How Much Does a Good Set of Bumper Plates Cost For Your Home Gym?
Want bumper plates for your home gym? We don’t blame you, they’re awesome! But what, exactly, do bumper plates cost these days?
Tim Steward
What Does A Good Barbell Cost For Your Home Gym?
There are so many barbells on the market that it can be incredibly tough to pick one out. Add to that the wide range of prices and it becomes very easy to spend too much or too little.
MAPS Symmetry User Review – My New Favorite Program From Mind Pump!
If you train with weights or play a sport, you have imbalances. Those imbalances can cause pain, injury, and a lack of performance. MAPS Symmetry is the best way I know of to train out those imbalances and improve your performance.
31 Trap Bar Exercises For Full Body Training
Many people avoid the trap bar because they are not aware of how many trap bar exercises there are. To fix that, we outline 31 full-body options.
The Trap Bar. 12 Reasons You Need One in Your Garage Gym!
If I were only allowed to have one barbell of any kind in my garage gym, it would be a trap bar. Find out why and which one I’d buy in this article!
Rep Fitness Deep Knurl Stainless Power Bar EX Review
If you are looking for an overly aggressive knurl pattern on your bar, one that can shred your hands in one set flat, this is the bar for you. For 95% of the people out there, though, this isn’t a suitable barbell. Which group are you in?
Rep Fitness Stainless Steel Power Bar V2 Review
If you are looking for the perfect barbell for your garage gym, look no further than the Rep Fitness stainless steel power bar V2. It’s the bar I use every day and the one I recommend more often than any other bar!
No Power Rack? No Problem! Building a Garage Gym Without a Cage.
Too many people skip building a garage gym because they don’t have the space or budget for a power rack. This is a huge mistake! You can build an amazing garage gym without a rack and I’ll show you how in this article!
10 Ways To Protect Your Barbell When Using a Landmine Attachment
Last updated on July 9th, 2022 at 06:35 pmA landmine attachment is one of the most versatile and least expensive pieces of gear you can add to your garage or basement gym. So much so that it doesn’t make sense not to have one! I get a lot of questions about landmines here at GymCrafter, but … Read more
MAPS Aesthetic. Not For Everyone But Perfect For Some!
If you can handle high-volume strength training and your goals are more focused on looks than raw strength or mobility, MAPS Aesthetic is an ideal program for you. And make no mistake, you’ll definitely build strength too!
What’s the Best Electric Space Heater For Your Home Gym? 10 Heaters Thoroughly Tested
I tried and tested ten electric space heaters in my garage gym. See which ones performed the best and which might be a waste of your money!
MAPS Performance, The Strength Training Program From Mind Pump That You Didn’t Know You Needed.
MAPS Performance is a unique program that not only addresses areas commonly missed by other strength training programs (lateral movement, rotational strength, and athleticism to name a few). It’s also highly effective at enhancing the results you get from other programs you may run after it.
The Best Places to Buy Home Gym Equipment Online
Last updated on November 15th, 2022 at 03:27 pmMost people building a garage or basement gym can’t go to a local store to see, feel, and try things before buying them. There simply aren’t that many stores in the world that display and sell quality home gym gear. Big box retailers and sporting goods stores have … Read more
14 Books That Every Home Gym Owner Should Read in 2022
Last updated on November 13th, 2021 at 06:30 pmThere are a lot of books out there that would benefit you as a garage or basement gym owner. There are also a lot of books that are mediocre at best and misleading at worst. I know because I’ve read a couple hundred of them. And out … Read more
Home Gym Gift Guide – 36 Gifts They’ll Actually Use and Love!
It can be incredibly hard to buy the right gift for the fitness-minded person in your life. That’s why we’ve rounded up a huge list of unique gifts they’ll actually use and love!
The Ready State Virtual Mobility Coach Review – Does it Work?
Last updated on April 25th, 2023 at 07:21 amIf you train regularly or play a sport, having an effective mobility program in your health and fitness toolkit is essential. The same is true if you are feeling those creeping aches and pains that come with age. As someone who is 50 years old, participates in … Read more
Center Barbell Knurl – Does Your Home Gym Barbell Need It?
If you are shopping for a new barbell, one of the options you’ll see is whether or not to get one with a center knurl. To many people, this option is confusing. What is a center barbell knurl? Why would you want one or not? Does it even matter? A center barbell knurl helps prevent … Read more
Bushings vs Bearings in Barbells – Are Bearings Worth the Extra Money?
Last updated on May 15th, 2023 at 11:59 amOne of the barbell features that impact price the most is the choice between a barbell with bushings and one with bearings. At first glance, the sales copy on bearing bars makes it seem like a higher quality choice. Barbell manufacturers describe bearing bars as having “faster, … Read more
Power Bar or Olympic Bar – Which is Better for Your Home Gym?
When selecting a barbell for your garage or basement gym, you’ll typically end up choosing between two basic categories: Power bars and Olympic weightlifting bars. Knowing the differences and which will work better for you is important for many reasons. The best type of barbell for most basement and garage gym owners is a power … Read more
Should You Use EVA Tiles for Home Gym Flooring?
Last updated on March 31st, 2023 at 10:53 amIf you go to almost any home improvement or sporting goods store (in person or online) and search for “home gym flooring,” you’ll almost always find EVA as a recommended option. EVA is one of many different materials explicitly marketed as “home gym flooring.” The problem with … Read more
Use This Home Gym Program to Crush Your 2023 Fitness Goals
Last updated on November 15th, 2022 at 10:39 amIt’s one thing to build a great home gym. It’s another thing entirely to use it effectively to get the results that you want. That’s where great programming comes in. And make no mistake, programming matters! Especially if you want to crush your goals like never before in the … Read more
MAPS Anabolic Review – The Ideal Garage Gym Training Program?
Last updated on April 25th, 2023 at 07:22 amProperly designed and effective programming is the key to getting results from your home or garage gym. The problem is that the internet is littered with crappy programs sold mostly by fitness models. Their six-pack abs and toned bodies sway thousands of people into spending millions of … Read more
Functional Patterns 10 week Course Review – Is It Worth Your Money?
Last updated on April 25th, 2023 at 07:21 amThere are a seemingly endless number of options in the fitness space when it comes to mobility and movement programming. Everything from free YouTube channels to costly in-person guidance is available. One of the more visible options these days is the 10-week online postural dysfunction course by … Read more
MAPS Prime vs. Prime Pro, What’s the Difference?
Last updated on April 25th, 2023 at 07:22 amUntil a few years ago, I think I spent more time being injured, recovering from injury, and worrying about injuring myself again than I have training. That history of injury led me to consult countless books, doctors, physical therapists, and online courses over the years. While there … Read more
MAPS Prime, A 3-Year User’s Review
Last updated on April 25th, 2023 at 07:22 amI’ve been using the MAPS Prime program from the guys over at Mind Pump for a little over three years now. Even when I’m not running a MAPS-based program, Prime is integrated into my practice. MAPS Prime is a program that helps you self-assess movement and mobility … Read more