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!

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!

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: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 3:41 Who is affected? 4:15 Is this all new? 5:08 How to react 7:45 Will people stop buying? 9:10 The “old man” approach 11:19 The news 14:03 How much will prices go up? 17:04 Will they go out of business? 19:00 How long will this last? 19:45 When to buy 20:53 Should you buy now? 24:18 Will companies eat the tariffs? 27:49 Will prices go back down? 30:39 Who will rip off their customers? 33:30 Why domestic prices are also going up 36:51 Who will pay these prices??? 39:42 The biggest impact of tariffs 43:29 Buy now? 44:15 Buy domestically? 47:37 Now is the time for used 50:03 The importance of integrity 50:41 Don’t shop angry 51:00 Do you really need it? 51:53 Doing more with what you have 52:53 Being patient *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

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: 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! 0:00 Intro 1:40 Recap of last episode 5:44 Commercial to home gym 9:10 Other’s mistakes 11:12 New to working out 12:40 Lever gyms 14:19 Starting small 16:57 2 more appropriate options 21:02 When you can’t afford it 23:14 When you might actually want to go cheap 25:03 Never do this!

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 Pricing & Value 5:58 Hidden Differences 7:28 Barbell Steel 12:00 Rack Uprights 17:46 Bolts & Fasteners 21:16 Pulley Quality 22:38 Cable Quality 26:30 Weight Capacity 30:53 Finish Quality 33:26 Small Touches 36:06 Customer Service 47:16 R&D and Product Development 54:45 IP Theft 56:24 Buying on a Budget 1:02:44 What Do YOU Want To See? 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

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: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-dane-2/ Dane 2.0 Initial Review: https://youtu.be/nYHUbUN3V2g Fringe Sport SilverBack Dumbbells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-silverbacks/ Fringe Sport Bumper Plates: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-bumpers/ BOS Manticore Rack: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-manticore-4-post/ Pod #39 It’s Not Me, It’s You: https://youtu.be/0QMLA9H1Z0A 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 0:47 Rack Recap 6:00 Ask Yourself These Questions 9:50 Buy For Your Needs 15:54 How To Check For Fit 25:40 Finding Reviews You Can Trust 37:17 Limiting the Selection 50:55 How to Not Overthink 56:34 The Finalist Racks 1:05:07 Two Key Lessons 1:08:00 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 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: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-compact-leg-press/ Bells cable tower: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-single-stack/ Bells reverse hammer: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-reverse-hammer/ Kaizen DIY YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KaizenDIYGym Rep Badlands bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-badlands-bar/ Badlands review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tTTYCiYkrzs&t=129s Rep Black Canyon bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-black-canyon-bar/ Black Canyon review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBOFRMhWzqQ&t=5s Rep X Kleva collab: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-x-kleva/ Frog Fits: https://www.instagram.com/_frogfits/ Darko barbell anchor: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/darko-anchor/ 9.22_designs: https://www.instagram.com/9.22_designs/ 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 2:14 Bad instructions 3:38 Installation videos 5:31 Instructional videos 9:00 Better beta testing 13:24 Innovation 16:49 Better mid-tier products 21:39 Better packaging 23:35 More collabs 27:26 Customization 31:15 Lifetime warranties *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 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 comments! 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 2:59 Companies you can date 6:57 I want everyone to win! 7:48 Iron Bull Strength 15:13 Titan Fitness 22:25 Body Solid 28:02 Get Rxd 33:32 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

In this episode, I'll answer the single most asked question I get about cardio: " Which form of cardio burns the most calories?" I'll also help you pick out gear that you'll actually like using to burn those calories (and hopefully do a few things more important than that!). Hydrow: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/hydrow/ Tib Bar Guy SledTred: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/tbg-sledtred/ M1 Tank Sled: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/torque-tank-m1/ TImeless Jump: https://www.timelessjump.com/gymcrafter Use code GYMCRAFTER to save James DeLacey, the Sweet Science of Fighting: https://www.instagram.com/sweetscienceoffighting/ 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 1:12 Gear update 3:39 Podcast update 6:54 3 types of conditioning 9:00 Do it for free 9:31 Which cardio burns the most calories 12:15 How to save $ 16:07 Variety 17:01 Zone 2 tools 21:29 Aerobic tools 28:23 Anaerobic tools 36:56 Starting with why 37:30 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

Cardio gear has become some of the most expensive clothes racks ever sold. What starts as a motivated idea quickly turns into an unused dust collector for many. But if you approach buying cardio a bit differently, that doesn't have to be the case! RP interviews Knees Over Toes Guy: https://youtu.be/48H3Kk5pufo?si=gG8cjBPf9oBEdgnv Tib Bar Guy: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/tib-bar-guy/ Peter Attia Drive Podcast: https://peterattiamd.com/podcast/ 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 1:38 Gym Update 5:14 Defining Cardio 7:55 3 Types of Conditioning 10:35 You Don't Need to Buy Anything 12:15 Indoor Cardio? 12:55 Zone 2 Training 17:06 Aerobic Conditioning 20:59 Anaerobic Conditioning 23:25 Wrap uUp *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!

When I make mistakes, you learn stuff! After a recent training and nutrition setback, in this episode I go over a valuable tool everyone can use in their garage or home gym to keep themselves on track and get amazing results! Knee Ability Zero: https://amzn.to/4gVYESc Back Ability Zero: https://amzn.to/40wCuA1 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 My mistake number one 5:10 My mistake number two 5:50 Death by 1,000 cuts 7:00 Accountability 8:36 Seeing yourself 11:35 The new gym 12:41 The Wheel of Life 15:18 The Wheel of Health 26:30 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

Will this year really be different? Will you follow through on your fitness and health resolutions and goals in 2025? Will your garage gym be the place you do it? If that all sounds good to you, this podcast will give you 5 proven strategies used by some of the world's most successful people. Extreme Ownership: https://amzn.to/41NXvau The ONE Thing: https://amzn.to/4gQDvs5 The Five Why's: https://www.mindtools.com/a3mi00v/5-whys Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 2:36 Don't do these 3 things 7:27 Background 9:18 Structure 9:52 Everything is your fault 13:42 Start with why 19:19 Majoring in the Minors 25:37 Desired outcome 31:10 Inputs vs outputs 39:37 Summary *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

A handful of home and garage gym companies are poised to become power players in 2025. Find out who will be most worthy of your home gym dollars this year in this episode of the GymCrafter podcast! RitFit leg extension: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ritfit-leg-extension/ Force USA leg sled: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-compact-leg-press/ Rep X Kleva Built: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-x-kleva/ RitFit: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ritfit/ Weight It Out: https://www.weightitout.us Fringe Sport: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport/ Fringe Sport Dane: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-dane/ Fringe Sport Bumpers: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-savage-bumpers/ Black Widow Training Gear: https://www.blackwidowtg.com Bells of Steel: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bells-of-steel/ ATX: https://www.atxfitness.com/?gt=1#googtrans(en) Home Gym Con: https://homegymcon.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 1:35 Gym Tour 12:04 2 Traits of successful companies 18:07 #1 Kleva Built 22:12 #2 RitFit 26:49 #3 Weight It Out 30:59 #4 Fringe Sport 35:13 #5 Black Widow TG 38:13 #6 Bells of Steel 42:45 #7 ATX 45:34 Home Gym Con *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!

Do you give a resounding "hell yes!" to everything in your home or garage gym? If not, why not? In this episode, we discuss on of my favorite approaches to building a great gym as well as living an awesome life! "Hell Yeah or No": https://sive.rs/n Funcional Power Training: https://drjohnrusin.com/product/fpt/ Force USA Leg Sled review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p19aTfyqzdQ&t=15s Force USA Leg Sled: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-compact-leg-press/ American Barbell Elite Power bar IS discontinued, but they still make a hard chrome version: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ab-ss-elite-power-bar/ Flex Wedge: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/exp-edge-flex-wedge/ Rep AB5200 Bench: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ab5200-v2/ Mutant Metals: https://mutantmetals.com/products/equipment Fringe SilverBack dumbbells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-silverbacks/ Tim Steward Photograph Insta Page: https://www.instagram.com/timstewardphotography/ 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 3:39 GymCrafter company update 10:25 What does "hell yes" cost? 12:05 Who is "hell yes" for? 14:44 Hell Yes #1 - Leg Sled 16:10 Hell Yes #2 - AB Elite SS Power Bar 18:31 Hell Yes #3 - EE Flex Wedge 20:28 Hell Yes #4 - Clear Grind anything 22:14 Hell Yes #5 - Obnoxious Stereo 23:37 Soon to be Hell Yes Items 28:49 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!

Baby, it's cold outside! And that means it's probably pretty cold in your garage gym too! In this episode, I share 20 years of experience training in a cold gym in the winter to help you continue to train and be consistent, even when it's cold! Freedom Fitness Flooring: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freedom-flooring/ Door Insulation Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3ivDcIZd1I&t=49s 🔥 Door Insulation Kit: https://amzn.to/4iv6vqU Space Heater Testing & Review: gymcrafter.com/heaters Natural Gas Heater: https://amzn.to/3ZJi5Hz AbMat Spacer: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/abmat-spacer/ MAPS 15 Minute Program: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-15-minutes/ Fringe Sport SilverBack Dumbbells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-silverbacks/ 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 1:35 Diet App Update 4:39 Is Your Diet Working? 7:46 Pre Tips 9:54 Garage Prep Tips 17:50 Heater Tips 25:09 Gear Tips 30:52 Training Tips *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

A cable setup is one of the most useful and versatile things you can add to your garage gym! And there are about a million different ways to do it. Follow along as I shop for the latest addition to my garage gym and figure out what's right for yours at the same time! Rep Arcadia: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-fitness-arcadia/ Inspire FT2: https://amzn.to/3OCIErT Rep Ares 2.0: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ares-2-0/ Fringe Sport Dane: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-dane/ Get RXd RX3: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/get-rxd-rx3/ Rep Adonis: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-fitness-adonis/ Bells of Steel Kolossos: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-kolossos/ Bells of Steel Single Stack: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-single-stack/ Matt Porter Bells of Steel Cable Tower Accessories: https://porterpef.com Build your gym one piece at a timeL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwmTgQLrNtI&t=1310s Force C10 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdVowRebeWA&t=296s Force C10 bench review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhx--KxP1DQ&t=951s 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 1:55 Training update 4:59 Overview 6:48 How I shop 8:43 Functional trainers 12:20 Integrated systems 16:38 Half rack options 21:58 Budget considerations 23:26 Single stacks 26:12 Final decision 32:31 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!

Regarding barbells, most garage gyms can get by with one. But specialty bars are another story! These can be highly versatile additions to your gym that address specific needs in your training. Plus, they're fun to have and use! In this episode, I'll cover the 5 specialty bars I recommend most to people building home and garage gyms. Force USA Leg Sled: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-compact-leg-press/ RitFit Leg Extension/Curl: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ritfit-leg-extension/ American Barbell CA Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ab-california-bar/ Living Fit Cerakote Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-cerakote-bar/ Rep Open Trap Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-open-trap-bar/ Fringe Sport Midas Open Trap Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-open-trap-bar/ Titan SSB: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/titan-safety-squat-v2/ Marrs Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/marrs-bar/ (code GYMCRAFTER for $10 off!) Rep Cambered Swiss Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-cambered-swiss-bar/ Black Widow Cambered Bar: https://www.blackwidowtg.com/Swiss_Bar_Football_Bar_p/bar-camberedswiss.htm Titan Cambered Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/titan-cambered-swiss-bar/ Bare Steel Equip. EZ Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bare-steel-ez-bar/ (code GYMCRAFTER for $10 off!) Fringe Sport EZ Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-midas-curl-bar/ Bells of Steel EZ Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-rackable-curl-bar/ Exponent Edge Cambered Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/exp-edge-cambered-bar/ (code GYMCRAFTER for 5% off!) Titan Yukon Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/titan-yukon-bar/ Black Widow VHS Bar: https://www.blackwidowtg.com/Viking_Hammer_Seal_Bar_p/vhs-bar.htm Kurt Locker VHS review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4GIhZsk1yI&t=1s Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 1:53 Gym Update 6:07 Overview 6:57 Start With This Bar! 9:22 Open Trap Bar 15:24 SSB 20:30 Cambered Swiss Bar 25:29 EZ Curl Bar 31:00 Cambered Bar 35:07 VHS Bar *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!

Everywhere you look lately, someone is releasing a Smith machine or some variation. They might just be the most common new release of 2024 and 2025. So should you get one for your garage gym, or are they overrated? That's what I cover in this episode of the GymCrafter podcast! Bells of Steel BYOB Smith add on: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-byob-smith-machine/ Force USA C10: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-c10/ Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 1:22 Overview 1:52 Carbon vs. Macro Factor diet app comparison 5:03 What is "overrated"? 8:14 Bar path 11:20 Form issues 12:32 Imbalances 14:19 Duplicate exercises 15:22 Bar quality 17:08 Wrist positions 19:55 Convenience 22:18 Safety & ease of use 23:45 Bodybuilding training 26:56 Exercise variety 27:55 Older training populations 30:00 Summary *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!

A few weeks ago, I recorded the first episode in the new AYE (Ask You Anything) and asked you to give your answers to 3 questions... Best training movies, dream gym gear, and essential gym gear. Well, the answers are in, and I've got a roundup for you. I've also got the winners for the best answer to each question. Did your answer make it into the show? Did it win the best answer? Find out on this episode of the GymCrafter podcast! Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 1:05 Podcast update 5:45 Best training movies 9:48 Winning answer #1 10:36 Dream gym gear 12:56 Winning answer #2 13:40 Essential gear 16:06 Winning answer #3 *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!

It's one thing to build a great garage gym. It's another to actually achieve your fitness and health goals when using it. In this episode, I reveal 5 (plus a bonus 6th!) reasons I see people not getting the results they want even though they are actually spending time training like they think they should. MAPS Anabolic: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-anabolic/ MAPS Anabolic Advanced: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-anabolic-advanced/ Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 2:14 Diet Update & Tips 7:50 Episode Overview 9:15 Expectations & Training Duration 12:56 The Bro Split 17:35 Back to Basics 20:43 Overtraining 23:10 Every Rep Matters 26:32 Don't Sleep on This Tip! 31:10 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!

I went to Utah to shoot a review on the new Force USA C10 and matching benches. While I was there, I gained a lot of insights about all-in-one trainers, marketing, budgeting and a lot more. Here are 7 lessons that will help anyone build a better garage gym! LockJaw collars: lockjawcollar.com Use code "GYMCAFTER" for 20% off! American Barbell California Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ab-california-bar/ ForceUSA.com/gymcrafter - automatically populates a 5% discount on all products at checkout! Use code "GYMCRAFTER" for 5% off at ForceUSA.com Force USA compact leg press: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-compact-leg-press/ Force USA C10: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-c10/ Force USA C10 benches: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-c10-bench/ Force USA G20Pro: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-g20pro/ Build Your Gym on a Budget one piece at a time: https://youtu.be/fwmTgQLrNtI?si=Wi_R6Ilso-YFJg0R Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 1:52 Overview 3:04 Gear Update 6:35 Utah Trip 7:47 Aluminum Pulleys 11:03 Designer vs. Manufacturer 14:19 Marketing 17:16 14ga vs 11ga 22:15 Smith Machines 25:48 Buying on a Budget 29:21 In N Out *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!

90%+ of people who train at home will only ever own one barbell. So which barbell should it be? This episode is for anyone looking for that one barbell to rule them all, or for anyone looking for a good starting point for their barbell collection. American Barbell CA Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ab-california-bar/ Rep Colorado Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-20kg-co-bar/ Rep Black Canyon Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-black-canyon-bar/ Rogue Ohio Bar: https://www.roguefitness.com/the-ohio-bar-cerakote Fringe Wonder Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-wonder-bar/ Living Fit Mixed Use Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-cerakote-bar/ American Barbell Grizzly Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ab-grizzly-power-bar/ Rep Black Diamond: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-black-diamond/ Rep Delta Basic Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-delta-bar/ Titan Performance Power Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/titan-performance-power-bar/ Barbell Rescue: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/barbell-rescue/ Use code GYMCRAFTER for 10% off BB Rescue! Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 1:29 Podcast update 2:15 Gym update 6:08 Overview 8:35 The ONE bar option #1 13:12 Mixed use bar recommendations 16:57 The ONE bar option #2 20:29 Power bar recommendations 24:11 Capacity & tensile strength 25:35 Bearing vs bushings 27:00 finishes 30:42 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

While you don't just want to buy the first thing you see on Amazon when shopping for garage gym gear, you also don't want to get bogged down in hours or days of research and overthinking. In this episode, I talk about how to find the line between the two and buy things you'll love! Gray Matter Lifting: https://www.youtube.com/@UCuntUAp_H8OpmD8An32NWyw Build Your Gym A Piece at a Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwmTgQLrNtI&t=13s Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 1:14 Training update 6:46 Overview 12:01 Misleading reviews 15:09 Where to go for good reviews 15:59 Buying cheap 18:34 Buying "wrong" 23:18 How to avoid cheap 25:07 How to avoid wrong 31:48 Just do this! 33:52 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 first AYE (Ask You Everything) episode of the GymCrafter podcast, I ask you 3 questions about your garage gyms. Tell me why your answers are better than mine! Dr. John Rusin Functional Power Training: https://drjohnrusin.com/fpt/ Carbon Diet App: https://www.joincarbon.com FreeMotion functional trainer: https://freemotionfitness.com/strength-machine/dual-cable-cross-2/ Xebex ST6000: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/xebex-st6000/ Rep Fitness Hyperion: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-hyperion/ Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 2:24 Training Update 6:30 Best Movies to Train To? 13:07 Top 3 Dream Garage Gym Items? 18:04 Build a Gym With Only 3 Items? 22:12 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