The GymCrafter Podcast

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/shopPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro2:51 ATX3:36 Temple of Gainz4:57 BulletProof Fitness6:13 Prime7:44 Bells of Steel9:20 Fringe Sport10:42 Titan Fitness12:34 Force USA14:54 Apex16:22 Body Solid17:46 Freak Athlete20:05 Dialed Motion23:47 Darko25:53 Vulcan27:06 Porter Phys Ed28:30 American Barbell29:41 Beyond Power30:21 Giant Lifting32:18 Rep Fitness35:18 Rogue*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!

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 should handle it.Check out the new GymCrafter merch shop:GymCrafter.com/shopFeatured in this video:Rep articulating arm video: https://youtu.be/Iss8uQp9mEQRep PR 4000: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-pr-4000/Rep PR 5000: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-pr-5000/Rep Altitude: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-altitude/Giant Bazooka Arms: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/giant-bazooka-arms/Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro6:13 You guys rock!7:52 Why make this video?11:12 Who is affected?24:23 Westside spacing?31:21 What to buy?33:51 Who is actually mad?37:26 Terrible theories44:59 This is THE standard48:26 Losing money56:15 Your options1:11:22 What should Rep do? 1:25:20 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!

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/shopFeatured in this video:🏃🏻‍♂️Rep Strive Treadmill: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-strive-tread/🎨JD Gym Equipped: https://jdgymequipped.com👟Porter Phys Ed: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/porter-phys-ed/💪🏻Rorman Strength: https://rormanstrength.com⚙️Dialed Motion: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/dialed-motion/🐹Buffed Animals: https://buffedanimals.com🐸Frog Fits: https://frogfits.com🎖️922 Designs: https://922designs.com🏋🏼‍♀️Executive Fit: https://executivefitllc.com🛒Home Gym Marketplace: https://www.homegymmarketplace.com⚒Home Gym Forge: https://homegymforge.com🎽Barbell Voodoo: https://barbellvoodoo.com👊🏻Gym Radar: https://gymradar.comCheck out the new GymCrafter training channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafterTrainingPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:30 Merch Store!4:23 Old School Home Gyms6:05 Singular Trends9:30 Maturing Companies17:03 Supporting Companies26:22 It’s ALL Good, Now What?45:48 Who Needs That?*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 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/@GymCrafterTrainingFeatured in this episode:Freak Athlete Adj Dumbbells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freak-athlete-dumbbells/Porter Phys Ed: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/porter-phys-ed/JD Gym Equipped: https://jdgymequipped.comGiant Lifting: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/giant-lifting/Rep x Dialed Leg Developer: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-x-dialed-leg-dev/Push N Pull Arms: https://push-n-pull.de/en/products/mini-armsVesta VForce Racks: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/vesta-vforce/NGage Grips: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ngage-grips/Rep Strive Treadmill: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-strive-tread/Better Fly: https://www.thebetterfly.com/products/the-better-flyWildman Athletica: https://www.wildmanathletica.comATX USA: https://www.atxfitness.com/available-nowPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:27 HGC Review7:52 My Favorite Thing10:01 Louisville!16:11 How I Ruined Media Coverage19:32 The Viral Video25:43 Karma is Real27:35 Gym Minimalism35:35 More Than Just a Product42:55 My First Interview!50:23 I Was Wrong!1:09:25 Stories From The Crow’s Nest1:14:17 Eww, Salespeople!1:25:40 The Final Workout1:34:30 The Best Part1:38:18 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!

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: https://youtu.be/7Vj_an00L-4♭Rep FB5000: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-fb5000/🏋🏼‍♀️Freak Athlete Kettlebell: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freak-athlete-kettlebell/🏋🏼‍♂️Pro Kettlebell: https://prokettlebell.com💥Kleva Landmine: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-kleva-landmine/Check out the new GymCrafter training channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafterTrainingPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro2:05 Contest winner6:02 Training for health11:18 Sleep16:04 Flat benches18:50 Incline pressing22:11 Basic training24:26 Hire a trainer31:55 Kettlebells, clubs, and maces35:46 Less, but nicer39:39 Landmines51:30 Safeties and collars56:01 Cable towers1:02:33 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

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: https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafterTrainingPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro2:29 Contest Winner3:57 What is “overrated”?7:24 Smith machines11:30 Single use machines14:50 Bench ecosystems21:30 No gap benches24:25 Science based training28:15 Chasing depth and “the stretch”33:49 Overadjustability39:33 Articulating trolley arms47:09 Nordic Curls51:08 Complete home gyms*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!

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 system for your garage gym!Check out the new GymCrafter training channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafterTrainingFeatured in this video:🪽Fringe Sidewing review: https://youtu.be/X9W9qlmZZD8🪽 Fringe Sidewing: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sidewing/🔔Bells of Steel 2.5” cable tower: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-single-stack/🇺🇸Force USA Tandem Tower review: https://youtu.be/NY7PElktYxQ🇺🇸Force USA Tandem Tower: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-tt/🧠Gray Matter Lifting Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GrayMatterLifting🐕Dane 2.0 review: https://youtu.be/nYHUbUN3V2g🐕Dane 2.0: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-dane-2/🇺🇸Force USA FTR review: https://youtu.be/WOoQBBko0hw🇺🇸Force USA FTR: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-ftr/💪🏻Force USA C20 review: https://youtu.be/HhrZP-oGi-Y💪🏻Force USA C20: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-c20/🏋🏼‍♀️Rep Ares 2.0: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ares-2-0/Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:24 Contest winner2:36 Single use options8:27 Multi use options13:25 DIY22:11 Cable towers33:14 Functional trainer racks46:04 Fully integrated1:02:22 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!

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 Fringe Sport SideWing!!!Check out the new GymCrafter training channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafterTrainingFeatured in this video:🪽Sidewing Review: https://youtu.be/X9W9qlmZZD8🪽Fringe Sport Sidewing: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sidewing/Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro0:54 Winner for Last Week4:38 Upcoming episodes7:45 Changing Gravity13:31 Versatility23:12 Multi Format26:34 Training Versatility31:38 Varied Athletes33:17 Training Variation*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