The GymCrafter Podcast

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

My Top Dumbbell Picks For EVERY Gym! | GymCrafter Podcast Ep 20

Looking for dumbbells for your home or garage gym? This episode is for you! I go over the top choices in ALL dumbbell categories so you can pick out the perfect set for YOU!Rep x Pepin db: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-pepin-fast-db/Rogue loadable db: https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-loadable-dumbbellsAbMat DB cushions: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/abmat-db-cushions/Titan loadable db: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/titan-loadable-dumbbells/Iron Master: https://www.ironmaster.com/products/quick-lock-adjustable-dumbbells-75-original/Kensui loadable db: https://kensuifitness.com/products/adjustabellAmerican Barbell urethane db: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ab-urethane-dumbbells/Rep Fitness urethane db: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-urethane-dumbbell-set/Rep Rubber dumbbells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-dumbbells/PowerBlocks Pro100: https://amzn.to/3Y52j97PowerBlocks Elite90: https://amzn.to/3BtYTUQSnode 80's: https://www.snodesport.com/products/ad-80-quick-adjusting-dumbbellsNordic Track db: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/nordic-track-adj-dumbbells-55/Website: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro0:45 Legal Update5:07 Gym Update7:34 Overview8:33 Loadable Dumbbells Recommendations14:35 Fixed Dumbbells Recommendations21:14 Adjustable Dumbbells Recommendations26:33 Other Options30:02 Budget Options30:27 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

Picking the Perfect Dumbbells For Your Garage Gym | GymCrafter Podcast Ep 19

Looking for a new set of dumbbells for your garage gym? In this episode I guide you through everything you need to know to make a smart choice that you'll love and use!Rep x Pepin Dumbbells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-pepin-fast-db/MicroGainz: https://microgainz.comPlate Mates: https://amzn.to/47L37mSRecommended Dumbbells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommended-gear/recommended-dumbbells/Website: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:02 Training Update4:33 Overview5:58 Finishes11:00 Shape15:01 Handle21:50 Weight Increments25:50 Dumbbell Format35:44 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

Need a Little Help? | GymCrafter Podcast Episode 18

We've all done it. Let ourselves slide a little, or a lot, or an unbearable amount. I depart from gear talk for one episode to talk about how we can save ourselves from being overweight, inactive, weak, and depressed. This episode won't be for everyone, but if you find yourself in a "hole" you are having trouble getting out of, this one might help!Celtic Barbell: https://www.instagram.com/celticbarbellgaragegym/Matt Porter: https://www.instagram.com/porter_physed/Why We Sleep: https://amzn.to/3z1EntSMAPS 15: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-15-minutes/MAPS 15 Review: https://gymcrafter.com/maps-15-minutes-user-review/MAPS 40+: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-40-plus/Website: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersReview 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

Does Your Next Bench Measure Up? | GymCrafter Podcast Episode 17

If you're looking for a new weight bench for your garage gym, watch this episode first! Learn everything you'll need to look for to buy your forever bench!Rep RB-5000: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-fb5000/Rep AB-5200: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ab5200-v2/Rep BlackWing: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-blackwing-bench/Rogue Benches: https://www.roguefitness.com/strength-equipment/strength-training/benchesTitan Benches: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/titan-fitness/*Iron Master Bench: https://www.ironmaster.com/products/super-bench-pro-v2/Exponent Edge Infinity Bench: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/exp-edge-infinity-bench/Prime Fitness Shorty: https://www.primefitnessusa.com/collections/benches/products/prime-shorty-adjustable-bench*The Iron Master bench is NOT a 3-post design, so I do not recommend it, but I include it here for 2 reasons. 1, a ton of people love it. 2, the four-foot design allows for the numerous accessories this bench accepts.Website: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:09 Update1:44 Overview2:35 Buying Used5:04 Flat vs Adjustable7:02 The Big 37:22 Padding9:17 Vinyl10:51 Amazon Basics Bench11:47 Stability12:36 3 Post Design15:46 Seat Gap20:53 Adjustability22:55 Vertical Storage24:31 Decline?26:24 Capacity28:18 Bench Recommendations*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!