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Major Fitness B52 Review (2026): Five Strength Training Systems for the Price of One
Our Major Fitness B52 review examines a multifunctional Smith machine that can bring an excellent combo of versatility and stability to your home gym setup.
GIANT Lifting Base Bumper Plates Review (2026): Standout Performance at an Affordable Price
Rogue Deadlift Platform Review (2026): A Stable Surface for Sound-Suppressing Strength Gains
PRx Crumb Rubber Bumper Plates Review (2026): Solid Weight Plates That Won’t Break the Bank
Relaxe Massage Chair Review (2026): A High-Value, Zero-Gravity Shiatsu Chair for Full-Body Recovery
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Read more: NOBULL Outwork Review (2026): CrossFit’s Most Controversial Training ShoeNOBULL Outwork Review (2026): CrossFit’s Most Controversial Training Shoe
You’re in the middle of a WOD. It’s hot. You might redline but there’s no turning back. You’re racing against the clock and all you can think about is your achy arches and the blister forming on your heel.Yikes. That’s not what you want!You can avoid CrossFit horror stories like that by wearing the right…
Read more: Reebok Nano X1 Review (2026): The All-Around Training Shoes You Need for CrossFit and MoreReebok Nano X1 Review (2026): The All-Around Training Shoes You Need for CrossFit and More
A pair of high-quality sneakers can make or break your training session. Who likes to stop mid-workout to adjust the tongue or laces of their shoes, or wiggle their foot around to achieve more comfort? Likewise, feeling like you’re gonna topple over during squats or scrape your shin due to a failed box jump is…
Read more: PRx Incline Folding Bench Review: Unique but Expensive 2026PRx Incline Folding Bench Review: Unique but Expensive 2026
I’m a big fan of the PRx brand. I love a good success story, and who doesn’t love to see a company that was once on Shark Tank make killer products? I’ve tested quite a few pieces of gym equipment from PRx that I’ve enjoyed including their Profile Squat Rack, Competition Kettlebells, Fractional Plates, Strength…
Read more: Fringe Sport Comp Flat Bench Review 2026: A Big Bench for Big WeightsFringe Sport Comp Flat Bench Review 2026: A Big Bench for Big Weights
If you don’t have a weight bench in your garage gym, do you even really have a garage gym? I kid—any home gym is a good gym. In all seriousness, though, a weight bench is a staple piece of home gym equipment for people all over the world. Bench press is one of the big…
Read more: Nike Free Metcon 4 Review: Versatile Training Shoes (2026)Nike Free Metcon 4 Review: Versatile Training Shoes (2026)
It’s no secret that I love a quality pair of sneakers. I even made an entire video on the best training shoes for 2021with my friend Kate Meier, who is a certified CrossFit L1 trainer and CrossFit box owner. She is also a senior editor here at Garage Gym Reviews and did a deep dive…
Read more: Fringe Sport MilSpec Bumper Plates Review: Durable and Military Approved (2026)Fringe Sport MilSpec Bumper Plates Review: Durable and Military Approved (2026)
If you like throwing your weight down like any good meathead should, you’re probably pretty familiar with bumper plates. I’ve been testing all kinds of bumper plates over the years, such as the Rogue Fitness US MIL Spec Crumb Bumper Plates, American Barbell Urethane Bumper Plates, and REP Fitness Sport Bumper Plates.I’ve been impressed with…
Read more: Fringe Sport Bomba Bar V3 Review 2026: A Blacked-Out Beauty for Olympic WeightliftersFringe Sport Bomba Bar V3 Review 2026: A Blacked-Out Beauty for Olympic Weightlifters
There are a ton of barbells out there in the fitness world. (I should know: I’ve tested nearly 100 of them.) Having trouble choosing one for yourhome gym? Have no fear, Coop from Garage Gym Reviews is here! I’m adding to my collection of barbell reviews with this Fringe Sport Bomba Barbell Review, diving into…
Read more: Hyperwear Hyper Rope Battle Rope Review: In-Depth Review (2026)Hyperwear Hyper Rope Battle Rope Review: In-Depth Review (2026)
Anyone who’s ever used a battle rope knows how quickly it can jack your heart rate up and leave you feeling winded. Even the fittest people I know can get their behinds whooped by a battle rope.You might normally see these long and heavy ropes in use at the gym, but they’re also an excellent…
Read more: Hyperwear Sandbell PRO Review: In-Depth Review (2026)Hyperwear Sandbell PRO Review: In-Depth Review (2026)
After testing dozens of sandbags from top brands includingRogue,REP Fitness,Onnit,Brute Force, and more, I’ve come to realize what makes a good sandbag and what, quite frankly, makes for a lousy one. Once I got my hands on the Hyperwear Sandbell PRO, I realized what I was holding wasn’t like any other sandbag I’d used before.RELATED:…
Read more: MAXPRO SmartConnect Home Gym Review: Portable and Versatile (2026)MAXPRO SmartConnect Home Gym Review: Portable and Versatile (2026)
I’m someone with a multitude of large, bulky machines packed tightly into my garage gym. Space saving options have always intrigued me, but there are few genuinely good alternatives to the traditional cable machine or home gym. This brings us to the MAXPRO SmartConnect that I’ve been testing over the past 5 months. It’s a…
Read more: Whoop Strap 3.0 Review (2026): A Recovery Tool for Serious AthletesWhoop Strap 3.0 Review (2026): A Recovery Tool for Serious Athletes
There’s something to be said for a small device on your wrist that can tell you if you’re getting enough sleep, taking enough vitamins, and avoiding overtraining. Read our full Whoop Strap 3.0 review to learn why we love this device for people who take their training very seriously.
Read more: GORUCK Sandbags Review: Train for Life (2026)GORUCK Sandbags Review: Train for Life (2026)
Like plenty of fitness enthusiasts, I’m all about training for life. I’m not a professional athlete (I know many of you are shocked by that revelation) and I’m not training for a marathon or Ironman. I want to train in a way that will be useful in real life applications (such as when I fell…