The GymCrafter Podcast

Tales From Home Gym Con | Ep 81

The best thing about going to Home Gym Con is the memories you make while you are there. In this episode, I tell some of my favorite stories from the trip and review some of my favorite gear too! Check out the new GymCrafter training channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafterTraining Featured in this episode: Freak Athlete Adj Dumbbells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freak-athlete-dumbbells/ Porter Phys Ed: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/porter-phys-ed/ JD Gym Equipped: https://jdgymequipped.com Giant Lifting: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/giant-lifting/ Rep x Dialed Leg Developer: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-x-dialed-leg-dev/ Push N Pull Arms: https://push-n-pull.de/en/products/mini-arms Vesta VForce Racks: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/vesta-vforce/ NGage Grips: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ngage-grips/ Rep Strive Treadmill: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-strive-tread/ Better Fly: https://www.thebetterfly.com/products/the-better-fly Wildman Athletica: https://www.wildmanathletica.com ATX USA: https://www.atxfitness.com/available-now Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 1:27 HGC Review 7:52 My Favorite Thing 10:01 Louisville! 16:11 How I Ruined Media Coverage 19:32 The Viral Video 25:43 Karma is Real 27:35 Gym Minimalism 35:35 More Than Just a Product 42:55 My First Interview! 50:23 I Was Wrong! 1:09:25 Stories From The Crow’s Nest 1:14:17 Eww, Salespeople! 1:25:40 The Final Workout 1:34:30 The Best Part 1:38:18 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!

Mid Convention Overview From Home Gym Con 2026 | Ep 80

Home Gym Con Preview!!! | Ep 79

Underrated Things YOU NEED in Your Garage Gym | Ep 78

It's easy to forget about the basics, the oldies but goodies, or just the things you never knew about in the first place. In this podcast, I share a sizeable list of things that will add an outsized impact to your results in your garage gym! Featured in this video: 👴🏻Training over 40 episode: https://youtu.be/7Vj_an00L-4 ♭Rep FB5000: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-fb5000/ 🏋🏼‍♀️Freak Athlete Kettlebell: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freak-athlete-kettlebell/ 🏋🏼‍♂️Pro Kettlebell: https://prokettlebell.com 💥Kleva Landmine: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-kleva-landmine/ Check out the new GymCrafter training channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafterTraining Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 2:05 Contest winner 6:02 Training for health 11:18 Sleep 16:04 Flat benches 18:50 Incline pressing 22:11 Basic training 24:26 Hire a trainer 31:55 Kettlebells, clubs, and maces 35:46 Less, but nicer 39:39 Landmines 51:30 Safeties and collars 56:01 Cable towers 1:02:33 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

Your Garage Gym Is Overrated, Change My Mind! | Ep 77 + Giveaway!!!

There is a lot of stuff in the world of garage gyms that is overrated. Join in and argue with me about why I'm wrong about your favorite piece of gear, training method, or YouTube channel. The comments on this one should be fun! Check out the new GymCrafter training channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafterTraining Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 2:29 Contest Winner 3:57 What is “overrated”? 7:24 Smith machines 11:30 Single use machines 14:50 Bench ecosystems 21:30 No gap benches 24:25 Science based training 28:15 Chasing depth and “the stretch” 33:49 Overadjustability 39:33 Articulating trolley arms 47:09 Nordic Curls 51:08 Complete home gyms *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!

The Ultimate Garage Gym Cable System Buying Guide | Ep 76

Cable systems make a great addition to any home or garage gym. The hard part is picking the right cable system for you. DIY, cable tower, functional trainer, or fully integrated? With so many choices, it can get confusing... Until now! In this episode, I'll help you pick out the perfect new cable system for your garage gym! Check out the new GymCrafter training channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafterTraining Featured in this video: 🪽Fringe Sidewing review: https://youtu.be/X9W9qlmZZD8 🪽 Fringe Sidewing: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sidewing/ 🔔Bells of Steel 2.5” cable tower: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bos-single-stack/ 🇺🇸Force USA Tandem Tower review: https://youtu.be/NY7PElktYxQ 🇺🇸Force USA Tandem Tower: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-tt/ 🧠Gray Matter Lifting Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GrayMatterLifting 🐕Dane 2.0 review: https://youtu.be/nYHUbUN3V2g 🐕Dane 2.0: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-dane-2/ 🇺🇸Force USA FTR review: https://youtu.be/WOoQBBko0hw 🇺🇸Force USA FTR: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-ftr/ 💪🏻Force USA C20 review: https://youtu.be/HhrZP-oGi-Y 💪🏻Force USA C20: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-c20/ 🏋🏼‍♀️Rep Ares 2.0: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ares-2-0/ Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 1:24 Contest winner 2:36 Single use options 8:27 Multi use options 13:25 DIY 22:11 Cable towers 33:14 Functional trainer racks 46:04 Fully integrated 1:02:22 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!

6 Reasons You NEED Cables In Your Garage Gym | Ep 75

After free weights, cables and cable systems are the single most versatile thing you can add to your garage gym. In this episode, I cover 6 reasons you should consider adding them to your home gym. Oh, and I give away more equipment, too. Check out this episode to see how you can win a free Fringe Sport SideWing!!! Check out the new GymCrafter training channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafterTraining Featured in this video: 🪽Sidewing Review: https://youtu.be/X9W9qlmZZD8 🪽Fringe Sport Sidewing: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sidewing/ Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 0:54 Winner for Last Week 4:38 Upcoming episodes 7:45 Changing Gravity 13:31 Versatility 23:12 Multi Format 26:34 Training Versatility 31:38 Varied Athletes 33:17 Training Variation *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

How Strong Are You??? | Ep 74 + Giveaway!!!

You'll never be big or strong enough for the YouTube comment section, but if you train in your garage gym to be bigger, stronger, and more capable, how do you rank your results? In this podcast, you'll learn everything you need to know to find out just how you compare to other garage gym owners! 📣‼️Entries for the contest mentioned in this video must be posted no later than Friday, June 26, 2026 at 12pm CST‼️📣 🔥Featured in this video: Anatoly: https://www.instagram.com/anatoly_fitness/ Michael Eckert: https://www.instagram.com/michaeleckert_fit/ Mark Wildman: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkWildman StrengthSide: https://www.youtube.com/@Strengthside/videos Genetic Potential Calc: https://mennohenselmans.com/ffmi-calculator/ Compare your lifts: https://strengthlevel.com Fitness Calc: https://fitnesscalcs.com/articles/how-strong-should-you-be/ Functional Strength Standards: https://drjohnrusin.com/functional-strength-standards/ Built From Broken Book: https://amzn.to/4xBNJ91 💪🏻Check out the new GymCrafter training channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafterTraining Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 0:54 Giveaway details 2:47 Overview 5:27 Bigger, Stronger, More Capable 9:21 Size vs Strength 15:39 Real World Examples 22:36 Capability 30:30 How Big Can You Get? 35:31 How Strong Should You Be? 43:06 Can You Survive? 58:07 Functional Strength Standard 1:05:38 Upcoming Contests *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 Stuff I Actually Use in my Gym | Ep 73

YouTube reviewers can fall into a pattern of telling just how great every product they review is. But when it comes to knowing what they really think is the best, there's nothing better than seeing what they actually use in their garage gyms. Here's all the stuff I've been using lately, and some of it might surprise you! Featured in this video: 💪🏻Living Fit Bands: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-bands/ 🏋🏼‍♀️Slant Stack: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/tbg-slant-stack/ 💪🏻Foam Pads: https://amzn.to/4xtgRPJ 🏋🏼‍♀️Rep Plyo Box: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-plyo-boxes/ 💪🏻Fringe Dane: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-dane-2/ 🏋🏼‍♀️Rep Ares: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ares-2-0/ 💪🏻Darko Tiny Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/darko-tiny-bar/ 🏋🏼‍♀️Rep Lat Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-lat-bar/ 💪🏻MAG Grips: https://www.maxagrip.com/medium-grip-supinate-ms006/ 🏋🏼‍♀️Trak Bar 30: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/trak-bar-30/ 💪🏻Delta Rack: https://synergycustomfitness.com/products/delta-5-tier-horizontal-rack?_pos=8&_psq=delta&_ss=e&_v=1.0 🏋🏼‍♀️Rep AB5200: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ab5200-v2/ 💪🏻Freak Athlete: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freak-athlete-hyper-pro/ 🏋🏼‍♀️Rit Fit Back Extension: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rit-fit-back-ext/ 💪🏻TBG Sled Tred: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/tbg-sledtred/ Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 3:50 How I Pick 5:48 Accessories 9:36 Ares vs Dane 14:27 Cable Attachments 19:58 Barbell & Landmine 21:30 Plates 23:44 Dumbbells 28:32 Bench 32:41 Freak Athlete 35:13 Sled Tred 36:54 Wrap Up 39:30 Giveaway Details *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

7 Garage Gym Truths + GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT! | Ep 72

There are certain things about being a "garage gym person" that we all kind of take for granted. In this episode, I have some fun talking about them. I also let you know about the upcoming giveaway podcast series where you can win some seriously cool garage gym gear! Featured in this video: Force USA Compact Leg Press Review: https://youtu.be/i4BhygibYfA Fringe Sport Drew Review: https://youtu.be/YKE3XAGpDL8 Fringe Sport Side Wing Review: https://youtu.be/X9W9qlmZZD8 Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 3:51 It’s Not Cheaper 4:57 It Costs What?! 6:24 Gear is Overpriced 10:31 More Isn’t Better 12:39 Nobody Cares 17:43 Your Neighbors 20:29 You Are Weird 25:38 Upcoming podcasts 36:30 Home Gym Con Plan *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!