The GymCrafter Podcast

The Stuff I Actually Use in my Gym | Ep 73

YouTube reviewers can fall into a pattern of telling just how great every product they review is. But when it comes to knowing what they really think is the best, there's nothing better than seeing what they actually use in their garage gyms. Here's all the stuff I've been using lately, and some of it might surprise you! Featured in this video: 💪🏻Living Fit Bands: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-bands/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-bands/] 🏋🏼‍♀️Slant Stack: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/tbg-slant-stack/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/tbg-slant-stack/] 💪🏻Foam Pads: https://amzn.to/4xtgRPJ [https://amzn.to/4xtgRPJ] 🏋🏼‍♀️Rep Plyo Box: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-plyo-boxes/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-plyo-boxes/] 💪🏻Fringe Dane: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-dane-2/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-dane-2/] 🏋🏼‍♀️Rep Ares: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ares-2-0/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ares-2-0/] 💪🏻Darko Tiny Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/darko-tiny-bar/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/darko-tiny-bar/] 🏋🏼‍♀️Rep Lat Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-lat-bar/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-lat-bar/] 💪🏻MAG Grips: https://www.maxagrip.com/medium-grip-supinate-ms006/ [https://www.maxagrip.com/medium-grip-supinate-ms006/] 🏋🏼‍♀️Trak Bar 30: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/trak-bar-30/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/trak-bar-30/] 💪🏻Delta Rack: https://synergycustomfitness.com/products/delta-5-tier-horizontal-rack?_pos=8&_psq=delta&_ss=e&_v=1.0 [https://synergycustomfitness.com/products/delta-5-tier-horizontal-rack?_pos=8&_psq=delta&_ss=e&_v=1.0] 🏋🏼‍♀️Rep AB5200: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ab5200-v2/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ab5200-v2/] 💪🏻Freak Athlete: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freak-athlete-hyper-pro/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freak-athlete-hyper-pro/] 🏋🏼‍♀️Rit Fit Back Extension: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rit-fit-back-ext/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rit-fit-back-ext/] 💪🏻TBG Sled Tred: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/tbg-sledtred/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/tbg-sledtred/] Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 3:50 How I Pick 5:48 Accessories 9:36 Ares vs Dane 14:27 Cable Attachments 19:58 Barbell & Landmine 21:30 Plates 23:44 Dumbbells 28:32 Bench 32:41 Freak Athlete 35:13 Sled Tred 36:54 Wrap Up 39:30 Giveaway Details *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do! *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases

7 Garage Gym Truths + GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT! | Ep 72

There are certain things about being a "garage gym person" that we all kind of take for granted. In this episode, I have some fun talking about them. I also let you know about the upcoming giveaway podcast series where you can win some seriously cool garage gym gear! Featured in this video: Force USA Compact Leg Press Review: https://youtu.be/i4BhygibYfA [https://youtu.be/i4BhygibYfA] Fringe Sport Drew Review: https://youtu.be/YKE3XAGpDL8 [https://youtu.be/YKE3XAGpDL8] Fringe Sport Side Wing Review: https://youtu.be/X9W9qlmZZD8 [https://youtu.be/X9W9qlmZZD8] Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 3:51 It’s Not Cheaper 4:57 It Costs What?! 6:24 Gear is Overpriced 10:31 More Isn’t Better 12:39 Nobody Cares 17:43 Your Neighbors 20:29 You Are Weird 25:38 Upcoming podcasts 36:30 Home Gym Con Plan *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!

These Make Me Love My Garage Gym! | Ep 71

It's the little touches that really make our garage gyms great. On today's episode, I share a bunch of things that make me really love my gym, but that I'd probably never make a video on. Big time bonus points if you get the thumbnail!😂 Featured in this video: Legion Protein Powder: https://legionathletics.com/products/supplements/whey-protein-powder/ [https://legionathletics.com/products/supplements/whey-protein-powder/] Freedom Fitness: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freedom-fitness/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freedom-fitness/] Use code “GC1“ for % off! Ulanzi Phone Tripod: https://www.ulanzi.com/collections/phone-tripods/products/mt85-automatic-pop-up-phone-tripod [https://www.ulanzi.com/collections/phone-tripods/products/mt85-automatic-pop-up-phone-tripod] UAG Phone Mount: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/uag-mag-mount/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/uag-mag-mount/] Swivel Shackles (2-3/4”): https://amzn.to/413sKgs [https://amzn.to/413sKgs] Foam Pads: https://amzn.to/4sI0trR [https://amzn.to/4sI0trR] Ice Shaker Tumbler: https://amzn.to/4so0OiB [https://amzn.to/4so0OiB] Drink Spotter: https://www.massenomics.com/shop/drink-spotter-xl [https://www.massenomics.com/shop/drink-spotter-xl] Barbell Rescue: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/barbell-rescue/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/barbell-rescue/] Use code “gymcrafter“ for % off! RitFit: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ritfit/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ritfit/] Lem’s Shoes: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/lems-primal-3/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/lems-primal-3/] Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 1:52 Turning Down Free Stuff 5:22 The In Between Stuff 7:09 The Stinkers 11:55 Logo Floor Tile 13:45 Tripod & Phone Holder 21:42 Swivel Shackles 23:51 Foam pads 25:12 Ice Shaker Tumbler 28:08 Barbell Rescue Oil 30:51 Rit Fit Kettlebell 34:44 Steel Bells 37:25 Lem’s Shoes *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do! *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases

Is More Better in Our Garage Gyms? | GC Pod Ep 70

It's fun to buy stuff for your garage gym... If you're a garage gym nerd. Otherwise, more gear could quite possibly be ruining your results. In this episode, I discuss the benefits of simplicity in both your gym and your training. GymCrafter YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafter [https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafter] GymCrafter Training YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafterTraining [https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafterTraining] Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 1:33 Lifecycle of a Master 5:17 Training Advice From a Master 6:40 Fun vs. Results 8:26 Complex Smith Machines 13:02 Complex Cable Attachments 16:23 Complex Programming 24:12 The Experiment 25:11 Twin #1 32:42 Twin #2 38:32 The Results 41:41 What You Should Do

Building My New Gym From Scratch | Ep 69

There's a very good chance that sometime down the road, I'll be rebuilding my garage gym from scratch... again! But this time, it will be for completely different goals. In this episode, I take you through the entire gym build piece by piece! Featured in this video: GymCrafter Training YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafterTraining [https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafterTraining] John Rusin Bands: https://drjohnrusin.com/product/resistance-bands/ [https://drjohnrusin.com/product/resistance-bands/] Living.Fit Bands: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-bands/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-bands/] Pro Kettlebells: https://prokettlebell.com [https://prokettlebell.com] Freak Athlete Adj Kettlebell: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freak-athlete-kettlebell/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freak-athlete-kettlebell/] Rep AB-5200: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ab5200-v2/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ab5200-v2/] Reppin Dumbbells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-pepin-fast-db/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-pepin-fast-db/] PowerBlocks: https://powerblock.com [https://powerblock.com] Black Widow DB Cart: https://blackwidowtg.com/products/dumbell-cart [https://blackwidowtg.com/products/dumbell-cart] FA Hyper Pro: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freak-athlete-hyper-pro/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freak-athlete-hyper-pro/] TBG Nordic V3: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/tbg-nordic/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/tbg-nordic/] Freedom Fitness: https://freedomfitnessequipment.com [https://freedomfitnessequipment.com] *code GC1 = 5% off! Rep Strive Treadmill: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-strive-tread/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-strive-tread/] GoRuck Rucker 4.0: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/goruck-rucker-4/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/goruck-rucker-4/] Yes 4 All Ruck Plates: https://amzn.to/4syUwgr [https://amzn.to/4syUwgr] FringeSport Savage Plates: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-savage-bumpers/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-savage-bumpers/] Rep Calibrated Plates: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-cal-steel-plates/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-cal-steel-plates/] XMaster Grip Plates: https://www.xmasterfitness.com/products/urethane-black-grip-plate---gray-lb- [https://www.xmasterfitness.com/products/urethane-black-grip-plate---gray-lb-] Rep Open Trap Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-open-trap-bar/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-open-trap-bar/] Rep Ares 2.0: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ares-2-0/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ares-2-0/] Trak Handles Sport: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/trak-handle-sport/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/trak-handle-sport/] Rep Atlas Attachment: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-atlas-wide/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-atlas-wide/] MAG Grips: https://www.maxagrip.com [https://www.maxagrip.com] Rogue VBar: https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-rotating-v-grip-cable-attachment [https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-rotating-v-grip-cable-attachment] Rep Strap: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-long-strap/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-long-strap/] Belt Fed Strength: https://www.beltfedstrength.com [https://www.beltfedstrength.com] Eclipse Grips: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/eclipse-grips/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/eclipse-grips/] Dialed Motion Leg Developer: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/dialed-leg-developer/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/dialed-leg-developer/] American Barbell Power Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ab-mammoth-power-bar/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ab-mammoth-power-bar/] Rep Cambered Swiss Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-cambered-swiss-bar/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-cambered-swiss-bar/] Kleva Landmine: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-kleva-landmine/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-kleva-landmine/] Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partners Website: GymCrafter.com Newsletter: GymCrafter.com/Subscribe Insta: Instagram.com/gymcrafter Review Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/ 0:00 Intro 2:07 How I’ve Built My Gym 4:50 GymCrafter Training 5:42 New Needs In The Gym 8:11 New Gym Guidelines 9:57 6 Movement Patterns 12:06 6 Aspects of Health 19:17 The Golden Rule 20:04 Building the Gym 20:43 Bands 23:47 Kettlebells 30:19 Bench 33:35 Dumbbells 41:38 Back Extension 46:24 Cardio 51:35 Rucking 55:34 Weight Plates 58:59 OTB 1:02:29 Cables and Rack 1:12:20 Attachments 1:21:47 Leg Developer 1:24:16 Barbell 1:27:02 Landmine 1:29:00 What’s Missing? *GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do! *As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases