REVIEWS
BalanceFrom / Signature Fitness Stair Climber Review
A full-size rotating stair climber that delivers commercial-style cardio at a home-gym price, as long as you have the ceiling height and space.
Bolt Fitness Gemini Peregrine Lateral Raise and Chest Fly Combo Review
A clever 3x3 rack attachment for lateral raises and chest flys that sets up fast and stores cleanly, with a dumbbell-like resistance curve tradeoff.
Dialed Motion Ibex Cable System Review
A premium rack-mounted cable system that feels surprisingly OEM-like, stays footprint-free, and adjusts fast—but costs more and runs on preorder windows.
RitFit BLP01 2-In-1 Leg Press and Hack Squat Machine Review
A surprisingly smooth budget leg press/hack squat combo that shines at coupon pricing, but feels lighter-duty and can hit limits for stronger lifters.
Mikolo Falcon Functional Trainer Review
A wide, shallow functional trainer with a simple 1:1 mode for heavier pulls, but assembly polish and missing OEM lat/row supports are the tradeoff.
Major Fitness Drone 1 Power Cage Review
A budget all-in-one cage with inside safeties and a plate-loaded cable system, but cable smoothness and long-term loading limits are the tradeoff.
REP x Pepin Fast Series Adjustable Dumbbells Review
Fast-changing, mostly steel adjustable dumbbells that feel close to fixed in-hand, with premium pricing and some plate rattle as the main tradeoffs.
BalanceFrom/Signature Fitness Commercial Leg Press (SF-L2) Review
One year later, this budget “commercial” 45-degree leg press feels smooth and stable, with a few small ergonomic tradeoffs that matter over time.
XMARK Black Diamond Commercial Adjustable Weight Bench Review
A premium FI bench with a compact footprint, grippy pad, and standout incline stability—priced high, and not a true decline bench.
Keppi Weight Bench 5000 Review
A budget FID bench with true zero-gap seating, wide angle range, and surprising versatility, trading premium materials for a much lower price.
Bells of Steel SS4 Safety Squat Bar Review
A long-term look at the SS4 safety squat bar, covering weight, handling, sleeve length, and why it works so well in a garage gym.
XMARK CAT 5 Hurricane Commercial Air Bike Review
My long-term take on the XMARK CAT 5 Hurricane air bike, including handle ergonomics, wind vents, seat adjustability, noise, and who it fits best.
Vivobarefoot Motus Strength Review
A first-person look at the Motus Strength barefoot trainer, covering ground feel, stability, and why it worked for some movements but not for my feet.
Force 6 Fitness Cable Attachments Review
A first-person breakdown of Force 6’s Flat Lat Bar, Offset D Handles, and Iso Deadblow handle focused on comfort, grip feel, and training impact.
Speediance Gym Monster 2 Review
A compact smart home gym with electromagnetic resistance, interactive classes, and dynamic training modes, but limited by a 220-pound max resistance.
Freak Athlete Hyper Pro Review (GHD Attachment + Leg Developer)
The Freak Athlete Hyper Pro is the ultimate Swiss Army Knife for lower body home gym movements and more.
XMARK Commercial Lat Pulldown + Low Row + Single-Stack Functional Trainer Review
The XMARK single-stack cable tower nails the functional trainer feel, but the 2:1 low row maxes at 110 lbs effective and the lat pulldown isn’t as smooth as it should be.
Merach NovaRow R50 Air Resistance Rower Review
The Merach R50 is a Concept2-style air rower that feels shockingly close for about half the price—plus a softer seat and easier straps. Here’s what to know before buying.
Titan Fitness Selectorized Seated Leg Extension and Leg Curl Machine Review
Titan’s new selectorized leg extension/curl combo feels shockingly smooth with a great cam-driven resistance curve—especially on extensions. Here’s my real-world take, plus the main tradeoffs.
Bare Steel Equipment Iron Skull Power Bar & Blue Collar Barbell Review
Two barbells, two jobs: a grippy 29mm power bar for heavy work and a friendlier 28.5mm multipurpose bar for everyday training.