Reviews

If you’ve ever shopped for an air rower, you already know how this usually goes. Everything gets compared to the Concept2. It’s the benchmark, it’s everywhere, and for good reason. But it’s also expensive, and that price alone sends a lot of home gym owners looking for alternatives. That’s where the MERACH NovaRow R50 enters … Read more

If you’re trying to figure out what best Lock-Jaw barbell collars are for you, but you don’t want to read my full article, here’s the quick summary based on my real-world testing: Lock-Jaw barbell collars are some of the most widely used clamp-style collars in home and commercial gyms, and for good reason: Lock-Jaw essentially … Read more

Rack-mounted. Stainless steel. Aggressive knurling. Smooth, consistent rotation. That’s how I’d sum up the JD Gym Equipped Wrist Roller after months of use in my home gym. I truly believe this is the best rack-mounted wrist roller on the market, and undoubtedly the most refined one. That said, it does have a couple of quirks, … Read more

When it comes to building a serious home gym, you eventually hit a point where you want to add a dedicated machine for a specific muscle group. And for a lot of people, that means a leg press. But with most machines being bulky and taking up a ton of space, it can feel like … Read more

The Vulcan M-61 Multi-Bench is one of the best adjustable benches on the market and this article will tell you why. The M-61 has unmatched adjustability, looks beautiful and is extremely overbuilt. That said, it’s not perfect. And the price definitely puts it out of reach for the vast majority of home gym owners. But … Read more

The PowerBlock Commercial Pro 100 Adjustable Dumbbells are arguably the best experience that PowerBlock offers among all their different dumbbell models. Not many people talk about commercial PowerBlock models. All the focus is on the residential models. So hopefully this review will help fill in the gaps and help you decide whether it’s worth it … Read more

If you’re looking for an adjustable barbell system that gives you the convenience of a fixed bar set without the bulky footprint or huge price tag — this review is for you. The MX Select MX100 Rapid Change Adjustable Barbell / Curl Bar System is a fast-adjusting straight and EZ curl bar combo with a … Read more

If you’re hunting for adjustable dumbbells that look and feel like a traditional fixed dumbbell, you’ll want to read this Snode AD80 review. After spending some quality time with the Snode AD80 adjustable dumbbells, I can confidently say they stand out in a crowded field. Here’s what makes them unique: However, I’ve also identified a … Read more

If you train at home and care about building up your posterior chain muscles, there’s a strong case to be made that the TibBarGuy Nordic Back Extension Machine V2 is one of the smartest purchases you can make. It’s not perfect, but it might just offer the best bang for your buck in this product … Read more