Colonial Barbell Club

Nothing's more dangerous than a dad with a barbell. 🏋️😂

I'm Shawn — a husband, dad, and home gym obsessive who gives you
brutally honest reviews on home gym equipment so you don't waste
your money on gear that doesn't deliver.

No sponsorships clouding my judgment. No fluff. Just real talk
from a real home gym builder.

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The wasteland has plenty of room. My garage doesn’t. 🔥

My Mad Max-inspired Mikolo S7 review is LIVE.

The question: does this linear row machine earn a permanent spot in a home gym?

Watch FURY ROW and tell me what you think: would you give up floor space for a dedicated row machine?

4 days ago | [YT] | 6

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Would you use DIGITAL RESISTANCE in your home gym? 👀

After spending so much time testing traditional racks, cables and weight stacks at Home Gym Con, I got to try something completely different…

⚡ A full smart home gym using digital resistance.

What’s your take?

1 month ago | [YT] | 34

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We just got our hands on brand new Fringe Sport gear and had to show you first 👀 Full video drops TODAY!! What do you think this new rig can do? 🏋️‍♂️

2 months ago | [YT] | 4

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On my way to Home Gym Con!! One flight down, one to go!! Please, don’t hesitate, to say what’s up!!

3 months ago | [YT] | 10

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One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned building a home gym…

When I first started, I thought I needed the best equipment.

The truth?

I needed the equipment that would get me training consistently.

After reviewing a lot of machines, I’ve realized something:

🏋️ An expensive machine doesn’t guarantee a better workout.

A budget machine isn’t automatically a bad investment.

The “best” piece of equipment is the one that:

* Gets used consistently.
* Fits your training style.
* Fits your available space.
* Fits your budget.

That’s the philosophy behind Colonial Barbell Club.

I don’t review equipment to tell you what to buy—I review it so you can decide whether it’s right for your home gym.

Now I’m curious…

What’s the BEST purchase you’ve ever made for your gym?

Not necessarily the most expensive…

Just the one that made the biggest difference in your training.

👇 Drop it in the comments and tell us why!

3 months ago | [YT] | 6

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Put this in your calendars!! ‪@carps_gym‬ and I will be doing a life AMA at Home Gym Con. You can also join live at Booth #406 with ‪@GrayMatterLifting‬. Come for the answers, leave with the laughs!!

3 months ago | [YT] | 9

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💸 What’s the most OVERHYPED piece of home gym equipment you’ve ever bought?

We’ve all been there…

You watch a review, get excited, hit the “Buy Now” button… and a few workouts later you realize it wasn’t worth the money.

For me, the biggest disappointments usually come from equipment that:

* Promises more versatility than it actually delivers.
* Takes forever to set up or adjust.
* Ends up collecting dust.

👇 What’s yours?

Tell me:

* What was it?
* Why did it disappoint you?
* Would you buy it again?

Your experiences might save someone else from making the same mistake.

📺 Follow Colonial Barbell Club for honest, long-term home gym reviews. Every piece of equipment I review gets put through real training—not just an unboxing—so you know what’s actually worth your money.

🏠 Colonial Barbell Club
Helping home gym owners buy the right equipment—not just the most popular equipment.

What would you not buy again?