Overview of this week’s results
- Not much interest in the new Yoke from REP. It seems to be a “niche” product.
- Someone would likely buy their barbell and rack from Rogue, the bench from REP, and dumbbells from someone other than Rogue, Titan, or REP.
- The top selectorized strength machine is the functional trainer, while the top plate loaded is the lat pulldown.
- Traditional hex dumbbells are the choice for most, but adjustable dumbbells aren’t too far behind.
- About half don’t associate themselves with a strength/fitness sport. Powerlifting is the top choice for those that do.
A complete outline is below with additional analysis on Spotify, Apple, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Thank you to Ashton from Freedom Fitness Equipment for helping as the guest analyst.
(1:31) Low level of interest in the Oxylus Yoke
About a quarter expressed at least medium interest in the yoke, but over 70% said a low level of interest.
Only 17% would consider this as their primary rack.
(6:05) Where are you buying a barbell, bench, dumbbells, and a rack?
Rogue dominates barbells and racks with over 70% of barbell votes and almost half of the rack votes.
Nearly half said they would likely purchase dumbbells with another company. This isn’t a surprise since most dumbbells are the same.
REP wins the bench battle with nearly half of the votes.
Titan did come in last for all.
| Where are you buying? | Barbell | Bench | Dumbbells | Rack |
| Rogue | 71% | 28% | 19% | 49% |
| REP | 7% | 49% | 24% | 22% |
| Titan | 5% | 7% | 9% | 11% |
| Other | 18% | 17% | 48% | 17% |
In addition, we have comparison data to last October.
So, how did this all change?
Barbell Changes
There wasn’t a ton of movement since last time. Rogue still maintains over 70% of the votes.
Bench Changes
REP surpassed Rogue as the top choice for benches with nearly 50% of all votes. Rogue dropped pretty dramatically.
Dumbbell Changes
“Other” surpassed Rogue with nearly half of all votes.
(13:23) Top strength machines for home gym
The functional trainer was the top Selectorized choice, but last for plate loaded.
The Lat pulldown was the top plate loaded choice.
More are interested in a plate-loaded leg curl/extension than selectorized.
| Strength Machine | Selectorized | Plate Loaded | Variance |
| Functional Trainer | 36.67% | 20.60% | 78% |
| Lat Pulldown | 29.87% | 32.65% | 9% |
| Belt Squat | 17.08% | 20.64% | 17% |
| Leg Curl/Extension | 16.38% | 26.11% | 37% |
(18:48) The best type of dumbbells for home gym
Traditional hex dumbbells are the choice for most, with about 46% of the votes.
Adjustable Dumbbells were an easy second.
The results did not change much at all from September 2021.
(21:31) Strength sports (which do you do?)
Over half said they did not associate themselves with any strength sport. Powerlifting was the top choice of those that did, with bodybuilding a relatively close second.
The variety was pretty high, and many must-have chose multiple sports.
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It’s kind of funny that everyone “says” they’re going to buy their stuff from Rogue, but I’m guessing once they compare prices and specs, they end up going with REP or Titan or even another off brand.