The BEST Budget Squat Rack

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

• Coop shares his favorite budget squat rack

• Reviewing Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout

• Breaking down the famous 5×5 workout

• Plus: Can’t-miss deals on a top-rated treadmill, smart rower, and more!

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This Is The BEST Budget Squat Rack

Looking for a squat rack that won’t break the bank but still packs in features you’d expect from higher-end options?

Coop’s got you covered.

In his latest video on the new Budget Gym Co-op YouTube channel, our founder dives into the Eon Fit Omni E2 rack and explains why it might be the best “budget banger” squat rack on the market. From swivel arms to included accessories, you’ll be surprised at what this sub-$500 rack delivers.

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Trainer’s Corner

The 5×5 Workout Explained

Looking to get stronger, faster? The 5x5 workout is one of the simplest and most effective programs ever created. Based around five core compound lifts— the back squat, bench press, deadlift, row, and overhead press—you’ll build serious strength and muscle using a proven, easy-to-remember formula: 5 sets of 5 reps.

Whether you’re a beginner learning how to lift with proper form or an experienced gym-goer who wants to return to the basics, this classic strength training program pushes you to move heavy weight on the lifts that matter most.

If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start getting results, the 5x5 program is a no-nonsense way to make it happen. Learn more in our expert article, where we break down everything you need to know to crush your workouts, avoid plateaus, and maximize your returns from this time-tested routine.

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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout Review

Optimum Nutrition is already a household name for its Gold Standard whey protein (our best protein powder for muscle gains), but how does its popular pre-workout stack up? With 175 mg of caffeine, 3 g of creatine, and Informed Choice third-party testing, it promises clean energy, enhanced focus, and solid value at a palatable price point of about $1 per serving.

That said, the formula isn’t designed for those chasing skin-splitting pumps or a high-stim boost. Still, for beginners or budget-conscious lifters, it might check all the right boxes.

Read our full review to see how this pre-workout performs in taste, solubility, side effects, and whether the long-standing “Gold Standard” label is worth adding to your supplement stack.

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.