The GymCrafter Podcast

You'll never be big or strong enough for the YouTube comment section, but if you train in your garage gym to be bigger, stronger, and more capable, how do you rank your results? In this podcast, you'll learn everything you need to know to find out just how you compare to other garage gym owners!📣‼️Entries for the contest mentioned in this video must be posted no later than Friday, June 26, 2026 at 12pm CST‼️📣🔥Featured in this video:Anatoly: https://www.instagram.com/anatoly_fitness/Michael Eckert: https://www.instagram.com/michaeleckert_fit/Mark Wildman: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkWildmanStrengthSide: https://www.youtube.com/@Strengthside/videosGenetic Potential Calc: https://mennohenselmans.com/ffmi-calculator/Compare your lifts: https://strengthlevel.comFitness Calc: https://fitnesscalcs.com/articles/how-strong-should-you-be/Functional Strength Standards: https://drjohnrusin.com/functional-strength-standards/Built From Broken Book: https://amzn.to/4xBNJ91💪🏻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 Intro0:54 Giveaway details2:47 Overview5:27 Bigger, Stronger, More Capable9:21 Size vs Strength15:39 Real World Examples22:36 Capability30:30 How Big Can You Get?35:31 How Strong Should You Be?43:06 Can You Survive?58:07 Functional Strength Standard1:05:38 Upcoming Contests*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

YouTube reviewers can fall into a pattern of telling just how great every product they review is. But when it comes to knowing what they really think is the best, there's nothing better than seeing what they actually use in their garage gyms. Here's all the stuff I've been using lately, and some of it might surprise you!Featured in this video:💪🏻Living Fit Bands: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-bands/🏋🏼‍♀️Slant Stack: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/tbg-slant-stack/💪🏻Foam Pads: https://amzn.to/4xtgRPJ🏋🏼‍♀️Rep Plyo Box: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-plyo-boxes/💪🏻Fringe Dane: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-dane-2/🏋🏼‍♀️Rep Ares: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ares-2-0/💪🏻Darko Tiny Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/darko-tiny-bar/🏋🏼‍♀️Rep Lat Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-lat-bar/💪🏻MAG Grips: https://www.maxagrip.com/medium-grip-supinate-ms006/🏋🏼‍♀️Trak Bar 30: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/trak-bar-30/💪🏻Delta Rack: https://synergycustomfitness.com/products/delta-5-tier-horizontal-rack?_pos=8&_psq=delta&_ss=e&_v=1.0🏋🏼‍♀️Rep AB5200: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ab5200-v2/💪🏻Freak Athlete: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freak-athlete-hyper-pro/🏋🏼‍♀️Rit Fit Back Extension: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rit-fit-back-ext/💪🏻TBG Sled Tred: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/tbg-sledtred/Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro3:50 How I Pick5:48 Accessories9:36 Ares vs Dane14:27 Cable Attachments19:58 Barbell & Landmine21:30 Plates23:44 Dumbbells28:32 Bench32:41 Freak Athlete35:13 Sled Tred36:54 Wrap Up39:30 Giveaway Details*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 certain things about being a "garage gym person" that we all kind of take for granted. In this episode, I have some fun talking about them. I also let you know about the upcoming giveaway podcast series where you can win some seriously cool garage gym gear!Featured in this video:Force USA Compact Leg Press Review: https://youtu.be/i4BhygibYfAFringe Sport Drew Review: https://youtu.be/YKE3XAGpDL8Fringe Sport Side Wing Review: https://youtu.be/X9W9qlmZZD8Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro3:51 It’s Not Cheaper4:57 It Costs What?!6:24 Gear is Overpriced10:31 More Isn’t Better12:39 Nobody Cares17:43 Your Neighbors20:29 You Are Weird25:38 Upcoming podcasts36:30 Home Gym Con Plan*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 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-tripodUAG Phone Mount: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/uag-mag-mount/Swivel Shackles (2-3/4”): https://amzn.to/413sKgsFoam Pads: https://amzn.to/4sI0trRIce Shaker Tumbler: https://amzn.to/4so0OiBDrink Spotter: https://www.massenomics.com/shop/drink-spotter-xlBarbell 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/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:52 Turning Down Free Stuff5:22 The In Between Stuff7:09 The Stinkers11:55 Logo Floor Tile13:45 Tripod & Phone Holder21:42 Swivel Shackles23:51 Foam pads25:12 Ice Shaker Tumbler28:08 Barbell Rescue Oil30:51 Rit Fit Kettlebell34:44 Steel Bells37:25 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/@GymCrafterGymCrafter Training YT 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 Intro1:33 Lifecycle of a Master5:17 Training Advice From a Master6:40 Fun vs. Results8:26 Complex Smith Machines13:02 Complex Cable Attachments16:23 Complex Programming24:12 The Experiment25:11 Twin #132:42 Twin #238:32 The Results41:41 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/@GymCrafterTrainingJohn Rusin Bands: https://drjohnrusin.com/product/resistance-bands/Living.Fit Bands: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-bands/ Pro Kettlebells: https://prokettlebell.comFreak 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.comBlack Widow DB Cart: https://blackwidowtg.com/products/dumbell-cartFA 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/4syUwgrFringeSport 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.comRogue VBar: https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-rotating-v-grip-cable-attachmentRep Strap: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-long-strap/Belt Fed Strength: https://www.beltfedstrength.comEclipse 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/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro2:07 How I’ve Built My Gym4:50 GymCrafter Training5:42 New Needs In The Gym8:11 New Gym Guidelines9:57 6 Movement Patterns12:06 6 Aspects of Health19:17 The Golden Rule20:04 Building the Gym20:43 Bands23:47 Kettlebells30:19 Bench33:35 Dumbbells41:38 Back Extension46:24 Cardio51:35 Rucking55:34 Weight Plates58:59 OTB1:02:29 Cables and Rack1:12:20 Attachments1:21:47 Leg Developer1:24:16 Barbell1:27:02 Landmine1:29:00 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/@GymCrafterTrainingPain Free Performance Book - https://amzn.to/46n33dGPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro00:31 What To Do In the Gym?10:48 Are We Helpful?13:20 GymCrafter Training is Live!13:47 Who It’s For18:25 What’s on the Channel?25:42 Coming Soon34:22 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/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:30 Wood Shop4:00 The Projects7:20 The analogy9:00 The basic toolbox13:15 Job specific tools14:49 Enthusiasts16:34 Pendulum squat19:29 bench vs rack21:50 Smith machines28:04 Results vs fun32:16 What are you building?36:52 Rent or buy?42:27 Quality45:38 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/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:41 Home Gym Con Vendors9:24 Comparing products12:03 Vander???14:53 What is “just fine”20:48 Drawbacks to “just fine”22:45 Customer service23:16 Dangers of comparison26:10 The “just fine” customer30:42 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 Intro3:00 Hire a coach10:27 Work a program17:36 Leave life outside the gym22:08 Consistency28:42 Expanding your training37:00 Sell your old stuff43:34 Make every rep count49:14 Change your training56:05 Go minimalist1:03:52 Supplement break1:10:39 Wrap upMentioned 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-trainingJeff Nippard Programs - https://jeffnippard.com/collections/allLebe Stark YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@lebe-starkPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview 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!