This CHEAP Amazon Press Machine Is Surprisingly Great

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• An Amazon press machine that delivers incredible value

• Reviewing the Bolt Fitness Hack Squat-Leg Press combo

• The 8 best massage guns

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The Ultra-Budget Amazon Press Machine That’s Surprisingly Great

If you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, you shouldn’t judge a piece of fitness equipment by its price.

After all, just because something has a high price tag doesn’t mean the juice is worth the squeeze. By the same token, just because a machine has a cheap sticker price doesn’t mean you should immediately dismiss it.

Luckily for budget-conscious home gym owners, Amazon happens to be a hub for quite a few of our favorite low-cost, high-reward strength training tools. And if you’re looking to take your chest, shoulders, and triceps to the next level without making a huge dent in your wallet, you’ll be surprised (just like Coop was) at how effective the GMWD Bench Press Machine V1 is for push workouts.

Despite its $300 price tag, this machine delivers much more than you’d expect for something that falls under the “ultra-budget” category. Check out Coop’s in-depth video review on the official GGR YouTube channel to see it in action and learn more about all of its capabilities.

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Bolt Fitness Hack Squat Leg Press Review

There are long-held debates in the sporting and fitness world on who—or what—is the greatest of all time: Lebron James vs. Michael Jordan, Tom Brady vs. Peyton Manning, leg press vs. hack squat.

But when it comes to the best leg machines, why not have the best of both worlds?

After you get all the home gym essentials for your garage gym, a combo machine is often the next step, since they can add the versatility of two rather bulky machines but with the footprint of one. The leg press hack squat combo unit is one of the most common, growing in popularity as home gym users trend back toward using machines.

Having reviewed compact leg press hack squat machines from Titan Fitness, Body-Solid, and ForceUSA, Coop got his hands on the Outlaw Adjustable Leg Press Hack Squat from Bolt Fitness Supply. This particular machine has been highly requested from the Home Gym Community, so our founder was excited to put it to the test.

While he has a lot of positive things to say about this combo unit, we still have to ask: Is this the GOAT of home gym machines? We’ll go over whether or not this combo unit is worth the money (and floor space) in this Bolt Fitness Hack Squat Leg Press review.

Around the Horn

Best Massage Guns

If you don’t have a massage gun yet, do you even work out?

All jokes aside, massage guns have become so ubiquitous in the fitness industry as some of the best muscle recovery tools; there are literally hundreds upon hundreds of them available online.

Recovery is equally as important as working out, and massage tools offer a convenient solution for achieving muscle pain relief from the comfort of your own home. A massage gun uses the force of percussive therapy to help reduce lactic acid buildup and promote muscle recovery.

Whether you’re a longtime lifter, a novice, or somewhere in between, you can reap some major benefits by adding one of these devices to your arsenal. Our team took the time to test more than 30 different models, narrowing the field down to our eight favorites so you and your muscles can reap the recovery rewards.

Deal Zone

Thorne Promo Code

Thorne is known for making some of the highest-quality third-party-tested supplements on the market, but quality comes at a price—and Thorne products can get pricey.

If you’re looking to optimize your health and want to save some money, we’ve got you covered. If you can’t find a promo code, here are a few additional ways to save on your next purchase from Thorne. 

• Subscribe and Save: Thorne offers a 10% discount on its products when you set up subscribe and save and a 20% discount if you subscribe to three or more products. This is the most affordable way to get your Thorne supplements. 

• Free Ground Shipping: While expedited shipping is available for an additional fee, Thorne often provides free ground shipping on orders.

• Thorne Partners: Certain healthcare professionals and social media influencers may have partner links that offer a site-wide discount on your first order from Thorne.com or a free gift with your purchase, but there’s no database that shows how to find these discounted pages. We recommend hopping on Thorne’s social media accounts and scrolling through the influencers they follow. In some cases, these may be partners.

Quick Hits

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• Get your creative juices flowing with these DIY cold plunge ideas so you can hasten up your recovery and save some money.

• Want to build shelf-like pecs? This upper chest workout can be your blueprint to making your aesthetic dreams come true.

• Check out our Thorne Creatine review for all the details on a well-priced, no-nonsense supplement that supports muscle size and strength.

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