Your Trusted Home Gym Resource

Hands-on reviews by expert testers to help you build a better home gym.

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The Best Strength Equipment for Every Home Gym

Find the top gear to take your training to the next level.

Top-Rated Conditioning Equipment for Every Athlete

We tested today’s top machines and tools to find the most effective options for improving endurance, speed, and power.

How We Test

Every product we feature undergoes an extensive, multi-point testing process. From gym gear to recovery tools and supplements, our goal is to give you honest, data-backed results before you invest in new equipment.

Our tester deadlifting with Major Fitness Low Bounce Bumper Plates
Real-World Testing

Our team of testers comes from a range of fitness backgrounds, allowing us to evaluate how each product performs in real-world use. Every item is used, adjusted, and pushed to its limits through everyday training.

Turning Results Into Ratings

We assess key factors like construction, durability, performance, and value, combining these results into a comprehensive overall score that reflects how each product truly performs.

Expert Approved

We work with certified trainers, physical therapists, and registered dietitians to confirm our results.

Meet the Garage Gym Reviews Team

Real experts. Real insight. Our network of health and fitness professionals supports the Garage Gym Reviews team with research, scientific data, and expert guidance to ensure every review is accurate and trustworthy.

Cooper “Coop” Mitchell

Founder and Home Gym Expert

Lindsay Scheele

Lead Reviewer

CPT, CNC, CF-L1

Nicole Davis

Director of Content

CPT, PN1-NC

Amanda Dvorak

Managing Editor

ISSA-CPT, ISSA-CNC

Cait Giddings

Senior Editor

Ben Emminger

Editor

NASM-CNC, NASM-CSNC

Amanda Capritto

Senior Staff Writer

CPT, CES, CNC, CF-L1, CSNC

Stephen Sheehan

Senior Staff Writer

CPT, CNC

Coop’s Top Picks

Thanks for Powering Our Product Testing

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