6 Reasons You NEED Cables In Your Garage Gym | Ep 75

6 Reasons You NEED Cables In Your Garage Gym | Ep 75

After free weights, cables and cable systems are the single most versatile thing you can add to your garage gym. In this episode, I cover 6 reasons you should consider adding them to your home gym. Oh, and I give away more equipment, too. Check out this episode to see how you can win a free Fringe Sport SideWing!!! Check out the new GymCrafter training channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafterTraining [https://www.youtube.com/@GymCrafterTraining] Featured in this video: 🪽Sidewing Review: https://youtu.be/X9W9qlmZZD8 [https://youtu.be/X9W9qlmZZD8] 🪽Fringe Sport Sidewing: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sidewing/ [https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sidewing/] 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 0:54 Winner for Last Week 4:38 Upcoming episodes 7:45 Changing Gravity 13:31 Versatility 23:12 Multi Format 26:34 Training Versatility 31:38 Varied Athletes 33:17 Training Variation *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

How Strong Are You??? | Ep 74 + Giveaway!!!

You'll never be big or strong enough for the YouTube comment section, but if you train in your garage gym to be bigger, stronger, and more capable, how do you rank your results? In this podcast, you'll learn everything you need to know to find out just how you compare to other garage gym owners! 📣‼️Entries for the contest mentioned in this video must be posted no later than Friday, June 26, 2026 at 12pm CST‼️📣 🔥Featured in this video: Anatoly: https://www.instagram.com/anatoly_fitness/ [https://www.instagram.com/anatoly_fitness/] Michael Eckert: https://www.instagram.com/michaeleckert_fit/ [https://www.instagram.com/michaeleckert_fit/] Mark Wildman: https://www.youtube.com/@MarkWildman [https://www.youtube.com/@MarkWildman] StrengthSide: https://www.youtube.com/@Strengthside/videos [https://www.youtube.com/@Strengthside/videos] Genetic Potential Calc: https://mennohenselmans.com/ffmi-calculator/ [https://mennohenselmans.com/ffmi-calculator/] Compare your lifts: https://strengthlevel.com [https://strengthlevel.com] Fitness Calc: https://fitnesscalcs.com/articles/how-strong-should-you-be/ [https://fitnesscalcs.com/articles/how-strong-should-you-be/] Functional Strength Standards: https://drjohnrusin.com/functional-strength-standards/ [https://drjohnrusin.com/functional-strength-standards/] Built From Broken Book: https://amzn.to/4xBNJ91 [https://amzn.to/4xBNJ91] 💪🏻Check out the new GymCrafter training 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 0:54 Giveaway details 2:47 Overview 5:27 Bigger, Stronger, More Capable 9:21 Size vs Strength 15:39 Real World Examples 22:36 Capability 30:30 How Big Can You Get? 35:31 How Strong Should You Be? 43:06 Can You Survive? 58:07 Functional Strength Standard 1:05:38 Upcoming Contests *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

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