In the first AYE (Ask You Everything) episode of the GymCrafter podcast, I ask you 3 questions about your garage gyms. Tell me why your answers are better than mine!

Dr. John Rusin Functional Power Training: https://drjohnrusin.com/fpt/

Carbon Diet App: https://www.joincarbon.com

FreeMotion functional trainer: https://freemotionfitness.com/strength-machine/dual-cable-cross-2/

Xebex ST6000: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/xebex-st6000/

Rep Fitness Hyperion: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-hyperion/

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0:00 Intro

2:24 Training Update

6:30 Best Movies to Train To?

13:07 Top 3 Dream Garage Gym Items?

18:04 Build a Gym With Only 3 Items?

22:12 Wrap Up

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Looking for dumbbells for your home or garage gym? This episode is for you! I go over the top choices in ALL dumbbell categories so you can pick out the perfect set for YOU!

Rep x Pepin db: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-pepin-fast-db/

Rogue loadable db: https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-loadable-dumbbells

AbMat DB cushions: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/abmat-db-cushions/

Titan loadable db: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/titan-loadable-dumbbells/

Iron Master: https://www.ironmaster.com/products/quick-lock-adjustable-dumbbells-75-original/

Kensui loadable db: https://kensuifitness.com/products/adjustabell

American Barbell urethane db: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ab-urethane-dumbbells/

Rep Fitness urethane db: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-urethane-dumbbell-set/

Rep Rubber dumbbells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-dumbbells/

PowerBlocks Pro100: https://amzn.to/3Y52j97

PowerBlocks Elite90: https://amzn.to/3BtYTUQ

Snode 80's: https://www.snodesport.com/products/ad-80-quick-adjusting-dumbbells

Nordic Track db: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/nordic-track-adj-dumbbells-55/

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0:00 Intro

0:45 Legal Update

5:07 Gym Update

7:34 Overview

8:33 Loadable Dumbbells Recommendations

14:35 Fixed Dumbbells Recommendations

21:14 Adjustable Dumbbells Recommendations

26:33 Other Options

30:02 Budget Options

30:27 Wrap Up

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Looking for a new set of dumbbells for your garage gym? In this episode I guide you through everything you need to know to make a smart choice that you'll love and use!

Rep x Pepin Dumbbells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-pepin-fast-db/

MicroGainz: https://microgainz.com

Plate Mates: https://amzn.to/47L37mS

Recommended Dumbbells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommended-gear/recommended-dumbbells/

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0:00 Intro

1:02 Training Update

4:33 Overview

5:58 Finishes

11:00 Shape

15:01 Handle

21:50 Weight Increments

25:50 Dumbbell Format

35:44 Wrap Up

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We've all done it. Let ourselves slide a little, or a lot, or an unbearable amount. I depart from gear talk for one episode to talk about how we can save ourselves from being overweight, inactive, weak, and depressed. This episode won't be for everyone, but if you find yourself in a "hole" you are having trouble getting out of, this one might help!

Celtic Barbell: https://www.instagram.com/celticbarbellgaragegym/

Matt Porter: https://www.instagram.com/porter_physed/

Why We Sleep: https://amzn.to/3z1EntS

MAPS 15: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-15-minutes/

MAPS 15 Review: https://gymcrafter.com/maps-15-minutes-user-review/

MAPS 40+: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-40-plus/

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If you're looking for a new weight bench for your garage gym, watch this episode first! Learn everything you'll need to look for to buy your forever bench!

Rep RB-5000: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-fb5000/

Rep AB-5200: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ab5200-v2/

Rep BlackWing: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-blackwing-bench/

Rogue Benches: https://www.roguefitness.com/strength-equipment/strength-training/benches

Titan Benches: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/titan-fitness/

*Iron Master Bench: https://www.ironmaster.com/products/super-bench-pro-v2/

Exponent Edge Infinity Bench: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/exp-edge-infinity-bench/

Prime Fitness Shorty: https://www.primefitnessusa.com/collections/benches/products/prime-shorty-adjustable-bench

*The Iron Master bench is NOT a 3-post design, so I do not recommend it, but I include it here for 2 reasons. 1, a ton of people love it. 2, the four-foot design allows for the numerous accessories this bench accepts.

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0:00 Intro

1:09 Update

1:44 Overview

2:35 Buying Used

5:04 Flat vs Adjustable

7:02 The Big 3

7:22 Padding

9:17 Vinyl

10:51 Amazon Basics Bench

11:47 Stability

12:36 3 Post Design

15:46 Seat Gap

20:53 Adjustability

22:55 Vertical Storage

24:31 Decline?

26:24 Capacity

28:18 Bench Recommendations

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We all make dumb decisions with our money. I tend to make more than most! Learn from my bad garage gym decisions in this episode!

Mentioned in this episode:

Major Fitness Leg Press: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/major-ah1/

Fringe Sport Bumpers: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-bumpers/

Bamf Hammer: https://bamfhammer.com

Ryan J Pitts: https://strongergrip.com

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0:00 Intro

0:52 Gear Update

2:40 Overview

3:07 How I Bought 2 BowFlex's

9:20 Cash Is King

11:32 All Rogue, All Day

16:34 Monkeys Are My Jam!

19:33 Avoiding Fads

22:32 5 Stars My A$$

24:34 Simplicity Rules

28:00 Wrap Up

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Rome wasn't built in a day and neither were most great home gyms. But what's the best way to build your dream gym? What should you buy first? How about last? Find out an exact prescription including gear and programming recommendations for each step in this episode!

Recommended Programs:

Living Fit Programming: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-programs/

Living Fit Subscription: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-subscription/

MAPS Bands: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-bands/

MAPS Suspension: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-suspension/

MAPS Kettlebells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-kb4a/

MAPS Anabolic: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/maps-anabolic/

Recommended Gear:

Sandbag: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-sandbags/

Freedom Strength Co: https://freedomstrength.us

Rings: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-rings/

Rings vs. TRX: https://gymcrafter.com/best-suspension-trainer-trx-olympic-rings/

Bands: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-bands/

Kettlebells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-fitness-kettlebells/

Kettlebell Simple and Sinister: https://amzn.to/3AGugLk

Repping Dumbbells: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-pepin-fast-db/

PowerBlocks: https://amzn.to/3AQ104L

Rep FB5000 bench: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-fb5000/

Rep AB5200: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-ab5200-v2/

Living Fit Bench: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-adj-bench/

Rep Colorado Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-20kg-co-bar/

Rep Black Canyon Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-black-canyon-bar/

Rep Black Diamond Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-black-diamond/

American Barbell: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/american-barbell/

Living Fit Bumpers: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-bumpers/

Fringe Sport Bumpers: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport-bumpers/

Strength Co Steel Plates: https://www.thestrength.co

Post Landmine: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-bp-landmine/

Rep Open Trap Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-open-trap-bar/

Fringe Open Trap Bar: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-open-trap-bar/

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Buying a rack for your garage gym? DON'T MISS THIS EPISODE!!! This final episode in my How to Buy a Rack series ties a neat little bow on the series and gives you everything you need to buy a rack you'll love for a very long time!

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A big thank you to everyone who helped with this episode:

Coach Carp: https://www.instagram.com/coachcarp76/

Black Widow: https://www.instagram.com/blackwidowtg/

Matt Porter: https://www.instagram.com/porter_physed/

Ashton Ferrazzo: https://www.instagram.com/freedomfitnessequipment1/

Exponent Edge: https://www.instagram.com/exponentedge/

America's Strongest Veteran: https://www.instagram.com/the_kurtlocker/

John Greaves: https://www.instagram.com/garagegymlife/

Recommended Rack Mfrs:

https://www.roguefitness.com

https://www.sorinex.com

https://irwinfitness.ca

https://surplusstrength.com

https://www.blackwidowtg.com

https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-fitness/

https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/fringe-sport/

https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/bells-of-steel/

https://www.crandallfitness.com

https://www.bodysolid.com/home/free_weights/power_racks

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