Episodes
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Is It Worth Spending MORE On Your Garage Gym? | Ep 87
With so many good home gym options out there, is it worth spending more on gear that all looks the same online? What do you get when you spend more on your garage gym? What do you lose when you spend less? Featured in this video: 🏋🏼♂️ Rep Ares 2.0…
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Are Marketers Ruining YOUR Garage Gym Experience? | Ep 86
It looks like the marketers have their hands all over the garage gym space these days! In this episode, we'll review 3 times in the last week that marketers made the home gym space worse, not better. We'll also talk about what you might be able to do about it! Featured in this video: 💪🏻Freak...
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Is ai Slop Ruining The Garage Gym Space? | GC Pod Ep 85
AI is part of our world now, whether we like it or not. And that means that all aspects of the garage gym world will be affected. Not just by ai, but by the acceptance of mediocrity that it brings with it. Is ai going to make your home gym better, or worse? It's up to you! Check out the new...
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If Your Favorite Garage Gym Company Was a SuperHero... | Ep 84
It's time for a fun episode specifically for all the home gym NERDS out there! If your favorite garage gym company was a superhero, which one would they be? I answer that question for 20 garage gym companies in this episode! Check out the new GymCrafter t-shirt store: GymCrafter.com/shop Partners…
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Is Your Rep Fitness Rack OBSOLETE??? | Ep 83
Clickbait title and thumbnail? Yep! Still worth a listen? Yep! Rep Fitness has recently made some decisions that have upset their PR4000 and Altitude rack customers. Some of them, anyway. In this episode I cover the issue completely as well as chime in with some tips for Rep on how I think they...
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What is the future of YOUR home gym??? | Ep 82
One of the best things about Home Gym Con is being able to step back and look at the industry as a whole. With everyone who matters in attendance, it's easy to see the future of the space. And the future looks bright! New merch store: GymCrafter.com/shop Featured in this video: 🏃🏻♂️Rep Strive...
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Tales From Home Gym Con | Ep 81
The best thing about going to Home Gym Con is the memories you make while you are there. In this episode, I tell some of my favorite stories from the trip and review some of my favorite gear too! Check out the new GymCrafter training channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafterTraining Featured…
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Underrated Things YOU NEED in Your Garage Gym | Ep 78
It's easy to forget about the basics, the oldies but goodies, or just the things you never knew about in the first place. In this podcast, I share a sizeable list of things that will add an outsized impact to your results in your garage gym! Featured in this video: 👴🏻Training over 40 episode:...
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Your Garage Gym Is Overrated, Change My Mind! | Ep 77 + Giveaway!!!
There is a lot of stuff in the world of garage gyms that is overrated. Join in and argue with me about why I'm wrong about your favorite piece of gear, training method, or YouTube channel. The comments on this one should be fun! Check out the new GymCrafter training channel:...
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The Ultimate Garage Gym Cable System Buying Guide | Ep 76
Cable systems make a great addition to any home or garage gym. The hard part is picking the right cable system for you. DIY, cable tower, functional trainer, or fully integrated? With so many choices, it can get confusing... Until now! In this episode, I'll help you pick out the perfect new cable...
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6 Reasons You NEED Cables In Your Garage Gym | Ep 75
After free weights, cables and cable systems are the single most versatile thing you can add to your garage gym. In this episode, I cover 6 reasons you should consider adding them to your home gym. Oh, and I give away more equipment, too. Check out this episode to see how you can win a free…
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How Strong Are You??? | Ep 74 + Giveaway!!!
You'll never be big or strong enough for the YouTube comment section, but if you train in your garage gym to be bigger, stronger, and more capable, how do you rank your results? In this podcast, you'll learn everything you need to know to find out just how you compare to other garage gym owners!...
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The Stuff I Actually Use in my Gym | Ep 73
YouTube reviewers can fall into a pattern of telling just how great every product they review is. But when it comes to knowing what they really think is the best, there's nothing better than seeing what they actually use in their garage gyms. Here's all the stuff I've been using lately, and some…
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7 Garage Gym Truths + GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT! | Ep 72
There are certain things about being a "garage gym person" that we all kind of take for granted. In this episode, I have some fun talking about them. I also let you know about the upcoming giveaway podcast series where you can win some seriously cool garage gym gear! Featured in this video: Force...
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These Make Me Love My Garage Gym! | Ep 71
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:...
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Is More Better in Our Garage Gyms? | GC Pod Ep 70
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...
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Building My New Gym From Scratch | Ep 69
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…
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What To Do In Your New Gym & NEW Channel Launch!!! | Ep 68
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...
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The Smart Way to Build a Garage Gym - The Toolbox Method | Ep 67
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:...
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Your Garage Gym Gear Is Just Fine... Or Is It? | Ep 66
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 -...
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10 Awesome Tips For Better Results From Your Garage Gym in 2026 | Ep 65
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...
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5 Ways YouTube Reviewers Could Be More Trustworthy | Ep 64
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:...
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Is This The Golden Age of Garage Gyms? | Ep 63
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:...
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Vulcan Strength vs. Gluck’s Gym... So We’re Suing People Now? | Ep 62
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!…
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What Do You Get When You Spend More on Your Garage Gym? | Ep 61
"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...
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Force USA vs. The Competition & Questions That Changed My Mind! | Ep 60
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...
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Garage Gym Tips For Living Past 40 pt. 2 | GC Pod Ep 59
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…
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Garage Gym Tips For Effective Training After 40 pt. 1 | Ep 58
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…
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I Use These EVERY DAY! | Bells of Steel Cable Towers Review
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:...
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9 Ways To Know Good Garage Gym Companies From Bad | Ep 57
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...
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Things You NEED To Know B4 Buying Garage Gym Machines | Ep 56
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:...
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Wait For New Release Garage Gym Gear Or Buy What’s Out Now? | Ep 55
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...
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What I Brought Home (And Didn’t) From Home Gym Con | Ep 54
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:...
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6 Garage Gym Trends To Keep An Eye On In 2025 | Ep 53
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:...
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How Bad Products Happen & 10 Other Things I Learned at Home Gym Con | Ep 52
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...
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Good Enough To Go Again? Home Gym Con 2025 Wrap Up | Ep 51
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...
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Is Your Garage Gym Gear Good Enough? | Ep 49
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:...
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What Coverage Do YOU Want to See From Home Gym Con? | Ep 49
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:...
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10 Things I Wish I’d Done Differently When I Built My Garage Gym | Ep 48
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...
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8 Ways To Get More From Your Garage Gym! | Ep 47
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:...
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22 Places To Buy US Made, Tariff Free Garage Gym Gear | Ep 46
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:...
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Should You Give These Garage Gym Companies Your Money? | Ep 45
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...
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Garage Gym Tariffs. What Can You Do? | Ep 44
Wondering how tariffs may impact your home gym purchases? Want to know what to do about adding new things to your garage gym when tariff related price increases are on the horizon? This is the podcast for you! Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter:...
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Better Ways To Save Money On Your Garage Gym | Ep 43
When trying to save money on your garage gym, it can be tempting to go cheap. But other options will serve you much better in the long run. Learn how to save money AND build a gym you love in this episode! Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter:...
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How Much Do You Have To Spend On Garage Gym Gear? | Episode 42
Ever wonder how two pieces of garage gym equipment with the same specs can cost drastically different prices? In this episode I take a close look at budget, mid-tier, and high end garage gym gear to see why they cost what they do and if they are worth your money. 0:00 Intro & Overview 3:55…
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7 Traps To Avoid When Buying Gear For Your Garage Gym | GymCrafter Podcast Episode 41
It's hard to find reliable information when buying things for your garage gym. And there's way too much to pick from these days, a lot of it from sketchy companies. So how do you pick to make sure you don't waste your money? By checking out this podcast, of course! Links: Fringe Sport Dane 2.0:...
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10 Things Garage Gym Companies Should Improve Now | Ep 40
There are a ton of great companies in the garage gym space, but none of them are perfect. If many of them fixed these 10 things today, we'd all be happier customers and probably spend more money! Bells reverse hammer install video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtHym-5hLqA Force USA leg sled:...
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Can These Garage Gym Companies Get Out of the Friend Zone? | Ep 39
It breaks my heart, but companies we want to love sometimes don't give us reasons to be more than friends. In this episode, we talk about 4 large garage gym companies that have found themselves stuck firmly in the friend zone. Is there hope for them to be more than friends? Let me know in the...