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I Tested Bizarre Fitness Equipments for Home (Most Failed)

I spent a month testing the most bizarre fitness equipments for home workouts that keep popping up on my social media feeds. Here is what actually works.

The Shady Tactics Most Home Gym Equipment Shops Use on Beginners

Thinking about outfitting your garage? Before you buy home fitness equipment from big-box retailers, learn how to navigate home gym equipment shops like a pro.

Is the Life Fitness Cable Machine Really Worth the Insane Price?

Thinking about adding a life fitness cable machine to your home setup? Here is what you need to know about the cost, footprint, and commercial quality.

I Tried Building a Home Gym Using Only Big 5 Fitness Equipment

You want to start lifting today, so you drive to the local store. I tested a full setup of big 5 fitness equipment to see if it can survive heavy training.

I Tested the Best Hip Thrust Machine Contenders (And Most Suck)

Looking for the best hip thrust machine for your home gym? I spent months testing the top contenders to separate the heavy-duty beasts from the wobbly junk.

Can One Muscle Exercise Machine Really Replace a Full Gym?

Thinking of ditching your free weights? Here is the honest truth about whether a single muscle exercise machine can actually replace a full commercial gym.

Leg Thruster vs Leg Extension: Which Machine Wins Your Garage Space?

Outfitting your home gym for leg day? We compare the dedicated leg thruster against classic extension machines to see which actually deserves your floor space.

Why Your Cheap Exercise Equipment Bar Is Ruining Your Lifts

Thinking about buying a generic exercise equipment bar for your garage? Stop. Here is exactly why cheap steel bends, rusts, and ruins your heavy lifts.

I Bought a Cheap Complete Gym Set (Here Is What Broke First)

Thinking of buying a cheap complete gym set online? I tested one in my garage. Here is exactly what broke first, and how to build a full gym set that lasts.

Is the Bret Contreras Glute Bench Actually Worth the Money?

Thinking about buying the official Bret Contreras glute bench? I tested the name-brand setup against cheaper alternatives to see if it's worth your cash.

Why I Ditched My Multi-Station Setup for Real Home Gym Weights

Thinking about buying a massive all-in-one machine? Here is why I sold mine, and how building a setup with real home gym weights is cheaper and much better.

Are Professional Weights Actually Worth the Commercial Markup?

Thinking about upgrading? We break down the exact differences between standard iron and professional weights to see if pro weights are actually worth the markup.