Best Home Gym Equipment 2024 Edition - Fitness Most Wanted Awards!

[@richgetz]

I want to shout out the importance of video chapters.

[@steverapos3904]

I really wish I could give this 1,000 likes, makes it a lot more efficient to look at long videos

[@michaeleldridge5640]

they are in the description but not showing on the video. i wonder if they are too long maybe

[@PappaAlvaro]

​@@steverapos3904Maybe training the attention span is a good thing to do

[@MrTiranei]

@@PappaAlvaro just by how he said it, you can already tell he does not have attention span at all. instead of "looking at video" try to actually "watch the video" and comprehend it man

[@JoseConseco-w6y]

its called time stamps

[@polycultural-capital-enjoyer]

As a european, I can't wait for you to do in-depth reviews on ATX products, especially their benches and barbells.

[@forhisglory1984]

Yes you should do a video about PRX and Kaizen

[@DemietrichBaker1]

Couldn't agree more with the Voltra. Was expensive, but by far the most innovative piece of gym equipment since the invention of the barbell. Love it

[@cv2633]

Oh for sure, but for the price you can definitely make your home gym A LOT better with more pieces and weight capacity but for space saving, it’s definitely number 1

[@kyles8391]

More interested in the release of the Maiak Trainer. With their $1 deposit for VIP release pricing at $500 and a 220-lb resistance it's going to make Voltra think twice about their pricing. No subscription and you don't even need their app to use it.

[@UberAugie]

@@kyles8391 I put the $1 deposit down, company is very responsive to answering questions. Looks legit.

[@alenbukvic]

Seperate channel for professional gym equipment? Would love it. So much content you could make.

[@GarageGymReviews]

I would too and have definitely considered it. So much cool stuff and a lot of value I think we could bring to that market. - Coop

[@brianpetro391]

And maybe progressional equipment that can be considered for home gyms like Gymleco 😊. I’m currently looking at their hack squat and leg press for a home gym but there is very little out there as far as reviews…

[@danieloh698]

People watch car review channels on Bugattis not civics. But they buy civics. Its a great idea to review equipment we'll never own tbh.

[@logancarman1917]

This would actually be incredible

[@forhisglory1984]

Machines that are garage gym affordable

[@mlh6s]

We need more ATX reviews. Can't wait for them to come to the USA! Looks like solid equipment all around.

[@felge1]

the quality of european products is always so much better. but the prices will be sky high.

[@Grunttamer]

If you are buying I would do it before January. If big orange makes it into office I bet tariffs will explode their prices

[@alfredodelacruz1864]

​@Grunttamer no tax on tips and overtime will help Big Orange 2024 make home gyms great again

[@Grunttamer]

@@alfredodelacruz1864 I sure hope so. I’m a big fan of his, just wanted to point out that foreign imports are necessarily going to get more expensive to encourage domestic production

[@alfredodelacruz1864]

@@Grunttamer I hope so too

[@BradleyADavis]

Definitely want to see a Coop video on the Vendetta/Kaizen/prx debacle.

[@kyles8391]

nah, it's been hashed and rehashed on too many channels already

[@minhinh0]

utter waste of time 😂. feel bad for the small businesses vs big ones for sure but in 2024 who is really buying jammer arms? all the functional trainer craze and smith machine attachment craze taking up real estate on your upright posts is way better than some jammer arms.

[@BrimhallBarbellClub]

The one piece of equipment that completely changed my little gym was Buffalo Bully Fabrication’s Bully Glyder. Replaces any top loaded weight pin for a cable system and attaches to the rack. American made. Super smooth. It’s awesome.

[@patrickmurphy8008]

That Mutant Metals attachment is so cool, and how they do all the custom colors etc.

[@currlyycarleyy]

Using this as a buying guide for my at-home gym presents this year. Thanks Coop!

[@MrPanthers23]

I really can't wait for my repins dumbells

[@CombatWombatI]

looking forward to the ATX equipment 👌

[@virgillopez5889]

The Darko anchor was a game changer in my home gym.

[@jonmacbuff2268]

Weight pins / loading pins !!! These are so versatile in the right hands. I clip my cable attachments to them and do some kettlebell swings, rows, use them on their own as grip training implements, add weight in interesting angles and places, set up pulleys for a lat pull-down, and basically turn a pile of 10lb. weight plates into adjustable dumbbells/kettlebells.

[@brycefowler5821]

Let’s see a review for that leg press! And the bulletproof VTS system 💪🏻

[@Wetterwet]

Second this

[@dbertap]

I'd defiantly like to see what you did to the Free Motion Functional Trainer, and even a comparison to the Prime Fitness Functional Trainer.

[@CrossbowMike]

Im so happy you got to experience ATX. i have my double garage gym specced out with ATX stuff. The quality is insane and its a fraction of the price of rogue. Hopefully it will get to the US soon!

[@dbertap]

Could we get a review of the Eleiko Prestera ecosystem? It looks amazing but getting an in-depth look at how the pieces work together and how those might work with other attachments would be amazing!

[@TraptacularD]

Definitely show some commercial pieces. Home gyms do have room for 1 or 2 bits of commercial gear that people REALLY love that hits their muscles just right.

[@kyles8391]

Love my Freak Athlete, bought it January. When they released their updated one later with the colored knobs they changed their warranty to 2 years. Mine has a lifetime, reached out to Freak Athlete who said any purchases before March 22 has the lifetime warranty and 2 years after that date.

[@Fitforacting]

20:12 come on Coop! I expect you to know this is the first Mr. Olympia and give him the props he deserves❤

[@Fitforacting]

Ironically, enough back was not one of his strongest suits

[@amfitness5598]

I am obsessed with the Gymleco leg equipment…looking forward to the review for that one. For years I’ve considered the powertec leg press as the one to get when I’m ready to add a leg press but Gymleco one is sick. I can’t get over that beautiful design and compact nature of it. I just hope it’s not complete unaffordable for home purchasers.

[@TheRizzler30000]

Please review the Iron Master Lat pulldown with the seat attachment. It seems perfect for a home gym.

[@conqueringbarbell2101]

The most innovative Specialty bar is the United Fit cambered bar. That bar can handle over 1000 lbs, you can detach the weight horns and use the multi grip handle for cable lat/low row attachment. The middle portion is cut out so you won't hit your face while doing shoulder/overhead presses.

[@ArmedBatman]

I see them for sale so much on marketplace. Only cambered swiss bar I wont buy. The design looks awful and the functions you listed makes me doubt anyone going through that trouble to do it. I have several other cable attachments and bars that do those excercises better. You can achieve the same excercises you mentioned on the rep cambered swiss bar without removing the sleeves.

[@TorBoy9]

Nice reviews. There is great value in keeping up the competition. I welcome more ATX stuff for North America. Innovation makes everything better for all of us.

[@NUMBER_74]

As a freemotion owner I have been waiting patiently for your video on this as far as modifying one goes. As always, thanks for the content!

[@GarageGymReviews]

Working on it! - Coop

[@dbertap]

I'd defiantly like to see what you did to the Free Motion Functional Trainer, and even a comparison to the Prime Fitness Functional Trainer. Thanks Coop.

[@Tiger1016.]

As an ex-freemotion dual cable cross owner who put it through 3 moves over 8 years (one up to the 3rd story in a town house and another down to a basement) and dealt with the struggles of trying to rationalize the square footage needed, I am a happy convert to the Speediance Gym Monster.

[@jerrod1457]

I know Coop likes the shogun nordic, but honestly, I think the tib bar guy nordic back extension is better. The angle adjustment on the TBG nordic keeps the work at the bottom of the rep (which is the most difficult portion). the shogun one is basically just a fancy way of stacking pads and you can't work the end range with assistance.

[@P_Shadow21]

I would love to see you review the Maxum SX2 and Force USA C10

[@carps_gym]

Solid list. Nice to see some of the smaller companies get some love and recognition

[@kyles8391]

With my REP Ares 2.0 coming I pulled the trigger on a pinkies up "Larry Scott" lat pulldown bar via the Fat Bar Reverse Lat Pulldown 48 bar that EliteFTS sells ($81 with a discount code). Larry Scott passed 10 years ago but his website is still up and even though you can't order from it anymore you can find his "upside down lat pulldown bar" there. The description explains why a fat bar is necessary... "All back work should move the scapula through it's entire range of movement, from full adduction to full abduction. If you start the exercise with the little finger higher than the thumb. It makes it easier to get into full abduction position. That's why the bar should be turned up on the outside not turned down. The bar needs to be at least 1 1/4' in diameter and it should never be revolving. Otherwise the bar will twist right out of your hands."

[@raheemkhan2105]

Hey Coop! Can we please review a full gym of all Temu machines? How low can we go??? I think it would be awesome to weigh out the pros and cons for a low budget machine gym.

[@RobIvy]

+1 for the mammoth belt squat with kickstand from Fringe Sport. Love the wall mount adapter option. I modded mine to also function as a seated calf raise. Highly recommend!

[@bazintrickways3045]

Love to see you review commercial gym equipment. I have a combo of commercial and home gym in my gym. I want a pendulum squat, but there is almost no comparison reviews. Such as Atlantis versus arsenal strength versus gymleco versus French fitness.

[@ChuicyProductions]

Would love to see the Maxum SX2 functional trainer/rack. Looks awesome

[@porkrindrob]

Have not heard of swingsesh until watching this video. Thanks for the tip I’ve been looking for a backyard playground for my kid and this is awesome

[@killerkhatiby009]

Coop, you gotta take a look at the MAXUM Fitness SX2 and the Force USA C10 (with their sliding bench), to me those seem like the most innovative and feature-packed all-in-one combo racks. Way more functionality compared to the Rep and Rogue options featured in this video and more affordable too.

[@B05SxBrennan]

I would love to see Coop review some MAXUM products! I have their F-220 rack and it's been awesome so far. I haven't been able to find any other racks with one-inch hole spacing and a built-in functional trainer for the F-220's price point in Canada. The downside is that it has some unusual upright measurements (4 cm x 8 cm) that prevent it from being compatible with attachments from other brands, even with spacers. I didn't need any attachments though, so not an issue for me.

[@kyles8391]

The C10 sliding bench is nuts, I've got the REP Ares 2.0 coming and I'm pretty sure with the REP utility seat as a foot plate it will work

[@mattv9240]

I'd like to hear your take on the PRX controversy.

[@jonstewart5386]

Commercial machine reviews would be awesome! Thanks for bringing it up.

[@EdwardsNH]

Years ago I saw a magnetic pulley system. I don't want to name them and give them any publicity... expensive AND and high monthly subscription. But oh man, as a personal trainer for 35 years, I LOVED the possibilities. So that Voltra Beyond Power... I'll have at least 2 by the end of the year, as my budget allows. Amazing!!

[@joecowan3719]

Best response shirt, Strength Co Puff Coat T.

[@carps_gym]

😂

[@ItsxMagiicGaming]

Freak athlete also has an attachment to do plate loaded leg curls and laying hamstring curls. The versatility is crazy.

[@danieloh698]

So pleased I ordered the Megalith handles after your first mention. It'll be out of stock for decades after this vid. Also ordered his weightpins that have the 2 inch diameters so I can finally use normal weight clips when loading my lever arms. Also the surplus strength spotters are so useful to use on jammer arms since they take up only 4 inches you can fit them on below or under your arms easily.

[@spud1300]

Recently got the Freak Athlete all in one bench. So good! Also cool how they have the leg extension add-on available, will probably be my next add.

[@stanleygarrett769]

Yeah...that bullet proof VTS lite Rack attachment is sick...

[@DooDooSmile]

I think that Shogun Nord ex is so sick looking. Im just trying to justify the cost for it really only having 2 movements.

[@Wetterwet]

Would love to see more machine reviews

[@GregStenson]

I know that classic Sergio Oliva image (on the “WANTED” poster @ 0:06) when I see it.

[@fwiffo42]

Very solid list! The only miss for me is I would have put the BlackWidow VHS bar as most innovative specialty bar. You need to talk to Dean and get one in for a review. Great highlights on the Rorman Strength Megalith Handles and Darko Anchors.

[@andrewmartin1842]

Can we get a Coop coffee/espresso review! Love to hear about the Olympia lever machine you got! Love the content, keep up the great work!

[@brendanensminger2584]

Would love to see more reviews on leg press/hack squat combos

[@hitleractually8180]

Bolt Fitness Outlaw

[@JordanDYoder]

I think the force USA C10 base bench and the C10 sliding bench should of won most innovative. The base model can hook up to a cable tower to do leg extensions and leg curls, comes with preacher curl pad and is vertically storing for a good price. I want to use with my bells cable tower. The sliding bench can allow to do hack squats and leg presses. Pretty crazy.

[@kyles8391]

yep, I said the same thing. I've got the Ares 2.0 on pre-order, due out in late Aug and I'm thinking with the REP utility seat as a foot plate I can get that C10 sliding bench to work. I'll sell my Ironmaster Super Bench if it pans out.

[@jswede1]

Stealth spotter is $475 ?! For a 1ft piece of metal?

[@danclarkson87]

When are you scheduled to review the Rogue FM-HR functional trainer? I've had it in my cart for a few weeks (potentially upgrading from regular squat rack), but am waiting for your hot takes and review - cheers!

[@Gatecrasher3]

Please just keep looking into rack mounted cable options, like the dialed motion.

[@danielpicerni24]

Dialed motion should be in there somewhere. Their rack attached functional trainer and lat pull down options look awesome.

[@Mench951]

I have it. It's great. Takes up virtually no space and does everything an Ares can do (though it is plate loaded but given how little space it takes up I can live with that trade off). Can't wait till their rollers and footplate is released.

[@KCChief1204]

@@Mench951 I have one as well - it is awesome. What do you mean by rollers coming out?

[@Mench951]

@@KCChief1204I meant the leg pads to hold your legs down while doing lat pulldowns. Based on their instagram account, they have a piece they're working on that will be both a footplate for rows with detachable leg rollers. Looks pretty cool.

[@Mench951]

@@KCChief1204 sorry thought I responded earlier. I meant leg rollers to hold your legs down while doing lat pulldowns and they also have a footplate for rows. It's all in one unit.

[@jonmacbuff2268]

2:52 Coop: I'll have an LMNT martini... shaken, not stirred ;)

[@svengarbisch564]

Hi Buddy, have you ever heard about Atletica? A German brand from Mainz? I believe this would be perfect for any garage since the price and value is incredible. Would love to see you testing the Atletica X10-Multipresse Classic version

[@CaesarBuildsThings]

Definitely want to see a build out vid and parts list for your Freemotion!!!

[@parmeshkumar1683]

Loving that you're including a few smaller brands.

[@TBL1SQUAD]

Trying to choose between Rogue FM-6 vs Ares 2.0. Would love to see a comparison video

[@jckclt]

i've been waiting for a v2 Rep Open trap bar. Hopefully that happens with some modifications you mentioned

[@vascodawilson]

Surely, the VOLTRA could replace all gym equipment? I know you tried placing it on the floor but didn't get low enough and that using two machines together isn't synchronised but those issues are minimal and can be ironed out with extended use and creativity (along with perhaps some software updates). One thing that I noticed is that you can't really use the machine for rowing/cardio work (although, the company says some users use the damper mode to get close).

[@darrtetzy]

I'd like to see a "Best Choices" video - IE: forget 'new and innovative', just list all your number 1 equipment choices to fill the best home gym possible.

[@jCos8]

Prime Shorty Bench should've taken the bench spot. I love IM, but my vote would've gone shorty.

[@josephearhart6623]

I have the prime leg ext/curl. It is worth every penny to me and the wait. I waited 33 weeks when I ordered mine. Every time I go to commercial gyms I still prefer the prime combo to every piece I use aside from the standalone prime leg ext and prone curl. The combo is goat status for the home gym. I love the stability pad also. Try the dynepic sports single spiral strength attachment. Use it for my freemotion dual cable for triceps individually. Excellent

[@chadlandau6602]

The third hidden Kelce brother! Thank you for the content.

[@frankback8872]

Can u do more on standard old plates, equipment etc. Thanks

[@edwardengle8442]

I’m very interested in a folding rack & found this one, RITKEEP fold up. Maybe you would do a survey on it. Like to get one in the next month. I watch you all the time Coop! Thank you for what you do!

[@ubiquitousnomad2011]

Coop, it's time to review this! Core Bench by McCall Fitness ($1399)

[@peterzhao86]

Please review the Dialed Motion Ibex system

[@ak-zw8jv]

Glucks gym did a pretty in depth review

[@mateo1726]

The Rep QuickDraws have been awesome.

[@doseofreality100]

You should review The XPT spotter bar.... no need for spotter arms. It's essentially a Smith Machine attachment to and existing rack but while you still have the free up and down movement, you can still get the lateral back and forth movement. Meaning it's like a Smith Machine when you do something like bench press... but because it runs on a track back and forth as well (you can also lock the barbell in place so it's exactly like a Smith Machine) you still have to utilize stabilizer muscles while benching.... or squatting... or OH pressing. It has these hand brakes essentially you can slide up and down the bar... wherever your hand placement is. Let go of the "hand brake" and the bar will lock into the nearest hole on your rack. Bulletproof fitness is coming out with a Smith Machine rack attachment as well which looks pretty sweet. But unlike the XPT version their's is a straight up Smith Machine attachment - no lateral movement on the bar just the traditional fixed path of a Smith Machine. Worth checking out at least. I don't think you've reviewed this thing yet. XPT makes the "self spotting bar" you can use with your existing rack or you can buy the xpt rack which has the self spotting bar with it. I'd like to see an in depth review of this thing at least. thexpt.com/product/xpt-self-spotting-bar/

[@RakibulIslam-js7jq]

Griffin deserved the lever arm award. They've been on the market for far longer than prx.

[@thomasrichter9183]

I like the Dean Scream at the end.

[@tz12346]

Great video! I highly recommend the MOBO Board by Jay Dicharry, a PT. It's fixed a lot of my balance and foot strength issues, and you can do squats if you have two of them.

[@BrianMcGee-v6q]

Have you seen the Quantum Trainer Pro 2? What do you think of those?

[@ryanunderwood6827]

"Jammer arms aren't that useful" I think one of the Power Athlete coaches would like a word. He's doing tons of good stuff with basic jammer arms that isn't dynamic based work.

[@willie7300]

YO COOOP! REQUESTING A REVIEW ON THE TRED SLED BY THE TIB BAR GUY - THANKS

[@cool_piglet]

back in the golden era of bb, the most innovative thing was the arm blaster. now people have all this stuff, but look like stuffed x-mas turkey.

[@Tiger1016.]

Missed Tytax! Since you plugged a bunch of products that are not new (e.g. Prime Fitness' options), we might as well give a shout out to the most innovative company in this space for the past 20+ years. H9, MX, T1-X.

[@MeepMeep88]

Average Joe Innovation's Powerblock handles are wayyyyyyy etter than JD Equipment.. It just looks better and you can request the level of aggressiveness of the knurl you want.

[@timp4447]

Yes, for sure. Been using my Average Joe knurled PB handles for the past year, and they made me fall in love with my old Powerblocks all over again.

[@ArmedBatman]

Never used those but compared them to jd and bare steel. I went bare steel with stainless steel cerakoted red. Absolutely wont sell them now despite the reppins coming.

[@fermiferms114]

Please do a Review for Kabuki’s renovated equipment and the Kynett Flywheel. Love your content. Started my Home Gym process listening to your reviews and recommendations!!

[@DaveSchneider7]

That Mad Spotter dumbbell spotter design isn’t new at all! I have had a set of them from ATX for at least 6-7 years now. Also, I respectfully disagree that REP and Rogue are the integrated functional trainers to beat in 2024 The Maxum SX2 and also the ATX Monster 2.0 blow them both out of the water with swiveling cable arms that solve the width problem that both the REP and Rogue suffer from

[@ak-zw8jv]

Bulletproof VTS and voltra look sick. Great lineup😊

[@kyles8391]

looking forward to Bulletproof's new jammer arms due out soon

[@marcusellis387]

With your footprint in the home gym community, I would love to see a video on the controversy surrounding the PRX Halo Arms.

[@FLEXjs]

Seeing one of your lifting vids in a GGR video = priceless.

[@coopertrost3816]

got my ares 2.0 special edition on pre-order!

[@kyles8391]

Same, and looking at finding a way to use the new Force USA C10 sliding bench with it. I think with the REP utility seat as a foot plate it's doable.

[@scummymulisha]

A man of culture a lever espresso machine (a cremina one at that).

[@travis4378]

Would like to see your thoughts on the brute force 270pt functional trainer / smith machine.

[@kyles8391]

I've got the Ironmaster Super Bench but in terms of innovation, have you seen the new Force USA C10 sliding bench that released with their functional trainer? Holy crap, in one bench you've got leg extensions, leg curls, leg press, hack squat, and preacher. I've seen their set-up and I'm betting with the REP utility seat as a foot plate I can get that puppy to work with my Ares 2.0. Hoping that bench is back in stock before my Ares ships.

[@Amgslg12246]

I just looked that bench and trainer up and you are right … amazing combo that I think is exactly what I need. I wish Coop would review it.

[@kyles8391]

@@Amgslg12246 he'd need to get his hands on one first, that bench sold out super fast. I'm not the only one looking at it for their Ares or similar cable attachment so if we can get it to work that's going to be nuts.

[@kyles8391]

@@Amgslg12246 Force USA said their C10 bench won't be back in stock until September, just in time for my Ares 2.0 to arrive 👍

[@DaveSchneider7]

That design I’d super cool, but it looks like it can only be used with the weight stack, which only goes up to 220lbs. Not a lot for a leg press :/

[@kyles8391]

@@DaveSchneider7 looking at the C10 functional trainer the bench would use the low row cables which connect to dual 220-lb stacks where you can choose a 1:1 or 2:1 resistance.

[@austin_1553]

Coop, please review Crandall fitness lat pull-down and the new Vulcan strength lat pull down

[@jro3299]

Rogue Velocidor: Ask customer service for a second pin, its a game changer for ease of use.

[@Iron-and-strings]

The dually is awesome, I love mine

[@rmgaming3899]

The Darko anchors have been a game changer to me.

[@wushah]

Who makes a rack add-on Smith machine with counterbalance? That would make some of these racks, like the Ares 2.0, next level.

[@SGEnemark]

Coop, I'm on a new journey with all this Home gym, I comes from the Military, Trathlon and endurance sports, now into Body training, calisthenics. I love your videos! Keep it up. I need new floor mates, can you recommend any heights for these? I want to have the best possible for dropping weights, but not in a Crossfit way. :) So is 30 mm okay or should I go for 60+mm??

[@davidho1859]

The throwing of the quickdraw adjustable dbs off a rooftop at 9:45 makes me think others are not so durable over the test of time 😅

[@jesseproett3168]

Rep Fitness Hyperion Series 1 vs the Rogue Monster Cave I would like to see a review and/or comparison for these massive all in one cable/rack/storage/lat/row/ect

[@kyles8391]

Another Larry Scott inspired bar, Matt Wenning over at Wenning Strength has a fat pulldown bar with the handles inverted and calls it the reverse V lat pulldown for a pinkies up grip that really nails the lats

[@ArmedBatman]

I was going to buy one and got a quote. Pretty expensive for no knurling and only a fat bar size as an option. I went with jd gym equipped bar and it is phenomenal

[@kyles8391]

@@ArmedBatman you can still find the official Larry Scott pulldown bar on the Larry Scott website (site wasn't taken down). Here are the details and specs, "All "back" work should move the scapula through it's entire range of movement, from full adduction to full abduction. If you start the exercise with the little finger higher than the thumb. It makes it easier to get into full abduction position. That's why the bar should be turned up on the outside not turned down. The bar needs to be at least 1 1/4' in diameter and it should never be revolving. Otherwise the bar will twist right out of your hands." That's why it's common to find fat bar versions. That JDGym bar is a minimum $210. EliteFTS sells a fixed eyelet Larry Scott fat bar for $90.

[@chillagorilla]

Video series on making a DIY outdoor gym out of a shipping container. Mounting squat racks on the outside and using the inside for storage. Just like beaver fit does