The GymCrafter Podcast

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!

7 Times I Learned Expensive Lessons | GymCrafter Podcast Episode 16

We all make dumb decisions with our money. I tend to make more than most! Learn from my bad garage gym decisions in this episode!Mentioned in this episode:Major Fitness Leg Press: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/major-ah1/Fringe Sport Bumpers: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-bumpers/Bamf Hammer: https://bamfhammer.comRyan J Pitts: https://strongergrip.comWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro0:52 Gear Update2:40 Overview3:07 How I Bought 2 BowFlex's9:20 Cash Is King11:32 All Rogue, All Day16:34 Monkeys Are My Jam!19:33 Avoiding Fads22:32 5 Stars My A$$24:34 Simplicity Rules28:00 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!

Is This The Best Way To Build A Great Home Gym? | GymCrafter Podcast Ep 15

Rome wasn't built in a day and neither were most great home gyms. But what's the best way to build your dream gym? What should you buy first? How about last? Find out an exact prescription including gear and programming recommendations for each step in this episode!Recommended Programs:Living Fit Programming: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-programs/Living Fit Subscription: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-subscription/MAPS Bands: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-bands/MAPS Suspension: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-suspension/MAPS Kettlebells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-kb4a/MAPS Anabolic: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-anabolic/Recommended Gear:Sandbag: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-sandbags/Freedom Strength Co: https://freedomstrength.usRings: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-rings/Rings vs. TRX: https://gymcrafter.com/best-suspension-trainer-trx-olympic-rings/Bands: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-bands/Kettlebells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-fitness-kettlebells/Kettlebell Simple and Sinister: https://amzn.to/3AGugLkRepping Dumbbells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-pepin-fast-db/PowerBlocks: https://amzn.to/3AQ104LRep FB5000 bench: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-fb5000/Rep AB5200: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ab5200-v2/Living Fit Bench: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-adj-bench/Rep Colorado Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-20kg-co-bar/Rep Black Canyon Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-black-canyon-bar/Rep Black Diamond Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-black-diamond/American Barbell: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/american-barbell/Living Fit Bumpers: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-bumpers/Fringe Sport Bumpers: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-bumpers/Strength Co Steel Plates: https://www.thestrength.coPost Landmine: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-bp-landmine/Rep Open Trap Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-open-trap-bar/Fringe Open Trap Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-open-trap-bar/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

The ONLY Power Rack Buying Guide You’ll Ever Need! | GymCrafter Podcast Ep 14

Buying a rack for your garage gym? DON'T MISS THIS EPISODE!!! This final episode in my How to Buy a Rack series ties a neat little bow on the series and gives you everything you need to buy a rack you'll love for a very long time!Website: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/A big thank you to everyone who helped with this episode:Coach Carp: https://www.instagram.com/coachcarp76/Black Widow: https://www.instagram.com/blackwidowtg/Matt Porter: https://www.instagram.com/porter_physed/Ashton Ferrazzo: https://www.instagram.com/freedomfitnessequipment1/Exponent Edge: https://www.instagram.com/exponentedge/America's Strongest Veteran: https://www.instagram.com/the_kurtlocker/John Greaves: https://www.instagram.com/garagegymlife/Recommended Rack Mfrs:https://www.roguefitness.comhttps://www.sorinex.comhttps://irwinfitness.cahttps://surplusstrength.comhttps://www.blackwidowtg.comhttps://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-fitness/https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport/https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bells-of-steel/https://www.crandallfitness.comhttps://www.bodysolid.com/home/free_weights/power_racks*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 Racks Better Naked or Fully Clothed? | GymCrafter Podcast Ep. 13

There are 4 basic ways to configure your home or garage gym around your rack. In this episode I look at all 4 and discuss the pros and cons of each to help you (and me!) pick the perfect centerpiece for your gym.RitFit M1: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ritfit-m1/Major Fitness B52: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/major-b52/Website: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:12 Overview1:45 Gym renovation update5:33 Naked vs fully clothed6:40 Why you buy gym equipment8:45 Building for the 6 movement patterns10:10 Your 2 basic choices10:50 Benefits of multifunction trainers16:46 Benefits of traditional squat racks24:05 2 Biggest differences between the two26:17 A different, maybe better, option27:51 4 basic rack/gym configurations30:26 Favorite barbell benefit34:16 So, what's the "best" option?34:55 Finalizing your 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!

Power Rack Q&A | GymCrafter Podcast Episode 12

You had rack questions, so I try to give you rack answers. And a bit of a rant on safety, too, so there's that.Force USA Folding My Rack: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-my-rack/Dr. Rusin Functional Power Training: https://drjohnrusin.com/fpt/2 Rep Cave compatibility article: https://www.tworepcave.com/3006/power-rack-attachments-compatibility-master-list/Strong Home Gym compatibility chart: https://stronghomegym.com/power-rack-attachments-compatibility/Website: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro0:37 Gym update2:30 Training update4:46 Overview5:12 How to determine rack attachment compatibility?7:46 Why spend more if specs are the same?10:14 Racks for apartments?14:28 Why use safeties?20:21 Should you bolt your rack to the floor?21:40 3 must have rack accessories/attachments*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!

Complete Guide To Buying A Home Gym Power Rack Part 2

Your rack is the centerpiece of your gym. What should you look for when buying one? In this episode I dive deep into what to look for when buying a power rack as well as give you specific recommendations of racks to look at based on your budget level!Rep PR1100: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-pr1100/Titan Racks: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/titan-racks/Bells of Steel Racks: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-racks/Rep Fitness Racks: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-pr-4000/Bridge Built: https://bridgebuilt.comRecommended Racks: https://gymcrafter.com/recommended-gear/recommended-racks/Website: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:45 Overview2:44 3 things to look for in a rack5:28 The problem with specs7:38 Stability8:33 Rack Weight11:15 Ways to add stability12:21 Wall attached racks13:55 Uprights14:43 Gauge15:15 Hole size15:37 Hole spacing16:09 Rack compatibility18:32 Why are there compatibility issues?19:58 US vs metric sizing23:26 Buying a rack on a budget26:00 Rack suggestions by budget level32:30 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!