About Rack & Rep

Rack & Rep helps lifters build a home gym that holds up, without overspending. It is written by Wes Carter, a strength coach and garage-gym builder who tests the equipment he reviews under real load.

We are different from most home gym sites in two ways. First, we are independent: we build and load this gear and rank by what survives heavy use, not by who pays the most. Second, we lead with value. The value rack, the value bar and a smart DIY flooring job get most people a serious gym for a fraction of a premium build, and we say so. We only point you to premium steel when it earns its place. Read our testing method and our affiliate disclosure.