# Is This The Golden Age of Garage Gyms? | Ep  63

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Podcast: [The GymCrafter Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-gymcrafter-podcast-7080318)
Published: 2025-12-19T11:01:37+00:00
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## Resource

Wouldn't it be great to know you were in the "good old days" while you were actually in them? Instead of looking back fondly, you could enjoy them more. In this episode, I make a case that for garage gyms, that's exactly where we are right now!Mentioned in this video:Home Gym Con: https://homegymcon.comApex Bench: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/apex-bench/ABX Bench: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freak-athlete-abx/Hyper Pro: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freak-athlete-hyper-pro/Rep Smith: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-smith-machine/Force C20: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/force-usa-c20/Rep Altitude System: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-altitude/1,000 True Fans: https://kk.org/thetechnium/1000-true-fans/Partners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro2:00 Home Gym History5:45 CrossFit Influence9:05 The ‘Rona10:30 Commercial Gear Traits13:20 Build Quality15:26 Multi Function17:07 Niche Products18:44 High Dollar Experiments20:28 Better Prices21:45 Narrow Appeal23:30 The Golden Age?25:19 New Products30:59 Poised For Growth32:38 Wrap Up*GymCrafter is viewer-supported. I may earn a commission if you purchase through my links. A huge thank you to anyone who helps out in this way. It's what allows me to continue to make videos like this for you as often as I do!

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