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The Costco 2-person cedar barrel sauna is the best value traditional sauna you can buy. - Heats up quickly (small size) - Tempered glassdoor + window - Harvia 6.5kwh heater - Western red cedar - Easy to mod w/roof and wifi - Costco return policy All for ~$3k out the door.

The Costco 2-person cedar barrel sauna is the best value traditional sauna you can buy. - Heats up quickly (small size) - Tempered glassdoor + window - Harvia 6.5kwh heater - Western red cedar - Easy to mod w/roof and wifi - Costco return policy All for ~$3k out the door.

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The all-time great baseball player Ichiro Suzuki used to train exclusively with these machines. He would say, “When young players lift heavy barbells, they build strength that their throwing motion cannot use. Then they force that strength into the throw. That causes injury.” Sounds suspect, but it's hard to argue with Ichiro's results.

The all-time great baseball player Ichiro Suzuki used to train exclusively with these machines. He would say, “When young players lift heavy barbells, they build strength that their throwing motion cannot use. Then they force that strength into the throw. That causes injury.” Sounds suspect, but it's hard to argue with Ichiro's results.

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I've seen many potential Final Destination scenes in home gyms. This is one of them...

I've seen many potential Final Destination scenes in home gyms. This is one of them...

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This is called the 3 Seconds Pull-Up Bar. It stores away and then folds up for use using a gas spring, and according to the company, has a supposed 500kg (1,100lb) weight capacity. Pretty genius if you need something to get out of the way when not in use.

This is called the 3 Seconds Pull-Up Bar. It stores away and then folds up for use using a gas spring, and according to the company, has a supposed 500kg (1,100lb) weight capacity. Pretty genius if you need something to get out of the way when not in use.

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Here is Johannes Hosflot Klaebo (Gold-Medal Winner) training on his home gym skiing treadmill. Guy is an absolute savage.

Here is Johannes Hosflot Klaebo (Gold-Medal Winner) training on his home gym skiing treadmill. Guy is an absolute savage.

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Way too many people overlook the 300lb weight set when starting a home gym. For $350, you get 300lbs in plates AND a 45lb Olympic Barbell. At this price, everyone should have a home gym.

Way too many people overlook the 300lb weight set when starting a home gym. For $350, you get 300lbs in plates AND a 45lb Olympic Barbell. At this price, everyone should have a home gym.

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If you can have $399 jiggling in your pocket, this back extension also does: - Nordic curls - GHR - Dips - Slant board squats - Sit-ups - Hip thrusts - Bulgarian split squats And folds up for storage. If you wouldn’t use those movements or just want something cheaper, the $99 Amazon versions get the job done well.

If you can have $399 jiggling in your pocket, this back extension also does: - Nordic curls - GHR - Dips - Slant board squats - Sit-ups - Hip thrusts - Bulgarian split squats And folds up for storage. If you wouldn’t use those movements or just want something cheaper, the $99 Amazon versions get the job done well.

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The $85M Florida Gators Football Facility, which was just remodeled in 2022, received an upgrade with all made-in-the-USA Sorinex Gym Equipment. Sorinex started in Richard's Sorin's garage decades ago and is now led by his son, Bert.

The $85M Florida Gators Football Facility, which was just remodeled in 2022, received an upgrade with all made-in-the-USA Sorinex Gym Equipment. Sorinex started in Richard's Sorin's garage decades ago and is now led by his son, Bert.

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Don’t buy a Landmine for your home gym. Instead, take a $.99 tennis ball, cut an X in it, and stick it on the end of the sleeve. The Landmine is one of the biggest bang for the buck pieces of equipment everyone could benefit from using.

Don’t buy a Landmine for your home gym. Instead, take a $.99 tennis ball, cut an X in it, and stick it on the end of the sleeve. The Landmine is one of the biggest bang for the buck pieces of equipment everyone could benefit from using.

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This is the yet-to-be released Rogue Air Rhino. It combines a belt squat machine with the fan flywheel you’d normally find on a rower. Essentially, it provides unlimited resistance that instantly matches the user’s power. AKA, it will be brutal to use.

This is the yet-to-be released Rogue Air Rhino. It combines a belt squat machine with the fan flywheel you’d normally find on a rower. Essentially, it provides unlimited resistance that instantly matches the user’s power. AKA, it will be brutal to use.

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The owner of Cardillo Weight Belts built a gym on his dock. Instead of weight plates, he fills 50-gallon drums that slowly leak water for automatic drop-sets. Nearly all of the equipment is custom-made, and he uses it year-round.

The owner of Cardillo Weight Belts built a gym on his dock. Instead of weight plates, he fills 50-gallon drums that slowly leak water for automatic drop-sets. Nearly all of the equipment is custom-made, and he uses it year-round.

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Every dad should have a home gym. - Teaches your kids training is a normal part of life - Date night with your wife in your home gym - Kids eventually get to train with you - It's an incredibly fun hobby - More time with your kids - Removes training excuses - No waiting on equipment - No membership fees - No commute I think for many, starting with a small home setup while keeping their gym membership is the way to go. Slowly transition to home gym maximalism.

Every dad should have a home gym. - Teaches your kids training is a normal part of life - Date night with your wife in your home gym - Kids eventually get to train with you - It's an incredibly fun hobby - More time with your kids - Removes training excuses - No waiting on equipment - No membership fees - No commute I think for many, starting with a small home setup while keeping their gym membership is the way to go. Slowly transition to home gym maximalism.

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Pat Mahomes has a decked-out home gym to stay in shape during the off-season. It's nearly all made by Sorinex out of Lexington, SC. It includes: - Power Rack w/ Adjustable Jammer Arms - Leg Extension/Curl Combo - Specialty Bars - Bumper Plates - Full Hyperice Recovery Station - Overlooks Backyard Pool

Pat Mahomes has a decked-out home gym to stay in shape during the off-season. It's nearly all made by Sorinex out of Lexington, SC. It includes: - Power Rack w/ Adjustable Jammer Arms - Leg Extension/Curl Combo - Specialty Bars - Bumper Plates - Full Hyperice Recovery Station - Overlooks Backyard Pool

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Costco now has home gym flooring that doesn't suck. I HIGHLY recommend getting these over foam tiles. Rolled Rubber>Horse Stall Mats>These>Foam Tiles

Costco now has home gym flooring that doesn't suck. I HIGHLY recommend getting these over foam tiles. Rolled Rubber>Horse Stall Mats>These>Foam Tiles

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This belt squat arm is currently $11.24 at Walmart. Add a cheap belt and a Harbor Freight jack stand and you've got the lowest cost universal home gym tool around. My guess is they're clearing out stock for a newer version, but it will definitely be more expensive.

This belt squat arm is currently $11.24 at Walmart. Add a cheap belt and a Harbor Freight jack stand and you've got the lowest cost universal home gym tool around. My guess is they're clearing out stock for a newer version, but it will definitely be more expensive.

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Me at 1AM on Alibaba: “Custom stainless steel squat rack with barbell and plates for $250 with free shipping?!” Turns out, it’s a home gym for ants…

Me at 1AM on Alibaba: “Custom stainless steel squat rack with barbell and plates for $250 with free shipping?!” Turns out, it’s a home gym for ants…

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This is a great pressing movement for home gym owners looking to add variety.

This is a great pressing movement for home gym owners looking to add variety.

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Christmas present of the year, right here… We get a lot of cardboard in our house from all the gym equipment I review. Enter this cardboard cutting machine called a Chompsaw. My kids can now cut cardboard to build things with, and there’s no exposed blade.

Christmas present of the year, right here… We get a lot of cardboard in our house from all the gym equipment I review. Enter this cardboard cutting machine called a Chompsaw. My kids can now cut cardboard to build things with, and there’s no exposed blade.

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This guy from Germany is turning scrap material into gym machines and I'm here for it.

This guy from Germany is turning scrap material into gym machines and I'm here for it.

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The first time I tried a Tonal, I knew digital resistance was going to be the future for many home gym owners. I got ripped on by every Tom, Dick, and Harry for recommending anything that wasn't free weights. Now, everyone who can afford it is buying Voltra's. My biggest issue with Tonal: the subscription cost...

The first time I tried a Tonal, I knew digital resistance was going to be the future for many home gym owners. I got ripped on by every Tom, Dick, and Harry for recommending anything that wasn't free weights. Now, everyone who can afford it is buying Voltra's. My biggest issue with Tonal: the subscription cost...

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Kettlebells should NOT require a tool to change the weight.

Kettlebells should NOT require a tool to change the weight.

Cooper Mitchell - HomeGymGuy

1,038,888 Aufrufe • vor 3 Tagen

Nearly all critics of home gyms argue from a purely physical outcome perspective. Many people WILL absolutely have better gains from a commercial gym with 100's of machines and others there to motivate them. But the vast majority of home gym owners are optimizing for things other than pure muscular gains. They want to get strong, build muscle, and look good naked WHILE spending less time in the gym and more time with their friends, family, work, and other hobbies.

Nearly all critics of home gyms argue from a purely physical outcome perspective. Many people WILL absolutely have better gains from a commercial gym with 100's of machines and others there to motivate them. But the vast majority of home gym owners are optimizing for things other than pure muscular gains. They want to get strong, build muscle, and look good naked WHILE spending less time in the gym and more time with their friends, family, work, and other hobbies.

Cooper Mitchell - HomeGymGuy

345,604 Aufrufe • vor 7 Tagen

This is the most unique pendulum squat I’ve ever used. Based on the legendary Hoist ROC-It equipment line, both the back pad and the foot plate arc during the movement. In order to offset the load, it had over 4 plates on the counter balance. I love over-engineered gym equipment.

This is the most unique pendulum squat I’ve ever used. Based on the legendary Hoist ROC-It equipment line, both the back pad and the foot plate arc during the movement. In order to offset the load, it had over 4 plates on the counter balance. I love over-engineered gym equipment.

Cooper Mitchell - HomeGymGuy

1,211,113 Aufrufe • vor 29 Tagen

Jay Cutler is known for using these dumbbells, which are called J*Bells. They bring the center of mass to the middle instead of the loading of a typical dumbbell. For a set of the J*Bells (3kg-18kg) they’re $18,000. Fatbells and CMB’s offer similar functionality for less.

Jay Cutler is known for using these dumbbells, which are called JBells. They bring the center of mass to the middle instead of the loading of a typical dumbbell. For a set of the JBells (3kg-18kg) they’re $18,000. Fatbells and CMB’s offer similar functionality for less.

Cooper Mitchell - HomeGymGuy

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This is the most controversial barbell I’ve ever reviewed. It’s called the Tsunami Barbell and it claims to have 2x activation in prime mover and 3x in stabilizers vs an Olympic barbell.

This is the most controversial barbell I’ve ever reviewed. It’s called the Tsunami Barbell and it claims to have 2x activation in prime mover and 3x in stabilizers vs an Olympic barbell.

Cooper Mitchell - HomeGymGuy

71,463 Aufrufe • vor 2 Tagen

There's a company making public park gym equipment that uses weight plates in an enclosed rail system to prevent theft. They make pretty every machine you could find at a commercial gym, but with permanently affixed weight. They're pretty popular in Russia, but I haven't seen them yet in the US.

There's a company making public park gym equipment that uses weight plates in an enclosed rail system to prevent theft. They make pretty every machine you could find at a commercial gym, but with permanently affixed weight. They're pretty popular in Russia, but I haven't seen them yet in the US.

Cooper Mitchell - HomeGymGuy

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Mark Zuckerberg’s home gym is surprisingly filled with ELITE niche equipment. - Eleiko Prestera All-In-One Rack - Kabuki Transformer Bar - 5.11 Weight Vest - Peloton Tread - Functional Patterns Functional Trainer - Full Hex Head DB Set

Mark Zuckerberg’s home gym is surprisingly filled with ELITE niche equipment. - Eleiko Prestera All-In-One Rack - Kabuki Transformer Bar - 5.11 Weight Vest - Peloton Tread - Functional Patterns Functional Trainer - Full Hex Head DB Set

Cooper Mitchell - HomeGymGuy

2,198,628 Aufrufe • vor 2 Monaten

Matt Rife’s home gym is ELITE. It’s essentially a mini commercial gym filled entirely with German-made Gym80 equipment.

Matt Rife’s home gym is ELITE. It’s essentially a mini commercial gym filled entirely with German-made Gym80 equipment.

Cooper Mitchell - HomeGymGuy

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The $699 Costco cold plunge is one of the best value tub/chiller combos you can buy. - Drop-stitch tub construction - 1200-watt chiller - Dual-stage filtration - Insulated cover - Plug-and-play setup - Costco return policy Combine this with their barrel sauna and you’re living like a king.

The $699 Costco cold plunge is one of the best value tub/chiller combos you can buy. - Drop-stitch tub construction - 1200-watt chiller - Dual-stage filtration - Insulated cover - Plug-and-play setup - Costco return policy Combine this with their barrel sauna and you’re living like a king.

Cooper Mitchell - HomeGymGuy

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Garage screen doors are absolutely MADE for garage gyms. The best I’ve found is by a mom and pop shop out of Georgia called Lifestyle Screens. They’re made in the USA, have a door in the middle for easy entry and exit on larger models, and they come in any color you want. The biggest issue with them is they sit on a separate track from you garage door, so in the winter when your door is shut, the screen is often still hanging up above.

Garage screen doors are absolutely MADE for garage gyms. The best I’ve found is by a mom and pop shop out of Georgia called Lifestyle Screens. They’re made in the USA, have a door in the middle for easy entry and exit on larger models, and they come in any color you want. The biggest issue with them is they sit on a separate track from you garage door, so in the winter when your door is shut, the screen is often still hanging up above.

Cooper Mitchell - HomeGymGuy

132,064 Aufrufe • vor 7 Tagen

When the late, great Arthur Jones sold Nautilus (original inventor of bodybuilding machines) he created MedX. MedX made some of the most ridiculous, yet “effective” equipment of all time. This is one of those machines, the Cervical Rotation Machine.

When the late, great Arthur Jones sold Nautilus (original inventor of bodybuilding machines) he created MedX. MedX made some of the most ridiculous, yet “effective” equipment of all time. This is one of those machines, the Cervical Rotation Machine.

Cooper Mitchell - HomeGymGuy

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This is how I imagine every delivery driver feels when they see home gym equipment loaded on their truck. Can any UPS guys confirm or deny?

This is how I imagine every delivery driver feels when they see home gym equipment loaded on their truck. Can any UPS guys confirm or deny?

Cooper Mitchell - HomeGymGuy

641,874 Aufrufe • vor 1 Monat

I found the holy grail of cardboard cutters. Oscillating tool with hook blade. I’ve never felt so powerful.

I found the holy grail of cardboard cutters. Oscillating tool with hook blade. I’ve never felt so powerful.

Cooper Mitchell - HomeGymGuy

209,557 Aufrufe • vor 16 Tagen

QB Lamar Jackson is the co-founder for a, dare I say “unique” home gym product. It’s a $699 rolling suitcase portable gym that looks like a boombox. I really don’t know who this product is for.

QB Lamar Jackson is the co-founder for a, dare I say “unique” home gym product. It’s a $699 rolling suitcase portable gym that looks like a boombox. I really don’t know who this product is for.

Cooper Mitchell - HomeGymGuy

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Nike created a weight plate using recycled outsoles from shoes. I decided to cut one in half to see what was inside. Turns out, it's a standard bumper plate with a cool outer layer.

Nike created a weight plate using recycled outsoles from shoes. I decided to cut one in half to see what was inside. Turns out, it's a standard bumper plate with a cool outer layer.

Cooper Mitchell - HomeGymGuy

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Alex Honnold, trains out of an absolutely decked-out home gym. Here it is in all its glory.

Alex Honnold, trains out of an absolutely decked-out home gym. Here it is in all its glory.

Cooper Mitchell - HomeGymGuy

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Jack Hughes heavily emphasized off-ice training. I played college hockey. You had phenoms who never touched the weight room start to get passed up at that level. When you have the raw talent and drive to win that Jack does, you can’t be beat.

Jack Hughes heavily emphasized off-ice training. I played college hockey. You had phenoms who never touched the weight room start to get passed up at that level. When you have the raw talent and drive to win that Jack does, you can’t be beat.

Cooper Mitchell - HomeGymGuy

2,196,605 Aufrufe • vor 6 Monaten

My dad was a powerlifter with a 750lb back squat when I was a kid. I used to go out to our third stall garage and hear Metallica cranked to 11, see chalk dust filling the air, and watch monster-sized men lift ungodly amounts of iron. My dad was larger than life. As I got older, he got smaller and weaker. But never small and never weak. Just less that his peak. However, as I've gotten older, in my view, he’s only gotten grander. He suffered for our family. He fell down many times in business, but kept getting back up. He never stopped loving my mom. He always supported me and my siblings. I know many had poor examples of fatherhood, and my dad could have said the same. But, he learned from his dad’s mistakes and gave our family an incredible life. I now carry on what he left me for my own family.

My dad was a powerlifter with a 750lb back squat when I was a kid. I used to go out to our third stall garage and hear Metallica cranked to 11, see chalk dust filling the air, and watch monster-sized men lift ungodly amounts of iron. My dad was larger than life. As I got older, he got smaller and weaker. But never small and never weak. Just less that his peak. However, as I've gotten older, in my view, he’s only gotten grander. He suffered for our family. He fell down many times in business, but kept getting back up. He never stopped loving my mom. He always supported me and my siblings. I know many had poor examples of fatherhood, and my dad could have said the same. But, he learned from his dad’s mistakes and gave our family an incredible life. I now carry on what he left me for my own family.

Cooper Mitchell - HomeGymGuy

159,339 Aufrufe • vor 16 Tagen

This is a perfect example of why buying cheap equipment can often end in a bad day. Every functional trainer should have the ability for the full stacks to be in use without this happening. Even without being bolted to the ground.

This is a perfect example of why buying cheap equipment can often end in a bad day. Every functional trainer should have the ability for the full stacks to be in use without this happening. Even without being bolted to the ground.

Cooper Mitchell - HomeGymGuy

1,317,684 Aufrufe • vor 4 Monaten

The home gym just got a major dumbbell upgrade.

The home gym just got a major dumbbell upgrade.

Cooper Mitchell - HomeGymGuy

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