New Micro Gainz Dumbbell Plates
One of the downsides of dumbbells is balancing cost and space in the Garage Gym. Enter the Micro Gainz Dumbbell Plates!
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Ammonia is For The Children!
Ammonia is crazy stuff. You might love it… you might hate it. The science seems to be mixed. For me, it is a go to for big PRs.
Weight is Weight… Right? – Why Olympic Weights Aren’t All Equal
If you’ve ever looked around the internet for recommendations on Olympic Weights, you’ve probably come across at least a few people uttering the words “weight is weight”. The concept is that your muscles can’t tell the difference between the nicest, shiniest 45lb plate, and the dirtiest and grimiest 45lb plate. Lift 100lbs of concrete, steel, […]
Space is King – How To Organize Your Home Gym
In 2021 I asked the question “What is one problem in the home gym you haven’t found a solution for?”. By a WIDE margin, the number one response was related to space and organization. It makes sense, we are trying to cram a commercial gym experience into a few hundred square feet of space. The […]
GGC vs “Real” Powerlifting Meets – Part 1
The Garage Gym Competition has never attempted to take the place of in person sanctioned powerlifting meets. These offer a unique experience from a variety of federations across the planet. The GGC offers a similar experience, but with a large majority of the typical “barriers to entry” removed. You can get pretty dang close to […]
Powerlifting Meets: A Deep Dive
Manda Wolff here (@bigbadwolff24), Competitive powerlifter, judge, coach, and garage gym athlete, here to expand upon the previous GGC vs a “Real” Meet, to give you a powerlifting deep dive. More information on what doing a sanctioned powerlifting meet will look like vs our beloved GGC. I have competed in four federations, judge for four […]
Powerlifting Meets: A Deep Dive: Q&A
Hi ya’ll, me again, back to answer your powerlifting questions after parts one and two. Let’s get into it. Q: How do you make attempt selections at a powerlifting meet if you don’t have a coach? A: This answer is going to be the same if you have a coach or if you don’t, because […]
5 Ways To Customize Your Powerlifting Garage Gym
I’ve been lifting exclusively out of my garage since 2013. I’ve seen literal thousands of garage gyms whether it is on Instagram or r/homegym. I’ve said for years that the single best part about a home gym, is the ability to make it your own. Your own equipment, your own music, your own people, your own lifts… your own style! Let’s focus on that last one for today, customizing your garage gym to make it your own. Whether you have a custom color aesthetic, like some pop and creativity, have a logo you want plastered everywhere, or just want something off the shelf that makes you stand out. Today, we’ve got you covered.
Anything Can Be A PR: Broadening Your Horizons To Eliminate Plateaus
I like people who think a little differently. The GGC is a little different. And those that compete in it are often, a lttle different. I mean, dedicating space in your house to lifting a ton of weight is weird enough. But today I’ve got an interesting read for you. Expanding the concept of a […]
Why You Should Buy The GOAT Instead of Jammer Arms
Jammer Arms are an interesting piece of gym equipment. A ton of people own them, and never use them. It is a running joke over on Reddit r/HomeGym enough that we debated making a shirt with Jammer Arms that were covered in cobwebs that said “$800 well spent”. You do have people who absolutely love them, but admit that the set up time and amount of creativity to really get the most from Jammer Arms is often high. In comes StrayDog Strength, ever the innovator in the rack attachment space, with the GOAT to solve the problem.