Coop Critiques Jeff Nippard's New Home Gym

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Welcome to Home Gym Club! Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:

• Coop critiques a fitness influencer’s new gym setup

• Reviewing the Plunge Air inflatable cold tub

• Our favorite Smith machine exercises + a sample workout

• Plus: Top deals from Titan, Kaged, Echelon Fitness, and more!

Watch Party

Coop Breaks Down Jeff Nippard’s New Home Gym

If you’re equal parts fitness freak and science geek, you’ll know all about Jeff Nippard. The uber-popular YouTuber just revealed what he calls “the most scientific gym on the planet” and Coop wasted no time digging into every detail. From the Atlantis and Prime machines to Jeff’s custom “Muscle Lab” plates (yes, he made his own plates), this gym is a biomechanical masterpiece built for both training and filming.

In one of his latest videos on the official GGR YouTube channel, our founder dives deep into everything from lighting choices (he’s guessing Jeff used CRI for that perfect natural look) to why the Atlantis Pendulum Squat Pro might be the gold standard for leg day. And of course, Coop couldn’t stay silent about a few issues—like why hiding the squat rack in the corner is borderline gym blasphemy.

If you’re into top-tier equipment, gym design inspiration, and expert-level gear talk, this is a must-watch. Check out the video to see Coop’s full critique of Jeff Nippard’s ultimate home gym, which is really part content studio, part strength lab, and all-out fitness nerd heaven.

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Test Drive

Plunge Air Review

Looking to add a powerful muscle recovery tool to your routine without committing to a massive, heavy tub? Meet the Plunge Air, one of the most impressive inflatable cold plunges we’ve come across. Designed for ultimate portability and durability, this compact plunge chills down to as low as a frosty 39 degrees Fahrenheit 🥶.

Whether you’re traveling, short on space, or just want a more accessible entry into cold therapy, the Plunge Air makes it easier than ever to reap the benefits of plunging from virtually anywhere. Our testers praised its quick setup, durable construction, and optional Wi-Fi–enabled chiller that lets you control your plunge experience from your phone.

Curious how this inflatable compares to solid tubs—and whether it’s the right fit for your recovery routine? Dive into our full review to see why the Plunge Air earned the top spot on our list of the best cold plunge tubs.

Trainer’s Corner

Smith Machine Workout

Some fitness enthusiasts turn their noses up at the sight of a Smith machine, finding it vastly inferior to the standard mix of barbell, dumbbell, and kettlebell exercises that most strength training programs heavily incorporate.

Dismissing the Smith machine completely, however, is an oversight, as this handy piece of equipment offers an upside you just can’t get from free weights alone. Thanks to its approachability and design, it’s a beginner-friendly way of getting acquainted with weightlifting before biting off more than you could chew.

GGR Senior Director of Content and certified personal trainer Kate Meier discusses the benefits of the Smith machine and shares some of her favorite Smith machine exercises that can help you reach your fitness goals. Plus, she put together a sample full-body workout that’ll test your strength and endurance with each smooth-moving rep.

GGR Deal Zone

Welcome to the Deal Zone — where the gains are BIG and the prices are LOW. Each week, the GGR squad tracks down the best sales and promos on everything from strength and cardio equipment to supplements and recovery tools so you can stay on top of your game without breaking the bank.

Let us do the hunting so you can focus on the sweating.