Just because something looks like a good value for your home gym doesn't mean that it is. Looks can often be deceiving. In this episode of the GymCrafter podcast, I show you several real-world examples of both good and bad deals, as well as arm you with the strategies you'll need to make sure you make the most of your garage gym dollars!

RitFit M1: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/ritfit-m1/

M1 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JRsWpA7rzU&t=186s

Major B-52: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/major-b52/

B-52 Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2e0dCsX_pw&t=458s

Living.Fit barbell: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-cerakote-bar/

Living.Fit bumper plates: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/living-fit-bumpers/

Rep Fitness PR1100: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/rep-pr1100/

American Barbell: https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/american-barbell/

American Barbell bearing video: https://www.instagram.com/p/C9Sq_nTC1U1/

Coach Carp's Gym: https://www.instagram.com/coachcarp76/

Freedom Fitness (code GC1 for 5% off): https://gymcrafter.com/recommends/freedom-fitness/

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0:00 Intro

01:01 Episode overview

02:19 My 2 most recent reviews of budget gear

04:03 Sports cars and golf clubs

06:04 Is budget gear what it seems?

08:59 Understanding tradeoffs

10:25 Real-world examples of good and bad budget products

15:29 Rit Fit vs. Major Fitness

18:39 3 general pieces of advice to get value for your money

25:50 6 tips for finding value in home gym gear

32:22 Wrap up

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