Adjustable benches, FID benches, flat benches, and specialty bench reviews.
Power RacksPower racks, half racks, folding racks, squat stands, and rack systems.
Functional TrainersStandalone trainers, rack-mounted cable systems, and compact cable machines.
Smith MachinesSmith machines, 3D Smith systems, all-in-one trainers, and hybrid machines.
Cable MachinesLat pulldowns, low rows, cable towers, selectorized systems, and plate-loaded cables.
Leg MachinesLeg press, hack squat, leg extension, leg curl, and lower-body machines.
Adjustable DumbbellsAdjustable dumbbells compared by feel, durability, increments, and speed.
Specialty BarsTrap bars, safety squat bars, curl bars, transformer bars, and specialty bar reviews.
Rack AttachmentsRack add-ons, lever arms, jammer arms, storage, handles, and accessory attachments.
Budget EquipmentLower-cost equipment that may actually make sense for a home gym.
DIY / How-ToBuilds, modifications, retrofits, fixes, and home gym setup projects.
Recovery / CardioCold plunges, recovery tools, cardio machines, and conditioning equipment.
MAXUM LEC3 Review
The MAXUM LEC3 is a combo machine that excels at lying hamstring curls but requires some tweaks for leg extensions. Here is my full review
Body Solid GFT100 Functional Trainer Review
A smooth and reliable standalone functional trainer with wide cable spacing and strong warranty coverage.
GMWD WJ00 Bicep Curl / Tricep Extension Cable Machine Review
A compact 1:1 arm machine with real value for home gyms, but the budget build shows up in the details.
Fringe Sport Slim Gym Wall Mounted Functional Trainer Review
A low-profile cable trainer designed to bring functional training into tight spaces.
REP Fitness Leg Extension and Leg Curl Bench Attachment Review
The REP Leg Extension and Leg Curl Attachment feels far more machine-like than most bench add-ons, but the leg curl still works best with bands.
Rogue Kabuki Transformer Bar Review
The Rogue Kabuki Transformer Bar is a highly versatile specialty bar that allows you to change the camber angle and weight distribution. Here is my full review.
Bells of Steel Shoulder Boulder Review
The Bells of Steel Shoulder Boulder is a unique attachment for targeting your delts. Here is a quick look at how it works and if it's worth adding to your gym.
Rogue Manta Ray Adjustable Bench Review
The Rogue Manta Ray is an incredibly overbuilt adjustable bench with a fantastic decline setup, but its price makes it hard to justify for most home gyms.
Pod Company Ice Pod Pro Cold Plunge Review
A simple, affordable cold plunge that works well as an entry point, but the maintenance is more demanding than I would want long term.
Ancore Pro Portable Cable System Review
A portable cable system that delivers functional-trainer movements almost anywhere, but with a 65-pound resistance ceiling.
RitFit PLC01 2-in-1 Leg Extension and Leg Curl Machine Review
The RitFit PLC01 fixes the biggest problem with cheap plate-loaded leg extension and leg curl machines — the resistance curve — but it still carries clear budget-machine tradeoffs in ergonomics and refinement.
Rogue MG-4CN Multi-Grip Adjustable Camber Bar Review
The Rogue MG-4CN is the first multi-grip camber bar I've used that truly feels adjustable enough to fit my body and training.
Landmark Athletics TC-EXT3 Review
The Landmark TC-EXT3 is an all-in-one power rack that includes every attachment imaginable and features a brilliant swappable 1:1 cable ratio. Here is my full review.
Rogue Monster Lever Arms 2.0 Review
The Rogue Lever Arms 2.0 feature a brilliant trolley system, but do they solve the inherent problems of lever arms? Here is my full review.
GMWD Bench Press and Shoulder Press Machine V7 Review
The GMWD V7 gives you flat bench, incline, and shoulder press in one compact footprint for $600. Here is my full review of the best budget converging press machine for home gyms.
Force USA Solitude Leg Extension and Leg Curl Review: The Best Machine for Hamstring Curls?
The Force USA Solitude is a center-driven selectorized combo machine with commercial-grade build quality and the best prone hamstring curl feel I have tested. Here is my full review.
Fringe Sport Dane 2.0 Review: My Favorite Budget All-in-One Rack
The Fringe Sport Dane 2.0 delivers a 1:1 cable ratio, dual 160 lb stacks, and a full power rack in one footprint for under $3,000. Here is my full review.
Centr 3 / Inspire SF3 Functional Trainer Smith Machine Review
One of the smoothest all-in-one home gym machines I’ve used, with a genuinely useful Smith machine and a compact footprint that still makes sense.
NordicTrack X24 Treadmill Review
The NordicTrack X24 features a massive 40-degree incline and a 24-inch touchscreen, making it the ultimate indoor hiking simulator. Here is my full review.
XMaster Posterior Chain Trainer Review
The XMaster Posterior Chain Trainer is a massive, commercial-grade machine that combines a reverse hyper, GHD, and Nordic curl station. Here is my full review of this heavy-duty all-in-one unit.