The GymCrafter Podcast

27 Tips for Training in a Cold Garage Gym | GymCrafter Podcast Ep 32

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/4iv6vqUSpace Heater Testing & Review: gymcrafter.com/heatersNatural Gas Heater: https://amzn.to/3ZJi5HzAbMat 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/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:35 Diet App Update4:39 Is Your Diet Working?7:46 Pre Tips9:54 Garage Prep Tips17:50 Heater Tips25:09 Gear Tips30:52 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

Want To Add Cables To Your Garage Gym? | GymCrafter Podcast Ep. 31

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/3OCIErTRep 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.comBuild your gym one piece at a timeL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwmTgQLrNtI&t=1310sForce C10 review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PdVowRebeWA&t=296sForce C10 bench review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhx--KxP1DQ&t=951sPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:55 Training update4:59 Overview6:48 How I shop8:43 Functional trainers12:20 Integrated systems16:38 Half rack options21:58 Budget considerations23:26 Single stacks26:12 Final decision32:31 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!

The Top 5 Specialty Barbells YOU Should Consider For Your Garage Gym | GymCrafter Podcast Ep 29

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.htmTitan 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.htmKurt Locker VHS review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4GIhZsk1yI&t=1sWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:53 Gym Update6:07 Overview6:57 Start With This Bar!9:22 Open Trap Bar15:24 SSB20:30 Cambered Swiss Bar25:29 EZ Curl Bar31:00 Cambered Bar35:07 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!

Are Smith Machines Overrated? | GymCrafter Podcast Ep. 28

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.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:22 Overview1:52 Carbon vs. Macro Factor diet app comparison5:03 What is "overrated"?8:14 Bar path11:20 Form issues12:32 Imbalances14:19 Duplicate exercises15:22 Bar quality17:08 Wrist positions19:55 Convenience22:18 Safety & ease of use23:45 Bodybuilding training26:56 Exercise variety27:55 Older training populations30:00 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!

Your Top Answers! Movies, Dream Gear, & Essential Gear | GymCrafter Podcast Episode 27

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.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:05 Podcast update5:45 Best training movies9:48 Winning answer #110:36 Dream gym gear12:56 Winning answer #213:40 Essential gear16:06 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!

5 Reasons You Aren’t Getting Results In Your Garage Gym | GymCrafter Podcast Ep 24

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.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro2:14 Diet Update & Tips7:50 Episode Overview9:15 Expectations & Training Duration12:56 The Bro Split17:35 Back to Basics20:43 Overtraining23:10 Every Rep Matters26:32 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!

7 Things I Learned at Force USA in Utah | GymCrafter Podcast Episode 26

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.comUse 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.comForce 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-YFJg0RWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:52 Overview3:04 Gear Update6:35 Utah Trip7:47 Aluminum Pulleys11:03 Designer vs. Manufacturer14:19 Marketing17:16 14ga vs 11ga22:15 Smith Machines25:48 Buying on a Budget29:21 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!

If You’re Only Gonna Have ONE Barbell, Make It This One! | GymCrafter Podcast Ep 23

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-cerakoteFringe 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.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:29 Podcast update2:15 Gym update6:08 Overview8:35 The ONE bar option #113:12 Mixed use bar recommendations16:57 The ONE bar option #220:29 Power bar recommendations24:11 Capacity & tensile strength25:35 Bearing vs bushings27:00 finishes30:42 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

Stop Overthinking Your Garage Gym Purchases | GymCrafter Podcast Ep 22

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_H8OpmD8An32NWywBuild Your Gym A Piece at a Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwmTgQLrNtI&t=13sWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:14 Training update6:46 Overview12:01 Misleading reviews15:09 Where to go for good reviews15:59 Buying cheap18:34 Buying "wrong"23:18 How to avoid cheap25:07 How to avoid wrong31:48 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!

Best Training Movies, Dream Purchases, & Essential Gear | GymCrafter Podcast Ep 21

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.comFreeMotion 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.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro2:24 Training Update6:30 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