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I Finally Built a Big Home Gym (And Almost Ruined It)
Upgrading to a big home gym sounds like a dream, but a huge space is easy to ruin. Here is exactly how to zone, floor, and equip a large home gym the right way.

How to Pick a Dumbbell for Exercise That Won't Limit Your Lifts
Don't waste money on bad iron. Here is how to choose the right dumbbell for exercise, whether you need adjustable weights or a full hex set for your home gym.

Is Madewell Strength Equipment Actually Built for Home Gyms?
Thinking about upgrading your garage setup with Madewell Strength equipment? Here is a brutally honest look at whether this heavy-duty gear fits a home gym.

How to Rig Your Garage for All Types of Physical Strength
Figuring out the types of physical strength you actually need dictates exactly what gear belongs in your home gym. Here is how to train for all of them.

Why Mixing Too Many Types of Exercise Equipment Ruins Home Gyms
Overwhelmed by different kinds of exercise equipment? Here is a practical way to filter through the types of exercise equipment without ruining your gym space.

Why Your Home Fitness Gym Shouldn't Look Like a Planet Fitness
Building a home fitness gym? Stop trying to cram bulky commercial workout machines into your garage. Here is exactly what works in a residential space.

I Scouted Every Lifters Gym Before Building My Garage Setup
Struggling to find a serious lifters gym? I toured local spots to see if any commercial facility could actually match the heavy iron of a garage setup.

Why Versatile Fitness Equipment Usually Means Flimsy Junk
Most multi-functional gear is just flimsy junk. A home gym veteran explains how to spot truly versatile fitness equipment that survives heavy lifting.

Why the Best Equipment Gym Setups Ditch Brand Loyalty
Brand loyalty is costing you money. Here is why the best equipment gym setups mix and match different home fitness brands to get the highest quality gear.

How to Find Affordable Workout Equipment for Home (That Isn't Junk)
Building a budget gym? Here is how to find affordable workout equipment for home that actually survives heavy lifting, without blowing your entire paycheck.

The One Spec That Ruins Every Budget Home Gym Machine
Before you buy a home gym machine, check the pulley ratios and guide rod materials. Here is why most budget units feel terrible and how to find one that works.

The Only 4 Examples of Resistance Machines I Keep in My Garage
Figuring out what equipment to buy is overwhelming. Here are the only real examples of resistance machines that justify giving up precious garage gym space.