# Things You NEED To Know B4 Buying Garage Gym Machines | Ep 56

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Podcast: [The GymCrafter Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-gymcrafter-podcast-7080318)
Published: 2025-08-18T10:00:46+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2900

## Resource

Exercise machines for your garage gym are getting more and more popular by the day. In this episode I go over everything you need to know BEFORE you buy a machine for your home gym.https://tidd.ly/4mKJxOaPartners & affiliates: GymCrafter.com/partnersWebsite: GymCrafter.comNewsletter: GymCrafter.com/SubscribeInsta: Instagram.com/gymcrafterReview Guidelines: GymCrafter.com/review-guidelines/0:00 Intro3:05 Need To Know More4:15 Knowing Your Training Style6:34 3 Costs of Buying a Machine15:59 Movement Patterns17:19 Adding Volume18:52 Limiting Systemic Fatigue20:14 PT Applications23:09 Ease of Use25:10 Companies Gotta Sell!26:13 Team Free Weight26:52 More Enjoyable27:10 More Versatile27:49 Efficiency29:01 Movement Patterns30:02 Aging Well31:32 Variability32:29 Team Machine33:07 No Barbell!34:12 No Learning Curve34:53 Better for Families35:28 Training With Injuries35:57 Hypertrophy37:29 Cubs vs Sox38:46 Which Team are You On?40:10 What Should Your Gym Look Like?43:00 Return of the ’70’s?46:55 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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