's maybe not. Mentioned in this video: 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/ 0:00 Intro 1:41 Home Gym Con Vendors 9:24 Comparing products 12:03 Vander??? 14:53 What is “just fine” 20:48 Drawbacks to “just fine” 22:45 Customer service 23:16 Dangers of comparison 26:10 The “just fine” customer 30:42 A great deal!!! 34:10 When it’s not just fine *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

It's one thing to build a great garage gym; it's another to get great results from that gym. Even if you've had your gym for a while, plateaus can be depressing and hard to break. In this episode, I'll give you 10 ways to get a new level of results from the gym you already have! 0:00 Intro 3:00 Hire a coach 10:27 Work a program 17:36 Leave life outside the gym 22:08 Consistency 28:42 Expanding your training 37:00 Sell your old stuff 43:34 Make every rep count 49:14 Change your training 56:05 Go minimalist 1:03:52 Supplement break 1:10:39 Wrap up Mentioned in this video: Dr. John Rusin Coaching - https://www.drjohnrusincoaching.com MAPS Anabolic - https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-anabolic/ MAPS RGB Bundle - https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-super-bundle/ Athlene X Programs - https://athleanx.com/the-training Jeff Nippard Programs - https://jeffnippard.com/collections/all Lebe Stark YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lebe-stark 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!

If a reviewer is making money from their reviews, can those reviews be trusted? What things could reviewers do better to be more trustworthy? On this episode of the podcast, I dive deep into this topic and ask for your feedback too! 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 1:05 GymCrafter Update 7:42 I hired a coach! 8:24 The new channel 12:07 YT Reviews 15:51 Free products 33:50 Free trips 51:32 Pay to play reviews 1:09:51 Buyer beware 1:13:30 Affiliate links 1:30:51 The solution *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!

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!