Home gym equipment reviews and setup guides, written from a real garage gym.
Hypertrophy Protocol is a one-person site about building muscle at home. I write it from my own garage gym on the Southern California coast, where salt air is hard on steel and every piece of equipment has to earn its floor space.
What I train with
My gym is built around a Rogue Monster Lite rack with rack-mounted cable and lever systems from Bulletproof Fitness, a Beyond Power Voltra 1, a squat harness for belt squats, NÜOBELL adjustable dumbbells, a flywheel trainer, and a CAROL bike. That setup shapes what I write about: modular racks, cable systems, attachments, and machine-based training for muscle growth.
What you’ll find here
- Owner reviews of equipment I have bought and use.
- Setup and compatibility guides for racks, cables, and attachments, including what fits which hardware.
- Coastal durability: how to keep steel, plates, and cables working in humid, salty air.
- Home hypertrophy training: what the research says and how to apply it with home equipment.
How I review
When I have owned and used something, I say so and use my own photos. When a guide is based on research and manufacturer specs rather than my own use, I say that too. I check dimensions and specs against the manufacturer’s published information, and I update posts when I find an error.
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Nothing here is medical advice. If you are training around an injury, surgery, or health condition, follow your doctor’s guidance first.
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