Well done review. Touched on every single concern and consideration I would have regarding this piece. You very clearly defined who this is for, which includes me. Keep up the great work!

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Much more thorough review than Garage Gym Reviews. Their's was so lazy they didn't bother to even try each movement and band resistance.

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

Agreed. Very clear Coop walked into his garage and saw it for the first time, was told what to say and what to do, and done. That review took them 30 minutes to shoot and prepare and 2 hours to edit.

@JBS7551

6 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more GGR did a bad job. Not sure what's up with them anymore

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

@@JBS7551 the unfortunate part is, effort and time rarely translate into higher views. So they spend less time, to pump out more content, because that is what works.

@DeadliftsSolveEverything

6 ай бұрын

@@JBS7551 once you ‘make it’ you tend to care less..

@ChrisBranleh

5 ай бұрын

GGR is garbage, hardly feels as though he uses any products seriously before any reviews

Hands down, best review out for this machine. GGR review for this would make you not want to buy it. Not in depth enough, felt rushed with little to no excitement as if he didn't enjoy using it. Almost made me return my preorder 😂. This video is making me keep it

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yep, I talked extensively to Freak Athlete after that review. Told them I'd do a better job. It wasn't going to be all rainbows and unicorns, I'd tell the truth, and all of it. I think for MOST, this is gonna be an awesome addition.

I really appreciated your review! Thank you for taking the time to go into all the details. I really enjoyed the relaxed vibe, yet quick pace, of your content. You kept my interest the entire time. You came across as authentic, and not reading a pre-written script. I enjoyed your content, as well as your presentation style. Thanks man! I... bought one! haha.

@imaghroori

Ай бұрын

And you got a new subscriber! (Not much. But hey +1 is +1...)

@GrayMatterLifting

Ай бұрын

I appreciate you taking the time to write out this comment. I certainly tried to do exactly what you said, glad it worked. And 1+ Subscriber is how this thing keeps growing... Welcome aboard!

@freakathleteco

12 күн бұрын

How has training been going??

Thank you for this well balanced and in-depth review. I'm surprised that I didn't come across your channel for gym equipment reviews any sooner. Have subscribed and hope to see more reviews from you soon.

@GrayMatterLifting

4 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for the kind words. I took a break for a solid year, almost two, so my channel kind of fell off. But I've been back and consistent lately, and I've got more coming for 2024.

First time coming across your channel. Absolutely great review. Really appreciate the thorough walk through per movement. I think this is the best review of the Freak that I've seen. Look forward to checking out more of your videos.

@GrayMatterLifting

4 ай бұрын

I appreciate the kind words. I really wanted to make sure, with something that had so much going on, that people really knew what to expect. I've got more coming this week... Goal is a product video every couple weeks for the majority of 2024 with some fun stuff spliced in between.

Perhaps the best, thorough review have ever seen on any equip video. Thank you for taking all this time and effort putting together this video!! Appreciate your work!

@GrayMatterLifting

5 ай бұрын

Thank you very much. A great way to start the new year my friend!

Appreciate all the input and time dedicated to trying everything out before giving your review. I have this on order and am now even more excited for it to come in! Thanks 🙏

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

You bet! I think you are going to be happy. A lot of options to tinker with.

@davidschuster7018

6 ай бұрын

I just got mine, it is a beaten scratched demo model shipped in a ripped out box that fell apart in transit. Think twice before buying.

great review. love the depth and thought behind your talk track.

@GrayMatterLifting

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate that.

Quality of your video is excellent. Great review, touched on everything.

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

Thanks dude. Little better every time

Great and thorough review, thanks!!! Keep up the great work

@GrayMatterLifting

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that. More to come very soon!

This was the best review I’ve seen yet!! I have some high end equipment and I still bought this mainly for Nordics and a GHD. Otherwise, I have a reverse hyper, hip thrust bench and a 45 hyper for those others. Again, damn good job on this review!!

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

Thanks dude. With so much going on on this guy, I knew it needed to be a comprehensive review. Nothing else really felt fair.

Finally a proper review of this equipment. Thansk Joe. Going to subscribe.

@GrayMatterLifting

4 ай бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate the kind words. Definitely my goal to make sure I cover the full details. It's an awesome piece, but not for everyone.

THanks for the honest review. Just ordered it using your code

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

Appreciate the kind words, and the support my friend.

Great review. Picked up two with your code.

@GrayMatterLifting

2 ай бұрын

I appreciate that, it helps a lot.

Nice review, Joe! Your best yet. Lots of considerations went into the design of this machine and it's going to be perfect for a lot of people. If I were on a tighter budget it would be in my garage right now instead of the EliteFTS PCD I ended up with. Looking forward to seeing what Freak Athlete comes up with next.

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

Thank you sir! That means a lot. Taking my Better Than Yesterday approach and just trying to make each video a little better. Yep, I actually have your gym in the back of my head a lot of times when I'm thinking about different expectations of equipment. So I totally know why you have what you have.

Everytime I was about to comment a question you answered it before I could finish typing. Great review.

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

That's what I like to hear. Appreciate it.

I want it. The price is right, but the shipping is brutal. Combine that with the fact that I already have the Nordic Mini, and I’m gonna pass for now. I’ll probably add a foldable hyper extension to my gym instead. Great review. The last pose 😂😂😂

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

Yeah I hear that. Depending on when you bought the Nordic Mini, they do a good return window. Just saying.

Great job on the review Joe 👍Very thorough. I pre-ordered this after they added the GHD pad. I plan to sell my rep ghd and free up some space. I love that this is portable and capable of some other exercises as well. Thanks for all the info brother!

@TheCarterHomeGym

6 ай бұрын

And thanks for addressing my question about pulling a barbell from the floor using the 45° hyper setting. You confirmed my assumption.

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

Nice dude! Excited to see what you think.

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

@@TheCarterHomeGym you bet bud!

Besides the multi function use, the portability factor is very appealing. Glad you pointed out the slight wobble but also mentioned it wasn't noticeable during exercises. Great review Joe!

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

Thanks dude. I had a few of my pickier friends in mind when doing this review, so I wanted to make sure, if you buy, especially off my code/link, you know what you are getting.

Brilliant review. Covered everything.

@GrayMatterLifting

23 күн бұрын

I appreciate that.

This was a very valuable review. For what it's worth it's on sale for the next few hours and I think that I'm going to buy it.

@GrayMatterLifting

28 күн бұрын

Thank you for that comment. Yep! On sale with the new Leg Developer on sale. Solid snag for a home gym.

This looks amazing! Lets goo!!!

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

Not too shabby

Just looking for a GHD that would work for my daughter and by chance the inclusion of your daughter in this review made this more relevant in my decision. Leaning towards purchasing this one. Thanks for the thorough review

@GrayMatterLifting

5 ай бұрын

You bet dude! I try and include myself at 6ft 250, my wife at 5ft6 150, and my daughter at age 6 where I can. I know others have multiple athletes just like I do.

Outstanding review. I just received mine and Im happy with it, because I wanted the reverse nordic back extension, and hip thruster. Rest are as you say "other", lol.

@GrayMatterLifting

5 ай бұрын

Thank you! That's awesome to hear. You must have been an early pre order person. Yeah I think the couple of main movements are the keys, if you wanted the reverse hyper, decline sit ups, whatever... Not so much.

Excellent review. I think given the limitations and relative strengths, I'll probably pick this up. Hard to beat the space savings.

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

I totally agree. Not perfect, but realistic for a space constrained gym. Remember that code GML to give ya $50 off. It'll stack with their current sales, like Black Friday for instance.

Good review, I appreciate you addressing issues for reality-based home gym users. I'm glad you addressed the issues raised in the GGR review, too. That needed to be discussed. I find the FREAK shipping costs to be a bit stiff, though. I have little interest in the GHR part and already own a dedicated reverse hyper, cuz it's a priority movement for me.

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Yeah I try and make sure I convey what my personal stance is, but also know who the different people are. I've got plenty of online buddies with super high expectations. Obviously I didn't have to bite the bullet on shipping, but I've heard that from a number of others too. I'll make sure when I do my final written review to take a look at the competition there. And yeah, reverse hypers were never my thing. Low back work for me, is counter productive. But I know enough people who SWEAR it fixed their problems to know it makes sense for a lot of people. Glad you are working with what you need.

Very thorough review! This confirms that this piece doesn’t meet my needs, but I can see the value for a lot of home gym owners.

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

Thank you sir. Glad I could help you make the right decision. What did it for ya? The wobble? Or just the overall use?

@fwiffo42

6 ай бұрын

@@GrayMatterLifting mostly I just don’t do the movements this enables and don’t have space currently. I miss doing back extensions and GHRs, but they’re not a super high priority for me. I love my Westside Scout reverse hyper so to really consider a combo unit like this, it would have to replace that machine and the reverse hyper is definitely the weakest part of this. I have some things coming that will let me try out nordics and back extensions with zero extra space taken up. Maybe if those become a staple, I’d reconsider.

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

@@fwiffo42 nice dude, good decisions. You go with some rack rollers or maybe an Isolator?

@fwiffo42

6 ай бұрын

@@GrayMatterLifting rack rollers for now. I wanted to have two to use with my figjammer attachment for my landmine, so it works out great!

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

@@fwiffo42 very cool. I think that's a great solution.

Thank you for this review. I ordered with your code for my husband and I as Christmas gift (even though it will come after the Holidays). We are tight on space and love all the features this offers. Where did you get the mats that you raise the barbell on for hip thrusts, or what are they called? Thank you!

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

Excellent, I think you are going to enjoy it. I actually made those myself... They are 3/4in plywood layers (two) with a horse stall mat layer on top.

@juliagroves8864

6 ай бұрын

@@GrayMatterLifting thank you!

I think I'm going to cancel my pre-order based on everything you covered and wait for either a 2.0 or a bit more premium type product with less wobble/issues. I currently have a Valor back extension which works just fine for now I suppose Thanks for this great review! What's that hyperextension at 25:25?

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

I'm glad I could help you make the right decision FOR YOUR SPACE. We enjoy it, but that was definitely my goal, to make sure people knew what they were in for. EliteFTS Back Extension is the pic I grabbed.

Had watched other reviews on this previous and was looking for one more thorough review before deciding to buy. This is the most thorough review i have seen yet and now deciding to purchase so thank you! I actually had a different affiliate code entered in my basket, but have changed it to your code just so you get a little something back 🙏 Thanks for the upload, and hope you are able to review many more bits of equipment ✌️

@GrayMatterLifting

28 күн бұрын

I appreciate the kind words, and appreciate the discount code usage. Every little bit helps keep the ball rolling. I've got plans for a review every other week this year, so hopefully you subscribed... More on the way!

@nickgreave6975

28 күн бұрын

@GrayMatterLifting of course, always looking to expand my home gym whilst saving space🙏 Today I bought the ghd and a suspension trainer from barsgripsrings so looking forward to trying both 💪 Have you reviewed that yet?🤔 Thanks again for the videos!

@GrayMatterLifting

28 күн бұрын

@@nickgreave6975 I have not! I've got a set of rings and straps I've used for quite awhile.

@nickgreave6975

28 күн бұрын

@GrayMatterLifting awesome, rings and grips both great additions for a garage gym! Will leave a comment here when i get it if it's any good 👍

@nickgreave6975

3 күн бұрын

@GrayMatterLifting just thought i'd reply to this! Been using the BGR for couple of weeks now and would highly recommend! Much more versatile and easier to set up than my TRX. Would be interesting to see a comparison video between both if you can get your hands on them! Thanks again for the videos 🤝

I bought it; love it!

@GrayMatterLifting

5 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! We really enjoy ours.

Thanks for this review. What is the footprint while set up and while in storage?

@GrayMatterLifting

5 ай бұрын

You bet! I've got a bunch of specs in this write up: graymatterlifting.com/freak-athlete-nordic-hyper-ghd-review/ Dimensions: 56″ X 23″ X 22″ Vertical Storage Dimensions: 26″ X 23″ If that didn't clear it up, let me know.

@davidb1975a

5 ай бұрын

@GrayMatterLifting Thanks! Merry Christmas! I'll check out your write-up. Thanks for facilitating that AMA on Reddit for Freak Athlete. That helped seal the deal for me.

@GrayMatterLifting

5 ай бұрын

@@davidb1975a you bet! Love getting companies over because it gives them an opportunity to interact and the rest of us to get a peak behind the curtain (good or bad lol)

Great and in depth review, thanks very much. I ordered one recently shipping is always a killer but a birthday present to myself. I am in my mid 60's have virtually a full gym in a small rental it's hell at time trying to train in cramped space moving and shuffling gear around. I have a dedicated roman chair sit up / hyper extension bench from the 90's it extends out pretty much 5 feet still in great condition though it cost way back then about $400AUD + an angled sit up bench. I have trained most of my years in Martial Arts but also fitness of course. So, for me now my physical training has changed this little unit will give me more room and extend my exercise regime, to a serviceable level. As for the wobbles really what can you expect from a small compact unit set on a central bar at adjustable angles supporting a movable human form? I presume it is a fitness unit for strengthening & improving the body. Not really a body building or powerlifting device? I watched a video by Alexander Bromley before this one, he used the term "The Most Versatile Home Gym Equipment (Minimalist Budget Setup)" Keeping this in mind is the reason I am purchasing this unit on 4 payments! 🙄 Considering what we pay for many other items in life these days the price is not really that exorbitant in my mind. Anyways I am hoping it will last and is as good as it seems. Apologies if my comment was a bit lengthy. 😅 P.S. That front pin and bar is a little concerning.

@GrayMatterLifting

2 ай бұрын

Hey thanks for the comment. We really enjoy this, and they've made a few tweaks to the new design that make it even better. We've got a small space that I'm constantly moving things around, so I get it. This fits right in, and helps get the job done for sure on a LOT of movements we weren't previously doing. So far, with daily use by multiple athletes, it is holding up well and we are at the 6 month mark. So I'm hoping we'll see this bad boy rocking for years to come.

@colsan8984

2 ай бұрын

Hey Joe, Yes that's a bit "Jimmy Hendrix" 🙄 thanks again, for the further feedback I am looking forward to it's arrival albeit over a month away. 😅

hi, is it stable doing single leg 45-90 deg back extensions? Thanks for great review!

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

Let me try it, I'll put up a video today and I'll send you a link

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

Here you go... kzread.inforZJwbvvh-vw?feature=shared

What about GHD Situps? Are those doable using this and how do they feel?

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

I did them in the "other" section. Yes, doable. Getting into the top position can be a little shaky, but you get there. If that is a primary movement for you, it might not be the best. But if it's an extra, all good.

Can you use this for bench press as well? Is it stable enough?

@GrayMatterLifting

28 күн бұрын

Kind of. It's super wide in an awkward way, and very low to the ground. So it really isn't designed to be a bench. Could you technically use it that way? Sure. Would I recommend it? Only if you had no bench, were a smaller athlete in general, and only planned to use dumbbells.

Really just want a 45 degree back extension but none seem good for shorter people (i.e. your average height woman at 5' 4"). The nordic, hip thrust, and ghd seems like a good bonus plus it folds.

@GrayMatterLifting

5 ай бұрын

My wife is 5ft 6in... This works well, and I think she's got another 3 or 4 adjustment holes on the back extension to drop down further.

@ak-zw8jv

5 ай бұрын

@@GrayMatterLifting yea I was looking at the titan back hyper and all the reviews from women said it was too tall. Good to know this would actually work!

@GrayMatterLifting

5 ай бұрын

​@@ak-zw8jvI believe I mentioned it on the video, my daughter is under 4 ft tall and she is JUST shy of being able to use it. So I think you'll be in business.

@Kureransu

4 ай бұрын

I know it's a month late, but I wanted to let you know I have a 5'1" client and she does back extensions with no issue whatsoever

@GrayMatterLifting

4 ай бұрын

@@Kureransu excellent feedback. Appreciate that.

The reverse hyper of this is so unfortunate but then again you gotta sacrifice something with all this modularity. Might be a good shout to get this as well as the cheap rogue reverse hyper thats like $350 but for the price of that you could also get a BoS reverse hammer 🤔 Given that hypothetical situations where you could only have the freak athlete and the rogue, or the BoS reverse hammer, which set up would you go for?

@GrayMatterLifting

5 ай бұрын

I personally don't like reverse hypers. And I don't have floor space for a dedicated piece like the BoS. So that's an easy decision for me. But if that is an exercise you'd like to incorporate, I think it depends on the weight you are moving and how you prioritize those exercises. The Scout gets a lot of great feedback but doesn't handle a lot of weight, so your progressions could be limited. The BoS reverse hammer is going to be the BEST reverse hyper solution there. But you forgo back extensions and Nordics AND you have a dedicated floor space to it.

@ShawnFumo

Ай бұрын

@@GrayMatterLiftingis that including the Reverse Hammer 2.0? They claim it can do back extensions, GHD sit-ups, and GHRs.

@GrayMatterLifting

Ай бұрын

@@ShawnFumo I haven't checked that out. But I think you the statement is close to the same. The Scout Hyper is a moveable unit, the Hammer is not. To me, that is a huge decision making factor for a lot of people.

Has anyone gotten a newer model with the different color knobs, since it says it is shipping same-day now? Curious if there is any other changes from the original version?

@GrayMatterLifting

Ай бұрын

Yep! I've updated my written review with the new model and notes.

@freakathleteco

Ай бұрын

Hi! The small changes we have made in addition to the colored knobs were: -Added handle at the top for easier adjusting of the back extension frame -Built in step-rod that now folds so it doesn't get in the way during back extensions -The back extension pads now slide together so you no longer need the sit-up pad I hope this helps! Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions!

What about the Nordic Pro from Base Blocks? It’s $395 with free shipping and has an adjustable Nordic bench and Hyperextension but I don’t think it stores upright. Great review ❤

@GrayMatterLifting

2 ай бұрын

I've got that included on my website as a potential option. I haven't used it, and not sure I've seen much of it. But it looks like a valid option.

@GrayMatterLifting

2 ай бұрын

Just took another look, looks like it DOES store vertical. But probably needs a wall.

@ShawnFumo

Ай бұрын

There’s also the Nordic Back Ext V2 from Tib Bar Guy that looks promising. Nordic and back extensions with regressions, and similar to this, a pad moves to the front for hip thrusts. So basically no decline or GHD pad is the difference but cheaper and less complicated. Still thinking I may go with the Freak Athlete machine, but definitely tempted since TBG has a pretty good reputation for quality.

@GrayMatterLifting

Ай бұрын

@@ShawnFumo I actually JUST got the Tib Bar Guy V2 in the garage. Plan is to have a side by side comparison of the Shogun, Freak, Tib Bar, and Baseblocks in a few months

@broadneydangerfield

12 күн бұрын

@@GrayMatterLifting Looking forward to the comparison video! Just grabbed the Tip Bar V2 after careful review of the pros and cons of a few units, but am curious to see what you uncover and conclude. Great review here, Joe!

It's "yea," not "yay." Anyway I didn't know you could do flat bench with that sucker. WOW!

@GrayMatterLifting

24 күн бұрын

Hey help me out... What is the first part of your comment referencing? The yea not yay?

@blackjaguarlord

24 күн бұрын

@GrayMatterLifting At around 2:16, when your talking about whether one would wanna purchase the machine.

@GrayMatterLifting

24 күн бұрын

@@blackjaguarlord Got it! Honestly I never thought about it past that Yay and Nay were spelt almost the same... I'll make sure to correct that if I use that in future videos. Appreciate it.

lol and heres me wrapping a weight belt around my ankles while doing nordics on a bench. Hundys or thousands $$ on a dust collector or 20 bucks down at the sport retailer. the maths dont maths fam

@GrayMatterLifting

2 ай бұрын

You do you my friend. I'm 6ft 260lbs. I tried the various bands, straps and other hacks and they never worked for me. This did. And collecting dust... We use it DAILY. But honestly, 100% if you found a solution that works for you on the cheap, keep it rolling. The beauty of a home gym is that we can do what works for us.

@broadneydangerfield

12 күн бұрын

@@GrayMatterLifting Agreed! I'm too heavy and concerned with safety in general to trust straps over metal and solid connections. But we each gotta do what works for us, at the desired price point. Thankful for options, when fairly recently this kind of equipment didn't even exist!

@GrayMatterLifting

12 күн бұрын

@@broadneydangerfield totally agree!

[8:42] Only fans? [28:44] Sneak preview?

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

OnlySquats... But like real deep, and naked

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@GrayMatterLifting

6 ай бұрын

$1,000 is way too much

@GrayMatterLifting

4 ай бұрын

Do you have a target range you think makes more sense? Just as an FYI, they have been on sale pretty steadily since launch, paired with the discount code, and you are down around $700 or so.

lmaf 10:25 Other companies steal their idea; this product originated by stealing other companies' ideas.

@GrayMatterLifting

5 ай бұрын

If you can provide some details on that, I'd love to see it.

@DingusSquatfordJr.

5 ай бұрын

@@GrayMatterLifting the GHD was a thing, the reverse hyper was a thing, the Nordic bench was a thing, and the back extension bench was a thing. Which one of the functions they originated? In your train eyes, you anticipated other companies may steal their strap ghd, yet don't you see none of these functions were stolen from somewhere else?

@GrayMatterLifting

5 ай бұрын

@@DingusSquatfordJr. I mean, there are about 100 companies who make a GHD, a Reverse Hyper, a Back Extension. Can you point me to a company who makes a GHD pad that attaches to a bench?

@DingusSquatfordJr.

5 ай бұрын

@@GrayMatterLifting lmaf 10:25 Other companies steal their idea; this product originated by stealing other companies' ideas. Don't get me wrong. If other companies use that idea you see as stealing, then Freak Athlete using what other companies had already done is also stealing. Therefore, whether others might steal their idea in the future, I wonder. But following your logit, this bench is actually found by stealing other companies' ideas.

This is just a wobbly amazon, wal mart piece of equipment. No way a man is doing a hip thrust on this without it sliding back the whole time, you conveniently left that out. I dont know you but was interested in seeing if you are honest or just another paid influencer,, see I know all about this piece and I tested you to see if you would recommend it and what you said. From my OBJECTIVE NON PAID OPINION no man over 150 lbs should even think about buying it. It is a wobbly novelty piece for small people I bet you never bring this piece out of the closet again but hey you got free stuff which is what influencers are about. You at tour weight ain't using this and if you are I feel sorry for you, that you wont buy a good piece and are living of freebies

@GrayMatterLifting

3 ай бұрын

You must have missed when I Hip Thrusted 5 plated per side: kzread.infokzoRgO5VwvA?feature=shared Looks like your OBJECTIVE NON PAID OPINION is based on never using the piece at all, just what you've seen on the internet? I just used this piece this morning. And yesterday... and the day before. We use it damn near daily. I'm getting VERY close to a flat Nordic Curl by using the regressions of it. My wife does back extensions nearly every week. Hope you have a wonderful day, try and get that chip off your shoulder my friend. The world is a cool place if you can be a little less negative all the time.

@broadneydangerfield

12 күн бұрын

@@GrayMatterLifting Excellent reply!