Introduction When creating a home gym, there are two main types of weight plates to consider: bumper plates and iron plates. While there may be various styles available, these two types are the most common. We’ve been interviewing the community for several years now on this topic, and the results have always been consistent. Bumper…
Introduction I recently came across a Facebook post on the Home Gym Community by Garage Gym Reviews page that asked: As I started writing this, there were 87 comments. While most aren’t dedicating a few hours to write a full response, most are not helpful. A classic answer is simply giving cheap equipment recommendations &…
Intro Before I get into the decision, I just wanted to point out that I’ve had a home gym for about eight years now and have had a change of heart regarding my preference for dumbbells in my home gym. Initially, I favored traditional hex dumbbells, but I now realize that space is just too…
Introduction You may feel a bit lost if you are in the market for a bench for your home gym. There are many options, and many look remarkably similar if this is your first time buying a bench. From flat to adjustable, budget to top-of-the-line, there are many bench options, and their prices can vary….
Introduction There are many reasons to start a home gym. Those of us who have a home gym understand the benefit we receive from having started one. Whether the decision was based on the necessity of gym closures of 2020 or you just got tired of all of the drawbacks of the commercial gyms. If…