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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CERBERUS Deadlift Bar – CRUSH your Deadlift Goals in 2025
The CERBERUS Deadlift Bar is a bar that is 100% designed for one thing… BIG DEADLIFTS.
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 – Now What?
You’ve Decided to do a Powerlifting Meet, Now What? Manda Wolff (@bigbadwolff24) here. Welcome back to part two of the deep dive into powerlifting meets. In the previous article, we talked about venue, fees, and equipment; today we will talk in depth about what to do when you decide you want to step on the […]
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. Transparency Note Some of the items and links in this article might be affiliate links, or might be linked to a Sponsor of the Garage Gym Competition. These links and sponsorships help fund the website, the […]
5 Ways To Customize Your 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.