Get 5% off anything at Force USA, including their new 3x3 line: forceusa.com/gymcrafterWith almost 26k views and 600 comments, the videos I published about Force USA's new 3x3 line have had me thinking and comparing them to the competition. In this podcast, I answer the most asked questions and share how your input has changed my mind about these products!Gymcrafter main affiliate page: GymCrafter.com/partnersMentioned In This Video:Save 5% on Force USA: ForceUSA.com/GymCrafterC20: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-c20/FTR: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-ftr/Tandem Tower: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-tt/Sliding Bench: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-sliding-bench/Bells of Steel Oblivyon Tower: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-3x3-tower/Get Rxd Phoenix Tower: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/get-rxd-phoenix/Rep Athena: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-athena/Rep Ares 2.0: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ares-2-0/Swivel Shackles: https://amzn.to/47tk4CJPartners & 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 keep making videos like this for you as often as I do!*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases

At some point in our lives, we have to start training for our "healthspan". In other words, will we be capable people long into our older years? In this episode, I cover training for more than just size and strength, and how we can use our garage gyms to live well for a long time!Mentioned In This Video:Dr. Mike vs. Special Forces: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60vVC-L-KBYLive Lean RX: https://liveleanrx.comMAPS 40+: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-40-plus/Functional Power Training: https://drjohnrusin.com/product/fpt/Pain Free Performance Book: https://amzn.to/4hkBh5R6 Phase Dynamic WarmUp: https://drjohnrusin.com/the-perfect-10-minute-warm-up/Outlive Book: https://amzn.to/48Bda0lOVR Jump Training: https://ovrperformance.com/collections/ovr-jumpPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/Chapters:0:00 Intro5:41 6 Areas To Train Weekly14:20 Cautionary Tales19:15 My Markers24:32 The Importance of a Plan29:50 Recommended Programs33:31 Warm Up Tools36:23 Cardio vs. Conditioning Tools47:16 Committing to Conditioning48:30 The Importance of VO2 Max52:24 Athleticism*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

If you are building a garage gym and over 40, 50, or 60, you'll need to do it a bit differently than when you were younger. In this first of two episodes, I cover training and gym build tips that will help you prevent injury, recover better, and address your mobility.Mentioned In This Video:Slant Stack: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/slant-stack/Flex Wedge: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/exp-edge-flex-wedge/MAG Grips: https://www.maxagrip.com/products/Rep Atlas: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-atlas-wide/Eclipse Grips: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/eclipse-grips/Neutral Camber Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-cambered-swiss-bar/Helio Strap: https://amzn.to/4hlf6N0Mammoth Belt Squat: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-mammoth-belt-squat/Sled Tred: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/tbg-sledtred/BC Strength Hip Thrust: https://www.bcstrength.com/collections/bestsellers/products/thruster-bar-liteThe Ready State Free Trial: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/the-ready-state-free-trial/ MAPS Prime Pro: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-prime-pro/MAPS Symmetry: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-symmetry/Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/Chapters:0:00 Intro3:31 Injuries4:35 The Prison Shower Rule6:11 Non-Lifting Precautions9:39 Gym Layout Tips11:59 Age Appropriate Training Tools19:30 Joint Safe Angles23:18 Bench Angles26:10 Recovery Bucks34:28 Lower Recovery Equipment39:03 Recovery Tools*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 very few things in my garage gym every day, but the Bells of Steel single-stack cable towers are one of them. In this review, I cover why I like them and why I think they are perfect for most home and garage gyms.Mentioned In This Video:Bells of Steel Cable Towers: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-single-stack/Fringe Sport Walrus: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-walrus/Rep Fitness Adonis: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-fitness-adonis/Bells Manticore Rack: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-manticore-4-post/Matt Porter Accessories: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/porter-phys-ed/Use code "GYMCRAFTER" for 5% off!3x3 Tower Review: https://youtu.be/3oB9vcustsM?si=ihwj5Iua3zwFXSA0Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro2:18 Why A Cable Tower?3:26 Tower Ecosystem7:47 Attachments10:01 What I Like Most16:44 What Could Be Better?23:08 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!

There are many ways to recognize a bad garage gym company. But what about the good ones? What do they all do that makes them good? In this episode, I'll go over 9 traits most quality home gym companies share.Mentioned In This Video:Force USA C10 Review: https://youtu.be/NWwsMlPP0IkForceUSA.com/gymcrafter - saves 10% on any order!Dialed Motion Leg Developer: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/dialed-motion/Jacked Up Return Policy: https://jackedup.com/return-cancellation-policy/Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro0:22 Force USA Trip Overview5:19 Domestic Customer Service8:32 Designers Who Lift11:53 Avoiding Amazon Only14:19 Fake Reviews20:46 Listening To The Customer25:34 Innovation28:50 The Cheapest33:06 False Websites37:03 Return Policy41:02 Wrap Up42:17 A New GymCrafter Channel?!*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!

Exercise machines for your garage gym are getting more and more popular by the day. In this episode I go over everything you need to know BEFORE you buy a machine for your home gym.https://tidd.ly/4mKJxOaPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro3:05 Need To Know More4:15 Knowing Your Training Style6:34 3 Costs of Buying a Machine15:59 Movement Patterns17:19 Adding Volume18:52 Limiting Systemic Fatigue20:14 PT Applications23:09 Ease of Use25:10 Companies Gotta Sell!26:13 Team Free Weight26:52 More Enjoyable27:10 More Versatile27:49 Efficiency29:01 Movement Patterns30:02 Aging Well31:32 Variability32:29 Team Machine33:07 No Barbell!34:12 No Learning Curve34:53 Better for Families35:28 Training With Injuries35:57 Hypertrophy37:29 Cubs vs Sox38:46 Which Team are You On?40:10 What Should Your Gym Look Like?43:00 Return of the ’70’s?46:55 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!

Buy new gear for your garage gym now, or wait until something better comes out? Wait for that new product that's supposed to come out from your favorite home gym company, or buy something that's available today? I'll answer these questions, with some specific examples, on this episode of the GymCrafter podcast.Automatically save 5% on ANY Force USA product:ForceUSA.com/gymcrafterRep Fitness Smith Machine: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-smith-machine/Bells of Steel Smith Machine: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-byob-smith-machine/Dialed Motion Leg Developer: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/dialed-motion/Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro2:55 Is It Obsolete?6:00 Don’t Wait Forever7:21 Don’t Go Into Debt8:06 Companies Can’t Please Everyone10:02 Affiliate Links!11:18 Force USA C2019:56 Beware the Marketing21:51 Rep Bolt On Smith Machine26:29 Dialed Motion Leg Developer33:20 General Guidelines33:37 The Importance of Resale Value35:19 When to Settle37:10 Stop Shopping!38:23 Beware V1 Products*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!

What good is going to Home Gym Con to look at garage gym gear if you don't also bring some home! In this episode I share what I bought, what is now on my short list, and what I changed my mind on at this year's show!Highlighted Products:Synergy Delta Rack: https://synergycustomfitness.com/products/delta-5-tier-horizontal-rackFreedom Fitness Flooring: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freedom-flooring/(Use code GC1 for 5% off)Matt Porter Rev Bar: https://porterpef.com/products/revbarMatt Porter Eclipse Grips: https://porterpef.com/products/eclipse-gripMatt Porter TNT HellBox: https://porterpef.com/products/tnt-hell-box-belt-squat-attachmentATX Leg Developer: https://www.atxfitness.com/atx-leg-extension-leg-curl-combo-bco-780Dialed Motion: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/dialed-motion/BWTG: https://blackwidowtg.comRep Manual Treadmill: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-fitness/Darko Lifting: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/darko-lifting/ Bare Steel Equipment Curl Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bare-steel-ez-bar/Ancore: https://ancoretraining.comBulletProof Fitness: https://bulletprooffitnessequipment.comPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro2:44 Synergy Bracket5:03 Custom Floor Tile6:39 Rev Bar9:03 TNT HellBox10:46 ATX Leg Developer24:00 Dialed Motion Leg Developer25:01 Black Widow27:27 Rep Manual Treadmill29:25 Darko Spotter Arms30:46 Mini Barbell31:28 Bigger Garage!32:16 Rackable Curl Bar33:10 Voltra/Ancore35:02 BulletProof Fitness*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

Trends come and go in the garage gym industry and this year at Home Gym Con, it was easy to see quite a few of them. In this episode I cover 6 trends in garage gyms and ask for your help in seeing if they will stick around or not!Rep Smith Machine: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-smith-machine/Bells of Steel Smith: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-byob-smith-machine/Force USA C20 Video: https://youtu.be/NWwsMlPP0IkBells tower: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-single-stack/Dialed Motion: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/dialed-motion/Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:39 Smith Machines8:27 All-In-One Trainers15:43 Leg Developers21:55 Rise of the Machines33:54 Purpose Built Home Gym Gear41:15 Smart Devices48:22 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!

Home Gym Con 2025 wasn't just a place to see cool new garage gym gear. It was also a place to learn about that gear and the industry. In this episode, I review 11 surprising things I learned at this year's convention.Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:48 I'm Tall!3:00 RitFit6:50 Marketing10:36 Voltra20:24 Ancore22:53 I Need A Gimbal24:37 Bad Product Releases29:13 Small Fabricators33:17 Details Matter36:48 Pendulum Squats40:03 We Are Out of Touch*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

Home Gym Con 2025 in Louisville, KY was a fun, amazing, memorable blur. In this first of 4 Home Gym Con podcast episodes, I review the event overall, talk about what I liked and what should have been different, and lay out my plans for 2026!https://homegymcon.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@UCF-kK-HyM64cSH3H8QeMfMw Partners & 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!

Instead of overspending on equipment for our home and garage gyms, sometimes, the smart decision is to look for stuff that is "good enough". In this episode I talk about how to find out what is good enough for your gym and what isn't.American Barbell Grizzly Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ab-chewy-bar/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/*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

Home Gym Con is 16 days away and the biggest reason I'm going is to bring you as much coverage as I can. With 125 vendors, I won't be able to cover everything, so in this podcast I review my current content plan and ask you to help in every area!Home Gym Con: https://homegymcon.comVendor List: https://homegymcon.com/vendors/Rep NightHawk bench: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-nighthawk/Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro0:59 What is Home Gym Con?3:49 Why I’m going9:58 2 things I’m not doing11:12 Brands I’m not covering14:13 Brands I am covering 28:28 Content plans32:33 What would you like to see?*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!

I've built or helped build quite a few garage gyms in the last 8 years of running GymCrafter and I learn things every time. In this episode I review 10 things I'll do differently next time!Freedom Fitness Flooring: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freedom-flooring/Code GC1 saves you 5%Walking pad: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/walking-pad/Code GYMCRAFTER saves you up to 30% off purchases over $279American Barbell power bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ab-ss-elite-power-bar/American Barbell Chewy bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ab-chewy-bar/Rep Black Diamond bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-black-diamond/Rep Badlands bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-badlands-bar/Rep open trap bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-open-trap-bar/Bells open trap bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-open-trap-bar/Rep cambered Swiss bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-cambered-swiss-bar/Bells Arch Nemesis bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-swiss-bar/Bare Steel EZ curl bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bare-steel-ez-bar/Black Widow VHS bar: https://blackwidowtg.com/products/vhs-bar?_pos=1&_sid=74073b561&_ss=rFreak Athlete Hyper Pro: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freak-athlete/Tib Bar Guy Sled Tred: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/tbg-sledtred/Rep NightHawk: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-nighthawk/Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro2:50 Different flooring7:01 Paying for installation7:48 Running electric9:47 Side mount garage door opener11:22 Clearing the space first12:54 A place to walk19:49 Less barbells24:06 More specialty bars28:33 Being more open minded31:05 Home Gym Con33:19 Less overthinking36:19 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!

Having a great garage gym is only half the battle. Getting the most out of it is the other half. In this episode I review 8 common ways people miss out on the benefits of their garage gym.MAPS Anabolic: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-anabolic/Slant Stack: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/slant-stack/Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro2:16 Letting perfect be the enemy of good4:58 Trigger sessions9:17 Micro sessions15:52 Getting more from what you have23:30 Learn from others27:46 Training discipline30:45 Training smart33:16 Periodization36:05 Movement variations38:09 Implement variation39:47 Staying focused45:55 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!

If you live in the US and want to avoid tariffs when buying gear for your garage gym, the best way to do that is to buy gear made in the US. In this episode, I give you a brief overview of 22 options to do that!Rogue: https://www.roguefitness.comBlack Widow: https://blackwidowtg.comElite FTS: https://www.elitefts.comSorinex: https://www.sorinex.comAmerican Barbell: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/american-barbell/Surplus Strength: https://surplusstrength.comStrayDog Strength: https://straydogstrength.comWright Equipment: https://wrightequipment.comHomegrown Lifting: https://homegrownlifting.comWeight it Out: https://www.weightitout.usIntek Strength: https://www.intekstrength.comThe Strength Co.: https://www.thestrength.coTexas Power Bars: https://texaspowerbars.comSolid Bar Fitness: https://solidbarfitness.comIron Master: https://www.ironmaster.comPowerBlock: https://powerblock.comAbMat: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/abmat/Darko Lifting: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/darko-lifting/Belt Fed Strength: https://www.beltfedstrength.comMicroGainz: https://microgainz.comArm Assassin: https://www.armassassinstrengthshop.comJD Gym Equipped: https://jdgymequipped.comPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro1:40 Is made in the US better?2:47 Rogue3:40 Black Widow4:51 Elite FTS and Sorinex6:35 American Barbell8:29 Surplus Strength9:27 Stray Dog Strength10:25 Wright Equipment11:29 Homegrown Lifting14:03 Weight It Out16:25 The Strength Co18:03 Intel18:52 PowerBlocks19:35 Iron Master21:25 Texas Power Bar22:56 Solid Bar Fitness24:41 AbMat27:51 Darko Lifting29:01 Micro Gainz29:51 Belt Fed Strength30:57 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!

Ethic and honesty should matter when deciding where to spend your garage gym dollars... But do they actually end making a difference in the end? How badly does a company need to behave before people stop shopping there? In this episode we take a look at some recent examples and whether or not they've actually made a difference.Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro3:04 Legal disclaimer3:47 Integrity5:12 Episode overview6:10 Rogue vs Kleva22:53 Force 6 vs. Darko31:01 Mikolo vs. accurate specs35:07 BLUSLM vs. MAG39:20 PRx and redemption*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!

Wondering how tariffs may impact your home gym purchases? Want to know what to do about adding new things to your garage gym when tariff related price increases are on the horizon? This is the podcast for you!Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro3:41 Who is affected?4:15 Is this all new?5:08 How to react7:45 Will people stop buying?9:10 The “old man” approach11:19 The news14:03 How much will prices go up?17:04 Will they go out of business?19:00 How long will this last?19:45 When to buy20:53 Should you buy now?24:18 Will companies eat the tariffs?27:49 Will prices go back down?30:39 Who will rip off their customers?33:30 Why domestic prices are also going up36:51 Who will pay these prices???39:42 The biggest impact of tariffs43:29 Buy now?44:15 Buy domestically?47:37 Now is the time for used50:03 The importance of integrity50:41 Don’t shop angry51:00 Do you really need it?51:53 Doing more with what you have52:53 Being patient*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

When trying to save money on your garage gym, it can be tempting to go cheap. But other options will serve you much better in the long run. Learn how to save money AND build a gym you love in this episode!Partners & 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!0:00 Intro1:40 Recap of last episode5:44 Commercial to home gym9:10 Other’s mistakes11:12 New to working out12:40 Lever gyms14:19 Starting small16:57 2 more appropriate options21:02 When you can’t afford it23:14 When you might actually want to go cheap25:03 Never do this!

Ever wonder how two pieces of garage gym equipment with the same specs can cost drastically different prices? In this episode I take a close look at budget, mid-tier, and high end garage gym gear to see why they cost what they do and if they are worth your money.0:00 Intro & Overview3:55 Pricing & Value5:58 Hidden Differences7:28 Barbell Steel12:00 Rack Uprights17:46 Bolts & Fasteners21:16 Pulley Quality22:38 Cable Quality26:30 Weight Capacity30:53 Finish Quality33:26 Small Touches36:06 Customer Service47:16 R&D and Product Development54:45 IP Theft56:24 Buying on a Budget1:02:44 What Do YOU Want To See?Partners & 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!*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases