HomeGymCon brings home gym enthusiasts, equipment manufacturers, and content creators together to connect and geek out over the latest and greatest in home gym equipment, and this year’s show—which took place July 30-August 1—was the biggest by far, according to many repeat attendees and vendors.
The Garage Gym Reviews team was in Louisville taking it all in, and I’m excited to show you what we tried, what we liked, and what we expect to see more of in the near future. Here are our takeaways from HomeGymCon 2026.
1. Digital Resistance is Here
Digital or e-resistance is on its way to becoming mainstream, and more and more options will continue to be released. The Beyond Power Voltra, which we reviewed early last year, was undoubtedly the standard of comparison. In fact, many vendors at the show used a Voltra to demonstrate how their products can integrate digital resistance. However, newcomers like the Speediance Gym Nano and the RepOne Estack, which is integrated into the PRx Profile PRO Pulse rack, were hits at the show for our team.
The RepOne Estack felt the smoothest of all, in my opinion—the downside is that it’s not portable. The Speediance Gym Nano is the most similar to the Voltra; it also requires its own proprietary mount, but it provides 220 pounds of resistance (which will increase soon to 260 pounds with an update, according to the company) versus the Voltra’s 200 pounds. The Speediance Gym Nano is still on preorder, though a rep at the show said it will be available in the next few weeks. It’s speculated that it will cost around $2,000 for the unit and the mount together—cheaper than the Voltra.
2. Machines Are Compact, Multifunctional
Many people with home gyms are working with space constraints, so the idea of owning machines doesn’t make sense; instead, it’s common to opt for a squat rack and a barbell, plus some dumbbells and kettlebells to make the most of your space.
However, machines are favored by some lifters because they allow for better hypertrophy of specific muscle groups due to isolation and consistent resistance through the range of the movement. While there were racks everywhere you turned on the HomeGymCon floor, more and more equipment manufacturers are now developing machines made with home gyms in mind. These machines tend to have a smaller footprint and are often multifunctional, allowing you to get more bang for your buck.
A few machine stand-outs from HomeGymCon 2026 include:
- Bells of Steel: I tried the updated Compact Leg Press and Hack Squat, which I thought was great; it seems like feedback was mixed on the previous version, but this one was smooth and easy to use.
- ATX: This German brand just launched their U.S. store last week. It’s been over a year in the making and fans are ready to buy. The Standing Chest Press, Compact Belt Squat, and Trinity Lat Machine were all highlights.
- Bulletproof: Larry Nolan, founder, debuted the Nolan Machine (a new take on a Smith), plus had a prototype of a rack-attached pendulum squat at the show for attendees to test out. “I think people are looking for less tinkering and more premium, ready-to-go machines,” Larry told me, “so that’s what we’re going to be focusing on in the near future.”
- Temple of Gainz: The newest version of their Multiflight machine was a standout, and Yoni, the owner, told Coop it continues to be a best seller. The Quadsend leg press/hack squat machine was also a highlight here; you can utilize a Voltra for digital resistance, too, which is a value-add.
3. Innovative Attachments Wow
Machines won’t be for everyone, and rest assured there’s still a lot of innovation in the attachment space for those who want to go deeper with the rack or cable machine they already own. Two notable intros were the REP x Dialed Motion Leg Developer Attachment and the Dialed Motion Multifly.
Teased at HomeGymCon last year, the Leg Developer is an attachment for the BlackWing or Nighthawk adjustable benches that allows you to do leg extensions, leg curls, or prone leg curls with your cable stack. It was comfortable, and I was surprised at how smooth it felt in use. In Coop’s words: “These are sick.”
The Dialed Motion Multifly was arguably the talk of the show—this is a rack attachment that does the work of a multi-flight, pec deck, and multi-hip station in one. Not only is the engineering on this thing just incredible, it gives home gym owners who want machines but don’t have the space a viable option. I will say there’s a lot of adjusting you have to do here to switch from one exercise to another, so be ready to spend some time to get familiar with it, but this will be really compelling for a lot of people when it hits the market.
4. Pilates Goes Home
Yoga and pilates as an exercise modality have been growing in popularity over the last several years, as more and more people—particularly women and older adults—are looking for low-impact ways to strengthen their muscles, improve their flexibility, and manage their stress. In fact, a report from Allied Market Research predicts that the global yoga and pilates studio market size will grow by nearly 15% through 2035 to an estimated $530.6 billion dollars.
HomeGymCon vendors are meeting this demand and developing pilates equipment that can be used at home. Echelon had their new Meridian pilates reformer on display—it comes equipped with a 22-inch touchscreen that allows you to follow along with classes, making this machine suitable for pilates beginners (me!).
It’s priced at just about $3,000, but their rep at the show, Joshua Voss, said it’s been selling incredibly well already. I got to try this machine briefly—I’m not a pilates expert, so I appreciate the capability to follow along with an instructor, and the machine felt just as good in use as those I’ve used in pilates reformer classes in the past.
Vesta also showed a new smart pilates reformer called the Sensol One, which is patent-pending because it allows you to switch between regular and resistance modes via digital resistance using the Sensol Control Dial (this is similar to the 1:1 to 2:1 knob Vesta debuted on its VForce rack—very sleek).
Other pilates-inspired machines like the Glute Slide, which looks similar to a reformer, allow you to focus on the glutes and core but also work in the lateral plane, emphasizing explosiveness and stability over heavy load bearing on the joints. Founder, Pete Holman, gave us a great demo and explained why this machine should earn a spot in your home gym—not only is it versatile and fairly compact, it will work with you as you age.
5. Parents Are a Target Market
It’s no surprise that many home gym owners are parents with young children; they’re waking up early to get their workouts in before the chaos of the day begins, or getting their lifts in after the house is asleep. (I know a thing or two about this as a mom of three whose alarm goes off at 5:15 most mornings so I can run or do kettlebell training before the day gets away from me.)
While all of the products at HomeGymCon could appeal to this demographic, I noted how many brands are actually outright speaking to this audience. For instance, PRx has a new line of barbells—the Thresher being one of them—that are made with composite bushings for quiet lifts, and new bumper plates to accompany them that were made specifically with dampening technology to lower the sound output.
Also, there was SwingSesh, who offers “playsets for all ages,” meant to make workouts fun for both parents and kids. Coop tested, and we reviewed, the SuperSesh in our SwingSesh review back in 2024. TL;DR—it’s expensive but worth it for active families.
And lastly, walking the aisles of HomeGymCon, I was surprised at how many young kids were there with their parents, watching from strollers or checking out the equipment themselves. An attendee also told us there was a scavenger hunt for kids put together by the show organizers to help keep little ones entertained while their parents shopped around. It was a family affair, for sure.
Watch Coop’s Video Recap of HomeGymCon 2026
Final Thoughts: HomeGymCon 2026
If you’re someone who’s actively looking to fill out their home gym and you’re interested in new equipment from some of the manufacturers we talked about above, like ATX, Dialed Motion, Bells of Steel, and more, HomeGymCon could definitely be worth the road trip. The vendors continue to innovate and evolve what they offer, oftentimes taking feedback from the show and applying it to the next iterations of products.
We’ll continue to test and review products as they come out, so stay tuned for more in-depth reviews from us in the future. And maybe we’ll see you at next year’s HomeGymCon, July 29-31, 2027, in Louisville.
