Real Lifters. Real Testing.
Meet the Team
The lifters, coaches, and engineers behind every review. We assemble every rack, load every plate, and break every piece of equipment so you don't have to.
Head of Reviews
Marcus Reid
Powerlifter and mechanical engineer who has been building and breaking home gym equipment for 15 years.
15+ years experience·Read full bio
Performance Editor
Lena Park
Former NCAA Division I rower and USA Weightlifting coach. Specializes in conditioning equipment and women's training.
10+ years experience·Read full bio
Equipment Specialist
Derek Walsh
Strongman competitor and former commercial gym equipment salesman. Knows what survives heavy daily use.
8+ years experience·Read full bio
Our Testing Standards
- We buy our own equipment. No PR samples, no sponsored reviews, no pay-to-play rankings.
- We use it daily. Every piece of equipment we recommend has been part of our personal training for at least 30 days, often years.
- We document failures. If something breaks, we tell you. Negative reviews are just as important as positive ones.
- We disclose affiliate relationships. We earn commissions from Amazon and Walmart links, but our recommendations come first. Read our affiliate disclosure.